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    Prior employer restricting EPIC access for new job/employer

    mdsRN2005 replied to pastudent's topic in General Nursing

    Is it possible to work for this new employer on all other hospital/clients? I've never heard of this in healthcare, but it's pretty common in other industries with non-compete
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    What do hospital nurses want/need?

    mdsRN2005 replied to khillbrt's topic in General Nursing

    I haven't worked in a hospital setting for a long time but spent almost a decade in the ER. I echo the previous commenters' concerns about safe staffing, vacation time, and pay rates. The main thing...
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    Older Nurse no BSN needs advice

    mdsRN2005 replied to Jon C RN 2024's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats! I'm sure you'll be a great fit in PACU with your ICU experience. I didn't do it long, but here's a few tips I can remember: 1. Thankfully they don't go bad often but when they do,...
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    Humiliated and scared

    mdsRN2005 replied to Overthamoon's topic in General Nursing

    Don't know about your situation, but I once had a patient in the ER whose UDS came back positive. She did not have any signs of being on drugs, think it was part of the work up for palpitations....
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    Life Changes

    mdsRN2005 replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    So heartbreaking to hear this. I have always enjoyed your comments and insight. I'm so thankful that you have a strong faith in the Lord. Praying for you and your
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    Should I take management offer?

    mdsRN2005 replied to Nurse7995's topic in Nursing Career

    I definitely would not take it out of fear that your doctor might leave or out of gratitude for being offered. I would only take it if you truly have a desire to work in that role. Most people...
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    Remote RN Case Management Question

    mdsRN2005 replied to jenny3dean's topic in General Nursing

    Black duct tape works well
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    Why are there no jobs for experienced nurses anymore?

    mdsRN2005 replied to pandabearlover's topic in General Nursing

    I think you hit the nail on the head that many hospitals would rather hire new grads cheaper than pay experienced nurses what they are worth. There seems to be no concern for the improved quality of...
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    Broken RN License

    mdsRN2005 replied to RN217isbroken's topic in Nursing Career

    Are you kidding? This didn't "happen to" OP, it was a consequence of an unethical and frankly illegal choice she made! As to nurses sticking together, I fully believe we should stand up for a nurse...
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    Stress Dreams as a School Nurse....

    mdsRN2005 replied to k1p1ssk's topic in School

    Ha too funny! Back in my ER days, I used to have stress dreams about work. In one I was in our tiniest room. We mainly used it for minor ailments, suture placement, etc; it had been converted from a...
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    The 3 12s, 5 8s Debate

    mdsRN2005 replied to CCC_nursing's topic in General Nursing

    Different strokes for different folks. But when possible, always go with the option that gives you more peace. Sounds like for you the M-F job might do that. I went from a 12 hr 5/2 shift (2 on, 2...
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    Older Nurse no BSN needs advice

    mdsRN2005 replied to Jon C RN 2024's topic in General Nursing

    I worked ASC for a while, it's a nice change of pace from the hospital setting and much better schedule (mine was closed on Fri so I just worked Mon thru Thurs!). With your ICU experience you'd...
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    Older Nurse no BSN needs advice

    mdsRN2005 replied to Jon C RN 2024's topic in General Nursing

    This was my first concern as well. The tricky part is proving it. You could consider speaking with an employment attorney to find out if there is any way to prove it. But it's probably not worth...
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    I can't find my happiness in nursing.

    mdsRN2005 replied to Sweetpea04's topic in General Nursing

    Different strokes for different folks as they say. I'd sit down and make a list of what you did and didn't love about each job. As well as general preferences (stable vs critical, quick turnover vs...
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    Humiliated and scared

    mdsRN2005 replied to Overthamoon's topic in General Nursing

    I oversaw employee testing in a previous job. Refusal to test is considered a failed test and will be treated accordingly. A negative test clears your name. However they are legally required to...
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    Going to work when you should of called out. What's your thoughts on this?

    mdsRN2005 replied to RUNNER87RCC's topic in General Nursing

    When I first started in the ER, I got sick several times in the first six months to a year. Flu once, strep once, and more upper respiratory infections and stomach viruses than I could count....
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    EMTALA

    mdsRN2005 replied to canoehead's topic in Emergency

    Great point. Also there is a difference between saying "we won't see you here" and "we'll be happy to see you but in the end you'll have to go to ________ anyway". The difference in refusing...
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    Applying to new grad RN program but currently employed at a snf

    mdsRN2005 replied to RN23C's topic in General Nursing

    Leaving it off when the application specifically states to list all employment would constitute falsification of a job application. Certainly saying you "haven't worked yet" would as well. Both...
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    ASSume

    mdsRN2005 replied to KalipsoRed21's topic in General Nursing

    You were not wrong to request help to get caught up. However, your attitude appears to be horrible and if you really spoke to your manager the way you wrote here, I'm very surprised she didn't fire...
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    Nervous about returning to nursing + a rant.

    mdsRN2005 replied to BeatsPerMinute's topic in General Nursing

    So true! And there is little you can do about it except get out! But happily in a positive environment you will be appreciated and respected for advocating for
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    Assessments

    mdsRN2005 replied to Cricket183's topic in General Nursing

    The charge nurses have no control over staffing, and sadly the nurse managers don't have much more. Without upper admin giving them the funds, their hands are tied. It's a scary situation....
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    Bullying by the DON

    mdsRN2005 replied to Lele's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Agreed! Unfortunately it may take losing several good staff members for them to finally be willing to address it. You can stay and try to deal with it - not ignore it, which will harm your physical...
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    RN - LPN Power Struggle

    mdsRN2005 replied to MuscleNurse's topic in School

    In my experience, when this occurs it is typically a person who resents someone else for having achieved something they haven't. I've seen techs (especially older ones) treat nurses this way, nurses...
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    RN - LPN Power Struggle

    mdsRN2005 replied to MuscleNurse's topic in School

    This may be the case in your area but not most. In my area, at least 75% of RNs are ADNs and are some of the best nurses I know. There certainly is value in a BSN degree, especially for management...
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    How to approach manager about interest in position on same unit?

    mdsRN2005 replied to affectionate.wombat's topic in General Nursing

    Fully agree!! It sounds like your manager already has confidence in you, which means you're likely a shoe in. Now you just need to have confidence in yourself! (Or fake it til you make it!). As my...