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    Crossed the line with a flirty family member. How to deal with ethical issues?

    Scuba_NurseBSN posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Last time I worked I had a patient's husband try to set me up with his son. He kept asking if I was single and I finally said I had a boyfriend and we've been together 6 years. Later he kept asking...
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    Crossed the line with a flirty family member. How to deal with ethical issues?

    Scuba_NurseBSN replied to Scuba_NurseBSN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Thank you. I kept beating myself up thinking I lost their respect as a role model. A lot of our aides are in nursing school, and as I nurse I always try to role model for them. This was definitely...
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    Crossed the line with a flirty family member. How to deal with ethical issues?

    Scuba_NurseBSN replied to Scuba_NurseBSN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Definitely agree. I keep thinking of how i should have set a boundary right away. I have learned a lot from this and will remember to keep work and home separate at all times and to keep things...
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    New Nurse difficult patients and exhaustion

    Scuba_NurseBSN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi all! I am new a nurse. I have just completed my first week on the floor. I am on day shift for orientation. I find I am always so tired when I get off work. I don't feel like doing anything....
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    New Nurse difficult patients and exhaustion

    Scuba_NurseBSN replied to Scuba_NurseBSN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you all! I am hoping it does get better with time. I get a little faster and better with things as the days go by. But all the stress of being a new nurse does make me miss school, and that...
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    Working as a CNA after graduation?

    Scuba_NurseBSN posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I just graduated with my BSN on Saturday. :) I currently have a job as CNA at a CBRF. Is it ok to continue working as a CNA after graduation? I plan to take my boards asap, and I have a start...
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    HELP ME PLEASE! 2 job offers, less than 24 hours to decide

    Scuba_NurseBSN replied to Scuba_NurseBSN's topic in Nursing Career

    I totally messed up this post. What I meant to say is the smaller hospital offered me a job immediately after my interview. It took Froedtert 3 weeks to e-mail me that I was a "finalist" for the...
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    HELP ME PLEASE! 2 job offers, less than 24 hours to decide

    Scuba_NurseBSN posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Hi all, I graduate with my BSN next week!!! I can't believe I have made it this far. I interviewed for a small hospital where i had clinical on a med-surg unit and was offered the job. I also...
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    HELP ME PLEASE! 2 job offers, less than 24 hours to decide

    Scuba_NurseBSN replied to Scuba_NurseBSN's topic in Nursing Career

    I do not know what population I am really passionate about. I have an interest in critical care, emergency, pediatrics and NICU. I feel the general med-surg unit I will be working on will expose me...
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    HELP ME PLEASE! 2 job offers, less than 24 hours to decide

    Scuba_NurseBSN replied to Scuba_NurseBSN's topic in Nursing Career

    Thank you @EPIC_nurse (not sure if i can tag??..worth a try). Froedtert is GREAT, and I want to be there, but seeing as how I kind of accepted an offer and Froedtert accepted me one the next day...
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    HELP ME PLEASE! 2 job offers, less than 24 hours to decide

    Scuba_NurseBSN replied to Scuba_NurseBSN's topic in Nursing Career

    It is five 8 hour shifts one week and four 8 hour shifts the next week. The shift is 3-11:30 pm so it won't screw up my sleep too much. Magnet is great and that is what I want, but the unit at the...
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    HELP ME PLEASE! 2 job offers, less than 24 hours to decide

    Scuba_NurseBSN replied to Scuba_NurseBSN's topic in Nursing Career

    Hi there! I haven't made my official acceptance yet. But I am going to choose the smaller hospital. I keep playing phone tag with the HR lady. I was supposed to call her yesterday but I had...
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    How to decide your first nursing job

    Scuba_NurseBSN posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Hi all, I graduate from nursing school in just 2 weeks. I have already had numerous interviews and was offered a position. The position is on a med surg unit where I have had clinical. It is the...
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    I was a stripper ..

    Scuba_NurseBSN replied to FutureLPNNursing's topic in Nursing Career

    Many years ago, I got married to a guy in the Military. He started drinking heavily and abused me. I knew I had to get out for my own safety. We eventually got divorced. In the meantime I owed...
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    How to decide your first nursing job

    Scuba_NurseBSN replied to Scuba_NurseBSN's topic in Nursing Career

    I suppose you're right. Even if just for interviewing
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    No interview confirmation e-mail

    Scuba_NurseBSN replied to mathematical's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I would check you junk mailbox. A few of my confirmations have been sent to junk mail and then try calling/e-mailing her. Being persistent shows your interest :) Good
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    Anyone ever gotten stuck

    Scuba_NurseBSN replied to Twinmom06's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    It happened to me with an lancet for checking blood sugar..I was pulling it out of the finger stick contraption to put it in the sharps and stuck myself. was given the patient's blood work to show...
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    Weekend Program: Pros and Cons, new grad

    Scuba_NurseBSN posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Hi all, I graduate nursing school in May! I am very excited. I have already started the job search. :) I have applied to some ICU and med-surg positions as I am not entirely sure what I want to...
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    Pinning Ceremony: how to decide who pins you

    Scuba_NurseBSN posted a topic in General Students

    Hi all, My pinning ceremony is about a month away. I just found out today that I get to pick who pins me. My parents live in another state but have been really supportive of my journey through...
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    Case Study help

    Scuba_NurseBSN replied to Bharatpur14's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    This is interesting. I am not sure how the fever relates to the atelectasis..she was admitted with eleveated WBC's and they remain elevated after sx, which could explain the fever. My first thought...
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    Pinning Ceremony: how to decide who pins you

    Scuba_NurseBSN replied to Scuba_NurseBSN's topic in General Students

    My school allows me to pick, it does not need to be an RN. They only said it should be someone important to you. I just don't know if it is strange to have both your parents pin you. My dad is a...
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    Weekend Program: Pros and Cons, new grad

    Scuba_NurseBSN replied to Scuba_NurseBSN's topic in Nursing Career

    Thank you for your words of wisdom. I have decided I would prefer not to a weekend program if I can help it. But I still hope and pray that I get a call to interview. I have dreamed about having a...
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    Nurses Who Smoke Marijuana

    Scuba_NurseBSN replied to NenaRK's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I know this is an old post but I just wanted to add that I was reading somewhere that in states where it is legal ,nurses have to sign a form that they will follow federal law. And Marijuana is still...
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    Cover letter Feedback New Grad

    Scuba_NurseBSN posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Hi all! I will be graduating this Spring! My class assignment includes a cover letter and resume. I am open to any and all feedback! Thank you for your time. Dear XYZ Nursing Recruiter,...
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    is a Hospital job in nursing school necessary?

    Scuba_NurseBSN posted a topic in General Students

    Hello All! I am finally in my last semester of nursing school! I can't believe I have made it this far. I am noticing most students have jobs in a hospital setting or are working as nurse externs....