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Been in medical field off and on since 1978. Started as lab tech and enjoyed obtaining venous and arterial blood samples. Became RN 2014 and have been cert for peripheral IVs yearly. Moved to new state, took PICC class and would like to work in cath lab or interventional radiology. I did take ACLS, but am barely literate with strip reading. My only RN experience is a bit of geriatric, hospice and a few total knees and hips. Where can I find a position that does mainly IVs so that I can get more PICC practice and sit for my CRNI boards? I look great on paper, but when I tell them I can’t really do tely and have never set up a 12 lead, I can’t get the job. Crazy to have all these credentials, good references, and yet no one wants to teach. Help,

Very hard to be a brand new RN during this time. This helps me Pack your VS stuff on a tool pouch incl your hand sanitizer pen and sticky note get to work a bit early and look through assignment / note chief complaint and be ready to look for suspected complications related to that check for new orders - see who needs labs / therapy etc as soon as report done - get your VS data I chart as I go - I thought about trying to find a way to do speech to text as I assess - there has to be a faster way then typing all the data it will get easier- we learn to play “ three blind mice” before we can play Bach- right? Take care of yourself drink water on the way to work- get lots of sleep

I feel like I did process it/ finally - even more embarrassed that I put anything in print about my behavior- and you are right- everyone that I have spoken to has commented on how hard I am on myself. I do know where that comes from and worked for 6 painful years with a terrific therapist, to get help with that. Looks like I may need a tune up visit - that really good therapist died- and I will need to establish relationship with a psychologist - hopefully will find a good fit soon. Thank you

Speaking about myself- I lied to a coworker ~ and the day before to one of my family members. This is not in my character - and both times I was not able to shut my mouth- so I thought I was having a breakdown. I don’t know why I did it- felt like I shouldn’t be a nurse r/t lack of integrity. Since incident I have spoken to all affected and apologized. I still feel icky about it- though no one was harmed, etc. Still trying to figure out why, what made me do it,etc. Everyone has assured me that it’s ok, I’m forgiven. Still self punishing in a way, and still feel anxiety associated with it though.

Advice please. I did a horrible thing. I do not know why I did it. I lied, to a colleague. Had no reason to lie, I had no gain, and only loss as a result. She asked a question, and I denied. I had an attention seeking resident. The resident was found sitting on some pillows and blankets, and stated that she woke up, sitting on this pile of stuff. Pt refused to get up, so we used a lift. I denied the whole thing, for no reason .Was I sabotaging myself? I don't know. I did tell the sup, about half hour later, that we did get her up, cause she would not help. I also mad the state report, etc. I still feel awful, like I have no integrity, and should not be part of this profession, because I lied. My coworkers say forget about it, but I'm shaken. I don't know why I lied, I knew I was lying, and could not make myself stop. Help?

Hey, if you don't live through this we can sue!

Thanks for that, seems like you've been in my situation.

Help, we have a LTC resident, ETOH dementia w/severe behavioral disturbance. Sexually inappropriate (masturbates in hallway) threatens to kill staff, is verbally abusive, has hit 4 staff, or layed hands on staff, and of course, we can do no harm...follows CNAs n hovers over them, some other patients have expressed fear of this resident. Also has poor prognosis, cancer that will take them out prob in 5 years or so. What are staff rights? Some sups say, well the pt is weak, n can't really hurt you, we expect these behaviors. If you're just nice, resident won't hurt you (bs- resident splits staff, manipulates, lurks in resident doors, looks in resident rooms, comes to roommate side of room during care (when curtain closed for privacy) . Some staff really afraid, some just grossed out. How to protect self, n other staff? PRN meds have little effect.

Thanks everyone. I was wAnting not to buy anything, cause the trip out is gonna be more than a paycheck, and only my scrubs fit since school. Ill go check out the goodwill n see if I can find something. I figured since it is a graveside service, I could wear the scrubs with a sweater over the top for warmth.

I need advice. I must to to graveside service of relative also a nurse. And must travel 1000 miles. Is it okay for me to wear my black scrubs? Or tacky?