FutureNurse0201

Exactly, this is why I am so confused about “how are you going to develop commitment to diversity at our campus?” Like, what am I supposed to do? I just wrote that I understand the importance of supporting it and I will share my perspective and contribute to creating welcoming environment.

I kind of did that. I talk about my experiences which made me realize how important diversity is and what I learned from it… etc. so. I am bringing this perspective and spirit of inclusivity to campus. I just feel I am not answering the question right.

I am applying to graduate school and not sure if I understand this question correctly. “What does it mean to have a commitment to diversity? How will you develop and apply diversity at XY university?” I am confused about the “develop and apply” part. I talk about what I bring to university in terms of diversity and my diverse background but not sure what they mean by those two words. Am I overthinking this?

I am applying to DNP program. One of the questions is discuss short and long term goals. I wrote that I envision myself working as NP and in long run moving to a leadership position. My reasoning is get some experience as a provider and then move to nursing administration, executive role… etc. Would this be perceived as negative on my application? Also would submitting application a week before deadline hurt my chances of admission? thanks

Oh OK. Well, as I said close observation q15, COWS, Columbia Suicide scale, use of restraints (though restraints are not favorite and ebp is trying to reduce its use)… cant think of anything else strictly related to psych.

I have. I can’t understand the second part of your question, so unfortunately can’t reply to you.

Unfortunately I haven’t done any extra work when it comes to research or project. I was on wound committee. I worked on tele, ICU and finally in psych. I am applying to psych NP Program. I was thinking of just mentioning few EBS like Columbia scale, COWS, and how it helps us nurses as well as patients and informs our decisions… I may add few more from medical floor but honestly, I don't think that is what they are looking for.

I am preparing my NP school application and I am possibly overthinking it but I am stuck on one particular question. Describe your experience with EBP? I am not sure what they want to hear. Do I just list few examples and explain how these practices help patient outcomes…? Am I completely missing the point of this question? Thanks

I was wondering what are some examples of evidence based practice in psych. I can think maybe of close observation q15 min and use of restraints, 1:1 for suicidal patients… Any other examples?

At my facility it is mostly the nurse with most experience (and who has been trained) but we are rotating (I am also one of the charge nurses on certain days sometimes).

I am applying to a graduate school and they want three LOR from a person in managerial/supervisory role. I already secured two from my two managers and was thinking of asking my charge nurse for the third one. Is charge nurse a supervisory position? I tried asking the school and they are so ambiguous, they keep saying “someone who knows you in a supervisory capacity.”

One of my coworkers who I trust told me what happened during the week I wasn’t there. When he told me that I remembered what she said about the other nurse and how she has to tell the “truth”. And it makes sense, if she already did it once, she will think she will be providing references again. But, yes, I didn't hear this myself, I wasn’t there when the phone call happened.

I am not entirely sure if it was HR but it definitely was someone from the other hospital asking for the employee who is a reference. They were put on hold and then charge nurse answered the phone. Seems like her ex was really bad in their relationship and she has every right to be mad but I just cant wrap my head around this. I was even tempted to ask the real reference if someone ever contacted her and if she was expecting the call.

I recently learned about this situation that happened on my floor. One of our charge nurses used to date another team member who left the hospital and moved to another state. When looking for a job in another state, he of course, relied on another team member to provide reference. Well, when HR called our hospital, our charge nurse who he used to date, answered the floor phone, pretended to be the reference, and provided extremely bad review. When I heard about this I felt uncomfortable and disturbed. It didn't help that the same charge nurse (who is usually very sweet) at one point said that if one of team members “ever leaves and they call for a reference I will have to tell them the truth.” Now I am thinking, even if she leaves and the other hospital calls, you are most likely not going to be her reference. Why would you “tell the truth.” (This is about one of our nurses who is extremely anxious and difficult to work with when under stress). Anyway, the second one is just hypothetical situation. But what happened to that guy is highly disturbing and I am not even sure how to “exist” in that environment. I have no question, just wanted to share and see what you guys think of this behavior and situation.

Thanks to all who responded. Yes, I know PICC lines stop drawing blood sometimes. But in my case it stopped flushing (only one port, the one I drew blood from in the AM). The other one where dopa was infusing was fine and it draws blood. So I switched infusing to go through occluded port and it did work. but to be honest I wasn’t sure if it was a blood clot (most likely) or something else so I kind of left it to charge nurse (who had the patient) to look at it and also today is Monday and was thinking IR will maybe deal with it (if it gets escalated at all). Anyway, that was my chaotic, thought process one hour before the shift ended. Also, I was thinking even if I paged MD, they may not do anything because it is night service and they cover the entire hospital and just deal with acute problems