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  1. Quitting my job before my shift starts

    beekee replied to LPNewbie's topic in General Nursing

    OP, it's time for a gut check. Is your mental health taking a slide again? Please take care of

  2. Am I a woosy for feeling 5 patients is too much on a medsurg floor

    beekee replied to PaperPushingRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, having more than 5 or 5 being the norm does not make 5 an appropriate

  3. Not sure how to handle this situation with recent interview

    beekee replied to Southpawdown's topic in General Nursing

    I did then because I was young and looking for my first job. I didn't know what to do! Now, I'd probably walk out. But the entire 45 minute interview was peppered with comments about how much better...

  4. Not sure how to handle this situation with recent interview

    beekee replied to Southpawdown's topic in General Nursing

    I once got a rejection letter three years after I applied. Another time, the interviewer started with "we just interviewed someone with much better qualifications than you." Another interview started...

  5. Oncology PCT Hospital Interview Help

    beekee replied to Halienichole26's topic in General Nursing

    Tip: develop and practice an answer as to why you stayed at your first job for only 4 months. Most hospital PCT jobs do not have flexibility, so come up with a different reason than "flexibility."...

  6. Let Go From Job During Orientation

    beekee replied to Coffee&freedom76's topic in General Nursing

    First, be kind to yourself. Give yourself time to grieve. Second, reflect on your former job. Don't just dwell on all that you messed up. Also reflect on what you did well. What qualities do you have...

  7. surrender vs hearing

    beekee replied to ToolDrum's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Surrendering may get you on the OIG list as

  8. surrender vs hearing

    beekee replied to ToolDrum's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I think you are getting bad advice. Talk with an attorney in your current state about the effect of surrendering a license in another state. You may lose both

  9. Giving Notice

    beekee replied to bluebirdrn11's topic in Nursing Career

    Absolutely do not give your manager a head's up that you are looking. She's not going to give you a head's up that you are getting laid off. Just find another job and give notice when you have an...

  10. Next Steps

    beekee replied to Name9335's topic in Nursing Career

    Good luck with whatever you decide. Hopefully, LTC gave you the skills and confidence to be successful this

  11. Urgent question about the missing controlled medications

    beekee replied to Greensoup's topic in General Nursing

    Absolutely get a lawyer. Hopefully, you have malpractice insurance. Notify your carrier

  12. OTC medications for parents?

    beekee replied to nursegirl2017's topic in General Nursing

    Please tell me you are kidding! Even though Tylenol is OTC, you can't give it to a patient without an order. Why would you think handing out Tylenol to strangers is OK? You don't know their...

  13. New nurse getting dumped on. Ready to switch.

    beekee replied to NewNurse1997's topic in General Nursing

    I'm pretty sure every new nurse thinks they are being dumped on. I know I did. Unfortunately, you usually aren't. It just feels that way because you are new, learning and (like everyone else) have too...

  14. Felony

    beekee replied to SexyMaleNurse's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    This is ABSOLUTELY incorrect. At least in my state, the BON has access to sealed records. However, an employer won't see the sealed

  15. taking a job but quitting in 4 months?

    beekee replied to direw0lf's topic in General Nursing

    Leaving two RN jobs in under 6 months will look very bad. Leaving one RN job in under 6 months looks bad, but more understandable if you are moving. Think of the interview question "why did you...

  16. Waste of time/money to earn extra certifications?

    beekee replied to Summers3's topic in General Nursing

    First, do what you want. The Magic 8 Ball is telling me your friend is scared to try to be certified, so she claims they are worthless. But no matter, what she does shouldn't hamper your goals....

  17. MO Hospital offering $5,000 sign-on bonus to new grads

    beekee replied to klone's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Anyone else have the lyrics to hotel California running through their head? Has anyone ever accepted a sign on bonus and had a good experience at that place? Sign on bonuses scream "run away!" To...

  18. First job after LPN licensing & Being treated with disrespect!

    beekee replied to Mary0000's topic in General Nursing

    I get the sense that drama follows you wherever you

  19. How do you deal with dizziness and syncope?

    beekee replied to Guest878640's topic in General Nursing

    Orthostatic vitals. Make sure they change positions slowly. PT consult (Epley maneuver). Antivert (dizziness) What is this warm water/beef bouillon

  20. Should I Go From RN to Scrub Tech?

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

    Why not take the peri-op 101 course? It'd be cheaper and it show your motivation to work in the

  21. Blood glucose and insulin

    beekee replied to adclay's topic in General Nursing

    Then you have a huge knowledge deficit that needs to be address, not necessarily a policy issue. I typically won't use a blood glucose more than about a half hour old. If it's stable and not too high...

  22. Very concerned

    beekee replied to ButterflyRN90's topic in General Nursing

    And, how do you know about the patient's outcome? Is there a HIPAA violation in there? If so, don't make it easy for them to find an alternative reason to fire

  23. Supervised smoking in LTC

    beekee replied to Jerez's topic in General Nursing

    I have refused to do it. I don't want to breath it and I don't want the smell/chemicals on my clothes. If I get fired for refusing, then I'd find another job. I get the whole resident's right thing,...

  24. struggling new grad: may not make it past orientation

    beekee replied to Sheika34's topic in First Year After Licensure

    As you are on a med/surg floor, the acuity really isn't going to get any lower elsewhere in the hospital. And in acute care, the pace is always too fast. Time management takes time to develop. It's...

  25. Walmart cashiers wearing gloves?

    beekee replied to Misstika's topic in Coffee Lounge's Lounge

    This has got to be one of the most random topics on AN. I don't understand why you are offended. Use the self check lane if it bothers you so