Libby1987

Libby1987

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  1. Which position do I accept?

    Libby1987 replied to lifesacomedy's topic in Nurse Management

    Just based on what you included in your post, I would take the VA job. It's more known and the benefits are outstanding. My bet is that this new position in the surgical practice will have you...

  2. I let one slip past me

    Libby1987 replied to AliceTrout's topic in General Nursing

    You showed up, forgive yourself a possible miss and credit yourself for all that you did

  3. can't decide between 2 job offers

    Libby1987 replied to puppyluvRN's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't take a job with a 3 hour commute unless I was desperate or wanting to relocate, doesn't sound like either apply in your case. Think of what you can do with the additional 2 1/2 hours you...

  4. To take the sign on bonus or not...

    Libby1987 replied to scoope23's topic in General Nursing

    I always wonder about these things, can't you just bank the bonus and not use it until you finish the contract? What are the consequences of resigning and simply giving the money

  5. med error!!!

    Libby1987 replied to alwayslearning55's topic in General Nursing

    Your charge interrupted and distracted a brand new nurse in the middle of a shift to haggle over a schedule change? My big med error almost mirrored yours. I was 22, brand new and it involved a...

  6. Looking for advice. Feeling angry

    Libby1987 replied to Sarah2018's topic in General Nursing

    I'm missing how your charge nurse is racist. Who is she being racist towards? And in what

  7. "Do Nots" New to Administrative Role

    Libby1987 replied to RNator's topic in Nurse Management

    I've experienced it from 3 sides. I was cross trained in clerical as an extern which gave me consideration for the medical record details. I've worked as a nurse manager following a number of years...

  8. Terminations

    Libby1987 posted a topic in Nurse Management

    How do you come to terms with terminating an employee who blames you and/or your program as the

  9. Any ideas for team building/fun games

    Libby1987 replied to somri's topic in Home Health

    I've been thinking about this since you posted it last night. One thing I knew from being a case manager myself and hearing the feedback from the other field staff is that anything that takes time...

  10. Guilt

    Libby1987 replied to Whitesranch's topic in General Nursing

    If he had a Doppler for bilateral edema 2 days prior I guess you can find comfort in knowing that others missed it as well. Also, he probably had a history of CHF so he and his wife would have been...

  11. Departure Gift for boss/Dr.

    Libby1987 replied to destinyhope01's topic in General Nursing

    A letter for sure, it's all that I would want and it would mean a lot. The only other thing I can think of would be a nice floor plant for their office or lobby, something to remember you by with...

  12. Who do you work for the patient or the facility?

    Libby1987 replied to hppygr8ful's topic in General Nursing

    I don't see the conflict, between patient and employer, it would be best for either to delay admission until you have the necessary equipment. My employer is amazing that way, we don't have to...

  13. How in this world do you ever get 1 year experience?

    Libby1987 replied to Leonardo Del Toro's topic in General Nursing

    I know a rural hospital who has taken nurses with your experience. Look at the

  14. Career vs Family

    Libby1987 replied to Stlm6290's topic in General Nursing

    I've done both and I finally returned to administration when my youngest started his senior year. I didn't miss anything before that. Now I miss a lot, but he's independent and busy with his life...

  15. Terminations

    Libby1987 replied to Libby1987's topic in Nurse Management

    This wasn't behavioral related, more of an unsuccessful extended orientation. You know how people blame their orientation in the general forum? It's always the preceptor, manager or employers'

  16. time management and productivity

    Libby1987 replied to lma_rn's topic in Home Health

    In my experience they are understanding and will set you up, but it helps if they received undivided attention for a short while

  17. Solutions for Drinks at Nursing Station?

    Libby1987 replied to ImNicoEh's topic in General Nursing

    I'm hospital naive, where do they suggest you drink water? Do they literally expect staff to be able to go 12 hrs without

  18. How do you memorize and understand medications?

    Libby1987 replied to xmilkncookiesx's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I had excellent rote memory for those kind of things and could excel in any test but until I had context I didn't truly understand them. In addition to the above suggestions, do you have any...

  19. Wording for Resigning

    Libby1987 replied to missmaddie's topic in General Nursing

    I would resign using the letter above and I would make it effective following the weekend when you're scheduled. Regardless of how the director behaved, how are you going to behave? What kind of...

  20. 2/27 What I learned this week: crying on the job feels so much better when they're happy t

    Libby1987 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Ixchel, that was

  21. Personal Values as a nurse

    Libby1987 replied to ksurette's topic in General Nursing

    Operate at realistic while aiming for idealistic. Don't become stagnant just because your idealism is seemingly out of reach. And don't let others' realities be yours. There isn't a ceiling, other...

  22. Personal Values as a nurse

    Libby1987 replied to ksurette's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think they need to be mutually exclusive. You can still believe in the death penalty while doing your job. You don't have to check that principle at the door. There's no reason to stop...

  23. Personal Values as a nurse

    Libby1987 replied to ksurette's topic in General Nursing

    I think we must define personal values differently. By my definition some of you are saying you must check things at the door that shouldn't have as your value set in the first place. Makes me wonder...

  24. What to do about coworker not pulling her weight

    Libby1987 replied to guest947568's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Have you told her the numbers? I would tell her "hey, I did 93 out of 100 triage is while you did nonessentials, we need to balance the work, how do you suggest we do that?" If she refuses to...

  25. Please help! Is it worth it???

    Libby1987 replied to jenwillRN's topic in General Nursing

    I can't speak to the program but my sister attended and completed her CRNA at 50. She wouldn't have been able to physically continue her bedside work until retirement so she invested and pursued...