RatherBHiking BSN, RN

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    How to handle difficult co workers when you're the new kid on the block?

    RatherBHiking replied to BeatsPerMinute's topic in General Nursing

    Yep I’ve known both types of people. Don’t waste your time or effort with them. Even if you think you have won them over they’ll be the first to stab you in the back. Trust me when I say...
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    Switching from nurse to daycare teacher??

    RatherBHiking replied to NursePoopyPants's topic in General Nursing

    We are so desperate for nurse subs they’d hire you as a sub and you could pick which days you wanted to work. That’s something no one ever considers. We don’t require the subs to have the same...
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    Sub Nurse Tips!?

    RatherBHiking replied to La16's topic in School

    Try to get there a few min early and get keys from the secretary and find your office, get stuff unlocked, find the sub notebook and read up real quick on anything you need to know first thing like if...
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    Students Faking Illnesses

    RatherBHiking replied to MsNurse1997's topic in School

    This is the one of the my top reasons I'm so tired of school nursing-the fakers!!! I work in a middle school and no one seems to want to be in school. I haven't learned the kids and family's well yet...
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    Burnout or Overwhelmed?

    RatherBHiking replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

    You sound overwhelmed. When I first started back into school nursing after a 10 yr break it kind of freaked me out the amount of responsibility on my shoulders as well. I also had around 800 between 2...
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    Choosing a unit - HELP!

    RatherBHiking replied to rose5's topic in General Specialties

    I agree-definitely cardiology if that's your long term goals!
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    Not getting paid to chart?

    RatherBHiking replied to paramedic-RN's topic in General Specialties

    I did work at a hospital where I was told by other nurses I might get in trouble for charting after my shift on the clock. The way I saw it, charting is part of my job that's required and if I'm...
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    Job transfer regret

    RatherBHiking replied to Nurseynurse11's topic in General Specialties

    Your assistant manager is basically saying if this isn't for you let them know now! It takes quite a while to orient someone to the OR fully and I don't think it would make them any happier to put in...
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    NICU to School Nurse

    RatherBHiking replied to lnhRN's topic in School

    You’ll need a bachelor’s degree if you don’t have one. You’ll also need a school nurse certification but you can get hired without that and the district will give you like a year to get it and...
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    Anyone here who loves bedside nursing?

    RatherBHiking replied to LibraNurse27's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry I forgot to answer the question LOL. I do like bedside nursing even though I haven’t done it in a while due to needing a better schedule when my kids were young. I enjoyed the tasks,...
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    Anyone here who loves bedside nursing?

    RatherBHiking replied to LibraNurse27's topic in General Nursing

    I can remember back in the day we were expected to give up our seats so the Dr’s could sit down and chart. I drew the line at getting them coffee though! Some did so the Dr’s would be nicer to...
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    Which position would be better?

    RatherBHiking replied to RatherBHiking's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not sure why everyone thinks just because I don't work in the hospital my job is low stress. It's boring to me in the fact I feel like there's very little skill involved in what I do, not that I'm...
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    Which position would be better?

    RatherBHiking posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have two job offers from two different places and I'm not sure which would be better. First: Night shift, less pay and better benefits, 40 min commute, less turnover Second: Day shift,...
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    Which position would be better?

    RatherBHiking replied to RatherBHiking's topic in General Nursing

    My youngest is in college. I left acute care to be there for my kids. Now that they are all grown I don’t have to worry about it. There are no similar jobs and I probably wouldn’t be able to...
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    Which position would be better?

    RatherBHiking replied to RatherBHiking's topic in General Nursing

    This is why I wanted advice. I’ve learned when it comes to oneself you don’t always see the forest because of the trees. I know I wasn’t seeing everything clearly due to emotions. My outpatient...
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    Which position would be better?

    RatherBHiking replied to RatherBHiking's topic in General Nursing

    I’ve experienced this many times, as well as many nurses in this area, at all three hospitals in our town. I don’t mean a Dr getting irritated but full out screaming as his (always a he) face is...
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    Advice please

    RatherBHiking replied to NicKi0410's topic in General Nursing

    Have you always wanted to be a manager? You were looking to leave because of stress and now you're considering taking a different stressful position. What happens if you aren't happy in the new...
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    I cant be a nurse anymore

    RatherBHiking replied to Cg134357's topic in General Nursing

    Have you thought about school nursing? It’s more like social work a lot of days. You’re dealing with a healthy student population for the most part and just facilitating them to be able to be in...
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    New nurse feeling like she made a mistake in transferring to the NICU/CCN

    RatherBHiking replied to Nurse12390's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am sorry you’re dealing with this! I just don’t understand why they are acting like this. You think they’d WANT more help on the floor to ease the burden on themselves some! It’s definitely...
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    School Nurse Pay

    RatherBHiking replied to Mseag94's topic in School

    I live in the eastern part of the US in a very rural area. Starting out here is around $38,000/yr. After 19 years I'm up to a whopping $50,000. I will retire at around $55,000 if I stay with it. Our...
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    ICU to middle school nurse. Any advice would be appreciated!

    RatherBHiking replied to Kimura13's topic in School

    Above is good advice. Yes make sure kids have their required shots and if not be calling the parents and follow your district guidelines. Think about what a teacher may need to know about their...
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    NICU to School Nurse

    RatherBHiking replied to lnhRN's topic in School

    Everything AWhinyNurse said is spot on. You're going to go from a highly specialized area where there's a lot of life and death scenarios, using your skills, and being a very important team player in...
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    Not So Sure

    RatherBHiking replied to peaceful2100's topic in School

    I think part of your problem too might be changing schools so much. Do you have to do that? It's nice if you can stick in the same place a while to become one of the staff and get to establish better,...
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    Grade Preference...

    RatherBHiking replied to PedsNrse13's topic in School

    I've done all grades and ages. I'm burnt out on elementary and all their neediness and hand holding. I'm going back to middle school. I like that they can tell me what's wrong and they're still...
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    Am I too old for bedside nursing?

    RatherBHiking replied to Jenniferocious's topic in General Nursing

    I understand how you're feeling! However, unlike you I don't always "love" my school nurse job OR feel respected. I think after almost 20 yrs of being in school nursing I just feel restless for more...