NurseGirl525 ASN, RN

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    Ex Employers giving bad references

    NurseGirl525 replied to Jen4nursing's topic in General Nursing

    Having an interview does not equal a guaranteed job. You should have waited for the
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    I hate my job... :(

    NurseGirl525 replied to sophie<3's topic in General Nursing

    It's not your unit's fault that the really high acuity patients have not one in. You can't predict that. As long as you find fault with everything, you won't be happy. Look at the positives and go...
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    giving report and research

    NurseGirl525 replied to heyimnewhere's topic in General Nursing

    It shouldn't take that long. You should already have the complete history from the report they initially got at the beginning of the shift. They should then write down the info throughout the day...
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    my gpa is low... b.s.n concurrent program or a.s. generic program? Seminole state college

    NurseGirl525 replied to beyondbeautii's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Well, if your planning on getting an 85....... Why did you not plan on a better GPA? Seriously? I doubt many people plan on a subpar GPA when they go to school. Stop planning on grades. Make them...
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    Zika

    NurseGirl525 replied to Kooky Korky's topic in General Nursing

    Zika is the new Ebola. Gotta decide what you want in life and what risks to
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    Leaving Nursing for Another Career

    NurseGirl525 replied to cocoa_puff's topic in General Nursing

    A food and hotel critic. I would just love to travel the world and give my opinions on stuff. The pillows aren't fluffy enough, or the sauce needed a bit more red pepper. Lol. I love to cook and...
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    Hard Truth of Nursing

    NurseGirl525 replied to Mr.Bill RN, BSN's topic in General Nursing

    I respectfully disagree. I do not have that coveted BSN, I work in a magnet hospital, no contract, no commitment....... I don't work on a medsurg floor. I understand burnout, I'm sorry you don't...
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    Hard Truth of Nursing

    NurseGirl525 replied to Mr.Bill RN, BSN's topic in General Nursing

    Here is my two cents and you can take it or leave it. First, you have a gross misunderstanding of what a hospital is and how it operates. You were very unhappy and quit. Mentally that may have been...
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    Physician Substitute (Plasma Center RN) vs. Hospital RN

    NurseGirl525 replied to ALLRN73's topic in General Nursing

    Was wondering the same
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    WILTW 9/13: Social Calls and Social Justice

    NurseGirl525 replied to LadyFree28's topic in General Nursing

    Keep your license for now. Always leave doors open and never lock them. You never know what may happen in the
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    WILTW 9/13: Social Calls and Social Justice

    NurseGirl525 replied to LadyFree28's topic in General Nursing

    LadyFree, I think you are awesome. You and I have much in common. I'm worried about you because of the giant banner at the top of our page. Know that I admire you and enjoy your posts. I'm glad you...
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    Husband became a RN

    NurseGirl525 replied to NurseLady1210's topic in General Nursing

    I honestly feel your resentment is that he got a great job off the bat, before even passing NCLEX, and you are stuck in a job you don't like. You feel after so many years, you should have that ER job...
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    Graduating w/ only 1 pair of scrubs

    NurseGirl525 replied to Beldar_the_Cenobite's topic in General Nursing

    I used google and in less than five seconds an article came up. Here it is and there are the necessary links you need to find the studies. Hospitals use Color by Discipline Medical Uniforms to...
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    Graduating w/ only 1 pair of scrubs

    NurseGirl525 replied to Beldar_the_Cenobite's topic in General Nursing

    You are trying to be cute and I will most certainly look that study up for you. You don't think there are enough dental and physician offices to keep prints profitable?? There's a new dental office...
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    I always feel like an idiot.

    NurseGirl525 replied to Red398's topic in General Nursing

    Don't fret. I'm a new grad also, and I feel just like you most of the time. I'm lucky that I have some awesome coworkers. They say it takes about a year to start feeling comfortable. I just keep...
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    Graduating w/ only 1 pair of scrubs

    NurseGirl525 replied to Beldar_the_Cenobite's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not and you are reading too much into it. Can you read tone? Why is it harsh to inform somebody what the real world is like? He expected to graduate from CNA school with enough scrubs to work...
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    Graduating w/ only 1 pair of scrubs

    NurseGirl525 replied to Beldar_the_Cenobite's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe be in a physician's office. One that is independently owned by that physician. Every hospital and even the LTC facilities around here have a dress code. The reason for it, is evidenced-based...
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    Graduating w/ only 1 pair of scrubs

    NurseGirl525 replied to Beldar_the_Cenobite's topic in General Nursing

    I don't get a stipend for scrubs either. Did you dream all of these assumptions? A uniform stipend??? Hmmmmmm, would be
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    Graduating w/ only 1 pair of scrubs

    NurseGirl525 replied to Beldar_the_Cenobite's topic in General Nursing

    You wear whatever your facility asks you to wear. You don't get to wear what you want. I'm curious as to what made you think any color of scrubs was ok. Have you been to either a hospital or LTC?...
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    showering: before or after work

    NurseGirl525 replied to peachypurple's topic in General Nursing

    I do leave my shoes outside and I change as soon as I get home. Nobody is allowed to hug or kiss me until I'm changed out of my
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    showering: before or after work

    NurseGirl525 replied to peachypurple's topic in General Nursing

    I don't see anything wrong with that. Im one of the weird people who brush my teeth after lunch. I just like feeling clean. That being said, I shower before work. I take a bath after. A long...
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    Combative Patients/Body cams/Walkie talkies

    NurseGirl525 replied to Beldar_the_Cenobite's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Combative patients who become a danger to themselves and staff get put in restraints. Harm to self would include: plumbing out of ET Tube, Iv lines, central lines, feeding tubes. Danger to others is...
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    Combative Patients/Body cams/Walkie talkies

    NurseGirl525 replied to Beldar_the_Cenobite's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It was not a camera. It was a vocera. Nurses do not wear body cameras. This doesn't even need to be a discussion as it does not occur. Yes, at times, some patients can be combative. They are not...
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    Decisions decisions! Need advice!

    NurseGirl525 replied to JMayRose's topic in General Nursing

    Just realize this, just because you land a hospital job, does not guarantee future employment. Many have that notion and truly this is a company that will have to spend money on an employee that will...
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    What's Your Sign Baby?

    NurseGirl525 replied to AutumnApple's topic in General Nursing

    I keep telling my kid I'm living until I'm 150!! That makes middle aged for me around 75. I'm older than 35, and let me tell you, except for one knee, I feel better than