nursel56

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    The ANA is worthless, looks down on floor nurses, don't join!

    nursel56 replied to DannyBoy8's topic in General Nursing

    Their position on staffing ratios is the dumbest thing they could have possibly done. I've researched that particular issue, and nowhere could I find a vaguely comprehensible reason for their...
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    My client gave me bed bugs!

    nursel56 replied to Wannabenurseneko's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm really sorry that happened. It sounds awful. I think you should really pressure your parents to call the professionals. My understanding is that bed bugs are one of the most difficult...
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    Suspension

    nursel56 replied to stasiastar's topic in General Nursing

    His future at that job is essentially over, because nobody will want to work with him after the callous, unethical stunt he pulled. They may put up with him for a little while, but "he" will come...
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    Whenever I start missing bedside nursing. . .

    nursel56 replied to Camino77's topic in General Nursing

    I can totally relate, Camino-- I spent years in clinics and doctors offices. I loved the hours, and to me the stress of those jobs never equaled working as a staff nurse on an acute care unit. I...
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    Freaking out

    nursel56 replied to Hoshio's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Hoshio, I am very sorry to hear what has happened to you. The story sounds somewhat complicated, and as you say-- has turned into a "he-said, she-said". If you feel strongly that your reputation and...
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    Patients Say the Darnedest Things - WIN $250! Nurses Week Contest 2018

    nursel56 replied to Brian S.'s topic in General Nursing

    "My right lung feels like a fig". No cognitive issues, totally A & O. Not sure what the nursing intervention would be for
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    Do I REALLY need a BSN?

    nursel56 replied to myschuler's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I vowed to myself to stay out of this argument, but as of now I've failed....:-/ I'll just make the hopefully benign observation that market forces have largely obviated the need for schools to push...
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    Now that I'm an "old" nurse

    nursel56 replied to Tasern1214's topic in General Nursing

    Although you weren't fired, Tasern, just so you know how much your feelings are shared, here is a thread that painfully details the experiences of nurses with many years of experience being devalued...
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    Older Student, Unprofessional Nurse During Clinical

    nursel56 replied to Nurse Magnolia's topic in General Students

    In my experience, what you heard and in such close proximity to the patient and/or family is not the
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    I felt burnt out and I'm not even working.

    nursel56 replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry you are going through all this, OC. I can't really add any more practical advice to the excellent posts above. Praying for
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    Medical Assistant vent

    nursel56 replied to KThurmond's topic in General Students

    I can understand how irritating that must be, but my advice would be to get used to that type of behavior in the nursing world. No matter what your stage on the career ladder, there are people who...
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    LPN to RN? CC, or Accelerated BSN

    nursel56 replied to mariabellaelena's topic in LPN to RN

    Hi mariabellaelena. Welcome to allnurses! My feeling is, if you don't have prohibitive financial issues or family issues holding you back, go ahead and get your BSN as soon as possible. It seems...
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    Going to Nursing School! Help!

    nursel56 replied to amzgirl's topic in School, College Programs

    Hi amzgirl, welcome to allnurses. I can only offer the advice that in general, to maximize your chances at being hired as a new graduate anywhere, a BSN is definitely desirable. I would add that...
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    Nurses Smoking: Compassion Instead of Judgement

    nursel56 replied to jeastridge's topic in General Nursing

    It's very tough for smokers nowadays in terms of the social stigma. When I started out, smoking in small break rooms was common. Returning from break with a cloud of smoke smell around you was just...
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    Negligence?

    nursel56 replied to Mommy__RN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I agree with the others, Mommy RN. This is not
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    SNF job from HELL

    nursel56 replied to Glycerine82's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    So sorry about your dad, Glycerine. I went through a similar experience a while back. At first I wasn't sure how to react, because I had worked with reasonable people until that point. It took me a...
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    Has anyone else had a nurse manager swear during an interview?

    nursel56 replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Her insistence that you not meet with a staff member alone might indicate an insecure nurse manager, and that is definitely a red flag. As someone who hypothesizes swearing is an essential coping...
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    Nervous about starting my BSN program

    nursel56 replied to Cougar12's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi Cougar12, welcome to allnurses! First of all, I can assure you that you are definitely not considered too old to be a nursing student. We have nursing students posting here who are way, way older...
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    Maybe a stupid question..

    nursel56 replied to fjluce's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    overly candid reply-- thought better of
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    OMG JACHO IS HERE!

    nursel56 replied to hppygr8ful's topic in General Nursing

    Really? Guess I dodged the big bullet so
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    Is Nursing Just Not For Me?

    nursel56 replied to NurseC1986's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Welcome to allnurses, NurseC. I am sorry to hear your dad was just diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. Since you work with these patients every day, I can see where your anxiety might be higher than...
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    Refresher course?

    nursel56 replied to JPMSJEM's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hi JPMSJEM! I was in a similar situation when I reactivated my license after a lapse of time. I looked for refresher courses and found basically nothing. The way I ended up approaching it was to...
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    Average IQ of a BSN nurse

    nursel56 replied to Weber's topic in General Students

    All of this is accurate in my opinion. And just generally speaking, the essential "critical thinking" requires a level of Intelligence that is above average, therefore a successful nurse will always...
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    LVN's in a ASU setting

    nursel56 replied to Nuwubeachlover's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Hi Nuwubeachlover! All of the tasks you mentioned are clearly within the scope of practice for an LVN in California (assuming the LVN has an IV certification). So my question would be why you consider...
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    HELP! ADN or private school BSN?

    nursel56 replied to HopefullyFutureRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi HopefullyfutureRN! My opinion (recognizing that most likely others will have different ideas) For maximum flexibility, marketability, and upward mobility in the nursing world, a BSN is almost...