Forest2

Forest2

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  1. Depressed anti social low self esteem. What to do?

    Forest2 replied to epinephrine1mg's topic in General Nursing

    I think you have expressed yourself very well and I understand you. Would you feel more comfortable working for a physician who speaks your native language? I am not sure how you would find out but...

  2. Bullied psych nurse commits suicide

    Forest2 replied to Rocknurse's topic in Nursing News

    The reason people are suicidal is because of mental pain. She may have been having mental pain before and being bullied by co-workers was probably the last straw. I have resigned positions before...

  3. Getting My Graduate Degree: Is it Worth It?

    Forest2 replied to Brenda F. Johnson's topic in General Nursing

    It can open doors if you also have recent hospital experience or are already working there. If not then I don't think it helps

  4. Getting My Graduate Degree: Is it Worth It?

    Forest2 replied to Brenda F. Johnson's topic in General Nursing

    They didn't have it in 2012. I did education which was only one class difference than admin. No one ever asks about that when I apply or interview

  5. How to Remain Relevant as You Age

    Forest2 replied to Carol Ebert's topic in Retired Nurses

    I have done and will continue to do all of these things at least for another 9 years. I have not seen any value in it yet though. Still applying for

  6. How to Remain Relevant as You Age

    Forest2 replied to Carol Ebert's topic in Retired Nurses

    I hate when I hear in an interview how impressed they are with my experience and then I never hear from them

  7. Getting My Graduate Degree: Is it Worth It?

    Forest2 replied to Brenda F. Johnson's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds nice but unfortunately I got a masters and at the same age too. Same school even. I have not been able to get a job unless it is on the floor, which I tried and found it to be lacking in good...

  8. Do you have a side hustle?

    Forest2 replied to Mrsvirgomama's topic in General Nursing

    I want to work full time as a nurse but have not been offered a job. I have a full time other job in a business capacity. It right now is my only hustle

  9. Punched by a patient

    Forest2 replied to nurseontheway's topic in General Nursing

    That is a legal question and depends on many factors. Sorry I can't provide a clear answer. However, your employer is to provide a safe environment for you to do your work, this I know. So, that may...

  10. No Order

    Forest2 replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    Probably thought it was a continuing order and no time to actually visualize the order. It

  11. On Vacation - Would You Intervene?

    Forest2 replied to RobbiRN's topic in General Nursing

    In would not jump in and help. I would probably keep walking in both situations. That being said, if I saw a kid choking on candy at the 4th of July parade, I would probably

  12. 12 Hour Shifts Issue

    Forest2 replied to Jordan1927's topic in General Nursing

    My ideas are: Work very close to home to reduce commute and you can get up at the last minute. Prep for those shifts by having clothes out and ready, you may have a few sets out and ready so that...

  13. CNAs starting IVs

    Forest2 replied to BSMSCCRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I never heard of it before.. Perhaps they had special training as techs,

  14. Mini Rant

    Forest2 replied to ShadowNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I thought they were trying to say that the education for ASN and BSN were the same except for the time it took. I misinterpreted what was written I

  15. Mini Rant

    Forest2 replied to ShadowNurse's topic in General Nursing

    The above is a great thing to add into a cover letter, maybe reword it, and mention your experience as well. I hope you find a way if that is what you want. Good

  16. Mini Rant

    Forest2 replied to ShadowNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Huh? Are you saying ASN is the same as BSN? If that were true there wouldn't be a distinction would

  17. Transferring positions prior to 1 year in first nursing job

    Forest2 replied to 01.rn.10's topic in General Nursing

    UGH!!! How

  18. How do I transfer non ambulatory pt from WC?

    Forest2 replied to cutescrubs's topic in General Nursing

    That says a lot right there ,

  19. Who LOVES their job and why?

    Forest2 replied to JennyPARN's topic in General Nursing

    I can't say I have loved all my nursing jobs. What I do know is that the culture has a huge amount to do with my job satisfaction. I can do anything if I am set up for success. If I am given the...

  20. How do I transfer non ambulatory pt from WC?

    Forest2 replied to cutescrubs's topic in General Nursing

    There has been controversy over use of back supports, as some believe that wearing one prompts the person wearing it to lift more than is safe. So are we talking nonambulatory or nonweight bearing?...

  21. Manager Retaliatiin

    Forest2 replied to Djadia's topic in General Nursing

    I would look up the policy on what is considered verbally abusive and see if it fit. If it did then just take your punishment and move on, if not then I would address it with HR. I bet your manager...

  22. Manager Retaliatiin

    Forest2 replied to Djadia's topic in General Nursing

    While I hope this to be true. I don't believe you could win this argument with the state board of health when they do their survey. I think they would tag it as chemical

  23. why is an RN considered as an expense instead of an asset?

    Forest2 replied to juviasama's topic in General Nursing

    They want to know you make them money for sure. what are you bringing in,

  24. Experienced nurse turned down several times..

    Forest2 replied to kmek30's topic in General Nursing

    YAY!

  25. RNs giving patient lab results.

    Forest2 replied to Dperez201's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly, patients will tell the doctor that the nurse said so and so. I have had them do that even when I did not say anything at all. Because the patient wants something from the doctor they think...