HermioneG BSN, RN

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    Ethical issue?

    HermioneG replied to nursesmatter's topic in General Nursing

    This reminds me of some cases I read in school on paternalism, and it's really upsetting to think about. In my personal opinion, just because she's elderly doesn't mean she should be treated like a...
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    BSN is a joke

    HermioneG replied to nurseguy22's topic in General Nursing

    Different strokes for different folks. If BSN isn't your thing that's totally fine! It doesn't mean it's a joke
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    MD OR RN

    HermioneG replied to Easlyn12's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I agree with a previous poster and check out Student Doctor Network! Either career would be a fantastic path to choose. With that being said, I don't think we know you and your life enough to give you...
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    Would This Be An Acceptable Weakness In An Interview?

    HermioneG replied to nurse3121's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I was asked this question in my interview. For me, it was important to avoid the cliches and just be honest. They know you're human, and so you're going to have some weaknesses. I think it's more of a...
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    Do you feel more people are entering nursing only to become APRN's?

    HermioneG replied to BiscuitStripes's topic in General Nursing

    I personally didn't get that vibe in my interview, but I can see how people might experience that. The thing is, though, is that there's so many options out there besides APRN and bedside nursing! The...
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    Do you feel more people are entering nursing only to become APRN's?

    HermioneG replied to BiscuitStripes's topic in General Nursing

    I really agree with this.. on a side note, it kind of makes me sad because I've run across a good number of people recently who seem to look down on "just" doing bedside nursing. It drives me nuts. I...
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    Great surgeon story

    HermioneG replied to mmc51264's topic in General Nursing

    Yes!! I love positive posts! You sound like you have some fantastic people at your teaching hospital!! I always get so inspired when people take the time to teach! On my first day my charge nurse...
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    1st year anxiety

    HermioneG replied to KMRN17's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have no suggestions unfortunately, but I wanted to share that I also feel extremely nervous and worried as a new grad. Just know that you're not alone in that fear whatsoever. After my last shift I...
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    How is everyone's first year going?

    HermioneG replied to Purple_roses's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I love this thread thank you!! I'm brand new new grad into orientation in a large adult and pediatric level 1 trauma center ER. We are cross trained in both the adult and pediatric ERs. It's a...
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    Need Help with Care Plan

    HermioneG replied to 1nurse4you's topic in General Students

    What questions do you have, exactly? Or what would you like feedback on? can you please post all the work that you've completed so
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    I Thought I Had My Dream Job, but My Past Took It Away...

    HermioneG replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in General Nursing

    I'm so sorry to hear this, OC *hugs* Try and do as much self care as you can, and if you ever want to PM me and vent please feel free. I've always seen your posts and you seem like such a kind and...
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    Navy Corpsmen Caught

    HermioneG replied to guest52816's topic in Nursing News

    I agree completely that what they did was inappropriate and unprofessional on so many levels. Babies are patients that deserve respect and to not be treated like toys or play things. Not to mention...
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    What is your Nursing Super Power?

    HermioneG replied to adventure_rn's topic in General Nursing

    From my experiences so far it appears to be helping calm down and de-escalating angry and frustrated patients and/or families. I've always been told by people that know me that I have a way of...
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    I feel so incompetent as a student nurse..

    HermioneG replied to mzsuccess's topic in General Students

    Hi mzsuccess! I agree with TriciaJ.. You're a student and so being incompetent is kind of your MO right now. And thats okay! It won't stay that way forever and you're asking great questions! I also...
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    I was just offered a spot in the New Grad program at the ER of my dreams!!

    HermioneG posted a topic in Emergency

    Hi everyone!! So I've always been a lurker on this specialty area of allnurses, and have posted a couple of times and everyone has always been so helpful! I just wanted to share that I was recently...
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    I was just offered a spot in the New Grad program at the ER of my dreams!!

    HermioneG replied to HermioneG's topic in Emergency

    Oh my goodness thank you everyone for your kind replies! I read EVERY SINGLE ONE OF THEM AND THEY MADE ME SO HAPPY! Thank you :) Today was the first day of orientation!! It looks like the program is...
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    Why do we do codes?

    HermioneG replied to scrubs0204's topic in General Nursing

    Woah... what
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    Student loan repayment programs

    HermioneG replied to ndRNCA's topic in General Nursing

    I, also, feel like I'm going to drown in student loans... :( i'm sorry! The hospital where I was just hired will pay up to $70,000 over 10 years (about $500 a month, after taxes). They also offer...
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    Help! First year new grad can't pick which job to take

    HermioneG replied to Amae13's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hi Amae13, congrats on the job offers! Do you want to be an ER nurse? What are your
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    Why do we do codes?

    HermioneG replied to scrubs0204's topic in General Nursing

    In my very limited experience, I also think that we code the patient to see if there's any reversible causes that might be causing the patient's condition. The H's and T's come to mind here....
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    How did you know you were in the right specialty for you?

    HermioneG replied to sergel02's topic in General Nursing

    I always knew I wanted to do ER, but when I did my practicum there I found the place that just "clicked" Someone once described it as "its hard to describe, but sometimes you just go to a place, look...
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    If not nursing what other career would you have done?

    HermioneG replied to nurse2bnoob101's topic in General Nursing

    War correspondent, or journalist specializing in international conflict and crises. Or an international human rights lawyer. Or a
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    Fountain Pens for Charting

    HermioneG replied to wernicke's topic in General Nursing

    For some reason, this made me laugh so hard :D:D:D:D I spot a fellow stationary fanatic!
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    Fountain Pens for Charting

    HermioneG replied to wernicke's topic in General Nursing

    My vote is that its absolutely critical to use a ballpoint pen. Back when I used to be a TA for human gross anatomy we had papers that would sometimes get wet with cadaver fluid (gross, I know)....
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    How do you deal with the conflict in nursing school?

    HermioneG replied to mzsuccess's topic in General Students

    OP, take my opinion with a grain of salt. For me, unless I had to interact with her about a patient, I would simply ignore her completely. And not in a petty way, just completely 100% ignore her. She...