CBlover BSN, RN

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    How do you handle narcissist patients?

    CBlover replied to mikala3's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This post has me kinda lost from the get-go. OP, can you please explain this, "At this one hospital I worked for, we had a program that wouldnt let you see the patient's diet until you answered some...
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    Does my RACE matter when applying to Nursing Programs?

    CBlover replied to LinaJill123's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If your race is an issue let me tell you IT IS POINT BLANK DISCRIMINATION. I don't post often but I had to on this one. It's a sad shame that such a question even has to be raised. God made us all...
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    Life Took a Drastic Turn

    CBlover replied to SDE73's topic in General Nursing

    I am just like you, tend to write things in novel length as well :). If I were you, and nursing was what I really wanted to do, go for it! You don't have to get your BSN or LPN, you can go to a...
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    How to handle a coworker who is giving poor care

    CBlover replied to TigerGalLE's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    By JadeLPN - "Do not be in the mindframe that you want this nurse to "do better". That is on her. What your goal is relates to the safety of patients." Obviously this is the OPs concern, that for the...
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    How to handle a coworker who is giving poor care

    CBlover replied to TigerGalLE's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I understand you TigerGalLe. If you want to really see something done, you have to fill out incident reports. Start there. I learned this regarding an issue at my workplace. Oftentimes we see things...
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    Nursing student theft

    CBlover replied to beeker's topic in General Nursing

    Unbelievable. How downhill this world is going. I am immensely sorry for what all you have gone through thanks to a thief who wanted to steal from not only you but also patient's cell phones!!! I...
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    Which was more stressful: nursing school or actually working as a RN?

    CBlover replied to fatrabbit's topic in General Nursing

    "Another student wanting nurses to write her paper?" I've never seen or heard of such an easy assignment if it is
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    Which was more stressful: nursing school or actually working as a RN?

    CBlover replied to fatrabbit's topic in General Nursing

    Hmm, that's a hard call. I would have to say the very first month that I was "on my own" as an RN was more stressful than nursing school. However, as time went on I am more comfortable and less...
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    Valedictorian caught cheating

    CBlover replied to pinknursepower's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I can't even believe they'd allow that individual to
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    Twelve hour shifts. Are you doing 3 or 4 days a week?

    CBlover replied to NursePooda's topic in General Nursing

    I have never been requi​red mandatory overtime and yes, i am full time and work 3 days each week. We get holiday "time and a half" for 4 main
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    Need some suggestions here !!

    CBlover replied to Nikku's topic in General Nursing

    Like I said, many MANY universities offer BSN programs that are completely online. However, I hope they're not saying they won't accept your degree at all (your ADN
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    Need some suggestions here !!

    CBlover replied to Nikku's topic in General Nursing

    I may not be understanding, however as far as I know, you cannot obtain a BSN through a community college. However, there are many online/hybrid programs that offer say, a class a week at a community...
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    do you wear a watch?

    CBlover replied to mamabear1's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Yes. Geneva watches. They come in all colors and are rubbery and cost like $5 and last a couple years. love
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    Negotiating Salary

    CBlover replied to cathering's topic in General Nursing

    I would not attempt negotation now. You "accepted" the terms of the position already, dear. And boy all of us on here wish we could negotiate for a $5/hr
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    Nurses Diverting Narcotics.

    CBlover replied to NurseCalamity's topic in General Nursing

    I have reported a coworker. She was terminated shortly thereafter. My superiors never confirmed to me or anyone else the cause of her termination, and it could be that she was terminated for another...
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    Unique Cna

    CBlover replied to Boomer434's topic in General Nursing

    Yes this is normal and he should NOT be acting any other way. He's NOT an RN. He IS a
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    PLEASE HELP! fired/demoted RN still on orientation

    CBlover replied to jrobbin44's topic in General Nursing

    "Telling you if you don't take a tech job when you are an RN they will report you? What's missing from this story?" I agree Farawyn. There has got to be something missing. I've never heard of such. An...
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    NICU Nerd Attack!

    CBlover replied to prmenrs's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thank you for your 42+ years serving those families and tiny little people. I admire you NICU nurses. You guys send chills down my back. Enjoy your well deserved retirement. God bless
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    Urgent Csection

    CBlover replied to Tink1987's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I know how you feel. However, even though the count was wrong on your part, it is OKAY. You did the right thing for your patient and in our profession, you have to learn to get over the times when you...
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    Diagnosed with cancer before starting Nursing school

    CBlover replied to AnnetteRoberts's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I don't see any reason why you wouldn't get accepted. I'm so sorry to hear about that. You've had a rough time. Prayers,
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    nursing school THAT hard?

    CBlover replied to happytypingirl's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Nursing school is a beast of its own. I personally cannot compare my pre-reqs with obtaining my ADN degree. The amount of time in clinicals, late nights studying, case studies, and tests are not...
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    Appropriate to go to a patients funeral?

    CBlover replied to Emily456's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I would go too. And kudos to you for your exceptional
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    Ethics question.

    CBlover replied to CraigB-RN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I'm sorry I'm not following at all. What does this mean? Nursing media stars and...??? ...homework
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    Should I take this job?

    CBlover replied to BarsAndLeanPRN's topic in Nursing Career

    I don't know where you live and what kind of "costs of living" you'd be dealing with...however, I would assume any burn ICU would be in a fairly decent-sized city where cost of living is a bit higher....
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    Starting an IV with Lidocaine or Not?

    CBlover replied to hayest's topic in Patient Medications

    Never use