RatherBHiking BSN, RN

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    Conflicted if I want to move from job that I like to new job with better opportunities?

    RatherBHiking replied to tenderfootjoe's topic in General Nursing

    I’m also in a job with a perfect work life balance where I’m very comfortable but looking to move on because of many of the same reasons you are so I can relate. When I thought about how I might...
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    Would this shirt get me into trouble in class?

    RatherBHiking replied to FloridaLPN19's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    So are you trying to say you're as good or better than Jesus, or that you're better than everyone else? Would you like to see a cop wear a shirt that says "we save lives"? I don't want to see anyone...
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    Child Abuse

    RatherBHiking replied to cjl_RN's topic in School

    In our state whomever suspects should call. Most of the time they are uncertain if it's really something and I have to explain, it doesn't matter if they are uncertain because we aren't required to...
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    I’m burnt out

    RatherBHiking replied to EDNURSE20's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the above and remember it's not your job to fill the holes. If you keep doing that they will never need to hire an extra hand or figure out a different way. Also as a float nurse it is...
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    Career Uncertainty / Has anyone gone back to the hospital after a "9-5" job?

    RatherBHiking replied to nurseinthecity04's topic in General Nursing

    You sound so undecided that I would not make any major changes at this time. I would finish my master’s degree first. However, that’s not the advice you asked for so I’m going to answer that....
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    RN switching specialties....indecisive, unmotivated?

    RatherBHiking replied to Offthehandle's topic in General Nursing

    This! I agree with murseman. I worked in the OR as a circulator for about six months and left because it just wasn't for me. I was stressed by the holier than thou surgeons and bored because I...
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    Nursing Uniforms: From Skirts to Scrubs and Beyond

    RatherBHiking replied to Melissa Mills's topic in General Nursing

    Ok well that makes me feel better then. I rarely wipe down my grocery cart handles. I like to live dangerously.
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    C'Mon Now!

    RatherBHiking replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    OH MY GOSH!? You cannot make this stuff up!
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    Nursing Uniforms: From Skirts to Scrubs and Beyond

    RatherBHiking replied to Melissa Mills's topic in General Nursing

    When I graduated I wore all white. I'm thankful that year the hats became optional. I could never get mine to stay on! I even had a white dress. It was very difficult to work in that dress crouching...
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    Looking for advice..

    RatherBHiking replied to blsmith95's topic in General Nursing

    Tell your manager you aren't able to handle all of this extra responsibility well and give a couple suggestions on what would make it better an see if she's willing to make those changes. In the mean...
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    New Career in Management???? Advice?

    RatherBHiking replied to TNViking's topic in General Specialties

    I agree with kbrn, it's better to start in management somewhere fresh so you co-worker friends aren't expecting special treatment for days off or whatever. I think you'll get along well with new staff...
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    C'Mon Now!

    RatherBHiking replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    This may already be in here somewhere but today, today I'm so irritated that teachers feel anything of mine is free reign. I don't mind sharing my vaseline or lotion in a pinch but if you need it...
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    PTO/Sick Leave, etc.

    RatherBHiking replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    We get 13 days a year, 10 are sick days and 3 are personal days for any reason we want. We can only accrue up to 6 personal days or we won't get anymore until those are used up to prevent staff from...
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    Is it a bad idea to return to the hospital?

    RatherBHiking replied to RatherBHiking's topic in General Nursing

    Trust me, I have been exploring many options. I don't want to work from home. I know some people love it but I'm practically stuck in front of a computer all day already and I want to get away from...
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    Is Accepting A Counter-Offer Really the Career 'Kiss of Death'?

    RatherBHiking replied to skittlebear's topic in General Nursing

    I can sort of relate. I was looking to change units and had the chance. My manager asked me what some of the things were that she could change to make me stay and promised to do those things if I did....
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    Is it a bad idea to return to the hospital?

    RatherBHiking replied to RatherBHiking's topic in General Nursing

    In order to do prn, I'd have to do full time training for at least six weeks so that's not something doable at this moment. I could always wait until closer to summer and try and find something, get...
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    Is it a bad idea to return to the hospital?

    RatherBHiking replied to RatherBHiking's topic in General Nursing

    I appreciate the advice! Also, that makes me feel good you are enjoying the empty nest time! I've been a little nervous about it which is another reason I want to be doing something for me that I'm...
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    Office space etiquette

    RatherBHiking replied to nursekoll's topic in School

    You should work here. They expect me to be part of every office conversation, health related or not, whether I am busy or not. I try to ignore all office conversations until I hear my
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    What's next? I hate my job

    RatherBHiking replied to Taylor1432's topic in Health, Stress Management

    What you're feeling is normal and you WILL get faster and more organized and be able to keep up but it takes TIME! Use brain sheets (google some and try them until you find one YOU like), use sticky...
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    Help! Manager is making schedule a nightmare

    RatherBHiking replied to K8TRN's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I was lied to by three different managers as well. Is this the norm? It's like a bait and switch. The first position I was told was 3 days one week and 2 the next- 8 hr shifts. Call maybe once a...
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    Judgement being questioned

    RatherBHiking replied to GertieGrantRN's topic in School

    Yep, been there done that many times! It's VERY frustrating. What I've learned is-the teachers will try and push you around until they learn they can't because it won't do any good. Some schools are...
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    Need to vent and process this

    RatherBHiking replied to jess11RN's topic in School

    Why do the paramedics have a right to tell a nurse a patient doesn't need transport? That's scary. They aren't trained nearly as much as we are. I called them for a teacher who was having a very low...
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    New School Nurse - how to prepare

    RatherBHiking replied to ChristmasNurse's topic in School

    Welcome!! :) I think it's nice if you send an email introducing yourself to your staff and setting some guidelines right away. Things like please send a pass (you can even make some up with name,...
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    The Big Chill

    RatherBHiking replied to beachynurse's topic in School

    You won't win this one. Believe me I have tried! You just end up looking like you don't want to do your job to everyone else because how hard is it to hand out an ice pack? (What they all say.) They...
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    C'Mon Now!

    RatherBHiking replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    Today I had my diabetic student go pee on his ketone stick and he brings it back and is "tapping" it (wet with pee mind you) on my shoulder to get my attention.