Serhilda ADN, RN

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    Failed drug screen before ever utilizing license

    Serhilda replied to NicoleDime's topic in Nurses Recovery

    "I don't understand why I was reported if I was not technically a practicing nurse at the time of the test or even any time before." Because you're exhibiting signs of abusing cocaine and...
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    Rejected by Patient

    Serhilda replied to AlmostThere19's topic in General Nursing

    I usually say good riddance and call it a day. I won't be changing up my entire routine because of one person nor will I lose a wink of sleep over
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    Drug Seeking Patients

    Serhilda replied to Quinnbee's topic in General Nursing

    I take a completely different approach and go home with my conscience in tact. If they want a drug dealer, they can return to the street where they were buying their meth/heroin/crack. While they're...
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    Male Nurse Disgusted by Female Nurses

    Serhilda replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    I'm so happy to be out of a male dominated environment. I don't miss the misogyny one bit. Thanks for the
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    How do you feel on displaying your certification credentials on your badge?

    Serhilda replied to choksantos's topic in General Nursing

    I couldn't care less about displaying credentials. All patients see is an alphabet soup, and coworkers won't care. Achieve what you will for yourself, but there's no point in being a show
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    What city do you work in and how much do you get paid hourly?

    Serhilda replied to Mortaaaay's topic in General Nursing

    $29.95 base pay. $4.40 night shift differential. $1.50 weekend differential. Our pay is supposed to increase in January too to keep up with the surrounding hospitals. 1 year of experience in cardiac...
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    Active Shooting Event: How Should Nurses Respond?

    Serhilda replied to J.Adderton's topic in General Nursing

    When we had a mass shooter enter our hospital, most of our employees didn't take it seriously when it was announced. They assumed it was a drill. Others hid behind locked doors while the shooter hid...
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    I failed my patient today- Student Nurse

    Serhilda replied to Maria3248's topic in General Students

    This was quite a melodramatic post due to nystatin cream. I mean, you're freaking out over antifungal powder... We're all more careful with medications that actually hold potential for harm, such as...
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    Charge nurse hears me but doesn't listen

    Serhilda replied to painmeds's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't work somewhere that required me to have the approval of the charge nurse before calling a doctor. If she turns down a necessary page, the BON doesn't care if you told your charge. The...
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    Giving Tylenol to patient with elevated alt/ast

    Serhilda replied to Imanurse123's topic in General Nursing

    Not a big deal. I wouldn't report it as there's nothing report worthy that occurred. This was a learning experience so I'd just move
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    265 questions is almost guaranteed if your a male.

    Serhilda replied to wilderness47's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Collectively get smarter and sort out your own problems then.
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    Texas BON mental health question. To disclose or not disclose?

    Serhilda replied to Mortaaaay's topic in General Nursing

    I absolutely would not disclose. If you'd been hospitalized and were unstable, then yes, but neither apply to you. I've had doctors speculate about myself, but my "insomnia" turned out to be nocturnal...
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    Is it like this everywhere now?

    Serhilda replied to Forest2's topic in General Nursing

    Quit with the passive aggressive BS. Ironically, we actually DO stay in touch and just had a reunion a couple weeks ago where people announced where they worked. They also announced where they were...
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    Is it like this everywhere now?

    Serhilda replied to Forest2's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry, off topic, but every single one of my ADN classmates works in a hospital setting, if they so desired. It really depends on your location. We aren't particularly rural
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    And The Reason Nurses Don't Get Fired

    Serhilda replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    Sleeping on the job is a common one. One nurse goes to a fast food joint and regularly takes an hour lunch break. This nurse had a patient decline, had a rapid response called, all while being off...
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    Is it like this everywhere now?

    Serhilda replied to Forest2's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like an average day for me. Honestly, the only thing I document in terms of belongings are electronics, jewelry, and dentures. No complaints yet but I'm sure it'll happen. On my floor,...
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    When to change name (marriage)?

    Serhilda replied to hannahannah's topic in General Students

    Here's my crazy, non-traditional idea: Why doesn't he just take yours to avoid the hassle with nursing and licensure if it means that much to you to have the same last name? Seriously. It's never made...
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    What's your favorite nursing task?

    Serhilda replied to beekindRN's topic in General Nursing

    Removing surgical staples and phlebotomy. I wish more patients had staples in. The subtle crunch when you start using the staple remover... It's surprisingly
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    EKG interpretation

    Serhilda replied to kingjames06's topic in General Nursing

    Can you volunteer to shadow telemetry technicians? I did that prior to working on a cardiac telemetry floor and found it helpful. There are also websites that let you practice identifying EKG strips...
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    Help! New grad ER nurse, leaving before year mark?

    Serhilda replied to bridgecasey's topic in Emergency

    In your case, I'd try transferring to a different unit before resigning. I had new grad friends of mine leave dialysis or home health positions in less than a year and have no problem finding a job in...
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    Pyxis Problems

    Serhilda replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    Oh God, when pharmacy randomly decides to send some of your patient's medications from central pharmacy to the patient's bin, some to the drawer, some are lying around in the tubes still, and some are...
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    Preparing for nursing school

    Serhilda replied to Sammiegurl87's topic in General Students

    I'm assuming you've already taken pharmacology, correct? If so, I'd start off by making flashcards of the top 50 most common meds. That'll help you early on and throughout your nursing career. Don't...
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    Do nurses have continuity of care if they have a CNA?

    Serhilda replied to Luckforty's topic in General Nursing

    A CNA would likely lose his or her job if they walked off without giving report, possibly their certificate too. As nurses though, it would be patient abandonment to leave a shift without another...
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    Worsening Health, Considering Resignation

    Serhilda posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello everyone. Looking for some career advice here, especially from anyone that's been in my predicament before. Not looking for medical advice, just to be clear. I've been working on a cardiac...
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    Worsening Health, Considering Resignation

    Serhilda replied to Serhilda's topic in General Nursing

    Thought I'd give a quick update. Had my neurologist appointment finally. She did strongly feel my symptoms are aggravated by my work environment and suggested an office job instead if possible, as...