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    I told you so!

    Graduatenurse14 replied to tch1920's topic in School

    I was a teacher before I was a nurse and the teacher was really out of line and should be told about it. She would be livid if something happened in her classroom that she had no control over and...
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    HELP - falsely accused for diversion of meds

    Graduatenurse14 replied to aberg22's topic in General Nursing

    aberg22, I am sorry that you are dealing with all of this. I agree with all of the above posters. I would only add that even though there are some people who steal meds not to take them but just...
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    "Can I give you report?"

    Graduatenurse14 replied to future_RN, CNA's topic in General Nursing

    I would've like that when I was an aid and now think it would help a lot on my unit now. I think most of the aids would like it
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    Should I be leery of my new job?

    Graduatenurse14 replied to detrelibre's topic in General Nursing

    At my hospital, also a Level 1 Trauma hospital, I know several highly experienced nurses who are done, done, done with precepting new hires as they did it for years and years and no longer want to do...
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    What was the REAL reason you called off

    Graduatenurse14 replied to Orion81RN's topic in General Nursing

    I had a job interview. It just so happened that the best day for the interview was a day that I was scheduled to work. I didn't get the job but I'm not sorry that I called off sick. I was sticking...
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    RN School Clinicals on Resume??

    Graduatenurse14 posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I graduated in May 2014 and got my first and only RN job in November of 2014. I had a nurse who helps mentor nurses look at it and she said to take the Nursing school clinicals off since I have a job...
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    RN School Clinicals on Resume??

    Graduatenurse14 replied to Graduatenurse14's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I am actively seeking a new
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    Lost a student

    Graduatenurse14 replied to ana010's topic in School

    (((ana010)))
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    Chinese births in U.S. hospitals?

    Graduatenurse14 replied to Plumrose15153's topic in General Nursing

    People from the Caribbean also go to Florida to give birth. I know a family who did it with at least one of their children and heard of
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    Panic attacks following never event.

    Graduatenurse14 replied to Iamgroot29's topic in General Nursing

    I am sorry that this happened to you. I agree that EAP or some time of counseling would be very helpful. Sometimes leaving a job or situation is the bravest, strongest, healthiest and wisest thing...
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    New here

    Graduatenurse14 replied to NurseMrn's topic in School

    This! It's so true and I'm not even a school nurse!! Being a former public school teacher, I love to read your
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    prescription drug addiction

    Graduatenurse14 replied to shedevilprincss's topic in General Nursing

    Very interesting!!! THANKS Hppy!!! I KNOW that they are born as my paternal grandfather was an alcoholic and 5 out 6 of my dad's siblings are/were alcoholics including my dad and several of their...
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    What do you like about being a research nurse?

    Graduatenurse14 replied to AwayWeGo's topic in Research

    I've been an inpatient Nurse for 2 years on a specialty unit, have an ADN enrolled in online BSN program and have a BS in Education. There is a research nurse position that is for clinical trials on...
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    cussed out in the OR

    Graduatenurse14 replied to sop832's topic in Operating Room

    I think that you should write him up for all of the normal reasons BUT also because if anyone in any job is written up 4x in three weeks, there is something going on with them and they are in need of...
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    Being Ordered to Give Whiskey

    Graduatenurse14 replied to purplegal's topic in General Nursing

    There is a can of beer in my unit's med fridge right now for a patient. I work on a busy inpatient surgical unit so it's not just in LTC or Assisted Living. Not hijacking just background info on why...
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    Family members bring us junk food!

    Graduatenurse14 replied to guycna95's topic in General Nursing

    I liked the edible fruit arrangement but we also receive FAR more sweets! Even the docs buy us pizza from time to
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    Will volunteering help with finding a job as new grad?

    Graduatenurse14 replied to Neywel120's topic in General Nursing

    Volunteer work looks good on ANY resume, it doesn't matter the field. No one should rely completely on their volunteer work to get them an interview or the job but it can definitely help when HR is...
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    Resigned During Orientation - Advice Needed

    Graduatenurse14 replied to Bonnie007's topic in Critical Care

    Bonnie, I agree that the management should not have kept an ineffective preceptor but it seems to happen a lot. I ran into when I was more involved in my union and what is posted on here. Hopefully...
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    Resigned During Orientation - Advice Needed

    Graduatenurse14 replied to Bonnie007's topic in Critical Care

    Bonnie007, I am sorry that all of this happened to you. It sounds like an awful experience. I hope that you are able to dust off and find your niche! I am a second career RN was in my 40's when I...
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    Off topic: 8 year old found out Santa doesn't exist

    Graduatenurse14 replied to Amethya's topic in School

    WHAT?????? Santa doesn't exist??????? Stop with this foolish talk right now!!!!! Next you'll be claiming that the next US President is an odd-haired billionaire and that hospitals put finances...
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    Does my mental illness make me unfit to be a nurse?

    Graduatenurse14 replied to Pudding212's topic in General Nursing

    I was thinking the same thing. Also, I would NOT disclose the BON!! However, as someone above said if you don't disclose if taking prescribed meds that show up in drug test, that's when it's an...
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    Any advice would be appreciated!

    Graduatenurse14 replied to KDC2789's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Since you have already been diagnosed and have a 'script for your panic disorder, why don't you take the meds while you work? Also, did you disclose that you take these meds when you were drug...
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    Are nurses allowed to turn in wanted criminals?

    Graduatenurse14 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Interesting. I used to work in a child and adolescent psychiatric hospital's Residential Treatment Facility (RTF) where the kids could go on outings with staff or get day/weekend passes to go home....
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    Nursing + Homeschool?

    Graduatenurse14 replied to Haliejolea2012's topic in General Nursing

    I love homeschooling! I'm encouraged when I see so many people who have taken it on. I don't have children but know many families who home school and the mom and dad both work outside the home as...
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    Do most nurses not like writing papers?

    Graduatenurse14 replied to purplegal's topic in General Nursing

    I don't like writing papers as I don't have confidence in myself as a writer so I spend a ton of time writing, re-writing, editing, re-editing. I do well on the papers but it's not worth the...