Alex_RN

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  1. Where do you store your stethoscope?

    Alex_RN posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    In my old unit, we used disposable steths that were left in the room. Starting today, I am in a new unit where everyone carries a stethoscope. So...where do you keep it when it is not on your neck...

  2. Crisis Pay

    Alex_RN replied to gemmi999's topic in Disaster Preparation

    This is the standard bonus (not crisis) for RNs at my chronically short-staffed LTAC. Plus OT and shift differential as

  3. Age Bias for New Grad/Versant-type programs

    Alex_RN replied to Alex_RN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Me too! I left the LTAC after 2 years and have had no trouble getting interviews and am very happy with my current acute care

  4. Age Bias for New Grad/Versant-type programs

    Alex_RN posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Is it just my imagination, or is there a definite bias against older new grads for New Grad Residency and Versant-type programs? I am a second-career RN and have been working at an LTAC for less than...

  5. Age Bias for New Grad/Versant-type programs

    Alex_RN replied to Alex_RN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    That's for certain. Pretty much everything I thought I knew about new grad job search and hiring was overly

  6. What to wear?

    Alex_RN replied to Duncan6's topic in School

    I always think a white lab coat looks

  7. Getting around the 18 y.o requirement

    Alex_RN replied to npaar's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I envy your daughter's focus. When I was 14, I wanted to be a Warrior Princess. Probably not a problem, but keep in mind that many of the science pre-reqs have a 5 year

  8. Don't be an Autobot

    Alex_RN replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Well EXCUUUUUSE me! Next time I ask you if you need anything, I will utilize interpretive dance and/or haiku. When I chart your pain scale, I will use a code of my own devising based upon your...

  9. recently let go of a job

    Alex_RN replied to Starseed6389's topic in General Nursing

    I have always considered myself smart, fast on my feet, naturally efficient, able to leap tall buildings in a single bound...and my first 6 months as an RN were BRUTAL. I would sit in my car after...

  10. ATI RN Comprehensive Predictor

    Alex_RN replied to WGUtexasstudent's topic in Western Governors University

    Can you get additional remediation directly from

  11. ATI RN Comprehensive Predictor

    Alex_RN replied to WGUtexasstudent's topic in Western Governors University

    Mine was a few years ago and I practiced constantly and did every ATI practice test I could find, including the cell phone app. After previous borderline ATI scores, my predictor was good and I...

  12. Got Fired - Need help writing resume

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

    A lot of new grads without experience can find work in Skilled Nursing Facilities and Home Health. You can temp as a vaccination nurse. Some LTACs will hire you, which will give you acute care...

  13. To tell or not to tell?

    Alex_RN replied to nursingRN123's topic in General Students

    Students are posting actual test questions on Quizlet as study tools for their friends who have not taken the class yet, or have class later in the week. Usually these are test bank questions though...

  14. Dismissal?

    Alex_RN replied to kathysp's topic in General Students

    When you appeal, present a plan for success. Don't make excuses. Be honest about what went wrong. Outline your strategies for improvement. Use the nursing process: Assessment, Diagnosis, Outcomes /...

  15. Dismissal?

    Alex_RN replied to kathysp's topic in General Students

    I always tell students, "Panic early and often." If you get below a "B" EVER, something is wrong. Fix it now before your lack of points means you need a 120% on your

  16. How much death do you see/ have you seen on the job?

    Alex_RN replied to CaffeinePOQ4HPRN's topic in General Nursing

    WHAT WAS I THINKING? First shift after that post: a DNR and a lengthy code at the same

  17. December 2016 Top 8 Captions Contest - Select $100 Winner

    Alex_RN replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    And that, folks, is how it is done. That is damn

  18. Feel like I'm too dumb to be a nurse

    Alex_RN replied to coconut3431's topic in General Nursing

    DO NOT QUIT YOUR JOB. I know how you feel. These are very minor things, not even errors, really. I am a smart, observant, hardworking, kickass RN and I will NOT tell you about my errors in my first...

  19. "Observed" urine drug screen

    Alex_RN replied to thisgirldrums's topic in General Nursing

    ...and that's why I empty my pockets before I clock out. (I'm more concerned about keys,

  20. "Observed" urine drug screen

    Alex_RN replied to thisgirldrums's topic in General Nursing

    Well aren't you a delicate blossom? I had worked in oil field construction in the past and random witnessed drug screens were the norm for everyone on the contract, from the temp receptionist to the...

  21. Am I "late"? 22 yrs old starting prereq Jan

    Alex_RN replied to Aedyl's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Late at 23? I became an RN in my early 50's. You will have a long, satisfying, profitable career ahead of you. There is nothing wrong with living at home in order to prioritize school. You will get...

  22. How much death do you see/ have you seen on the job?

    Alex_RN replied to CaffeinePOQ4HPRN's topic in General Nursing

    Oh my gosh,

  23. How much death do you see/ have you seen on the job?

    Alex_RN replied to CaffeinePOQ4HPRN's topic in General Nursing

    In my first 6 months in LTAC, I had 2 of my patients die on my shift. One was on palliative care and expected, the other was in pretty bad shape. In that first 6 months, maybe three other other...

  24. RN - How am I able to obtain CEUs?

    Alex_RN replied to UICSANDRA's topic in General Nursing

    If your employer is affiliated with FlexEd, I'd look

  25. Would you report this error?

    Alex_RN replied to caffeinatednurse's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I will be quite honest here. I have made similar mistakes when I was new and more experienced nurses showed me how to balance things out without drawing attention to it. To be clear, there was no...