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  1. Oldest practicing Nurse?

    nurse4ever08 replied to RN&mom's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe contact your state BON to see if she can 've recognized in the regulatory journal for your state. See if the ANA can honor her service as

  2. Do I Have a Legal Leg to Stand On?

    nurse4ever08 replied to Spikey9001's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    We're you honest about the filed charges? Even if charges are dropped, they usually will still show on a background

  3. Overpayment

    nurse4ever08 replied to FloridaGatorRN's topic in General Nursing

    Always be honest. Glad it worked out for you

  4. The HARD Truth for most nurses

    nurse4ever08 replied to Humaneclowninscrubs's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    It sounds like you went to nursing school straight out of high school and have that immature mindset. A lot of nursing is bed side care plus teaching, using critical skills. There seems to be an...

  5. To tell or not to tell!

    nurse4ever08 replied to XNavyCorpsman's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Starting blood without gloves is just as a big risk to the nurse for exposure purposes. Hippa is huge but that could have been an accident. This is not worth starting a battle. Choose

  6. Not a Nursing Question, but Has to Do with Work, So...

    nurse4ever08 replied to flashpoint's topic in General Nursing

    I would say bring it up as a group. The comment to her was rude and a bit selfish. You do not need to be sensitive her obligations, that is her responsibility. Tell them you cannot take them home....

  7. Nurse retention

    nurse4ever08 replied to mombuxx's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like home

  8. People really need to stop coming into nursing

    nurse4ever08 replied to DUDERNGUY's topic in General Nursing

    People think nursing is a huge paycheck and means out of poverty. The market is flooded with new grads. Schools fail to mention

  9. 10 weeks pregnant

    nurse4ever08 replied to Ellie90's topic in General Nursing

    Chemo meds and some others do require gloves if pregnant. Ask your ob or the pharmacist at your work regarding safe handling while

  10. Enema THROUGH an ileostomy?

    nurse4ever08 replied to cardiacqueen's topic in General Nursing

    It's normal to do this in an old ostomy. You can also use the enema bottles to be more

  11. How long should I stay at the job?

    nurse4ever08 replied to treeye's topic in General Nursing

    A year is

  12. Did you work fulltime in nursing program?

    nurse4ever08 replied to Infofreak411's topic in General Nursing

    I worked night shift and went to school during the day during pre nursing courses. I worked weekend days during nursing school. I did get loans and racked up a credit card. But I made

  13. Question for Hopsital Recruiters

    nurse4ever08 replied to NEWGRADRN2015's topic in General Nursing

    Get the experience where you

  14. BSN Job without License

    nurse4ever08 replied to Itsmshelll's topic in General Nursing

    Have you tried to figure out why you are not passing the test? Maybe work on your anxiety and test strategy

  15. FMLA and "on Call" shifts

    nurse4ever08 replied to mp1025's topic in General Nursing

    FMLA is leave. You do not need to find coverage yourself or to make up the call time. That's like telling people on maternity leave they need to find their own

  16. Forced to resign, new grad with only 1 year of experinece.

    nurse4ever08 replied to Elan84's topic in General Nursing

    Slow down and focus one thing at a time. Med recon can be a huge deal to put in the wrong chart. Blood mislabeled is a big deal if meds or treatment are based of that blood. Slow down and check...

  17. Kindred hospital/transitional care

    nurse4ever08 replied to middleagednurse's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I worked at a kindred in another state. Condition is hard but pay can be

  18. Uniform maintenance

    nurse4ever08 replied to lasair's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe spray with starch or febreeze before hanging to

  19. Will this affect my license.

    nurse4ever08 replied to Capp's topic in General Nursing

    BON only comes to the facility if it is in trouble of huge fine or closing to do staff

  20. Anyone heard any reason gel polish is worse than regular polish??

    nurse4ever08 replied to Nola009's topic in General Nursing

    Look on the CDC site. It should have articles on

  21. No, We Can't Offer You A Job, But.....

    nurse4ever08 replied to caliotter3's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds inappropriate especially the bad ass comment. Rare is probably asking for a lot of certs but willing to take low

  22. possible ebola patient

    nurse4ever08 replied to old&improved's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like you are at UMC. Look up the hospital policy on Ebola patients. Call the risk management department and ask them. Also call the infectious diseases

  23. A VERY frustrated nurse

    nurse4ever08 replied to RNnewbie2014's topic in First Year After Licensure

    If you know you need a bp for meds, take the machine with you and the meds. Round with purpose. Chart as you go. Chart by exception not long drawn out notes. You can do a paragraph note at the...

  24. Sorry, we must start you as a new grad.

    nurse4ever08 replied to strawberryfields's topic in General Nursing

    No. I was given the same orientation as any new hire experienced med surg nurse. Does your resume reflect the skills you describe ? Especially if you have outpatient ED there. Post op SNF is not...

  25. People really need to stop coming into nursing

    nurse4ever08 replied to DUDERNGUY's topic in General Nursing

    Very well said. The shortage is experienced nurses of 10 plus years in specialty areas not general new grad. Also new grads seem to be less prepared now and want long orientation periods or...