Alex_RN

Alex_RN BSN

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  1. starting IV on same arm as a mastectomy

    Alex_RN replied to coletanner123's topic in General Nursing

    Lightbulb! That makes a lot of sense.

  2. No Respect.

    Alex_RN replied to CardiacDork's topic in General Nursing

    I wish I could quote my father, who used to say, "This is not Burger King. You cannot have it your way." But that would be problematic, wouldn't it? Just yesterday, I received a transfer from ICU...

  3. What HARD truth have you learned once you became a nurse and/or CNA?

    Alex_RN replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    My detox/withdrawal patients are lying to me, even when they

  4. English As A Second Language

    Alex_RN replied to Santa Monica's topic in General Nursing

    How I wish I could speak Spanish like you! That is a huge asset where I live. You can look into accent reduction programs and I am sure with a little practice plus more work experience, you will be...

  5. Workplace Drug Test

    Alex_RN replied to lexca's topic in General Nursing

    I used to work in the oil refinery business and everyone, from the receptionist in the corporate office to the oil field ditch-digger, was drug tested annually and plus we were all subjected to random...

  6. What’s in your bag/what should I have as a newbie?

    Alex_RN replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in General Nursing

    What everyone else said especially snacks. I also keep Diet Coke in my car and allow myself one a day, only at work, properly chilled. If you have a long commute, something to safely eat on the...

  7. Graduated in 2014

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

    Honesty is your only option but practice your story. Are there any relevant anecdotes you can add? Any volunteer work in healthcare? Any heavy-duty customer service/on your feet work like...

  8. Tired of jumping jobs, does anyone like her job?

    Alex_RN replied to rearviewmirror's topic in General Nursing

    You just perfectly described my typical day in acute care. Seriously, I am not kidding or being sarcastic. I like my job but it suits me. Good luck on your search and keep us

  9. Don’t know if I have enough passion for nursing

    Alex_RN replied to Shai1010's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Also, there are people I went to school with who discovered that they hated bedside care. They are now in case management, informatics, school nurses, etc., and all doing

  10. Don’t know if I have enough passion for nursing

    Alex_RN replied to Shai1010's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have a passion for being employed. I changed careers because I got tired of being repeatedly laid off and doing tons of overtime without compensation because that was normal for my old career. I...

  11. Patient is a sex offender with a tracker on his ankle

    Alex_RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    When I received shift report for my very ill, bed-bound patient, the RN giving report pointed out the tracker affixed to his anklet. She had admitted him a few hours earlier and did not know the...

  12. Got a nurse aide fired... did I do the right thing?

    Alex_RN replied to Live.Love.Nurse.♡'s topic in General Nursing

    Why are you even still thinking about this? You did the right thing for her, for the patients, and for yourself. The CNA got herself fired. You and your coworkers were too patient for too

  13. Suctioning with Distilled water ???

    Alex_RN replied to Nat07's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Are you sure you mean distilled? I have worked in both acute and long term care and do not recall seeing distilled water. I have seen NS, of course, and sterile water. If a bottle of sterile water...

  14. I need to vent please....

    Alex_RN replied to Justwanttonurse's topic in General Nursing

    I graduated with honors and it took me 7 months to land a less than auspicious job at an LTAC. First jobs are hard to get in my part of the country and I was one of the last of my cohort to get...

  15. Inappropriate CNA behavior?

    Alex_RN replied to matcha-cat's topic in General Nursing

    I am once again reminded that the CNAs I work with and have worked with in the past, in both acute care and long term...are AWESOME. They are kind, empathetic, considerate and the hardest working...

  16. July 2017 Caption Contest - Select $100 Winner!

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

    The buck stops

  17. Running into former patients

    Alex_RN replied to Volley88's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for your post. The different perspectives have been eye

  18. Running into former patients

    Alex_RN replied to Volley88's topic in General Nursing

    I never had overlap with my personal or professional lives until this month: - Patient described my dog. Turns out they live around the corner from me and see me all the time. - Walked into a room and...

  19. 75 questions, got the bad pop up

    Alex_RN replied to Jesimiel's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    In my vague recollection, it does not sound like you got the bad popup or the good popup, you just gave them bad credit card info. My results posted on a Sunday, hopefully yours will post soon....

  20. Unreported Needle Stick

    Alex_RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    First off, this wasn't me so please don't yell at ME. I had a conversation with an acquaintance from my program. She got her license a few years after the rest of us, after several attempts, and is...

  21. How many hours did you work taking 7-8 credits?

    Alex_RN replied to Skippy97's topic in General Nursing

    It is really up to you and your abilities. Time yourself to see how long it takes to read (really read, not skim) a chapter complete with note taking, etc. Use this information to plan. If a...

  22. Told to fake vital signs

    Alex_RN replied to gypsierose's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm just curious, how many

  23. Job offer without telling me pay rates

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

    Is it a union position? In that case, the rate is the rate and neither party can renegotiate it. However, it is very odd that your pay is not made clear at the start of the hiring process. It will...

  24. Social Media Etiquette for Nursing Professionals

    Alex_RN replied to Nurses Service Org's topic in General Nursing

    I graduated from nursing school a handful of years ago and am still in touch with a lot of my cohort. You would barely know we are nurses by our social media. No one has identified their employers,...

  25. When Your Patient is an Addict...How to Deal

    Alex_RN replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    Excellent