BeatsPerMinute

BeatsPerMinute BSN, RN

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  1. Should I resign or am I overreacting?

    BeatsPerMinute replied to BaybeeNurse20's topic in Nursing Career

    you know that benefits info that we're all given when we start a new job? start there. it's helpful I

  2. Should I resign or am I overreacting?

    BeatsPerMinute replied to BaybeeNurse20's topic in Nursing Career

    Employee assistance program. usually 24/7. try giving them a

  3. Should I resign or am I overreacting?

    BeatsPerMinute replied to BaybeeNurse20's topic in Nursing Career

    EAP is another good resource. It shows that you're trying to improve and recognize your own faults - which is both beneficial for you yourself & it also shows (to anyone else) that you're working...

  4. Should I resign or am I overreacting?

    BeatsPerMinute replied to BaybeeNurse20's topic in Nursing Career

    Be careful with the recording. IDK where you live - in some places its OK to secretly record. I did the same (mostly for my own sanity) because the gaslighting was

  5. Should I resign or am I overreacting?

    BeatsPerMinute replied to BaybeeNurse20's topic in Nursing Career

    An idea... (and if others disagree I'm all ears) but if they try to sit you down to fire you, tell them that youre not prepared to have the conversation (maybe Google this or search on Allnurses to...

  6. Do you work with PA lines often? Are they really a thing of the past?

    BeatsPerMinute posted a topic in Critical Care

    I feel like I had an odd experience working in an ICU that reg used PA catheters. . I was always gathering Ficks and CardiacOutputs #s. At this facility, nurses were not allowed to wedge a patient...

  7. What is one of your qualities as a nurse that is both a strength and a weakness?

    BeatsPerMinute replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    IDK what to say other than this post makes me feel sad

  8. 30something F admitted to ICU. She's pregnant and keeps on "coding" ?

    BeatsPerMinute replied to BeatsPerMinute's topic in General Nursing

    Before I left the room they were inserting an Aline Thank you for your response! I am starting to understand... & I def have some knowledge gaps

  9. 30something F admitted to ICU. She's pregnant and keeps on "coding" ?

    BeatsPerMinute posted a topic in General Nursing

    Curious thing - care to share thoughts? Would love to hear from the nurses who work with pregnant women! I work in ICU (approx 8 yrs critical care exp.) but I know NOTHING about pregnant ladies...

  10. Should I resign or am I overreacting?

    BeatsPerMinute replied to BaybeeNurse20's topic in Nursing Career

    "My main focus is finding out their plans" - this focus will not help you! I've been here! It's truly, really hard to not focus on that and it took me A VERY LONG TIME to figure this out. Leave ASAP...

  11. Should I resign or am I overreacting?

    BeatsPerMinute replied to BaybeeNurse20's topic in Nursing Career

    Been there. I lucked out - in a way. I started in ICU as a new grad at a very large hospital. I loved it. I loved the people I worked with. Some people didn't like me back so much, and when they...

  12. How would you deal with a nurse who is struggling to show up to work on time?

    BeatsPerMinute replied to BeatsPerMinute's topic in General Nursing

    following up: I was frustrated with the situation and my thoughts were all over. It was ptsd related . I never meant to sound like I was making excuses - it is SO difficult to see things clearly...

  13. How would you deal with a nurse who is struggling to show up to work on time?

    BeatsPerMinute posted a topic in General Nursing

    A question for anyone in a leadership position: How would you deal with a nurse who is struggling to show up to work on time… when they’re stuck in some unfortunate situations that they cannot...

  14. What to do when a family member refuses vaccines even when someone close is high risk?

    BeatsPerMinute posted a topic in Disaster Preparation

    This is a situation that began a bit ago but is one that I am still trying to process through... not sure what to think of it. My Dad has cancer (pancreatic - got his whipple last year &...

  15. Worried About Going to Management, Admitting to Mistake, and Doing the Right Thing

    BeatsPerMinute posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hey everyone, would appreciate some thoughts on this situation and what you might do if in a similar one.. I work in the ICU. Recently I had a patient who went into Afib RVR. 2-3 residents were...

  16. What is one of your qualities as a nurse that is both a strength and a weakness?

    BeatsPerMinute replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    I envy that. I would totally get sucked into the weeds and get burnt out before I even realized why I think I got thrown off by the "integrity" bit: to me it sounded like you were giving up your...

  17. What is one of your qualities as a nurse that is both a strength and a weakness?

    BeatsPerMinute replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    I have ADHD. I can get tunnel vision, which can put off some people. It's sincerely accidental.. and it is still annoying for others. A few weeks ago I approached a nurse who seemed to be just really...

  18. What is one of your qualities as a nurse that is both a strength and a weakness?

    BeatsPerMinute replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    In my 3rd year of nursing I had to do something similar. Young nurse forced to make a very difficult decision, and it took me awhile to process through it all, and "get over it". Looking back I can...

  19. Anxious, depressed, and might need to go to HR.

    BeatsPerMinute posted a topic in General Nursing

    I will try to make this as concise as possible: 2years on the ICU & in trouble with the supervisor who started at the beginning of the year. The new boss frequently pulls me into her office to...

  20. How would you deal with a nurse who is struggling to show up to work on time?

    BeatsPerMinute replied to BeatsPerMinute's topic in General Nursing

    its a good response to the general public and an important thing for every nurse to understand. its just not helpful right

  21. How would you deal with a nurse who is struggling to show up to work on time?

    BeatsPerMinute replied to BeatsPerMinute's topic in General Nursing

    I hate that this happened to you. Im sorry this happened. I appreciate the vulnerability here and the share. When youre in it, its VERY hard to see things clearly. I logically understand...

  22. CRRT: Providing Optimal Patient Care

    BeatsPerMinute replied to BuckeyeICUNurse's topic in Critical Care

    Gotcha. Thank

  23. How would you deal with a nurse who is struggling to show up to work on time?

    BeatsPerMinute replied to BeatsPerMinute's topic in General Nursing

    I did. EAP & last counselor responses seemed to be more focused on getting me the right help & most appropriate help. They shared that they get a lot of calls, mostly COVID related, lotsa...

  24. How would you deal with a nurse who is struggling to show up to work on time?

    BeatsPerMinute replied to BeatsPerMinute's topic in General Nursing

    I started in ICU as a new grad and did the 50/50 flip flop day/night life for 3+ years. I was only late twice that I can remember. Once because of traffic after a nasty accident. Four other nurses...

  25. How would you deal with a nurse who is struggling to show up to work on time?

    BeatsPerMinute replied to BeatsPerMinute's topic in General Nursing

    I appreciate the feedback - especially those who have shared with me very practical ideas with kindness. I understand some people believe that a person "just needs a fire lit under their butt" however...