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I recently heard of a Electrophysiology (EP) NP who took iphone photos on an inpatient unit of a pt's abnormal rhythm (ECG strip) and sent it to to the EP MD who was following this pt for his opinion. The NP sent this photo immediately to his phone....

One night at work one of my fellow co-workers, a somewhat new nurse to the unit, approached me stating that she couldn't understand why Dr. so and so was so rude to her on the phone when he was calling in to check on a patient. I asked what happened...

I started out on a Med/Surg floor, a very busy one that had a lot of variety in regards to patient disease processes. I found this to be a very good place to start as a new grad as it allowed me to get a solid foundation in my nursing skills from an...

hokieicurn: Just wondering if you have any additional certifications such as ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, CCRN, etc.? These are things you may want to consider to improve your chances, especially the CCRN. Your place of employment may even pay for these...

bloomRN: I was just wondering if you wouldn't mind sharing some of your stats - GPA, ICU experience, Certifications (CCRN, TNCC, PALS, etc.)....?? Also, which schools you applied to...?? Thanks!

Hello GucciRN22, When I read your post, I felt like I was reading something I had written! You and I have similar nursing background and I have also been working on a CV-ICU for about a year now. I know I have had similar feelings as yourself and I...

Hello, I have lived in Green Bay, WI for a number of years and worked at a local hospital for about 6 years. There is somewhat of a freeze in the Green Bay area. I have heard from my manager that one hospital is even laying off some of their RN's d...

Hello, I am also interested in becoming a CRNA. I did not get hired in the ICU following graduation for the same reasons you have explained, but I do know that it does happen sometimes. I noticed that any of the nurses who have gotten hired in the ...

Hello Everyone, I was just wondering if anyone can offer any information regarding the legal and ethical concerns of initiating code status in dying patients. I currently work on an inpatient oncology unit where I feel code status is often taken lig...

Thank you everyone for the feedback so far. To TiredMD: I recently had a patient's son (POA-HC also), tell me that he wanted his terminally ill father resusitated, but he only wanted us to do a couple of 'pumps' to his chest, but not too many beca...

Ok, ok...so I feel really propelled to share my story of a patient named "Keith". Keith was an elderly man, but looked good for his age. He was married over 50 years to a wonderful lady named Nancy. He was also a victim to cancer with metastasis. ...

Thank you for sharing your thoughts! It is easy to get carried away in our own selfish needs when someone is dying. But isn't is a beautiful thing when we can accept it and actually look forward to the next destination!? I've always said that my p...

It is sometimes difficult as nurses to remember that people afflicted with alzheimers/dementia were once regular people....just like our mothers, brothers, and ourselves. Great Story! You should watch, "The Notebook" by Nicholas Sparks, if you haven...

You did a great job expressing the emotions of a soon-to-be-grad who is SO grateful to see an end in sight. I have been working now for about 9 months or so and I it felt so weird to have a student asking me questions. One day I had a student ask ...

I KNOW THIS IS LONG, BUT IF YOU CAN HELP, PLEASE READ! :heartbeat I have been a R.N. for just over 6 months now and have been on my current medical/surgical unit for about 3 months (at the facility 6 years - CNA to Nurse Extern to RN). I work on a ...

Hello, If you are interested in ever returning to Indiana, you may want to take your boards there then transfer your license later. But your best bet is to contact the Tennessee state board of nursing and find out what you must do to transfer a lice...

I just came from working nights after about 4 years of it, so I certainly understand your frustrations as well as those from any night shift worker. Both shifts certainly have their advantages and disadvantages. Wouldn't it be nice if shifts had to...

My struggle as a first year nurse have been the frustrations of the system moreso than anything else. For example, patient's go for procedures and come back wanting results. I have to tell them that only the doctor can relay this info and I am not ...

I agree with everyone else....definetly file an INCIDENT REPORT! What if this patient would have commited suicide? Where I work, these patient's are generally on 15 minute checks. This needs to be reported, it is a big patient safety risk. The nu...

Thank you so much for the reply! It is much needed right now. As for our supervisor, she is brand new and not exactly what I would refer to as a "good" supervisor. The gossip and "clickiness" on our floor is horrible. My supervisor is joining rig...

Hello, I work at a hospital in Green Bay, WI and I am not aware of any hospitals that require a BSN to work there as a staff nurse. You might have more luck if there is a specific position posted such as a caseworker or management position that migh...

Hello, I have not visited this site in a while, but I thought I would message you and see if you had done anything further regarding the LNC. I am still interested if you have any advice to offer. Also, I am now doing my BSN online through UW-Green...

Sounds like you have a really good deal there....congrats! Just wondering what the population of this "rural" area is? Thanks!!

Hello, I recently went through the same thing, but have since passed my NCLEX!! I'm finally a R.N.!! What a relief it is!! Anyways, I waited a long time for my ATT as well as for my Temporary Permit, which the check had been cashed almost a month...

Hello, I have been a CNA for 8 years. I love patient care and I have finally started to further my education. I have attended a local Technical College for the past couple years for my pre-reqs and LPN program. I will be completing the LP...