NurseFries BSN, RN

NurseFries has 14 years experience as a BSN, RN and specializes in Pain Medicine, Perioperative, Home Health, Hospice.

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   How to address a lazy nurse who continuously makes mistakes?

   NurseFries replied to Vee D's topic in Nursing Professionalism

   I have worked HH and documentation is very important just like anywhere else. Sounds like this nurse needs someone to help her manage her time better. Maybe cut down on her caseload? Sorry to hear her...
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   BSN-DNP yes or no?

   NurseFries replied to lizdimi54873's topic in Nursing Career

   I recommend you chose the least expensive and flexible program especially if you want to start having kids during it. I wouldn’t worry about school pedigree. That doesn’t seem to matter in what I...
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   Family Practice - overworked

   NurseFries replied to iheartPN11's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

   Go to your managers boss and express your concerns. If your practice manager (who is probably not clinical) isn't going to support you, then go above her head. Document everything you told you manager...
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   Efficient clinic and job satisfaction. Help please!

   NurseFries posted a topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

   Hello, I work at an outpt clinic in a huge medical organization that is VERY understaffed. I work 3 days a week and another nurse works 5 days a week. We are currently looking to hire another...
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   Burned out!

   NurseFries posted a topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

   Hi, I started a new job in March (part-time)in pain medicine at a teaching hospital back in March. I worked in pain medicine and orthopedic ambulatory as a preop/postop nurse for 4 years prior. My new...
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   Do you consider it helpful or not to be given a Pt’s attitude during a report?

   NurseFries replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

   Yes
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   Taking my kindness for weakness

   NurseFries replied to NurseFries's topic in Nursing Career

   Yeah, it is emotionally exhausting. The nurses I work with are wonderful though but there is no
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   Taking my kindness for weakness

   NurseFries posted a topic in Nursing Career

   Hi, I just started working as a new pre-op/PACU nurse part-time at a small pain clinic. The first couple of days were crazy!!! I received about 2 hours of training and told I will learn as I go. I...
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   6 month RN job

   NurseFries replied to NurseFries's topic in Nursing Career

   That's is exactly what I was thinking. Some of my friends and family members keep telling me to just quit because they think a 6 month job on my resume would not matter. I have a gut feeling it would...
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    6 month RN job

    NurseFries posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Hi all, Ok so I recently relocated to a new city and I got a home health private duty job since I have home health experience. The private duty agency I work for specializes in pediatrics. I have...
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    Tips about getting into this specialty

    NurseFries replied to NurseFries's topic in Operating Room

    Great tips, thanks! :). Unfortunately I did not find a OR class in my area. I am in the same boat as you Rabid. I have an ADN and no hospital will hire me either. I am working towards my BSN online...
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    Tips about getting into this specialty

    NurseFries posted a topic in Operating Room

    Hi, I just got a job part-time position as a pre-op and recovery nurse at a small pain center. I LOVE IT!!!! My past nursing experience has been mostly home health (visits & private duty) and...
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    Depressed, anxious,

    NurseFries replied to NurseFries's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Thanks, I will try
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    Depressed, anxious,

    NurseFries posted a topic in Health, Stress Management

    Hi, I have posted about my anxiety and depression before on this site. I am taking medication and seeing a counselor but I still wake up crying and anxious every morning. I was offered a great job...
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    Hospice nursing for a nurse with depression and anxiety....mistake???

    NurseFries replied to NurseFries's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I am sorry . I felt the same way during my clinical rotations at the LTC's. I learned from it and do not apply to them. I hope you feel better