Alex_RN

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  1. Might be a dumb question but

    Alex_RN replied to elijahvegas's topic in General Nursing

    Please please please get a culture before turning on the ABX. I LOVE my ED peeps. They do so much and take well-deserved pride in their

  2. Hearing loss, please help

    Alex_RN replied to FuturePN's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    You measure BP manually? I have done that twice in 3.5 years. Wouldn't an automatic BP cuff solve the

  3. Was I hired? I'm freaking out

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

    Congratulations! I had an interview yesterday that I think went really great. However, I was told that the person who does the next step will be out for the next 3 weeks and that they had a lot of...

  4. Peer to Peer Review/Feedback

    Alex_RN replied to blc00's topic in General Nursing

    I worked in a non-healthcare setting where we had something very similar. It worked beautifully because we all hated the idea so much, that everyone just faked everything in a positive light. Nothing...

  5. Very concerned

    Alex_RN replied to ButterflyRN90's topic in General Nursing

    You poor dear. It will be all right. We all have our new grad mistakes. They are harrowing but you get through them. Your hospital needs better procedures. At my facility, there is a whole roster...

  6. Was I hired? I'm freaking out

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

    I once had the best couple of interview. On the second interview, I was given a tour, introduced to future colleagues, etc. It went on for nearly an hour and I said that I would love to work in that...

  7. Fulfillment from nursing practice

    Alex_RN replied to Zascott607's topic in General Nursing

    While this is very true, most people do not think/act in terms of their own long term best interests. Business culture, which is what medical culture is in this country, is very short-sighted but I...

  8. Shall I take this job?

    Alex_RN replied to bonjour79's topic in General Nursing

    Is this job considered acute care? If not, you might look for LTAC. At least the acute care component can get you into a traditional

  9. Allergic to cats in AL, what can I do?

    Alex_RN replied to Mrsvirgomama's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    My cat allergy only acts up if I am touching cats and then my face, or if I am visiting someone with cats who has not vacuumed recently. I wonder if it is specific rooms? Would a mask

  10. Charge nurse

    Alex_RN replied to YstRN12's topic in General Nursing

    I realized how hard it was for me to step out of my bedside-care comfort zone. Now I now longer wonder if the Charge can see how 'effing busy I am because I know they are drowning, too. At least now...

  11. Charge nurse

    Alex_RN replied to YstRN12's topic in General Nursing

    Being Charge is the worst. No thank

  12. Quit while on orientation

    Alex_RN replied to Throwaway11's topic in First Year After Licensure

    That is what I would expect. Why continue orienting someone who gave notice? Congratulations on your new

  13. job offer but not until December

    Alex_RN replied to direw0lf's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Short-term gigs like Home Health, private duty, etc. will keep your head in the game. Maybe work on some specialty certifications. Even tutoring RN

  14. Quit Job While Pregnant and Can't Get Hired

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

    Are there any part-time, per-diem, very short assignments that you can do now to flesh out your resume and garner references? I do not know what is available to an ADN. It is not flu season, but I...

  15. Non bedside nursing Option ... and a side question bout Nails?

    Alex_RN replied to lovelyc's topic in Nursing Career

    officially the best answer thus

  16. Non bedside nursing Option ... and a side question bout Nails?

    Alex_RN replied to lovelyc's topic in Nursing Career

    Do you consider School Nursing bedside? I have friends that love it. There is a sub-board here you might find

  17. Is it just me, or is my employer being really messed up?

    Alex_RN replied to Capp's topic in General Nursing

    That really sounds like a hassle. If you are in a union, I would mention it to your union rep. For ongoing maintenance meds, it is usually worthwhile to go through the hassle of setting up a mail...

  18. People who think becoming a nurse is so easy

    Alex_RN replied to Recovering_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I would have the same reaction as you did. Clearly this couple are uninformed and do not mean to be insulting, but still... Perhaps after a cooling off period, you can calmly explain what RN means...

  19. Everything Sucks: Red Flags?

    Alex_RN replied to missmagee's topic in General Nursing

    I have worked in 3 different acute care hospitals for 3 different companies and in each one: insulin, heparin, TPN, and some oncology meds always required a second sign-off, digitally, with password....

  20. Anatomy Advice and Help Needed!!

    Alex_RN replied to kfs1108's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    There is good advice above but you need to check into your potential nursing programs now and see what their policies are going to be. You cannot pick and choose your transcripts. You need to know...

  21. what should i have done.

    Alex_RN replied to heyimnew911's topic in General Nursing

    Do you feel bad because you could not help him in a meaningful way? I used to feel that way. I finally realized that there was nothing I could do in my 12 hours that could make any change in a...

  22. Stylish Shoes for Male Student

    Alex_RN replied to FutureNurseInfo's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    A shoe named Foley for nurses?

  23. Need compensation advice at my job

    Alex_RN replied to Aliens05's topic in General Nursing

    I have always worked in union environments where my wage was predetermined based upon education and experience. Even in that environment, you are still a new RN. Don't burn any bridges but it always...

  24. Just took the nclex, damn was it hard?

    Alex_RN replied to 2016srnfcc's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations!

  25. Being rehired after not giving s 2 week notice.

    Alex_RN replied to Nursedee1's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    It all boils down to people. HR types like to follow rules but the rules are not law. If you really want the job back and a manager wants you back, and you think you want to stick around for awhile,...