Ivanna_Nurse BSN, RN

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    Ideals vs Reality for the Aspiring Nurse

    Ivanna_Nurse replied to Peige's topic in General Nursing

    I thought that I was going to make a huge impact... be the best nurse, patients squeaky clean, linens pristine and fresh. Be at the bedside, and do the education that I feel every patient deserves....
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    job offer with no written pay documentation

    Ivanna_Nurse replied to Aviationurse's topic in General Nursing

    Was going to Maxim to work corrections as an RN. same thing, no definitive pay, no definitive hours or shifts even. Faxed and refaxed and mailed my life away. Im agree with you on the staffing in...
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    Job Interview

    Ivanna_Nurse replied to Seagate's topic in General Nursing

    Just mention that you are following up on an interview that you had... you could always send a thank you email to the person who did the interviewing, and to the unit manager. Ya know, the squeaky...
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    Midnight Shift And The Rest Of The World

    Ivanna_Nurse replied to nessa_5555's topic in General Nursing

    Right there with you! Had to reschedule the kiddo's dentist appts cause I am a NOC'er. They dont even care when you say, I have to work till 0730 that day, I need the latest you have!
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    I have just learned that I am to precept in the ER.

    Ivanna_Nurse replied to KendiKay's topic in General Nursing

    Chances are, you won't even see her... and if you do, oh well! :) Smile and kill her with kindness. You will be so busy with your *great* preceptor and patients that it wont matter. As far as what...
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    Former Patient Asked Me For Money

    Ivanna_Nurse replied to 7student7's topic in General Nursing

    What a moving, amazing
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    Is This Discrimination?

    Ivanna_Nurse replied to kemkem's topic in General Nursing

    I don't really have any good advice, because I think I may be speechless. That may be the most jacked up thing I have heard in awhile. Good luck and let us know what you find out :)
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    The Beginning to an End

    Ivanna_Nurse replied to AlmostBSN's topic in General Nursing

    Hang in there! We have all felt that way, and anyone who denies it is fibbing. Nsg school teaches you about the book parts, and preps you for the NCLEX. Clinicals aren't an accurate representation of...
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    I am allergic to...

    Ivanna_Nurse replied to SteffersRN87's topic in General Nursing

    Oh my gosh, now that you say that, we had that patient too, and the pt's kid was a
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    Do you think this is fair compensation for orientation?

    Ivanna_Nurse replied to lvnjden4ever, R.N.'s topic in General Nursing

    As all of the posters have said previously, it's wrong and illegal and puts you in a position to be taken advantage of.... If it walks like a duck... Keep looking for your hospital job and take all of...
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    HAPPY THANKSGIVING

    Ivanna_Nurse replied to amaxiechRN2011's topic in General Nursing

    I give my thanks for allnurses too! You have supported me through the infancy of my education and beyond. I am able to ask for guidance, unload my woes, and not only receive support, but provide some...
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    Med.Administration Error.

    Ivanna_Nurse replied to DJ Trance AZ's topic in General Nursing

    Mistakes are supposed to be an educational opportunity, not time for a public shaming. Thats too bad.. Perhaps you can offer her some support :) Let her know its okay.
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    So we have a Code coming in....

    Ivanna_Nurse replied to kellyp374's topic in General Nursing

    Great Job and welcome... I think that it is awesome that you chose to come and share your experience with us. This is an experience you will always remember. :)
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    I am allergic to...

    Ivanna_Nurse replied to SteffersRN87's topic in General Nursing

    Im allergic to rabbits... and anything else with hair. Angioedema and some mild anaphylactic fun there! On a serious(er) note, I love the family that comes in and tells you that grama is allergic to...
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    Pa hospital system won't hire smokers

    Ivanna_Nurse replied to ktwlpn's topic in General Nursing

    Hmm. We do have a policy.... stars, stripes or thongs, if it is evident, your patterned or bare azz goes home. Sorry its off topic, but we are so there already. :)
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    Hospital Romances

    Ivanna_Nurse replied to 2bnursejacksonrn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Oh man. My hopes of necking next to the linen cart have been crushed! (j/k)
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    a mentor

    Ivanna_Nurse replied to nebrgirl's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry to say, but if you have made a mistake, especially a big mistake, it IS your responsibility to tell your instructor. What the mistake happened to be will dictate whether the doc needs to be...
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    Patient - RN Sexual Harrassment

    Ivanna_Nurse replied to Ghost Writer RN's topic in General Nursing

    I used to get lots of patients like that... my canned response is now something along the lines of.."if you do not stop talking to me inappropriately, I will call security. They can sit with you. They...
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    What Can I Say?

    Ivanna_Nurse replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I thought OldLady had lots o good stuff to say!
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    What Can I Say?

    Ivanna_Nurse replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    oh oldladyRN, those are gooooood. Totally put a smile on my
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    Need encouragement

    Ivanna_Nurse replied to tolerantgirl's topic in General Nursing

    Hang in there.. its delayed gratification! It will be great when you make the goal of NP :)
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    Prayers needed!

    Ivanna_Nurse replied to rn4babies63's topic in General Nursing

    How thoughtful of you.Hugs to you and Prayers for her and her family at what can only be described as a terrible time. God
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    Need Help writing change of shift letter

    Ivanna_Nurse replied to blackstang709's topic in General Nursing

    Me too! Make me a cup please! :)
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    Possible consequences after malpractice case

    Ivanna_Nurse replied to alexthepi's topic in General Nursing

    Pretty sure that per TOS, we cant give out legal advice. Hugs to you, the best person to ask would be the person that represented you in the case. Best of Luck :)
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    I'm a Nurse Manager!

    Ivanna_Nurse replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Congratulations!