BeatsPerMinute

BeatsPerMinute BSN, RN

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BSN, RN, CCRN

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  1. 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'm processing the feedback. Some have been helpful. For anyone who feels like kicking a horse already down: that is a reflection of yourselves. So just chew on that some. I would not be sharing...

  2. 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

    Are you joking? Cause its not funny. ... I did this to myself? I chose this? It's all my fault. Big THANKS for the super helpful support

  3. New Grad Needs Advice - Hostile Work Environment

    BeatsPerMinute replied to aap2020's topic in General Nursing

    EAP can offer some solid, confidential advice. Would look into that if I were you. EAP can guide you through both the professional actions necessary for you to take, and also help you sort through and...

  4. How to handle difficult co workers when you're the new kid on the block?

    BeatsPerMinute posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am an experienced critical care nurse (~7 years) and currently the noobie at a different hospital’s ICU. Overall good team, situation, pay. Boss has been there for years and is great. Both a...

  5. How to handle difficult co workers when you're the new kid on the block?

    BeatsPerMinute replied to BeatsPerMinute's topic in General Nursing

    Also, my response is being compiled so the rest is just a general response to this thread: When I say I feel like I need to watch my back: I understand that its just a feeling… but ignoring,...

  6. How to handle difficult co workers when you're the new kid on the block?

    BeatsPerMinute replied to BeatsPerMinute's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe she was written up; maybe she wasnt. IDK enough to recognize the difference. Im guessing that would not be shared with me though. Whether or not anyone was written up doesnt matter to me...

  7. CRRT: Providing Optimal Patient Care

    BeatsPerMinute replied to BuckeyeICUNurse's topic in Critical Care

    I understand that your current facility does not use anticoagulation... If by some chance you or someone else does know and is able to explain: What's the rationale behind NOT using anti coagulation?...

  8. Can I Take Adderall as an RN?

    BeatsPerMinute replied to SNgirl21's topic in General Nursing

    yes you can. I had no idea, nor even considered the idea, that I had adhd. and getting treated made a world of difference. I was on a slew of anti depressants, anti-anxiety meds, and some...

  9. Writing “poop” is unprofessional?

    BeatsPerMinute replied to guest1143647's topic in General Nursing

    agree. this is quite extreme and petty. I would just advise not using the term again and (for your own benefit) learn better ways of saying / charting things and sticking to med terms like...

  10. Accused of False Charting

    BeatsPerMinute replied to blueskyssssss's topic in General Nursing

    this right here is an example of something I WOULD NOT SHARE or offer and something that could be grabbed and used against you. they'll jump right on you accuse you of being a careless nurse whether...

  11. Accused of False Charting

    BeatsPerMinute replied to blueskyssssss's topic in General Nursing

    yeah IDK what it could be specifically but this situation screams red flags. remember too that youre in school and learning and have people overseeing you. they have responsibility over you and should...

  12. How to handle difficult co workers when you're the new kid on the block?

    BeatsPerMinute replied to BeatsPerMinute's topic in General Nursing

    A follow up.. I worked with Nurse #2 for a couple days in a row and on this ICU, charge nurses expect that we support and help out those neighbor nurses and created a buddy system. When you are...

  13. I'm a total dumb dumb....

    BeatsPerMinute posted a topic in General Nursing

    So, I have ADHD. Sometimes I forget my medications while at work or just out and about doing errands, getting things done, etc. Fellow ADHD friend offered a suggestion and shared with me that she...

  14. ED Nurse To Cath Lab

    BeatsPerMinute replied to ely42's topic in General Nursing

    apply and shadow ? see what you

  15. Returning to the ICU. Tips for success in new job, even when its hard?

    BeatsPerMinute posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hey all. I hit a bit of a rough patch this last year. Somethings are COVID related and others are personal... Either way, I want (and NEED) to be successful in my new job.. and I could use some...

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

    BeatsPerMinute replied to BeatsPerMinute's topic in Critical Care

    error

  17. Sharp New Grad Interview

    BeatsPerMinute replied to Stephloz's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Usually the director and/or manager, maybe an educator. Honestly every place is different. Usually there is a screening interview with HR, then at least an interview directly with the hiring person,...

  18. New ICU Nurse Burnt Out

    BeatsPerMinute replied to NursingAbroad19's topic in General Nursing

    Look up policies surrounding eligibility to transfer to ensure that you have all the information you need and that you understand everything ... consider having an honest conversation with your...

  19. VIP Patient Demanding His Drugs

    BeatsPerMinute replied to athey1999's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I'd be iffy about continuing to work in a place like that as well... You can do everything right, however that doesn't mean that others will change their practice. Unfortunately, sometimes it's only...

  20. BON being questioned

    BeatsPerMinute replied to rnpatrick's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    following

  21. Has anyone ever failed to meet the expectations for 2 jobs?

    BeatsPerMinute replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    I have failed to meet expectations for 3 jobs so far and I haven't even been in the field that long (less than 2 hands - as in, fewer than 10 yrs) I understand that might not what be what you're...

  22. Do you get annoyed when people ask you about your job outside of work?

    BeatsPerMinute replied to Convoy2022_TrumpSupporter's topic in General Nursing

    Great ideas posted so far... in summary, if I were in a place where I would really rather not talk about work and have made myself clear: #1: Talk about a patient case that includes (in great...

  23. Nurse murdered patients with air in arterial lines?

    BeatsPerMinute replied to MunoRN's topic in Nursing News

    .. OK so it is

  24. TB skin assessments

    BeatsPerMinute replied to CoffeeKeepsMeSane's topic in General Nursing

    Reading the other posters after submitting mine... It doesn't sound like the OP is asking if she herself can assess/interpret the results but asking if its OK to have nurse friends do this and if its...

  25. TB skin assessments

    BeatsPerMinute replied to CoffeeKeepsMeSane's topic in General Nursing

    IDK about Kentucky rules in particular however in VA I have had my nurse friends and nurse co workers assess and sign off and its NBD. All that's required is that it'd be someone who is qualified to...