BeatsPerMinute

BeatsPerMinute BSN, RN

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  1. New job. Got injured. Fired for unexcused absences during new hire probation period... what did I do wrong?

    BeatsPerMinute replied to BeatsPerMinute's topic in General Nursing

    Feeling the pressure to get back to work asap... Assault happened and that caused an initial injury.. from there experienced pain, and I grew weaker, clumsier... and just have had some bad luck. No...

  2. New job. Got injured. Fired for unexcused absences during new hire probation period... what did I do wrong?

    BeatsPerMinute replied to BeatsPerMinute's topic in General Nursing

    I feel like, with this, we're entering a gray area. I have been working since I was 15 years old. Everything from babysitting, cleaning houses, farm work, gardening/landscaping, fast food service,...

  3. New job. Got injured. Fired for unexcused absences during new hire probation period... what did I do wrong?

    BeatsPerMinute replied to BeatsPerMinute's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you everyone for your feedback... really is helpful and appreciated. Already looking at other jobs and question came to mind: would it be better to not list this employer on my resume? In...

  4. New job. Got injured. Fired for unexcused absences during new hire probation period... what did I do wrong?

    BeatsPerMinute replied to BeatsPerMinute's topic in General Nursing

    I don't understand the drama part.. I mean, I get it in a way.... Newbie here has two ED visits in less than two months... Yes, that can send off some alarm bells and doesn't look good on paper... but...

  5. Now that the Covid 19 vaccine is just around the corner... Will it be mandatory?

    BeatsPerMinute replied to NewRN'16's topic in Disaster Preparation

    optional in my location (currently, at least). will also be in waiting... in good health, and being responsible during the pandemic. Also, am not interested in being an guinea

  6. New position, new hospital; complained to manager about preceptorship. Did I do the right thing?

    BeatsPerMinute posted a topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Hello! Would appreciate some feedback on this situation... Background: I am a nurse with 5 years of experience (majority is ICU experience & then was in pre/post/intra procedural -...

  7. Post-Covid: How to Cope

    BeatsPerMinute replied to Ellekat2's topic in Disaster Preparation

    29yr F - old here. appreciate this post and am following. Very

  8. Getting harassed at work and not sure what to do about it?

    BeatsPerMinute replied to Jnurse153's topic in Men in Nursing

    Agree

  9. Reading list, suggestions please

    BeatsPerMinute replied to Guest1142305's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Answering both questions ? I cannot say I have had your exact experience - the closest thing is to trying to learn a new language (Spanish, German, Sign Language, Japanese .. all with mixed results,...

  10. I put the blinders on and am regretting it

    BeatsPerMinute replied to Arafelle's topic in General Students

    I feel for you. I am looking at a career change. Nurse since 2014 and have worked in pediatric medical foster care, cardiac intensive care, pacu, and cath lab. All = regular risk physically, emotional...

  11. I put the blinders on and am regretting it

    BeatsPerMinute replied to Arafelle's topic in General Students

    good for you. most of us are not that

  12. I want to rant.

    BeatsPerMinute posted a topic in General Specialties

    I just want to rant. I don't care much about the negative comments, the "oh poor you" pity party, or the suck it up stuff I will probably receive from more experienced nurses. That I can expect to...

  13. Low Stress Specialties

    BeatsPerMinute replied to Hayleyjc26's topic in General Specialties

    explore. something that is considered stressful to you is something that another may feel very differently about. and vice

  14. Code Blue: Just Trying Figure Out What Happened?

    BeatsPerMinute replied to Binz's topic in General Nursing

    Critical care nurse here! Have some thoughts.. Just gonna throw random things out there. Interesting discussion! Definitely difficult to offer a good guess without lab values, test results, other...

  15. Stressed? Burnout? Depressed? Passively Suicidal? I don't know anymore.

    BeatsPerMinute replied to LinBel's topic in Health, Stress Management

    OP.... HUGS!!! I feel for you... You are not alone. I have called 1-800-273-8255 before... had similar thoughts/feelings... I also called someone I trusted to be with me as I was brought to the ED and...

  16. Have a few questions about obtaining in VA license by endorsement

    BeatsPerMinute posted a topic in Virginia Nursing

    I may be moving to Virginia in the next few months, and to be prepared, would like to obtain a RN license by endorsement. I am from Minnesota, passed the NCLEX and have been working as an RN for 6...

  17. Advice on how to handle a situation at work.

    BeatsPerMinute replied to PrettyNerd's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Can you share a little more about what this LPN has done or said about you? Give an example or two - it'll help me and others understand the context a bit better and allow for more helpful

  18. How can I figure out if nursing is right for me?

    BeatsPerMinute replied to ShouldIBeNurse's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It's a stepping stone for many. It's a start. It would help in decision making for long

  19. Advice on how to handle a situation at work.

    BeatsPerMinute replied to PrettyNerd's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Focus on looking for jobs, and consider going to HR. If you have not yet been terminated you can at the very least explore whether or not policies are being followed properly. It would be possible to...

  20. How can I figure out if nursing is right for me?

    BeatsPerMinute replied to ShouldIBeNurse's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think you are doing the right thing - you're easing into it and asking questions. I know that some people have jumped ship from their old careers right into nursing and (not always) but sometimes it...

  21. Professionalism while seeking a position internally

    BeatsPerMinute posted a topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I applied for an internal position that I grew highly interested after shadowing a couple of times and getting to know staff on that unit. My observations are that the staff like it there - people...

  22. Considering switching to Cath Lab (a non-RN position)

    BeatsPerMinute posted a topic in Cardiac

    I have an interview coming up soon for a cardiac interventional (cath) lab position that I am really excited about. This particular position is a little different from what I have heard about most...

  23. Considering switching to Cath Lab (a non-RN position)

    BeatsPerMinute replied to BeatsPerMinute's topic in Cardiac

    That is what they used to do, unfortunately it hasn’t worked out well. From what I understand - they used to hire RNs, and turn over was high. RNs grew upset once they learned that their pay was...

  24. Interested in IR nursing

    BeatsPerMinute replied to BeatsPerMinute's topic in Radiology

    Oh and to answer your question - they have nurses in IR already and are looking to hire more into the

  25. Interested in IR nursing

    BeatsPerMinute replied to BeatsPerMinute's topic in Radiology

    Wow this is super helpful!!!