Straydandelion

Straydandelion

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  1. Refresher Course

    Straydandelion replied to luv2swim's topic in General Nursing

    Good luck! My experience is, no refresher course was offered at ALL in the area, I would have been happy with any. I agree, check with the state board as far as requirements

  2. The HR office is driving me nuts!

    Straydandelion replied to misserella8036's topic in General Nursing

    I am a little confused, since the NM is aware that the hold up is from HR, she/he can expedite things? Aside from that, am not quite sure what you can do besides possibly asking to speak to someone...

  3. I have the experience, but no BSN!!! Need to vent...

    Straydandelion replied to nyteshade's topic in General Nursing

    I am thinking they would probably take you with the knowledge you are working toward your

  4. Stupid Nurse Trick... Don't try this at home... or work!

    Straydandelion replied to TXRN02's topic in Nursing Humor

    We had a nurse (not new grad but new to the hospital) on the floor orienting with another, first day, I asked if she was finding everything she needed, she seemed very nice and told me so far she felt...

  5. Am I over reacting?

    Straydandelion replied to Fiducia78's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I would DEFINITELY follow this advice. In reading your post I feel you are a very good nurse and the problems you encountered, even the minor ones of mouth care along with the possibility of not being...

  6. Could someone be using my Insurance to buy pharmacuticals?

    Straydandelion replied to rockenmomRN's topic in General Nursing

    Having to pick up medications for a disabled mother and brother I hope the process wouldn't be more complicated, I don't know many that would intentionally want Alzheimer's or thyroid medication...

  7. Nurses whom give overly detailed reports...

    Straydandelion replied to Gr8Dane's topic in General Nursing

    I gear my report to who is coming on shift. If someone has had that patient before, I discuss the highlights from the last time they were there. If I am not sure, I ask if they are familiar with the...

  8. Would you do it all over again?

    Straydandelion replied to ohcomeon's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think I would at this time. While I like nursing and it is very rewarding personally, it is not for those looking at retirement, or even a large increase in pay as the years accumulate. Though...

  9. Evil secretaries from hell...Do you know one as well?

    Straydandelion replied to Gr8Dane's topic in General Nursing

    Having worked with some wonderful people, yes, I think I know who you talk about:o. At least you get to leave and not have to work the same shift! Basically ignoring her behavoir and at the same time...

  10. Second Class Citizens

    Straydandelion replied to LilPeonNo1's topic in General Nursing

    Having worked all shifts I would say there are advantages and disadvantages to all of them. I used to envy one particular shift then when I actually worked it decided it wasn't as good as I thought...

  11. Nursing Banquet

    Straydandelion replied to NOTEWORTHY's topic in General Nursing

    I like the

  12. Told i was not working out after 2 weeks...shocked and discouraged

    Straydandelion replied to BmichelleRN's topic in General Nursing

    That is a sad state of affairs. If anyone has a problem it is that facillity, your resume would have had your work experience so it should be obvious there would be a learning curve/preceptorship...

  13. Sending out an S.O.S

    Straydandelion replied to nessajune21's topic in General Nursing

    I am not sure it was discussed before approaching you, yet I also think discussing it with your manager is

  14. Can an LPN train/precept and RN?

    Straydandelion replied to yfloridanurse's topic in General Nursing

    Being out of nursing for awhile I had a long preceptorship when I came back. The preceptors were LPN's, yet the NM was also available for regularly scheduled meetings to answer questions I may have....

  15. Feeding Tube Problems

    Straydandelion replied to moomoo111's topic in General Nursing

    It has been hospital protocol where I worked to flush with cranberry juice. It also might help if you can get all the meds in liquid form (some nurses not crushing as well as they could)

  16. Sucking out the fun....

    Straydandelion replied to SweetLemon's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with you, you should have said something even if something lame like "Doctor so-an-so please take your hands off of Ms. so-and-so" at least the patient would have heard. We all learn by our...

  17. Confrontational co-workers!!!!!

    Straydandelion replied to mina123's topic in General Nursing

    My first thought was how can you do that and patient care? This unit has no regualr unit secretary and no regular NM but just an assistant? IMO of course the unit will run smoother with a NM but it...

  18. Parents controlling an adult child with chronic/progressive disease

    Straydandelion replied to Magsulfate's topic in General Nursing

    Do the parents have a healthcare POA for the patient, and if so does it specify that they make ALL healthcare decisions whether she is competent or not? Usually the hospital gets a copy of any POA....

  19. Just some funy things,,can be related to medical field :)

    Straydandelion replied to Mommy_of_3_in_AL..RN's topic in Nursing Humor

    They say a picture is worth a thousand

  20. Honesty during the interview

    Straydandelion replied to JohnUNF's topic in General Nursing

    Professional and refined never hurt anyone. There is such a thing as BLUNTLY truthful and elegantly truthful. I would stick with elegant and if you must add the self-serving one which all of us in...

  21. Please help me decide how to proceed

    Straydandelion replied to freedom22's topic in General Nursing

    You said you don't think the interview went well. Even if you don't get the position THIS time, there are other times. No one could be contacting you because they still have more to interview also. I...

  22. Good Samaritan??

    Straydandelion replied to natnurse23's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't know for sure so looked it up.. apparently you were to stay with him according to this read:

  23. Just had a Consent Agreement go into effect, I feel like I'm hanging in limbo

    Straydandelion replied to GotoGirlRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I am not familiar enough to help much and sorry you are going through all this, however I am VERY amazed..am I mistaken? You got fired from your old job on suspicion alone even though never proven for...

  24. Mini Rant

    Straydandelion replied to blondy2061h's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, yet it is also nice to remember the spelling, thanks for the

  25. Did a nurse just violate hipaa?

    Straydandelion replied to mclovin's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I am not sure HIPPA, however the hospitals I have worked at had a policy...all records to be provided after discharge upon request of the patient from medical records. You might want to check the...