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    Does this sound like burnout or need for change?

    mdsRN2005 replied to Success89's topic in General Nursing

    While I don't necessarily disagree with those recommending counseling, I have a different question. You mention feeling older and being sad knowing you won't have babies again. Are you potentially...
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    Eval from the BON

    mdsRN2005 replied to QuestForWa's topic in Nurses Recovery

    This is my assumption as well. I'm curious what the medicine in question was. Assuming it was for a narcotic, then it becomes not only a scope of practice issue but also a diversion
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    CCU vs ER

    mdsRN2005 replied to gratefultobeanurse16's topic in General Nursing

    I had an older charge nurse in the ER who had started an IV on one of my patients. When I asked him where (he forgot to chart it), he said hand/ac/etc but didn't specify left or right. I asked which...
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    Unprofessional surveyor

    mdsRN2005 replied to 1 tired nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Wow really sorry you're going thru this. You've gotten plenty of great advice, so I won't add to it. But just wanted to share that something similar happened to me. A decade of great evals, then a...
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    Yes, working remote with no direct patient care is worth it

    mdsRN2005 replied to Marshall1's topic in General Nursing

    Interesting point about reimbursement. I'm curious, since home office expenses are no longer deductible do they also reimburse for any of that? For example if you had to get a dedicated phone line...
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    Favorite brands of scrubs and why?

    mdsRN2005 replied to RNbknyc's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I haven't worn scrubs in many years but some of my favorites were the Purple Label collection by Healing Hands and the Urbane Ultimate collection by Urbane Scrubs. I also found Jockey comfortable but...
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    How serious is it if an employee accessed my personal and medical information without permission?

    mdsRN2005 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Agree with what everyone else is saying, assuming I'm understanding this correctly. But to clarify, what do you mean by "intercepted from the printer"? Did this nurse actually open your chart and...
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    Someone submitted an anonymous complaint to the board of nursing and now I'm under investigation

    mdsRN2005 replied to smonaep92's topic in General Nursing

    So the complaint is not only anonymous but also from someone who's never even witnessed it themselves? I'm sure the board will take that lack of credibility into consideration. I do agree with the...
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    Can I get a nursing job that lets me keep the Sabbath?

    mdsRN2005 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Look at bigger hospitals near you, they may have more flexible scheduling. For example, one I'm aware of has a weekender plan that requires two of four possible "weekend" days - Fri, Sat, Sun, and...
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    Deciding between Masters in Nursing Education or Nursing Leadership?

    mdsRN2005 replied to Success89's topic in General Nursing

    Disclaimer, I don't have either of these degrees but have considered both in the past. Here's a few things I've noticed, although be aware this may vary greatly regionally. Nursing ED jobs tend to...
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    How do I break the mold?

    mdsRN2005 replied to fsudmbRN's topic in General Specialties

    Check some of the bigger home health agencies websites, they often have work from home case management positions. I know I saw one recently on Amedysis. Hope you find one with a better work/life...
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    Should I take the job even knowing it's unsafe?

    mdsRN2005 replied to Lozzie's topic in General Nursing

    This varies by facility. In every one I've ever worked in, RN's and other licensed professionals are required to give 30 days. In these cases, only giving 2 weeks would result in not being eligible...
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    My co-worker refuses to trade shifts with me

    mdsRN2005 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    I agree with the points everyone else has made and agree clarification on your schedule might help us give you more specific suggestions. I have another question as well. When your coworker wants to...
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    Worried sick. Should I follow my passion for L&D or stay with my job that is excellent for my family?

    mdsRN2005 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    One thing to consider is that if you take it, you don't have to stay full time forever. You'll have 12hr shifts either way, but you could work PRN later if the full time schedule was overwhelming...
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    Self Guilt Leaving Bedside

    mdsRN2005 replied to A.cocke9's topic in General Nursing

    I agree and am curious why you feel guilty. But I see zero reason you should. If your guilt is a misplaced feeling of loyalty to your former employer, consider that if they'd fixed their toxic...
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    Threatened with patient abandonment

    mdsRN2005 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    I agree. I think some employers (typically the unsafe ones) like to use the threat of patient abandonment charges as a bully tactic to get people to keep working there. Ultimately it comes down to...
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    Call out

    mdsRN2005 replied to BSNRN_'s topic in General Nursing

    Double time is great, but be thankful you at least get time and a half. My old facility didn't even do that. (And they never could figure out why nobody stayed there long?? LOL). In all...
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    Call out

    mdsRN2005 replied to BSNRN_'s topic in General Nursing

    Not to mention the patients who will receive a lower quality of
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    PTO being used by hospital?

    mdsRN2005 replied to Duncan6's topic in General Nursing

    Hypothetically if you weren't using your pto to get paid during low census would they still make you take it when you don't want? I ask because a friend worked at a small hospital that suddenly...
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    My body cannot take bedside nursing anymore

    mdsRN2005 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Totally understand your struggles. I left bedside nursing for a non clinical job during covid and have no desire to go back. However if you still love it and think you'd miss it, you don't have to...
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    Manager is colluding

    mdsRN2005 replied to AKP25's topic in General Nursing

    If they're not only trying to prevent her from transferring in-house but also to other facilities (which technically wouldn't be a transfer unless they are owned by the same corporation; if not I...
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    Prior employer restricting EPIC access for new job/employer

    mdsRN2005 replied to pastudent's topic in General Nursing

    FYI: I understand your frustration, but a nursing license measures clinical competency. Not HR related issues. Unless they have a direct clinical impact, such as an impaired nurse. But many nurses...
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    Prior employer restricting EPIC access for new job/employer

    mdsRN2005 replied to pastudent's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry, my question may not have been clear. Is it possible to work with your new employer on other epic accounts, just not your old company's? Has your new employer reached out to epic for...
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    Can a RN legally supervise BSN's and MSN's?

    mdsRN2005 replied to cosmicjustice's topic in General Nursing

    Hear, hear!! Much to the chagrin of some, a RN is a RN regardless of degree. A RN with a doctorate holds the same licensure as a RN with an associate's degree. Or for that matter the same as one...
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    PALS go by age or weight or what?

    mdsRN2005 replied to brownbook's topic in General Nursing

    Great question, but I think it neglects the more telling one. Why is your manager allowing this as a cop out? Requiring them to get PALS certified within a certain time frame would end this issue...