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ICURN3020

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  1. What did I do wrong?

    ICURN3020 replied to mzsuccess's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    On my phone anyway, I hit the "reply" button then when that box opens I hit the "reply" button a second time and then the quote/post I am responding to appears. Figured it out kind of by trial and...

  2. RN-BSN is done:)

    ICURN3020 replied to BSNbeauty's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Congratulations! That's a big accomplishment

  3. New nurse no training?

    ICURN3020 replied to EricaFrost's topic in Home Health

    This sounds very shady.... I hope it works out for you, but definitely proceed with caution. If you aren't provided with what you need to feel that you can safely carry out the assignment, then look...

  4. CNA - Any thoughts on pre-occupying a dementia patient?

    ICURN3020 replied to tonyapinion78's topic in General Nursing

    Agree with pp's. You are NOT going to convince them of the current time or place or snap them out of their fog. You will exhaust yourself and likely anger them. Remember, their thoughts and their...

  5. Charge nurse needing suggestions!

    ICURN3020 replied to JustKeepSmiling's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I have never been in a full time charge position, although I have worked as a charge nurse in my unit on occasion. I have also witnessed what can happen when there is no long-term management. My...

  6. New Nurse Proverbs.

    ICURN3020 replied to richardgecko's topic in General Nursing

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  7. Can I date the nurse who took care my mother before she passed away?

    ICURN3020 replied to m4a123's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Side note.....I would be livid if I discovered a coworker gave my home phone number out. Although most people I work with know better than to do something like this, there are a few I'm not so sure...

  8. Can I date the nurse who took care my mother before she passed away?

    ICURN3020 replied to m4a123's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I agree...my immediate thought when I picked up my home phone and heard who it was would be, "How did this person get my number?!?" It would creep me out to wonder what lengths they went to do so. My...

  9. Finally able to tell my son "yes"

    ICURN3020 replied to NickiLaughs's topic in Emergency

    That's awesome! Congrats to you as well! Yes, even when we don't realize it, our kids are always watching and listening and learning from us. You are setting your son up to learn great values -...

  10. This Job is Scary!!!

    ICURN3020 replied to New ICU RN's topic in Critical Care

    It is normal to feel nervous and second guess yourself when first starting out. It's just the process of learning and developing your critical thinking skills. The newer nurses that scare me are the...

  11. this is getting old

    ICURN3020 replied to yoginurse29's topic in Psychiatric

    Haha! Your very welcome! :) The patient I was referring to in my earlier post literally made me want to tear my hair out. I had never before dealt with her personality, or should I say,...

  12. Patient abandonment

    ICURN3020 replied to Kschmurda's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Do you mind providing more detail on the situation and reason you decided to leave? It's difficult to give useful feedback not knowing the circumstances, but glad to hear it worked out for

  13. this is getting old

    ICURN3020 replied to yoginurse29's topic in Psychiatric

    I just want to say that I am so thankful there are nurses like you who care for psych patients. My two or three worst shifts ever involved me caring for psych patients. The absolute worst shift I...

  14. Another nurse tried to get me in trouble

    ICURN3020 replied to NurseyNursington's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yep, don't frustrate yourself with things you cannot control (how others choose to act). If you feel confident that you took appropriate care of the patient then your actions will back you up. I know...

  15. Pain medication and the dying patient

    ICURN3020 replied to khall7398's topic in General Nursing

    I can believe that it took two hours for the nurse to contact the physician, get the order, pharmacy to process the order and the patient to finally be administered the drug. Personally, I don't...

  16. Do you carry around your stethoscope?

    ICURN3020 replied to tarotale's topic in General Nursing

    Thank

  17. Experiences w/Recruiters (Hospital)

    ICURN3020 replied to xSoCaLRNx's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Yes, I think since you did interview and then left 2 messages to follow-up, the professional thing for the recruiter to do would be quickly return your call. I understand they cannot call back...

  18. tattoos and nursing, yay or nay

    ICURN3020 replied to Louise Henaut's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    It depends on where you work. Although I think your tattoo idea and meaning behind it is beautiful, remember that unfortunately people do judge others on their appearance. Although this isn't fair,...

  19. Experiences w/Recruiters (Hospital)

    ICURN3020 replied to xSoCaLRNx's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I feel the same as you OP, even if I am not offered the position, I would appreciate at least an e-mail notifying me. I know this isn't always how things are done, but it just seems inconsiderate to...

  20. Can I escape my checkered nursing past?

    ICURN3020 replied to SweetRN88's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Yes, actions such as this speak volumes as to one's character. I don't quite understand how this decision/action fits with a great work ethic. Hopefully you've learned something from this, but it...

  21. Afraid of losing my autonomy

    ICURN3020 posted a topic in Critical Care

    I am currently applying at various hospitals for a RN position. I am a critical care RN with 4 years experience and would like to stay in the ICU/ER environment. I have held the same one position...

  22. Undershirts

    ICURN3020 replied to studentnursemon86's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I also agree with checking out Old Navy. I have many of their long john/thermal type shirts in various colors. Comfy and

  23. Demanding patient wanting me to page MD about insignificant issue.

    ICURN3020 replied to 0.adamantite's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yeah, I wouldn't want to make that call either Any coworkers owe you a

  24. Can I escape my checkered nursing past?

    ICURN3020 replied to SweetRN88's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I think walking off the job and only letting an aide know qualifies as a pretty serious offense. Who was supposed to be looking out for the welfare of your patients?? An aide is not capable of...

  25. Difficulties With Intubated Patients on Sedatives?

    ICURN3020 replied to All4NursingRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    Wow, great answers and explanations from the pp. I don't have much to add except that personally, I found Precedex to often be ineffective. Propofol is a wonderful drug and works amazingly,...