Oceanpacific

Oceanpacific

Infection Prevention, Public Health

Member

  • Content

    204

  • Visitors

    4,554

  • Followers

    0

  • Likes

    2

All Content by Oceanpacific

  1. I took the NCLEX for the 3rd time this morning 😢

    Oceanpacific replied to samantha87's topic in General Nursing

    I've heard you can use a VISA gift card in a limited denomination instead of a "real" credit card. As this is your 3rd try I have a question for you: Do you feel like you are shaky on your nursing...

  2. Is it possible to be successful in nursing with poor social skills?

    Oceanpacific replied to Gummibear_stare's topic in General Nursing

    I think a lot depends on your ability to respond to social cues especially as concerns the patient. You need to be able to sense when a patient needs to be drawn out of their shell. You need to be...

  3. Jane Doe, RN, AAS, BSN, MSN, CCRN BFD

    Oceanpacific replied to Oceanpacific's topic in General Nursing

    I LOVE this! Best name tag ever. I wonder how long people look at it trying to figure it

  4. Pay grade: experienced nurse vs new grad

    Oceanpacific replied to rehric00's topic in General Nursing

    I hope to be able to partially retire in about 8 years. My position is federal (VA) and there is a modest pension based upon years of service and also based upon the highest 3-year salary. So the...

  5. I Want To Support My Pre-Nursing Student Girlfriend. Please Help!

    Oceanpacific replied to Fredled's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hopefully you mean well, but I think it is weird that you would join this site to ask questions about what your girlfriend's nursing school experience will be like. Its blurring roles a bit I think....

  6. But all the Nurse is doing is sitting down. Why cant the help?

    Oceanpacific replied to downsouthlaff's topic in General Nursing

    I think your post comes off as being pretty condescending and I really don't think you meant it that way at all. Venting is completely understandable, but you are bashing CNAs. It's not ok just...

  7. How do you leave it at work?

    Oceanpacific replied to Newbie_RN17's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    These new nurses are learners and professionals. Brand spanking new, but our colleagues none-the-less. The thread got off to a rocky start. New nurses can be unreasonably idealistic and experienced...

  8. How do you leave it at work?

    Oceanpacific replied to Newbie_RN17's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Beccalyn, I think your curiosity about what happened to your patient is really commendable. I've learned a lot over the years by feeding my professional curiosity. Talk to your nurse manager, I do not...

  9. I was accepted into nursing school, but I don't know if this is what I want. Please help?

    Oceanpacific replied to Collegegirl94's topic in General Nursing

    I have met hospital administrators who have no real understanding of what it means to take care of sick people. Whether fair or not I think they meet a lot of resistance from health care...

  10. Ambulance transfer service name suggestions?

    Oceanpacific replied to BIGT68's topic in General Nursing

    Stretcher

  11. Can I be an RN in NYC and take antidepressants?

    Oceanpacific replied to Helpxme's topic in General Nursing

    Yes you can take antidepressants and still be a nurse. If you are very stable on your meds then I wouldn't volunteer the information to anyone. However, it is the undercurrent in your post that has...

  12. Just got fired from my first real job as an lpn and need some advice

    Oceanpacific replied to Crystal-Wings's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Be kind to yourself. I'm worried about you feeling so low and being in a new place with no safety net. You enjoyed working with seniors. It's great you have that skill set because those skills will...

  13. Excelsior AAS Nursing Degree online

    Oceanpacific replied to tishalu's topic in Excelsior College

    I'm not familiar with the school. Is this online? You will need to have an education that includes clinical

  14. Depressed about a job offer

    Oceanpacific replied to richardgecko's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations! I am so happy for you. Sounds like having the sitter has saved the day. None of my business, but I can't help but ask. What is your husband studying for? I am wondering because the...

  15. Ambulatory RN interview- med/surg experience

    Oceanpacific replied to jackieweldonrn's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    You got my attention when you mentioned your daughter and how you fell in love with this facility and its mission. They can't ask you those personal types of questions, but you can volunteer it...

  16. Thinking of leaving ED after 6 months

    Oceanpacific replied to NicoletheRN's topic in General Nursing

    Some employers have really excellent Employee Assistance Programs that provide free short-term counseling. Or, through your health insurance you could find one. I can't stress enough the value of...

  17. My Fibro

    Oceanpacific replied to Guest219794's topic in General Nursing

    I believe I wrote about people on disability and NOT working. As you are working...Apparently you read it

  18. At my boiling point...you are NOT a Nurse...of ANY kind!!!!

    Oceanpacific replied to nursehunnie's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I think you unit should create a big photo display on a bulletin board that says: Your Healthcare Team. It should include pictures of everyone from Physicians, RNs, LPNs, CNAs, RT and Ward Clerks....

  19. My Fibro

    Oceanpacific replied to Guest219794's topic in General Nursing

    Iobserve, Thanks for sharing and I am sorry for your pain. I guess what I did not get across well is that I think, unfortunately, there is a sizable population of patients who are scamming us all by...

  20. Didnt pass boards before deadline

    Oceanpacific replied to L.A.W's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I am showing my age in my lack of knowledge about NCLEX testing in this century. I took the very first NCLEX type exam in 1982. We were very scared because previously the testing was separated...

  21. NSCBN: Social Media Guidelines for Nurses

    Oceanpacific replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    The "social media guidelines" from the OP were a bit of a tough slog through the first few pages, but the 7 real life scenarios were really fascinating and

  22. Didnt pass boards before deadline

    Oceanpacific replied to L.A.W's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks. I did not know that. You have taught an old dog a new

  23. Article: Paramedics equal to RNs

    Oceanpacific replied to SummitRN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    The real issue here is that RNs are having difficulty finding jobs. Of course RNs are not going to embrace the idea of making a Bad employment situation even worse. In the 1960s, the nurse...

  24. Didnt pass boards before deadline

    Oceanpacific replied to L.A.W's topic in General Nursing

    You would have to take the test in the other state. You really need to do some research and get a good understanding of your options. Good luck to

  25. Didnt pass boards before deadline

    Oceanpacific replied to L.A.W's topic in General Nursing

    This is where you need to be proactive. Google the BON from several states in your part of the country and do the research. Don't expect your home state to be an authority on the requirements of...