gigi_bsn_rn BSN, RN

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1. WGU will not accept me

   gigi_bsn_rn replied to jenam2you's topic in Western Governors University

   You don't meet their criteria...move

2. WGU will not accept me

   gigi_bsn_rn replied to jenam2you's topic in Western Governors University

   Rules exist for a reason. Especially as a new grad, you lack the depth of knowledge to find fault with their

3. WGU will not accept me

   gigi_bsn_rn replied to jenam2you's topic in Western Governors University

   Most RN- to- BSN programs require some RN experience. Actual practice is different than school clinicals. Working as a tech doesn't get you the needed experience. Especially WGU, being online,...

4. I'm Quiet Sometimes, Not Bipolar!

   gigi_bsn_rn replied to LittleTwinStars's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   "Not now please, I'm trying to stabilize my patient and catch up on charting," Seriously, that would get a severe eye roll from this 30 year vet! Lighten up, or else it's just too

5. I'm Quiet Sometimes, Not Bipolar!

   gigi_bsn_rn replied to LittleTwinStars's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   You don't want to be labeled unfriendly...social graces are important. You don't want to be up to your elbows in XYZ and no one come to help. I take awhile in new settings to check the lay of the...

6. racist patients

   gigi_bsn_rn replied to Rn 1979's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   I think it's wrong to give in to BS. My favorite is when females don't want male nurses. Not talking about religious/cultural reasons, just run of the mill idiots. I will NOT change assignments...

7. Accidentally told my coworker what I make, BIG ISSUES NOW

   gigi_bsn_rn replied to newrn93's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   I would move on, not even looking back. If they are this unprofessional, they probably hold grudges as well. And management's response is to put you on night shift without completing orientation???...

8. Nurses Humilated - Illinois

   gigi_bsn_rn replied to SuburbsGirl's topic in General Nursing

   Appalling. Worse still, that the nurses agreed to participate. Stand up for

9. Nursing student asks nurses the question..

   gigi_bsn_rn replied to 2bNurseDR.T's topic in General Nursing

   Students aren't held to the same standards as in the past. I've seen poorly prepared students show up frequently. Look up the med change instead of questioning the nurse. You will retain the info...

10. Leaving Bedside Nursing

    gigi_bsn_rn replied to Deebuzz's topic in Nursing Career

    IMO you don't have enough experience for Case Management. CM has to deal with demanding people more than bedside nursing. Discharge planning, arranging transfer to LTAC or SNF. Perhaps a specialty...

11. Use of cellphones while at work

    gigi_bsn_rn replied to givxnchy's topic in General Nursing

    My previous job communicated with us by text daily. I also had a couple of physicians that wanted us to text them if they didn't answer their

12. 0200 BP's - Dealing with Tired Rude Doctors

    gigi_bsn_rn replied to Jennifer in Cali's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    So... is the BP taken @ 0200 because the nurse is late? Or the CNA didn't report the BP in a timely manner? I've worked nights forever and q4 vitals are 20-24-04...everywhere I've worked. If the doc...

13. I feel like a glorified maid

    gigi_bsn_rn replied to CaffeinePOQ4HPRN's topic in Nursing Career

    It's extremely frustrating. Families complain because you told them NO about something that would be detrimental to the patient. I love my current job, but my previous job was hostile and demeaning....

14. Finished my MSN this morning - ask me anything!

    gigi_bsn_rn replied to meanmaryjean's topic in Western Governors University

    Thinking about attending WGU for MSN Ed. Is it too good to be true? I'd like to hear from anyone who has exp with their

15. Supervisior causing problems, what should I do?

    gigi_bsn_rn replied to sunshiny1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Precious, you've got to be more thick-skinned if you plan to stay in nursing! When I worked LTC, staff was moved around so we would learn all the residents. That helped with continuity of care, in...