Wuzzie

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    Nurses Charged in Deaths of 12 Nursing Home Residents

    Wuzzie replied to J.Adderton's topic in Nursing News

    No, but I’m pretty sure you would not have taken 140 patients in one fell swoop either. We had an ECF with a Norovirus epidemic who tried to send us 40 pooping and puking senior citizens all at...
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    Nurses Charged in Deaths of 12 Nursing Home Residents

    Wuzzie replied to J.Adderton's topic in Nursing News

    There were 140 patients and only 3 nurses. How closely do you think they could have monitored
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    Nurses Charged in Deaths of 12 Nursing Home Residents

    Wuzzie replied to J.Adderton's topic in Nursing News

    I'd really like to know what the administrators are being charged with. I firmly believe that they should be bearing the brunt of this. An inexperienced, skeletal staff would in no way be equipped to...
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    Calling for Oncology

    Wuzzie replied to Tanusha7's topic in Oncology

    I haven’t and I know you didn’t ask this but since I work in Oncology I think you might want to consider starting back in telemetry and getting into the swing of things before you add the...
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    Scary commute for work?

    Wuzzie replied to Kat12340's topic in General Nursing

    Not only that but how many shifts actually end on time? At the very least the shift is actually 12.5 hours and you need to be there before 7. Add into that traffic. Once you near the city limits what...
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    Just curious, is there a shortage?

    Wuzzie replied to Oldmahubbard's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I don't have the financial flexibility of working contingent. Hours aren't consistent or guaranteed but my bills
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    Just curious, is there a shortage?

    Wuzzie replied to Oldmahubbard's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I need to work 12 months out of the year because again, I like food and
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    Is 63 to old to start nursing school?

    Wuzzie replied to Mallory Sunset's topic in General Students

    @never too late Not sure what part of the country you’re in but these services exist. “Home Instead” and “Visiting Angels” are two that come to mind. If you can figure out a way to make them...
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    Is 63 to old to start nursing school?

    Wuzzie replied to Mallory Sunset's topic in General Students

    I AM one of those older, wiser, mature, sophisticated, motivated, tech savvy nurses and it’s unlikely they will be able to come anywhere near what I’ve done in my over three decades as a nurse....
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    Is 63 to old to start nursing school?

    Wuzzie replied to Mallory Sunset's topic in General Students

    These “naysayers” are nurses around the same age as the OP who know exactly what she’s getting into. You’re right, life is not easy and it’s senseless to make it even harder with the...
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    Sick Days?

    Wuzzie replied to newbienurse97's topic in General Nursing

    That's because that's all they are allowed to do. You need to be careful and try to avoid calling out for at least the next 6
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    Just curious, is there a shortage?

    Wuzzie replied to Oldmahubbard's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I would love to teach. I also like food and a roof over my
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    NCLEX Pearson Vue Trick Ever Wrong??

    Wuzzie replied to jessnicolec's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Except that we have seen them. It's been documented right here on AN. Also, if we wanted someone to be cautious we'd straight up tell them that. No need to lie to get our point across. Awesome first...
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    Sick Days?

    Wuzzie replied to newbienurse97's topic in General Nursing

    What does "fairly legitimate"
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    Is 63 to old to start nursing school?

    Wuzzie replied to Mallory Sunset's topic in General Students

    This is an absolutely reasonable question to ask. When you get to the 50+ stage you'll understand
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    Words of Guidance to New Nurse

    Wuzzie replied to MiladyMalarkey's topic in General Nursing

    The fact that you know this will put you far, far ahead of other new grads.
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    Words of Guidance to New Nurse

    Wuzzie replied to MiladyMalarkey's topic in General Nursing

    Do not ever let the phrase "That's not how we did it in school" pass your lips. ?There are better ways to ask why something is being done differently. If you need examples let me
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    Is 63 to old to start nursing school?

    Wuzzie replied to Mallory Sunset's topic in General Students

    These are the jobs I mentioned earlier. Most, if not all, require some degree of experience. Some more than others. That first year of bedside to get experience is a killer, even for the
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    Is 63 to old to start nursing school?

    Wuzzie replied to Mallory Sunset's topic in General Students

    You are going to get all kind of answers from “live your dreeeaaammm” to “are you crazy”. Let me drill it down for you. I am 54 years old and have been a nurse for 31 years. I am a slim,...
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    Is this interview process unprofessional?

    Wuzzie replied to raindrop's topic in Nursing Career

    Oh I get that and I appreciate your
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    Is this interview process unprofessional?

    Wuzzie replied to raindrop's topic in Nursing Career

    Asking questions to try to understand the situation better is not attacking. As such the OP was never attacked. She did, however, garner some less than friendly responses with her aggressive/hostile...
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    Is this interview process unprofessional?

    Wuzzie replied to raindrop's topic in Nursing Career

    I wouldn't want to answer this (the bolded part) either. It's not appropriate for an interview if asked in that fashion. A more appropriate question would have been "what do you find challenging about...
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    ICU Nurse Fired For Refusing 3rd Patient

    Wuzzie replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, I was thinking that
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    ICU Nurse Fired For Refusing 3rd Patient

    Wuzzie replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    I'm just wondering if this was the proverbial straw that broke the camels
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    Primary nurse assessment

    Wuzzie replied to Mgrn's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    It is not a violation of any sort and I believe that you will find that the majority here do not agree with you. You were tasked with completing an admission which you are qualified to do. You do not...