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    Another Nurse on Nurse hostility story

    nursel56 replied to clandestine2's topic in General Nursing

    The people who are all warm and fuzzy to your face and then proceed to sabotage you behind your back are the worst. Can't add more than that-- the above post by JKL covers every point I can think
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    Seasoned Nurses VS Newbie Nurses

    nursel56 replied to Alexx_xox's topic in General Nursing

    On a related note: please new nurses do not say the seasoned nurse is hopelessly stuck in the past because she learned SOAP charting and not SBAR . You may look that up and you won't see a great deal...
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    Developing Anxiety During Nursing School

    nursel56 replied to kateandres's topic in General Students

    It sounds to me like you're still in the normal zone. Nursing school is anxiety-producing for most people-- and really, why shouldn't it be? There's a lot of stuff that is completely new (for those...
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    Paying cash for lpn school?

    nursel56 replied to EMAJA2718's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Do you have the money to cover your monthly fees without having to stress about it? If so, it doesn't sound like a bad route to go. I would check with the Board of Nursing for your state and make sure...
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    New nurse

    nursel56 replied to Emilythenewgrad's topic in Long Term Acute Care

    Yes, it's normal. To be honest, when you're new, overconfidence can be more dangerous than being nervous. In some people, anxiety can get out of hand, but I don't see that from what you've said....
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    Just need to vent.

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

    I'm sorry you had such a horrible shift. I think it may have helped if you communicated with the charge nurse before an hour & 45 minutes passed by with the one patient-- though they sound like...
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    Seasoned Nurses VS Newbie Nurses

    nursel56 replied to Alexx_xox's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Alexx-- my thoughts are that there's nothing wrong with observing other nurses and making mental notes about what we see. I've done that since I was a nursing student. What I've learned is that it...
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    Nurses forced to work as aides

    nursel56 replied to NewYorkerGirl's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    You never know where you may work over the course of your career. I've seen the results when I worked with someone who didn't know the basics. Never turn your nose up at nursing
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    Daytonite has passed away...

    nursel56 replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry for all the heartache you've experienced lpnflorida. You have a strong, resilient spirit. Hoping warm rays of sunshine are on the
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    Daytonite has passed away...

    nursel56 replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    She left a legacy that just never ends. We miss you
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    Returning to the bedside

    nursel56 replied to T.McNasterson's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Welcome to allnurses! I had a similar experience after many years of working in various outpatient environments, I felt the draw as well. I ended up doing private duty for vent/trach patients,...
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    Got to Change my Sig/Title :)

    nursel56 replied to mmc51264's topic in General Nursing

    You must be so proud (and relieved :-))
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    Going to be dismissed from BSN program

    nursel56 replied to faith6616's topic in General Students

    LPN school requires no less commitment in terms of what might be the underlying issues you allude to,though. I would definitely write the letter, but it sounds like those unspecified challenges you...
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    Please someone help.

    nursel56 replied to dahill01814's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    The problem isn't whether or not exchanging small gifts is a big deal or not with boundary crossing. I've accepted handmade Christmas gifts without checking with management, little felt pincushions...
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    Nursing School Needs Repair (And Why I Quit)

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

    Hopefully they're considering the points made, which some may see as unnecessarily harsh, but overall contain the truth from a lot of people who've been
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    Nursing School Needs Repair (And Why I Quit)

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

    It's not uncommon for strong personalities with years of experience and high achievement in another discipline to have major difficulties switching to nursing. Hell, I had a hard time switching from...
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    I Don't Get the Anxiety Part of Nursing

    nursel56 replied to missmollie's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for letting us know how things are going missmollie! Your workplace is a great example of how ridiculous the idea of a "cookie cutter" nurse personality really is. I think patients benefit...
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    Realizing that Nursing is Not for Me

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

    If you know in your heart nursing isn't for you, then follow that gut feeling. While it's true being a CNA is not like being a nurse, the things you mentioned that bother you pretty much come with the...
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    Can I wear long press on nails if I wear gloves during my whole shift?

    nursel56 replied to Cxrleen's topic in General Students

    I think some of the replies can be attributed to the fact that it's an unusual question for someone with no exposure to nursing school or otherwise, and it's a notorious hot topic along with things...
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    Favorite people

    nursel56 replied to ICURN20's topic in General Nursing

    Honestly, I feel very fortunate, because I have only one past job where it wasn't that
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    On the other end of the cath

    nursel56 replied to MrFoley's topic in General Nursing

    I think it adds understanding when a nurse has some personal experience with any procedure, but I don't think it's necessary if you practice to he highest standard of care and are observant for...
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    Forced out to pasture

    nursel56 replied to Been there,done that's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry. And not the least surprised. But you have your sense of humor..which can be the butt-saver when all else is
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    Oh how the (NICU) times have changed

    nursel56 replied to adventure_rn's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Yay, I'm not as old as I thought I was! I don't remember any of the practices in your post adventurern. I didn't work with the most critical babies but lots of my patients were gavage by gravity, 5 or...
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    I got a job!

    nursel56 replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats!
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    Non-nurse editing LVN Notes?

    nursel56 replied to morgan1128's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Abbreviations matter just as much as full words in documentation. Many institutions have lists of approved abbreviations, which I'd follow wherever venue they are generated in, because of...