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    Skill level not high enough for acute care

    casi replied to hope3456's topic in General Nursing

    But I have a sneaky suspicion that these LPNs can run circles around the nurse who was fired for not having a good skill set. I would take a seasoned LPN over a struggling RN any
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    Skill level not high enough for acute care

    casi replied to hope3456's topic in General Nursing

    You forgot number 4 which is the side that develops from gossip and the rumor
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    Unsupportive 'team' members

    casi replied to Chixie's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You have 14 patients? Ouch! And what is
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    cna in psych vs med/surg renal pulmonary

    casi replied to bluewater's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I would go with what one you think you would like better, not which one would give you the most
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    Step away from the nursing forum...

    casi replied to Art_Vandelay's topic in General Nursing

    But I don't
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    Does this really make me look weak?

    casi replied to NanikRN's topic in General Nursing

    I've cried a few times. It doesn't show that you are weak, only that you are
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    Disrespected daily by residents

    casi replied to b.randolph's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'd talk to management and see if they are willing to maybe set some boundaries with these patients. Otherwise I would start getting boundaries of my own. Next time you get called a N----- I'd simply...
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    Newly graduated RN... and pregnant

    casi replied to mojomama's topic in General Nursing

    I'd wait to tell your new employer. Most people I know have waited around 3 months to inform employers, this seems to be a good time period as the risk of miscarriage at this point as drastically...
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    Question regarding "should I retake a class?"

    casi replied to ICU, RN, BSN, B.S.'s topic in General Nursing

    This is probably a better question for the CRNA forum. I think it would depend on the school and how they weight previous classes. I would suspect that a nursing pre-req doesn't hold a ton of weight...
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    "The police are on the phone for you"

    casi replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

    I had a rehab patient lose her call light... She tried yelling out for help, but her door was shut and pretty much sound proof. She then tried calling her daughter, but her daughter was sleeping. So...
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    new hire to LTC, a little scared and depressed.

    casi replied to nola1202's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The supervisors I love are the ones who start grabbing lights when there are three going off and the cnas and the nurses are already in patient rooms. They are also the ones who will steal a page or...
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    Should I bring a resume?

    casi replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in General Nursing

    I always bring mine, so when they want to refer to something on may resume I can always whip it
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    Night Shifters: Does your hospital have cafeteria hours for night shift?

    casi replied to AZO49008's topic in General Nursing

    Place I used to work was looking into opening the cafeteria for a few hours at night. They were thinking about having one of the AM people come in a couple of hours early and having a very limited...
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    Overtime, how much?

    casi replied to anotherone's topic in General Nursing

    As little as possible. I work 64hr/2wk, and anything much over that is too much for me. Working constant overtime would make me a lot less effective as a nurse. If day shift is short and need a nurse...
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    How would YOU like to see a nurse portrayed in the media?

    casi replied to purple_nomad's topic in General Nursing

    I kind of like Mercy. The nurses come off as real human beings to me. The plot can be a little over the top, but isn't that what TV is? I would love to see the over worked, super stressed nurse...
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    Which specialties are fast paced?

    casi replied to teenmommy's topic in General Nursing

    Long term care is constantly fast paced. Meds, meds, more meds, a couple of falls and a mountain of paperwork. Oh and lots of amazing
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    Maybe nursing doesn't suck...

    casi replied to KalipsoRed's topic in General Nursing

    Holy crap where can I apply?!?! Congrats on finding a job that is awesome for
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    New Grad

    casi replied to mom2lily's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It took me 6 months to get hired after passing the NCLEX. So keep your hopes up. You also should start looking into other areas of nursing such as nursing homes, home care, and clinics. Many of these...
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    Disgruntled Unemployed New LPN Grad

    casi replied to spete39's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hey at least it's only been 3 months. It took me 6 months to find a position as an RN while working as an aide. I feel you, it's frustrating. Although I miss saying "let me go get your nurse" to the...
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    I didn't know I was pregnant?

    casi replied to cali_rusk's topic in Ob/Gyn

    These stories are
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    "Thumping" out the door....?

    casi replied to optimist's topic in General Nursing

    Because if you don't start CPR and call EMS on a full code there are a lot of unfortunate legal issues a nurse could run into. If medics were able to pronounce on site SNF could and would happily...
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    Why is LTC so hated

    casi replied to MadameFreckles's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Wow.... I really don't know what else to say other than
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    Bitter dried up nurses that need to RETIRE

    casi replied to mindlor's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    They have to be able to afford to retire
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    Advance my career or make my family happy?

    casi replied to RN1555's topic in General Nursing

    You've said how your mother feels about you getting this job, but how does your husband feel? You need to sit down and have a heart to heart with him and explain what would make you happy. There is no...
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    Patient rights v. Clinical instructor?

    casi replied to studentnurse0383's topic in General Nursing

    I have a supervisor kind of like this. I had a patient refusing a treatment on night shift because it was uncomfortable and she couldn't sleep. I educated patient on risks and she fully understood....