NurseFries BSN, RN

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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    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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    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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    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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    Hospice nursing for a nurse with depression and anxiety....mistake???

    NurseFries posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Hi, I have been offered a position as a hospice home health nurse. The agency said they will provide me with 1 month training where I will be paired with an experienced hospice field nurse. I have...
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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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    Depressed, anxious,

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

    Thanks, I will try
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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
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    Hospice nursing for a nurse with depression and anxiety....mistake???

    NurseFries replied to NurseFries's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Hi all, I did not take the hospice position. I thought about for MANY days and just did not feel ready for it. My heart said "yes" but my gut said "no" right now. I initially applied for the...
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    Hospice nursing for a nurse with depression and anxiety....mistake???

    NurseFries replied to NurseFries's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Thanks everyone! I have to let the DON know my answer by tomorrow. Some of my friends say wait until I feel better mentally and get more RN experience. Then other's (passed co-workers and friends) say...
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    Hopeless, overwhelmed, and in a new city!

    NurseFries posted a topic in Illinois Nursing

    Hi all, I graduated from a ADN program 2 years ago and I am currently enrolled in a online RN-BSN program. I am having a difficult time finding a RN position at a hospital or clinic. I used to be a...
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    Hospice nursing for a nurse with depression and anxiety....mistake???

    NurseFries replied to NurseFries's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Thanks for the reply :) I feel comfortable making some decisions independently, but not all. That is actually one of the my "fears" of working in home health. It is very nerve wracking not to know...
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    Did I make a mistake switching HH jobs?

    NurseFries posted a topic in Home Health

    Hi everyone, I have been sick to my stomach about this. I had a HH visiting RN job and quit after 3 weeks because the pt population was depressing me. All the calls and paperwork I had to do was...
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    Did I make a mistake switching HH jobs?

    NurseFries replied to NurseFries's topic in Home Health

    Thank you
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    Can you have a life AND do HH?

    NurseFries replied to lweatherby's topic in Home Health

    I think it maybe all 3. Home health visits are not for everyone. I worked as a HH visiting nurse and quit after 3 weeks because I was so tired of seeing patients and then coming home and charting late...
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    Charting via teach-back method help please :)

    NurseFries posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I am having a complete brain fart about how to chart via teach-back method. I haven't charted in over 6 months so I feel rusty. I taught a patient how to use his home B/P machine today and he...
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    Home Health Nursing - completely differrent than what I am used to. HELP!!!

    NurseFries replied to NurseFries's topic in Home Health

    I guess I am really nervous about working independently and not having any support with me. I used to rely on my nurse supervisor to make the final decisions, but now the tables have turned. I also...