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  1. Lost and stressed student...

    beekee replied to fcnursing's topic in General Nursing

    Don’t worry about where to go once you graduate yet. I hated the clinical time in the hospital. I never ever wanted to work there. Well, here I am, working in acute care. I also have classmates...

  2. Failed employment drug test - CBD oil

    beekee replied to AKS's topic in General Nursing

    Probably depends on the state. Where I live, an employer must report a failed drug test to the

  3. Failed employment drug test - CBD oil

    beekee replied to AKS's topic in General Nursing

    You should anticipate being reported to the BON as

  4. Nursing shortage is BS

    beekee replied to Guest1130774's topic in General Nursing

    Ha! My preceptor called in sick my first day. I was told to take the cart and do what I could. First job as an RN, new grad. It went about as well as one would expect. I eventually got 3 days...

  5. Nursing shortage is BS

    beekee replied to Guest1130774's topic in General Nursing

    Absolutely this. The only way to get into acute care after a couple years out is to know someone, move to an area desperate for nurses, or, if you are lucky, take the most undesirable position out...

  6. Are hospitals doing this now? ,(Vent)

    beekee replied to Lucinda4000's topic in General Nursing

    Oh look! Our nurses can handle 12 patients for an hour, why do they have just 6 now?

  7. Resume "requires" work experience??

    beekee replied to NurseZen's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    What skills did you learn from those two jobs that apply to nursing? Nurses educate. Your T.A. job highlights your ability to teach to a wide variety of people, modifying based on their learning...

  8. I feel like I'm going nowhere

    beekee replied to nursex23's topic in General Nursing

    Try applying to med surg jobs. Once you are in and are a know quantity, it’s easier to move into a

  9. Why Do Nurses Quit?

    beekee replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    I’m amazed too. I’ve had a lot of “bad” jobs. Nursing is in its own

  10. Effect of 12 Hour Shifts on Patient Care and the Nurse: A Need for Change.

    beekee replied to LindaGracie's topic in General Nursing

    Absolutely no way I’d stay in acute care if I was forced to do 5-8 hr shifts instead of 3-12 hour shifts. I agree there should be an option for those who want it, however. I’d quit in a hot second...

  11. Justifying the cost of an Ivy League Nursing Education

    beekee replied to Barbiegirl1229's topic in General Students

    I wouldn’t. I spent less than $10k on my ADN and BSN combined. I have coworkers with “brand name” degrees and “pay to play” degrees. Neither makes or breaks the nurse. I suppose it might...

  12. Giving notice/start date

    beekee replied to meaa42's topic in Nursing Career

    Three steps: 1. Determine the appropriate length of notice to give your current employer. Generally, people give two weeks. However, some employers require more. Check your employer’s policies or...

  13. Is my (50K) BSN worthless?

    beekee replied to boxofrain's topic in General Nursing

    I’m guessing you are very book smart? Book smart gets you through nursing school and the NCLEX. It sounds like you focused on the technical side, but not so much the human

  14. Nursing Scrubs Policy Question

    beekee replied to nursesaba's topic in General Nursing

    Depends on the country, hospital and unit. In the US, most nurses buy their own scrubs. However, some units, like the OR, will supply scrubs. For those that buy their own scrubs, the hospital may...

  15. Listing Credentials

    beekee replied to ncnurse123's topic in General Nursing

    From

  16. How do you feel on displaying your certification credentials on your badge?

    beekee replied to choksantos's topic in General Nursing

    I do it for the money. I’m a nurse and I have no idea what most of those random letters mean. I can’t imagine patients and their families know.

  17. Rejected by Patient

    beekee replied to AlmostThere19's topic in General Nursing

    I got “fired” by a patient who was a paraplegic once. Why? I wouldn’t help him leave AMA. For the record, neither would his girlfriend who was also in the room. Dont sweat it. It

  18. Getting fired for not answering call bell?

    beekee replied to Jennifer Le's topic in General Nursing

    I probably would have done the same thing, honestly. As an added bonus, you will probably get talked to about your overtime too. Welcome to

  19. Is board ordered discipline always public?

    beekee replied to mississippiRN71's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Yes, I believe so. A monitoring program is typically the only way to keep disciplinary action private (only available in some states).

  20. I need advice about leaving a job!

    beekee replied to HF31's topic in General Nursing

    Give two weeks

  21. Forgot to complete a bs check help!!

    beekee replied to Tffny's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    It’s ok. Nothing bad is going to happen because you forgot a blood glucose check. You are human. You made a mistake. Find a way of better organizing yourself and move

  22. Is It Too Demeaning to be a CNA?

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

    The Emergency Room where I work hires EMTs as techs

  23. Negotiating pay rate as new grad RN

    beekee replied to Peditra's topic in Nursing Career

    You have no negotiating power. Acute care typically (in my experience) gives no credit for prior experience as a

  24. Stay and keep looking, or leave now?

    beekee replied to Alexxoxox's topic in General Nursing

    Can you quit and work agency until you find your next job? Do you have any support outside of work? Personally, it sounds like you should leave. It also sounds like it’s time to check in with your...

  25. Discouraged during first job hunt

    beekee replied to newnurse8423's topic in General Nursing

    Depending on your location, many hospitals hire during your last semester of school before you take the NCLEX. You may be too late for a new grad program. If you get a job at a hospital in a specialty...