OscarTheOwl

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  1. Which is the best nursing program for a mom?

    OscarTheOwl replied to Annie_L's topic in School, College Programs

    I would never consider that amount of debt for a nursing career. If I were in your situation (and I was with much younger children) I would retake the math at the CC and apply with them. I will...

  2. Bullied after submission of resignation

    OscarTheOwl replied to Marisette's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    That's terrible, you've been a loyal multi-decade employee with this organization and this is what you get, I'm

  3. Bullied after submission of resignation

    OscarTheOwl replied to Marisette's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Its good you have proof. I would just make sure all my bases were covered for each patient, and be glad I was half way out the door. Do not ever use this person as a

  4. Work declining vacation request?

    OscarTheOwl replied to bunnynurse's topic in General Nursing

    I actually thought this was

  5. Friends say they could NEVER take care of kids who die

    OscarTheOwl replied to Kitiger's topic in General Nursing

    I am one of those who say they can't. I don't think I could remove myself from the situations in a healthy way. I've had scary situations with my own child, life threatening health issues that...

  6. Have you ever felt?....

    OscarTheOwl replied to JosMar93's topic in General Nursing

    I'm definitely not a saint, I would never work for free. You are indeed a better human than

  7. scheduling

    OscarTheOwl replied to mrspitt07's topic in General Nursing

    Do you have the authority to elicit change in the schedule? Or are you trying to rally the troops and present options to management? I'd think if it was the latter, you are going to have trouble...

  8. Patient drives off after anesthesia

    OscarTheOwl replied to sungrl01's topic in General Nursing

    I would have stayed late to file the report. It would look pretty suspicious if a horrific accident happened and then you filed after the

  9. The worst job you had before becoming a Nurse?

    OscarTheOwl replied to Want2BeeRN's topic in General Nursing

    Selling vacuums, I lasted one day. The sales person training me was so rude and talked so much crap about the people and their homes. He would get them to let him in because he would tell them it was...

  10. Thrown From the Tower!!

    OscarTheOwl replied to pcaldea's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Then there would be a follow up post about how unfair life was that the other employee had the gall to show up late and leave her holding the

  11. Thrown From the Tower!!

    OscarTheOwl replied to pcaldea's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Unfortunately it is not your employers problem if you have health issues, child care issues, transportation problems, or all the rest of the things that caused you to be late/not show up. A manager...

  12. prn/overtime addiction/survey

    OscarTheOwl replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Nursing

    Luckily I do not have any sort of work addiction. I work as little as I can to pay my bills. My kids are small only for a short time, and I want them to remember their mom being home and present as...

  13. What's it like having a flexible work schedule?

    OscarTheOwl replied to LucidDreamer's topic in General Nursing

    I usually feel half dead for a day or two and generally do nothing important if I can get away with

  14. When you don't hear what the docs hear?

    OscarTheOwl replied to tsm007's topic in General Nursing

    To me it also sounds like pulling apart velcro. Its not always a loud crackle. Many times I hear a faint sound at the very end of

  15. Did I hit the sciatic nerve?

    OscarTheOwl replied to Femine91's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Oh and if you are giving a large quantity injection (2ml+) that sucker is going to hurt, especially so if its a painful med like toradol or

  16. Did I hit the sciatic nerve?

    OscarTheOwl replied to Femine91's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I've had one almost hit the sciatic. I wasn't in immediate pain so I'm assuming it was close and caused compression. To me the injection felt normal, then as soon as I walked out of the room I felt a...

  17. credit checks

    OscarTheOwl replied to srercg's topic in General Nursing

    I've had to explain credit issues from years back to an employer. I had to explain exactly what happened and why it happened. It was pretty intrusive but my explanation was acceptable and I got the...

  18. Did you really want to be a nurse?

    OscarTheOwl replied to ljaquez's topic in General Nursing

    I've never had a passion about nursing. Same as others here, I saw a career that I could begin working in a few short years that offered decent pay with benefits. You don't have to love it, I don't....

  19. Nurse residency programs--be aware!!

    OscarTheOwl replied to LexiRN6's topic in General Students

    I have never heard of anything like this. Its really sad, new nurses are desperate for work and will take what they can get. No way that's a livable hourly wage for someone who doesn't even know if...

  20. A clear answer about my associates would help a future.

    OscarTheOwl replied to ashelly's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I got an associates of science degree, then transfered to the ASN program, which was 2 years. I think you'll have trouble finding a 2 year BSN program unless you have a bachelors in another area, then...

  21. New grad, want to quit

    OscarTheOwl replied to nursing926222's topic in General Nursing

    What is your preceptor doing while you're taking all these responsibilities alone? If your charge nurse is friends with the preceptor then she probably knows you're getting a sub par orientation. I...

  22. 0200 BP's - Dealing with Tired Rude Doctors

    OscarTheOwl replied to Jennifer in Cali's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Did I miss the post where someone was being over critical of the nurse? Im pretty sure you are taking the posts the wrong way. I too was curious why the BP was taken at 0200. My guess would be that...

  23. Paradoxical reaction to Benadryl?

    OscarTheOwl replied to Infofreak411's topic in Patient Medications

    I have the weirdest reaction to benadryl. If I take it and fall asleep within 2 hours I'm good, but if for whatever reason I can't fall asleep, I get that restless feeling. I never knew other people...

  24. Least stressful nursing specialty

    OscarTheOwl replied to Svkd's topic in General Nursing

    Scrubs are definitely better than office attire, maybe its my aversion to wearing pants. I'll amend my statement and say I want to have a position where pants are

  25. Breaking contract and its consequences

    OscarTheOwl replied to RRRRS808's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Have you called HR at the new hospital and asked? You can just ask if you would be considered for the new grad position with X number of months orienting at another facility. But they may see...