wolf9653

wolf9653

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  1. Pain medicine to drug addict?

    wolf9653 replied to MrBlueSky's topic in Patient Medications

    So this other nurse would have the patient in surgical pain AND be going through narcotic withdrawal at the same

  2. Terminated after giving resignation notice

    wolf9653 replied to rn0817's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    That is true. In some companies ( I haven't seen it in nursing) they escort you right to the door as a matter of policy, so you don't have a chance to copy files, steal clients, download trade secrets...

  3. Terminated after giving resignation notice

    wolf9653 replied to rn0817's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    if you apply for unemployment and contest it as you having quit, you'll have an answer in writing. Also, if she never gave you any paperwork, HR may not honor it. What you are owed in PTO may depend...

  4. I am a new nurse trying to figure out how to get a doctor to stop bullying me at work.

    wolf9653 replied to Mississippideer's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    while I meant this as a joke, I work psych and that's what I might tell a patient. I do wonder, but not suggest, because I haven't tried it and it may be a risky approach. What would happen if you...

  5. I am a new nurse trying to figure out how to get a doctor to stop bullying me at work.

    wolf9653 replied to Mississippideer's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    How about " gee dr x, you seem very anxious, do you need a

  6. So is there really a nursing shortage?

    wolf9653 replied to VegGal's topic in General Nursing

    Reality right now, nationwide, as I believe it to be, some places are hiring some are not. you may need to move to find a job, even out of state. I don't know about your exact area. Just graduating...

  7. As EpiPen Prices Skyrocket, Nurses Suggesting Patients Use Syringes

    wolf9653 replied to DoGoodThenGo's topic in Patient Medications

    That's just one brand with a patent. you can get another brand for $40. slight difference in the directions. but if you can learn one, you can learn the

  8. Breakroom refrigerator theft

    wolf9653 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I once got something like this (read the reviews, lol): Amazon.com : Sugar Free Gummy Bears, 5LBS by Albanese Confectionery : Gummy Candy : Grocery & Gourmet Food on account of a candy pilfering...

  9. Breakroom refrigerator theft

    wolf9653 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Apparently she was so well liked that her own department didn't get her

  10. Ready to start a career in nursing - Which path should I take?

    wolf9653 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    there are a alot of factors. if nothing else, the salary bump, near me, NJ, from LPN to RN is significant. The pay bump from RN to BSN is usually little, off the bat. the RN will pay for itself...

  11. Was Addicted but now Ready to Work

    wolf9653 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    . It might even be better to bring it up before they do. usually, it takes a while to find a job by me. Sometimes I'll test an idea. If you have a few interviews lined up, pick the one you are least...

  12. Less judgment more, construction. Don't tell me I cannot, tell me how to, and this is why.

    wolf9653 replied to honeyforasalteyfish's topic in General Nursing

    Nurses are very caring people, except to each

  13. Do women find male nurses attractive?

    wolf9653 replied to Sykadia's topic in Men in Nursing

    Why, dare I ask, are you so interested in finding out where these 'boatloads of gay nurses"

  14. Do women find male nurses attractive?

    wolf9653 replied to Sykadia's topic in Men in Nursing

    In my age group, they seem to be more looking for the CEO

  15. Do women find male nurses attractive?

    wolf9653 replied to Sykadia's topic in Men in Nursing

    not the circumcision part. The ex's in the workplace

  16. Do women find male nurses attractive?

    wolf9653 replied to Sykadia's topic in Men in Nursing

    Oh yeah, great way to make yourself miserable , having a few floating around work that you can't get rid of. In six months you'll be ready for an overly ambitious self circumcision. (been there,...

  17. Do women find male nurses attractive?

    wolf9653 replied to Sykadia's topic in Men in Nursing

    In trashy romance novels maybe. I think they're more likely to hit on the maintence guys in general. Given the saturation levels, as a man in nursing I've found there is sometimes interest from...

  18. Nurses Humilated - Illinois

    wolf9653 replied to SuburbsGirl's topic in General Nursing

    Their lawyers probably felt it wouldn't win in court for whatever reason. Also, it costs them money to go to court, if it is something that only affects a small group, they may not think it feasible...

  19. Is money everything in this profession?

    wolf9653 replied to WhyNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Everybody likes to feel valued. Usually with money, but there are other

  20. Do you overspend on luxury items as a nurse?

    wolf9653 replied to Neywel120's topic in General Nursing

    Student loan payments quelsh that thought pretty

  21. How old is too old to become a new RN?

    wolf9653 replied to CathyH's topic in General Nursing

    You are too old when you lack capacity to pass boards. Age is protected area so far as employment. But things might always be what they should. Might be worth considering in a career change later in...

  22. EpiPens....who knew?

    wolf9653 replied to roser13's topic in Patient Medications

    can't be much harder than giving glucagon as an emergency measure IM to a

  23. EpiPens....who knew?

    wolf9653 replied to roser13's topic in Patient Medications

    Unaware of this issue I was curious. They are manufactured with a 2 year expiration. If I needed them I would surly call around and see which pharmacy has the freshest ones before purchasing. I've...

  24. EpiPens....who knew?

    wolf9653 replied to roser13's topic in Patient Medications

    People see a false sense of economy sometimes taking out a cheaper plan, with a high deductable. In which case they have noone to complain about but the guy in the

  25. Nurses Humilated - Illinois

    wolf9653 replied to SuburbsGirl's topic in General Nursing

    Not to mention not giving them time to eat or urinate for 12 hours. and have a couple of docs and administrators yell at them for 12