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    Offered an MDS/ADON position as new grad....

    RNsRWe replied to jennyrn2012's topic in General Nursing

    I never translated ADON into "secretary"; it's the Assistant Director of Nursing in my experience, which also translated into "the boss" when the boss isn't there. Which was my concern. The...
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    Littmann classic II S.E. vs Littmann select

    RNsRWe replied to c0urtmarie's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    You cannot decide this way. Go to a shop that sells them, and try them on for yourself. Or ask someone who owns one/both of them to try them out. Different people will have different...
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    Offered an MDS/ADON position as new grad....

    RNsRWe replied to jennyrn2012's topic in General Nursing

    A new grad being offered an ADON position?? Honestly, I'd be wondering what the heck was going on with the facility to do something like that....please don't be offended, as it's not a comment...
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    Am I capable in being an RN?

    RNsRWe replied to JazzyJasmine's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Ok, here's where I pull out my Blunt Stick and start waving it around. There's absolutely no way anyone on an anonymous message board can possibly know whether you will succeed or fail in nursing...
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    Do you wear rings?

    RNsRWe replied to SBJustBreathe's topic in General Students

    Hiding spot? Nope, just in the jewelry box....or, sometimes, I put it/them on a little hook near my kitchen sink if I've got them on and plan to work in there. To be honest, I have some much more...
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    Do you wear rings?

    RNsRWe replied to SBJustBreathe's topic in General Students

    The problem isn't really whether your diamonds are real. The problem with wearing the bands is an infection control issue, that's why I had posted to check with your schools to find out their policy....
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    Registered Medical Assistant pay?

    RNsRWe replied to Steph2078's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Patients never seem savvy about initials at all....I wished the hospital "Badge Buddy" tag, instead of being large blue cards with white RN or LPN or PCT on them just said NURSE or AIDE. I once had a...
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    Working RNs and the CNA are to blame for new graduate RN program shortages .

    RNsRWe replied to murs's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm wondering which and how many of the most senior, most experienced nurses should retire this week in order to make room for the most inexperienced new grads waiting for their jobs? And I wonder...
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    Do you wear rings?

    RNsRWe replied to SBJustBreathe's topic in General Students

    [quote=>JustBreathe If you don't wear your rings, what do you do with them during clinical?? You really should check with your school to see what their policy actually is. My school did not allow...
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    Never placed an IV!!!!!

    RNsRWe replied to LoriZ342's topic in General Nursing

    Whatever, glad to be of service. As for the rest, the practices you mention simply do not appeal to my personal sensibilities; I find them distasteful, regardless of their prevalence or acceptance...
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    Never placed an IV!!!!!

    RNsRWe replied to LoriZ342's topic in General Nursing

    This thread has been....enlightening to say the least. Some thoughts: My nursing school program at no time took the time to teach us IV insertion, period. We learned how to d/c one in our very...
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    If you could post your own...

    RNsRWe replied to Daisy_08's topic in General Nursing

    LOL....indeed! While the explanation of "he never wakes up in the morning until he's had a cup of coffee" might be acceptable to her, it sure as heck wasn't to
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    If you could post your own...

    RNsRWe replied to Daisy_08's topic in General Nursing

    I have a new one to post: "We promise not to let your loved one starve to death while in PACU--but we will not yet feed any patient who is too buzzed from anesthesia to sit up, open his eyes, and...
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    If you could post your own...

    RNsRWe replied to Daisy_08's topic in General Nursing

    "Calling it as you see it" is still, in this case, insulting. Standing behind a claim of being honest in your opinion does not make it less so. Never in my post, not once, did I suggest an "us...
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    If you could post your own...

    RNsRWe replied to Daisy_08's topic in General Nursing

    Ah, yes, but Calabria if you only had more friendliness and better communication skills, well, you'd never experience
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    If you could post your own...

    RNsRWe replied to Daisy_08's topic in General Nursing

    insulting, truly. hostile? hardly. you simply disagree, and should recognize that. as for your thinking i've exaggerated, i can absolutely 100% assure you those are truthful observances and it...
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    If you could post your own...

    RNsRWe replied to Daisy_08's topic in General Nursing

    Well, allow me to throw some light on the subject: --Visitors who do not abide by the posted hours, who feel free to come by before or after THEIR work shifts allow, often disrupt the patient's sleep...
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    Do you have a PASSION for nursing?

    RNsRWe replied to MA_Davis's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Passion. Hmmm, a very strong word. I have, at times, been very proud to be a nurse, thankful even. I've been so very happy to have provided comfort to both the sick and dying, as well as the family...
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    RN tried to talk me out of Nursing school...

    RNsRWe replied to NYCHikerRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You mean everyone who wears scrubs and a scope around her/his neck isn't always a
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    Is night shift intolerance worth the $$ and Bennies??

    RNsRWe replied to SqueakRN's topic in General Nursing

    I worked nightshift for years, and did fine. By "fine", I mean I was able (for the most part) to adjust to sleeping during the day--in chunks--and didn't find myself drowsy during my night shift...
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    Is med-surg a must? Not wanting to get pidgeon-holed..

    RNsRWe replied to EricaSAFJAF's topic in General Nursing

    In reading all these anti-med/surg posts, it's hard to believe anyone ever left that unit...even though I have known literally a dozen who HAVE, *I* went on as well, into specialties they preferred....
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    Why so many tattletale nurses?

    RNsRWe replied to Butterflybee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Ah. Well, they say no good deed goes
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    Is med-surg a must? Not wanting to get pidgeon-holed..

    RNsRWe replied to EricaSAFJAF's topic in General Nursing

    Take whatever job you want. I couldn't disagree MORE with the idea that working in (and gaining experience) in med-surg will "pigeon hole" you in the least. I've seen many nurses--myself...
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    Giving two week notice...

    RNsRWe replied to Jess_Missouri_RN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    The two weeks' notice is the time during which you are WORKING your regularly-scheduled shifts, for those two weeks, while they are looking for your replacement. You will be short-staffing them if...
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    Why so many tattletale nurses?

    RNsRWe replied to Butterflybee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    If you roll your mouse over it, you'll see it says "Report Post". Spam, violations of TOS,