BeatsPerMinute

BeatsPerMinute BSN, RN

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  1. How do I get off a "do not return" list at work?

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

    A recruiter reached out to me about positions at the XXX hospital I am referring to in this email, and if I was interested in positions at XXX hospital. I was honest and shared that I was uncertain if...

  2. How do I get off a "do not return" list at work?

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

    Wanted to ask... if that's okay: Why do companies place a nurse on a "do not return" list? or a "black list"? or a "do not hire" list ? I simply upset a hiring manager one time and was...

  3. "Reasonable accommodations" for RN with ADHD & PTSD? And / or advice?

    BeatsPerMinute replied to BeatsPerMinute's topic in General Nursing

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  4. "Reasonable accommodations" for RN with ADHD & PTSD? And / or advice?

    BeatsPerMinute replied to BeatsPerMinute's topic in General Nursing

    IDK if it makes a difference to add this: I really am on my own. My fam r addicts, abusers, etc... So, I left & moved far away. I grew up believing my mind and body were not my own. I am reaching...

  5. How do I get off a "do not return" list at work?

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

    This is really great advice. Saving and want to follow! Thank you, Nurse

  6. Advice about walking outside while recovering from Covid

    BeatsPerMinute replied to guest1200295's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Im really curious about when coughing will become a normal thing again. Jokes aside... I have never gotten COVID, despite working intra-op in cath lab or IR or EP where we didn't have time to...

  7. "Reasonable accommodations" for RN with ADHD & PTSD? And / or advice?

    BeatsPerMinute replied to BeatsPerMinute's topic in General Nursing

    #I.Do.What.I'm.Told.

  8. "Reasonable accommodations" for RN with ADHD & PTSD? And / or advice?

    BeatsPerMinute replied to BeatsPerMinute's topic in General Nursing

    Recently made adjustments. I requested the the ER meds (Vyvanse) be removed, because it was interfering with my sleep too much as it lasted too long. Felt like I had less control over sleep, appetite,...

  9. "Reasonable accommodations" for RN with ADHD & PTSD? And / or advice?

    BeatsPerMinute replied to BeatsPerMinute's topic in General Nursing

    Another idea: being allowed to keep a small pack on me. It was not allowed at my prior workplace to have any "fanny packs, back packs, etc" on you at work, unless it was specifically provided to you...

  10. Seeking New Job After Being Let Go. Any advice on the "do's and don'ts" during interviews?

    BeatsPerMinute posted a topic in Nursing Career

    The last time I posted (this last Nov), it was a story share about a difficult charge nurse and if this was a toxic environment to be in (Summary of incident: I received an admission from ED that had...

  11. Seeking New Job After Being Let Go. Any advice on the "do's and don'ts" during interviews?

    BeatsPerMinute replied to BeatsPerMinute's topic in Nursing Career

    Thank

  12. Seeking New Job After Being Let Go. Any advice on the "do's and don'ts" during interviews?

    BeatsPerMinute replied to BeatsPerMinute's topic in Nursing Career

    And if they press WHY it wasn't a good fit? I was thinking of mentioning that the environment had changed... like people leaving and stuff. A good team will make or break any job, and I felt like the...

  13. ICU specialty training program at HCA, experiences? feedback?

    BeatsPerMinute replied to paulahill's topic in Nursing Career

    I don't have experience going through a transition program, however, some tips that may be helpful: Focus on your strengths: Your experience - you've been a nurse for 10 years, including...

  14. Transitioning From Bedside Care to Working From Home

    BeatsPerMinute replied to TMartinez RN's topic in Nursing Career

    Interesting read - I've been in critical care / procedural nursing areas for approx 8 years. Need a break, and am exploring remote options. Thanks for the

  15. How to best work with demanding residents?

    BeatsPerMinute replied to BirdieBird's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Sounds like this human has some personal issues that should be dealt with by a professional... With this sort of personality, I don't let them take up my time and waste time that could be spent...

  16. Dangers of open ICU?

    BeatsPerMinute replied to Aloe_sky's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not a traveler, and am not sure if I understand what you mean by an "Open" or "Closed" unit - I've seen this stuff happen though in my nursing career. Whenever you have a question: ask...

  17. Access to medical records

    BeatsPerMinute replied to ApplePineApple's topic in General Nursing

    So tempted to leave ICU again and go back to PACU or another procedural area simply because of

  18. Access to medical records

    BeatsPerMinute replied to ApplePineApple's topic in General Nursing

    Even as a nurse myself, I am not allowed to SEE my own chart while being treated. It's a HIPPA thing. It's reality. And I wouldn't show you anyone else's chart either during their stay in the...

  19. Retroperitoneal Bleeding

    BeatsPerMinute replied to ambersky004's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    also related specifically to cardiac cath procedures: if it was femoral access and was considered a "high stick" that can certainly lead to problems with controlling

  20. Retroperitoneal Bleeding

    BeatsPerMinute replied to ambersky004's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    This this was more than 5 years back so I don't remember all of the specifics of this case: I had a patient in ICU: Septic shock, intubated, on propofol, fentanyl, levophed, vasopressin, a...

  21. Why does Nursing have to be a passion?

    BeatsPerMinute replied to Guest1201734's topic in General Nursing

    I could name a few

  22. Four Proactive Interventions to Alleviate Moral Distress in the ICU

    BeatsPerMinute replied to Alice Blackmore's topic in Critical Care

    Great article. As nurses - especially in critical care environments - we fail to take care of ourselves and do the things we need to do to prevent burnout. If I may share another strategy that...

  23. Why does Nursing have to be a passion?

    BeatsPerMinute replied to Guest1201734's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think you said anything wrong. I feel like this is a harsh reaction and totally

  24. Pushing Back on a "Pill for every Ill"

    BeatsPerMinute replied to Kristi Van Winkle's topic in Patient Education

    Appreciate this article. I think this stuff is so important... Personal experience example share: I grew up in a dysfunctional home. Many addicts, personality disorders, gaslighters,...

  25. Why does Nursing have to be a passion?

    BeatsPerMinute replied to Guest1201734's topic in General Nursing

    Like others have mentioned... it doesn't have to be a "passion." That's too "black and white" sort of thinking in my opinion... To expect yourself to be passionate about nursing is expecting too much...