AutumnApple

M/S, Pulmonary, Travel, Homecare, Psych.

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    Nursing Niceness

    AutumnApple replied to xdrowe's topic in General Nursing

    Something I've mentioned before that I feel applies: People sometimes seem to have a mild case of dissociative identity disorder in forums like this. There is our real life "self", and then the...
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    Is it anxiety or do I hate being a nurse?

    AutumnApple replied to TCH91's topic in General Nursing

    "Is it anxiety or do I hate being a nurse?" None of the above. Is there a "growing pains" option? Lol Take care of yourself outside of work. Avoid overtime. You need a life outside of work to "leave...
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    Working in crisis mode all the time!

    AutumnApple replied to freckles23's topic in General Nursing

    Your manager is both honest and correct. The ratios are not likely to change. Situations like yours are what gives M/s a bad name. Not all M/s units are like that but the myth that patients on this...
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    Call bell/nurse notify system

    AutumnApple replied to studentsara's topic in General Nursing

    I've worked at facilities using this system. I saw nothing useful come of it. The facility had a person answering the bell (off site) if any of the buttons other than the reg nurse light were pushed....
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    Was given a raise not to quit - now I have a target on my back

    AutumnApple replied to Nursemiriben's topic in General Nursing

    They set things up so you couldn't give notice to your other job. They wanted that bridge burned for you. I never burn bridges at facility A no matter how good things look with facility B. Giving...
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    Nursing Supervisor is Inappropriate

    AutumnApple replied to Shelby, BSN, RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    And then post on FB. Kidding, just kidding. Don't do
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    The rudest thing that's ever been said to you by a patient or family

    AutumnApple replied to nikkole318's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Is seeing why her attempts to convince her boss she needs a seeing eye cat are so swiftly dismissed. I'm a little afraid oof dogs. I would have refused to deal with it. And I'd of had no choice in...
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    Nursing Supervisor is Inappropriate

    AutumnApple replied to Shelby, BSN, RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Its not unlikely he would. Are you withholding this from your husband because you don't want to hear it (to quit your job)? That's not good. Not lecturing you here but leaving pertinent information...
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    Nursing Supervisor is Inappropriate

    AutumnApple replied to Shelby, BSN, RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Excuse me if this already came up. OP: I know from other posts that you are married. Please tell me you told your husband of all
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    How old is too old to become a new RN?

    AutumnApple replied to CathyH's topic in General Nursing

    I suddenly feel the need to watch Star Trek. I don't know why, just do. Search for Spock
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    How old is too old to become a new RN?

    AutumnApple replied to CathyH's topic in General Nursing

    Just a thought I had but: Maybe keep your current job but supplement. It in a way that scratches the pt care itch. Many home Healthcare places provide companions. Companions aren't supposed to to...
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    Nursing Supervisor is Inappropriate

    AutumnApple replied to Shelby, BSN, RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    And so it begins. What's our mantra? Your safety is your first priority. Do remember to have others around when you are being assertive with
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    How old is too old to become a new RN?

    AutumnApple replied to CathyH's topic in General Nursing

    No age is too old. My opinion: Perhaps your employment opportunities would be limited but if you are willing to go with the flow........ I do know of someone who went from school straight to a call...
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    We'd like to offer you the position but............

    AutumnApple replied to aerorunner80's topic in General Nursing

    Trying to go from adult to PEDs? From what I understand, home healthcare is more willing to give people their first shot than others
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    Nursing Supervisor is Inappropriate

    AutumnApple replied to Shelby, BSN, RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I want to repeat that: The first priority is your safety. Lets do it again: The first priority is your safety. And for good measure: The first priority is your safety. A lot has been said about...
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    Cancer Made Me a Better Nurse

    AutumnApple replied to VioletKaliLPN's topic in General Nursing

    " I also gave myself a pink mohawk, because when have I ever had a chance to do that?!" Loved that. And I appreciate hearing your story. As a fellow nurse, I feel you have a better understanding of...
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    We'd like to offer you the position but............

    AutumnApple replied to aerorunner80's topic in General Nursing

    Just want to put this out as well so you can avoid sabotaging yourself too: I've been involved in the interviewing process. On one unit, I was the responsible for making the schedule. I had to sit...
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    Is money everything in this profession?

    AutumnApple replied to WhyNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, hmph. I think I mixed up 'oath' and the pledge I took. YAY! I didn't take an oath
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    How does one gain experience if experience is required?

    AutumnApple replied to Jmarty31's topic in General Nursing

    I agree here. Many job postings also say the position 'requires' a BSN and it does not. If a candidate comes along and they fall in love with them, all that magnet status stuff is forgotten. I only...
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    Is money everything in this profession?

    AutumnApple replied to WhyNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Right. Which leads to why I stopped using the phrase.................... ..............I got over my 'I must be perfect, nursing is a calling' phase.
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    How does one gain experience if experience is required?

    AutumnApple replied to Jmarty31's topic in General Nursing

    Yes. I knew many who had to do this. Some areas are just saturated with nursing to the point where institutions can cut corners with training via......only hiring experienced nurses. I guess they...
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    Is money everything in this profession?

    AutumnApple replied to WhyNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Hmph, I'm familiar with the 'a nurses job doesn't end when they clock out' state of mind. Although, I stopped saying that after my second or third year so........... When I did use the phrase, it was...
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    Irritating spouses/family that don't understand?

    AutumnApple replied to Eleven011's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know why, but that made me laugh. Probably because it's the same blank stare I got when I explained to my dad that you can't organize your meds by the prescribing doctor. "Dr. Smith always...
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    Can a nurse be Disciplined in every state

    AutumnApple replied to ontheupside's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Very educating thread for me. I must admit, in my walk of life and in my social circles, we're a bit ignorant (meaning, we don't know better) of all this. The talk is that the BON in most states...
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    How You Can Lose 50 Pounds In 90 Days

    AutumnApple replied to Surg-OncRN's topic in General Nursing

    Love this article. I don't know why it took me so long to read it. Better late than never. There were so many key points that caught my eye. I'd practically rewrite the article if I were to list...