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    Newly Licensed RN, No Experience, Graduated 10 Years Ago

    2BS Nurse replied to hopefulnurse311's topic in First Year After Licensure

    The school where I received my ADN had a nursing refresher course. Research your local tech and community colleges. Here are some examples:...
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    Epic HIPAA violation

    2BS Nurse replied to EmNightShamala's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    "I have "break the glass" for me and my kids so that adds a layer of extra protection and many employees do that because there are those that are nosy." I did not realize employees could make...
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    Day one and I feel like a bad nurse

    2BS Nurse replied to Ladycinder's topic in First Year After Licensure

    When this sort of scenario happens, it's most important to think "what will I do next time", or "what steps will I take in the future to prevent XYZ?" Don't beat yourself
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    Epic HIPAA violation

    2BS Nurse replied to EmNightShamala's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I wasn't the OP so my friend wasn't involved. I've never known anyone in the clinic setting get fired over a chart access violation. The organization highly emphasized that we shouldn't be...
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    Epic HIPAA violation

    2BS Nurse replied to EmNightShamala's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    "Usually, the IT people can track everywhere you go in EPIC and when." I know that they "can", but I work for a large organization that seems short-staffed all around. What would cause them to...
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    Epic HIPAA violation

    2BS Nurse replied to EmNightShamala's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    "HR has suspended her while they are investigating". I figured nobody payed attention to this. Typically, they are only concerned if you open your own
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    Can we talk about the Travel Nurse Cap?!

    2BS Nurse replied to CardiTeleRN's topic in General Nursing

    "I am 2 pay grades higher than a new grad RN, and with 16 years of experience I’m valued at $0.25/year above a new grad. I chose to walk and will be getting a significant raise at my new employer"....
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    What's your most ridiculous supply shortage?

    2BS Nurse replied to adventure_rn's topic in General Nursing

    @Vampiregirl: I did use 18G 1" to draw up medications sometimes. 1.5" seems excessive though. ? Seems as if "pillows" is the winner! Who would've
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    What's your most ridiculous supply shortage?

    2BS Nurse replied to adventure_rn's topic in General Nursing

    CommunityRNBSN: I've given a lot of IM Rocephin reconstituted with lidocaine, but never with an
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    What's your most ridiculous supply shortage?

    2BS Nurse replied to adventure_rn's topic in General Nursing

    18 gauge 1.5 inch needles - what are you using those for? 25 gauge 1.5 inch are for Covid vaccines - higher BMIs - to make sure the vaccine makes it to the deltoid
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    ER Holding Due To No Beds

    2BS Nurse replied to emtpbill's topic in Emergency

    Holy cow!! I'm curious... are you all in rural or urban settings? Does that even make a
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    Leftovers (meds, not food...)

    2BS Nurse replied to Jedrnurse's topic in School

    Can you donate unused/unopened EpiPens or insulin pens to a local Free
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    Posting on Social Media

    2BS Nurse replied to Kellyjustkelly's topic in General Nursing

    All of this is just a reminder of why I had to leave the nurses' stations. ? I'm getting way too old for the
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    How to Be a Good Nurse During the Holidays

    2BS Nurse replied to jeastridge's topic in General Specialties

    Sleepwalker, from a health standpoint, I wouldn't either. Just making a point. I don't need a cake and gifts from my coworkers. I don't see many men running around fretting about
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    How to Be a Good Nurse During the Holidays

    2BS Nurse replied to jeastridge's topic in General Specialties

    Very well written! I think you've summed up many of the feelings we all have this time of year. Asking for help is important too. "We find ourselves angry and frustrated “for no reason” and...
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    New Nurse Experience During Pandemic

    2BS Nurse replied to BabyBlueShoes's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Morelostthanfound: Agreed. The curriculum is stuck in the era before technology became so complicated, hospitals were run like hotels and when the charge nurse had YEARS of experience and was...
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    Best Shoes for Nursing

    2BS Nurse replied to curlygirl898's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Find a good running shoe, like Brooks or Asics (don't get the cheap ones from department stores). Have your stride evaluated at a running store. They all have treadmills and will watch you walk. If...
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    Patients Taking Responsibility For Their Health

    2BS Nurse replied to KCotton's topic in General Nursing

    "I firmly believe nurses need more time to help educate patients on wholistic health instead...talk about a solution to reduce readmits, health costs, and the number of exhausting chronic illness...
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    New Nurse Experience During Pandemic

    2BS Nurse replied to BabyBlueShoes's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Nicely written OP (I feel sad after reading these new grad posts). I am happy you've found your journaling to help you cope. One day, someone will be reading these stories just as we look back on the...
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    COVID Vaccine Safety

    2BS Nurse replied to PPediRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    The OP may not even work in health
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    I got a counseling letter because I refused to help another staff member with her personal problems?

    2BS Nurse replied to Convoy2022_TrumpSupporter's topic in General Nursing

    "I get you want to keep your business away from other staff, but really? You couldn't give her a few minutes of your time? I would not want a nurse like you taking care of me, man to man. I can't...
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    Mandatory Overtime

    2BS Nurse replied to ChknWing's topic in General Nursing

    "I'm neither and I've got no problem working full time. My issue would be working extra hours on top of that." Exactly my point! I don't know anyone right now who is full time and NOT being...
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    Mandatory Overtime

    2BS Nurse replied to ChknWing's topic in General Nursing

    I don't even know how nurses work full time anymore. You have to be young and single I
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    Passive Hostility Between Workplace Departments

    2BS Nurse replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    "They felt there was too much sitting around and too much friendly conversation between staff members." Was it more the content of your discussion? Were you having inappropriate conversations?...
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    Holiday Sick Calls From Self-Centered Staff

    2BS Nurse replied to SunDazed's topic in General Nursing

    I worked with someone who conveniently scheduled an elective surgery over the holidays. Out for 3 months! Some are masters at FMLA manipulation. "I can honestly say that I’ve been a nurse for...