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  1. Why do some nurses "hate their jobs"?

    Guest849204 replied to iculvr's topic in General Nursing

    You need to be good at your job to like it, and nursing takes longer than most professions to become proficient in, so there are a lot more nurses who don't like their job or end up quitting because...

  2. Is it okay to cut UNscored tablets?

    Guest849204 replied to kyegirl's topic in Patient Medications

    Good call on calling the pharmacist by the way, other than the researchers who designed the drug they are the ones who know the most about

  3. Is it okay to cut UNscored tablets?

    Guest849204 replied to kyegirl's topic in Patient Medications

    Although not being scored does not necessarily mean the tablet cannot safely be cut into equal pieces with equal amounts of medication, it depends on the how that specific pill was manufactured. Also,...

  4. How much do new BSN nursing grads make?

    Guest849204 replied to gonnaB37nursedoc's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Good example of the role unit plays in your pay! Night shift in a ICU in a lv 1 trauma center is probably going to pay the most, but you definitely earn that extra pay (especially as a new

  5. How much do new BSN nursing grads make?

    Guest849204 replied to gonnaB37nursedoc's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Don't forget to factor in cost of living! That makes a huge difference. There are a number of calculators online that will compare salaries from different areas and tell you which one is really...

  6. What's a fair salary for a NEW RN GRAD?

    Guest849204 replied to ArmyTwin's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    There is definitely a significant difference depending on what unit you work in. The SICU at a Lv 1 Trauma Center is going to pay a lot more than a nursing home or hospice, for a number of reasons....

  7. Confused work ethics :-/

    Guest849204 replied to pedsNP15's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I would simply ask your boss to discuss the "negatives" in your evaluation and if he mentions being ont he phone, explain to him and show him how you are using it for work related matters. If he still...

  8. What is your take home pay as Nurse Practitioner?

    Guest849204 replied to hik9258's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Now only if NP's were reimbursed similar to physicians for providing the same

  9. What's a fair salary for a NEW RN GRAD?

    Guest849204 replied to ArmyTwin's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    It depends on the unit and hospital you are in. In the Philly/NJ area, salaries are a little higher than average but I'm not sure how it works out when you factor in the higher cost of living. As a...

  10. Let's Ban the Phrase "I'll Go Get Your Nurse"

    Guest849204 replied to nynursey_'s topic in General Nursing

    IDK about BANNING THE PHRASE! lol but delegation is a VERY important skill in modern medicine. And by skill, I really do mean skill. Its not as simple as telling others what to do. You need to to...

  11. made MD angry, and resources on unit

    Guest849204 replied to keepingalive's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This is a good example of the benefit of having a peer mentor, something a lot of residency programs offer new grads. The only thing I would have done differently (assuming I could not tell where the...

  12. Should I leave this racist town?

    Guest849204 replied to ChutneyFries's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Please do not put words in my mouth and then criticize me on them. I never said the only "real" southern heritage is the "white" heritage, in fact I gave a specific example of a shared southern...

  13. Should I leave this racist town?

    Guest849204 replied to ChutneyFries's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You misunderstood me. Or maybe I didn't explain it clearly enough. Either way, I am NOT saying prejudice is not as big a deal, I'm saying there is a discontinuity between implied and expressed racism...

  14. Should I leave this racist town?

    Guest849204 replied to ChutneyFries's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    No am I not kidding you and if you took the time to really read my post, there's no reason you or anyone else should be offended by anything I said. I am not supporting or justifying racism, I am...

  15. Should I leave this racist town?

    Guest849204 replied to ChutneyFries's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    What it represents is in the eye of the beholder. What I was trying to explain is that many southern people (and in my opinion/experience, the vast majority of them) see the confederate flag as a...

  16. Should I leave this racist town?

    Guest849204 replied to ChutneyFries's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Were you raised in the south? I ask because from my experience, the confederate flag is rarely seen as a symbol of racism by southerners and I've seen both white and black men (mostly men at least)...

  17. Should I leave this racist town?

    Guest849204 replied to ChutneyFries's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    First of all, I have never been a victim of racism so I can't say I know how you feel. I sounds like you are very offended and I wish that was not the case. Hopefully, I can help alleviate some of...

  18. Male Nurses in OB

    Guest849204 replied to belin5's topic in General Nursing

    It probably has a lot to do with basic biology. Women are hard wired to bond with their own children and it probably crosses over somewhat to other people's babies as well. I'm not saying every woman...

  19. Why can't nurses intubate?

    Guest849204 replied to natnat122's topic in Emergency

    Certain RN's can intubate. It depends on your state board of nursing and hospital policy. When allowed, individual nurses must be trained and certified in some way. The procedure itself is not that...

  20. Hostile work environment - Violent Doctor

    Guest849204 replied to Summer70's topic in General Nursing

    If you or anyone else really feel unsafe or you have a legitimate concern that patient safety is at risk, then definitely say something as its your right and you yourself have an obligation to protect...

  21. IV Benadryl......

    Guest849204 replied to nico2843's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I would recommend getting a private psychiatrist/psychologist/counselor/therapist to discover and deal with the underlying reasons for your drug use. Look for a non-prescribing psychologist unless you...

  22. Suboxone use and the Boards of Nursing

    Guest849204 replied to imfree's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I've seen multiple anecdotal reports of how bad withdrawal from suboxone is. Are you aware of any studies? I believe the reports but for paper writing purposes it would be nice to have peer reviewed...

  23. Suboxone use and the Boards of Nursing

    Guest849204 replied to imfree's topic in Nurses Recovery

    You are absolutely correct that taking buprenorphine based drugs like Suboxone does not by itself address the addiction, but that's not what its for. The short version is: 1. Addiction is a disease of...

  24. Worried about phenergan IV push

    Guest849204 replied to Jaellys's topic in Patient Medications

    First thing to do is look up your hospitals IV policy for nurses, they will usually include important information specific to drugs like phenergen that have specific things to be cautious of. And of...

  25. Are you the Doctor? (funny)

    Guest849204 replied to Zooey72's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Happens all the time, my clinical uniform is a white lab coat, stethoscope, and I carry a clipboard so pretty much the stereotypical doctor image. I've even had MDs politely wait outside the patient's...