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    Can I still be an NP at this point?

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

    I'm not a NP but have noticed in my area the job market seems over saturated. This seems to be true for new NP grads even if they're applying straight out of school. (I only say that so you don't...
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    Still Feel Like A New Grad

    mdsRN2005 replied to Nursing2019BSN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the previous poster that you have been tossed around a good bit. It takes a while, even as an experienced nurse, to learn a new job setting. It takes even longer for new ones. It...
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    Being Too Slow

    mdsRN2005 replied to delrionurse's topic in General Nursing

    Different personalities excel in different specialties. A type A nurse who loves a fast pace will do well in ER but hate a slow clinic. A nurse with a more laid back personality will be the opposite....
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    Advice for Nurse Wanting to Stay at Same School

    mdsRN2005 replied to Lpn to RN's topic in School

    I agree with what others have said about stressing the importance of continuity of care. Unfortunately while it should make a difference, it may not depending on who is making the decision (I'd hope...
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    IV Pump VTBI and Rate

    mdsRN2005 replied to Elm12's topic in General Nursing

    Fully agree! There may be some things that are practically different in practice, but the basic concepts and principles don't go away. Keep this in mind when what you see doesn't match what you've...
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    Why is my job search a failure?

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

    I fully disagree with the previous comment about ADNs being limited in a job search. I understand this is regional, but a RN license is the same regardless of degree. In my area, a BSN is only...
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    Wanting to Quit - Apply to old floor again?

    mdsRN2005 replied to Sweetpea04's topic in General Nursing

    Give it time. Learning a new unit and specialty takes a while. Did you stay on PRN at your old unit? If so that will help keep those skills current, plus keep a foot in the door in case this job...
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    Are you paid for required early clock in and clock out?

    mdsRN2005 replied to NurseKole's topic in General Nursing

    Do you get a paid 30min lunch break? If so, then your 7-7 shift is 12 hrs worked plus 30min not worked (but paid). To keep you from coming in at 6:30 to accommodate the lunch break they split it in...
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    New Grad RN Interview

    mdsRN2005 replied to Nurse2b Tabi's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats!! Hope you love it! ER is a fun specialty but also hard. It's also a tough transition from nursing school, especially if you didn't get much time in the ER on clinicals. Expect it to take...
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    Patient Abandonment

    mdsRN2005 replied to IslandGirlRN23's topic in Florida Nursing

    This is also a lay opinion but I think this constitutes more of a "employer abandonment" ? Employers, especially hospitals, will frequently threaten this charge to keep people from leaving. True...
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    New Grad RN Interview

    mdsRN2005 replied to Nurse2b Tabi's topic in General Nursing

    This was about how long my new grad interviews lasted. ER managers aren't too picky, there's always a lot of turnover. The biggest thing they want to know is if you can think critically AND keep up...
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    Lazy Coworkers?

    mdsRN2005 replied to thenursebabe25's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. Typically these kind of people only do this when they know they can get away with it. I'd probably flat out ask her why she has trouble getting these tasks done. Sometimes you have to...
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    Any advice for anxious and socially awkward new nurses?

    mdsRN2005 replied to Sweetme2's topic in General Nursing

    That's a great idea! Especially for a large unit or one with irregular scheduling where they wouldn't know everybody. I'd venture a guess that the nurses with the smily face sticker are also...
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    Any advice for anxious and socially awkward new nurses?

    mdsRN2005 replied to Sweetme2's topic in General Nursing

    That sounds like a fantastic idea! Could also be facilitated by the hospital's nurse educator. I think often the biggest need is to vent and know you're not alone and there are others in the same...
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    Any advice for anxious and socially awkward new nurses?

    mdsRN2005 replied to Sweetme2's topic in General Nursing

    Agree with this. It also takes time away from patient care to some degree, since every task takes longer and delays moving on to the next. Never mind the additional time spent at the nurses station...
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    Should I take a $9.00 cut in pay for new job?

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

    Forgot to mention, if you have any friends who work and are currently paying for after school care, you could offer to keep their kids in the afternoon. Obviously you wouldn't want a whole daycare!...
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    Should I take a $9.00 cut in pay for new job?

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

    My two cents for what it's worth. I have several friends who are school nurses and love it! They wouldn't go back to their prior jobs for any amount of money. However they're both married with a...
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    Left the ICU after 1.5 yrs, where to next?

    mdsRN2005 replied to bdemismi's topic in General Nursing

    With your oncology background, what about a free standing or clinic based chemo infusion
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    Management Criticism: "We see you care a great deal…"

    mdsRN2005 replied to KalipsoRed21's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    A good manager should look to see if ALL the nurses are drowning. If it's just one but the others are keeping up, then perhaps it is a time management issue, especially if it's a inexperienced nurse....
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    ER Monopoly

    mdsRN2005 replied to CGB's topic in General Nursing

    Agreed! I did level 3 for many years and some days we had nothing but trauma. And were glad for all the help we could get, as we were often short staffed. I'd add a level 3 that is the only...
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    Georgia law prohibits DNPs from using the term "doctor"

    mdsRN2005 replied to klone's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I think this is exactly why this law was passed. We have a NP in my town who introduces himself as "Dr. Dan" or "Dr. Jones" To patients who are not familiar with the concept of a DNP or PhD in...
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    Seeking Advice: Going Back to School at 53

    mdsRN2005 replied to clparnell's topic in General Nursing

    Forgot to mention, some prereqs are offered in mini-sessions during Summer and Winter breaks. This could be a good way to get those done while you're waiting to get accepted, or alternately while...
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    Seeking Advice: Going Back to School at 53

    mdsRN2005 replied to clparnell's topic in General Nursing

    Great comments so far, I fully agree with the ones who encouraged an ADN program. Before you commit, I'd speak to someone in financial aid to find out if there are any scholarships available that'd...
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    What do you say when a patient family member is taking out their rage out on the world on to you? 

    mdsRN2005 replied to BeatsPerMinute's topic in General Nursing

    Agree. I helps me to remind myself they're not actually angry at me, but at the situation. I calmly tell them that I will try to help them address the issue but I need them to stop...
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    Change in Triage Policy

    mdsRN2005 replied to skylark's topic in Emergency

    Wow that sounds so unsafe! I hope none of the patients waiting 40+ min to be assessed have a critical illness! I've been out of ER for a good while but our goal was always triage within 10min. Who...