needlesmcgeeRN ASN, RN

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    Can't afford rehab?

    needlesmcgeeRN replied to amaryllis135's topic in Nurses Recovery

    The BON does not exist to protect us, but rather to protect the public FROM
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    Assistance needed! Feeling overly paranoid

    needlesmcgeeRN replied to worrywart01's topic in Psychiatric

    While we are at it, let's stop using "OCD" outside of an actual diagnosis. And now you'll know better for next time, always be
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    Doctor stole my stethoscope

    needlesmcgeeRN replied to ayejay09's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Why would that stop someone from walking off with a pen? When I worked at a convenience store back in the olden days, we used crappy pens without lids - no one wants
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    Nursing student asks nurses the question..

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

    My instructor would have GUTTED us if we did any such thing. Not only that, but if we were on the floor, she was on the
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    Does everybody want to be a NP?

    needlesmcgeeRN replied to Cola89's topic in General Nursing

    I work with a couple of awesome NPs, but I do not want to join
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    Do you overspend on luxury items as a nurse?

    needlesmcgeeRN replied to Neywel120's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I overspend on such luxury items as food, mortgage,
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    Can I ask to work exclusively day shifts?

    needlesmcgeeRN replied to kassiahgp's topic in General Nursing

    Obviously, it depends on
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    What do you hate most about your job?

    needlesmcgeeRN replied to PancakeSaturdays's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry, I lied. The thing I hate most about my job is this one MA we have. I CANNOT STAND the sound of their voice, or their laugh. Most obnoxious voice/laugh EVER. I know this is terrible, but it's...
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    Are You Where You Thought You'd Be?

    needlesmcgeeRN replied to Fancychicken's topic in General Nursing

    My dream was wound care nursing - I LOVE WOUNDS - but I had zero desire to get the experience in bedside nursing that is usually required. Not because I don't want to do the direct care, but because I...
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    Resignation in lieu of drug test? Is random testing the answer?

    needlesmcgeeRN replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Really? There's no other word you could think of besides
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    What do you hate most about your job?

    needlesmcgeeRN replied to PancakeSaturdays's topic in General Nursing

    Patients who go to the ER for non-emergent medical issues. Especially multiple ER visits for non-emergent medical
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    Calling in for no sleep

    needlesmcgeeRN replied to Nurse131382's topic in General Nursing

    Well, if we get to call in for lack of sleep...I would be calling in 2-3 days out of
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    Can I ask to work exclusively day shifts?

    needlesmcgeeRN replied to kassiahgp's topic in General Nursing

    Why would you assume nursing is any different? Anway, if you need to work strictly days, this will limit your job opportunities for reasons as mentioned, when job opportunities may already be...
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    What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    needlesmcgeeRN replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

    Years ago I worked in a LTCF. One morning as I was getting ready for work, I had a thought cross my mind out of nowhere: Mr. Smith died. When I got to work that morning, I found out that Mr. Smith had...
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    Two Narc Discrepancies, One Night

    needlesmcgeeRN replied to Meeperz's topic in General Nursing

    "Pink Lady"...what does the LABEL say though? What does it say on the
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    Who's at fault here?

    needlesmcgeeRN replied to PerkyNurse55's topic in General Students

    Wait until
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    Best way to avoid bedside care?

    needlesmcgeeRN replied to Lemon Bars's topic in General Nursing

    I am a newer nurse, and I do care management at a primary practice - a lot of patient education, hospital follow up. It's a great job where I can interact with people while avoiding the bedside....
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    D&C and returning to work.

    needlesmcgeeRN replied to Lumos_Nox's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Sorry for your loss.
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    Disrespectful patient

    needlesmcgeeRN replied to hwknrs's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Did you miss your rotation in psych nursing??? Not saying I approve of the patient's behavior, but your response was not
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    Schedule Conflict

    needlesmcgeeRN replied to Nurse131382's topic in General Nursing

    I would certainly begin investigating other employment
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    New Nurse Dilemma

    needlesmcgeeRN replied to Goldentreasure's topic in General Nursing

    Not to sound obtuse, but what is a nurse staffing
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    Open confrontation with unit attending-advice?

    needlesmcgeeRN replied to All4NursingRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Definitely a weird situation, in light of the fact he has nothing to do with your schedule, but perhaps he is frustrated by his own schedule and (albeit inappropriately) taking it out on you....
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    I'm pretty certain I can't be a nurse

    needlesmcgeeRN replied to menot's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Is there a point to your post? Do you have a
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    Yep. I have no friends in school.

    needlesmcgeeRN replied to rheath22's topic in General Students

    That's tough. I know people say you're not there to make friends, but it would have been VERY difficult to make it through school without the support of my classmates. No one else understands exactly...
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    Initial Drug Test

    needlesmcgeeRN replied to Damiapa's topic in General Nursing

    I think MY judgement is fine...the question here is YOUR judgement. I assume you worked your butt off to get through nursing school like the rest of us, and hopefully pass NCLEX. Why would you risk...