generalRN2008

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  1. How do I navigate the process?

    generalRN2008 replied to WoWChick's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Email the

  2. Planning pregnancy while looking for job

    generalRN2008 replied to serenity729's topic in Nursing Career

    I had started a new job right after a miscarriage. Two months later , found out I was about two months pregnant again with complications. I worked until day of delivery. I had short term...

  3. Is it what you thought?

    generalRN2008 replied to StL_Momma27's topic in General Nursing

    We all get burnt out no matter what career. Even computer people and business

  4. Interview with scrubs on

    generalRN2008 replied to LH...RN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Change into slacks and nice top at

  5. public health jobs

    generalRN2008 replied to generalRN2008's topic in Public, Community Health

    I live in a rural area and have to travel over state lines to get to the hospital job. The hospital in town is sinking and laying off. I always wanted to try public health or community case

  6. LTC med pass from PYXIS?

    generalRN2008 replied to BrandonLPN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Um no. It is hard to get done with 5-10 med pulls in the 2 hour window. Not ideal for ltc unless you have a med aide or lpn just to help with half the

  7. Don't feel sorry for me because I work in long term care...

    generalRN2008 replied to rose-n-arrows's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Med surg and SNF are not highly regarded is society but highly

  8. Perkins Loan Cancellation

    generalRN2008 replied to NICU<3RN's topic in General Nursing

    So it can cancel and you don't pay back that

  9. Intook my PN boards 2/18/14 and stopped at 85

    generalRN2008 replied to Johnette's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats.

  10. Bullied by a new grad, wth???

    generalRN2008 replied to jayebug's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Just a note on MD not being able to put in med orders, some e chart programs block the MD until height, weight, home meds, and allergies are

  11. Perkins Loan Cancellation

    generalRN2008 replied to NICU<3RN's topic in General Nursing

    It can

  12. Nurses with tattoos and piercings

    generalRN2008 replied to emmygirle's topic in General Nursing

    We are not allowed visible piercings or tats except 1 small pair lobe earrings and no

  13. What Are The Most Creative Call-off Excuses You Have Heard?

    generalRN2008 replied to bluegeegoo2's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I cannot afford new ones every time. Even with good insurance covering frames, my lenses at Wal-Mart cost over 200 for basics due to the power surcharge and eye

  14. Nurse to patient ratio?

    generalRN2008 replied to hrb25's topic in Medical-Surgical

    On average 6 on

  15. Two questions...one may be stupid :)

    generalRN2008 replied to Laura in Canada's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Diploma was hospital or church based training all on the job some theory but no formal college degree. ADN is community college and tech schools. BSN is a university

  16. Denied employment at agency due to ordered prescriptions

    generalRN2008 replied to RNwithHonors's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It may be a hospital policy for them. Some places say it has be used only minimal ,8 hours prior to shift to ensure it clears your system. You may want to seek legal

  17. Clicks in the Workplace

    generalRN2008 replied to Lnfranklin410's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Maybe transfer to another unit if there are openings? My work has obvious clicks and favorite staff. When it patient safety is affected go to human resources since your manager turns a blind

  18. Adult nurses- please weigh in on bedside rounding!

    generalRN2008 replied to enzati's topic in General Nursing

    The management and staff would like this but when you have 6 patients with different docs who show up around the same time it will not happen. Now if the doc happens to run into in the hall or the pt...

  19. anxiety

    generalRN2008 posted a topic in Health, Stress Management

    What are good ways to reduce stress and anxiety the night before work? Some days are fine and I sleep through the night and have a great shift and others are toss and turn all night poor sleep with a...

  20. anxiety

    generalRN2008 replied to generalRN2008's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Thanks for tips. I will try

  21. New grad ICU nurse looking to medsurg for skills

    generalRN2008 replied to CFrancine's topic in Medical-Surgical

    It would be a different skill set. Try nights since you are still new. Go for more surgical than medical floors for

  22. What Are The Most Creative Call-off Excuses You Have Heard?

    generalRN2008 replied to bluegeegoo2's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Perhaps a true cat lady

  23. What Are The Most Creative Call-off Excuses You Have Heard?

    generalRN2008 replied to bluegeegoo2's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I would be looking for a new background checked babysitter and use that as an

  24. Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI) or American Nurses Association (ANA)

    generalRN2008 replied to finallyRN7's topic in General Nursing

    I do ANA because the organization offers all those plus goes to DC to fight the political arena for nurses and

  25. Tuition Reimbursement

    generalRN2008 replied to zje123's topic in General Nursing

    You are not going to find a way to get money back. Education is not free. You pay for