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  1. Feelings of an extremely burnt out nurse

    guest52816 replied to HayRayRN's topic in General Nursing

    Well, unfortunately, you are right. There is nothing in your post that is wrong. Every once in awhile, I do come across a patient who truly appreciates the work we do. But most of the time, not so...

  2. Dysfunctional Unit?

    guest52816 replied to VAC's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I will repeat the words of others who have posted before me: I am very sorry for the loss of your son, and your job. Yes, take the necessary time to heal yourself before moving on with your...

  3. Cards from clients in portfolio?

    guest52816 replied to Brie_Cheese's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I have included cards from former patients during my interviews. Do what you feel is

  4. Nursing home to hospital

    guest52816 replied to grace567's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Unfortunately, the issue you highlighted regarding your current employer, will also be found in a hospital. When I worked in med-surge (seven months), patients were routinely admitted who shouldn't...

  5. Maternal Mortality Is Rising in the U.S. As It Declines Elsewhere

    guest52816 replied to herring_RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I've heard several of the stories on, NPR, Herring. One death they highlighted, was of a NICU nurse who passed away shortly after giving birth. Her husband was doctor, but not an OB-GYN. If that young...

  6. I Should Be in Jail

    guest52816 replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    Some people are simply not meant to be parents. Unfortunately, our society places a high value on men and women having children, whether they want to or not. I have no children. Never wanted them. I...

  7. Do you have a previous bachelors degree before going into nursing? (RPN/RN/LPN)

    guest52816 replied to suits2scrubz's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing is definitely a second career for me, as I came into the profession with a BS in Mass Communication. Believe me, at 24, you will NOT be the old one in the room. None of the students in my...

  8. Fired for Falsifying Documents. What to expect

    guest52816 replied to LPNewbie's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know how long you have been a nurse, nor do I know how long you held your previous position. But I am going to guess, that in both cases, the answer is, not very long. It seems to me, that...

  9. Fired for Falsifying Documents. What to expect

    guest52816 replied to LPNewbie's topic in General Nursing

    There is another lesson to be learned from this incident. And that is, as you wrote, you picked up the slack on the unit, but administration still threw you under the bus when they saw fit to do so....

  10. Fired for Falsifying Documents. What to expect

    guest52816 replied to LPNewbie's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with yourself and others who have stated that firing you over this medication is indeed harsh. From your post, I am thinking that you didn't ask if they plan to report you to the BON. I would...

  11. Recently quit due to stress - I have some questions

    guest52816 replied to langermann's topic in Health, Stress Management

    If I were you, I would e-mail them the definition of working in "at-will" state. Most employers I have worked for, usually outline the definition in the employee handbook, so perhaps you could tell...

  12. New Grad: Unhappy with my job on Med-Tele

    guest52816 replied to mjlover's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the above poster who suggested you try counseling for your anxiety. As a fairly new graduate, I spent seven months working on a busy med-surge unit, and HATED every minute of every shift....

  13. Mayo Clinic New Grad

    guest52816 replied to Kiwhipple RN, BSN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You will find that NCLEX is easier than nursing school. I used UWorld, and thought it was the best money I every spent. You will pass easily if you are using UWorld. Best wishes to all of you. Enjoy...

  14. Evening shift - Managing Admissions

    guest52816 replied to cosmicnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I feel like I should add that none of my night time admissions required STAT labs or medications. In some ways, they were my easiest patients, as the MDs didn't reorder home medications until the next...

  15. Evening shift - Managing Admissions

    guest52816 replied to cosmicnurse's topic in General Nursing

    As Sour Lemon stated, gather as much information about the patient as you can before they arrive on the floor. I would go into their ER notes and pull things to fill out my brain sheet. You should...

  16. Mayo Clinic New Grad

    guest52816 replied to Kiwhipple RN, BSN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Why so negative? Is it because they are starting their adventure in nursing, while you have reached the end? Yes, I wish them nothing but the best. And I hope the experience is everything they seek,...

  17. Will I ever be a nurse again?

    guest52816 replied to GradOf2016's topic in General Nursing

    I am glad for you that the BON decreased your supervision time. Unfortunately, I have no advice for you regarding applying for new jobs. You will just have to apply and wait and see what happens. If...

  18. Former drug addicts becoming nurses?

    guest52816 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    You would have to do some research on your own to discover if the topic has been studied. Otherwise, you will only have antidotal evidence from AN forum. But I agree with the others who have stated...

  19. Written warning for something I did not do! Feeling beat down by DON!

    guest52816 replied to vmcneil2010's topic in General Nursing

    Please take the good advise you have received to heart! And yes, STOP working off the clock! If you were to get hurt, and this facility seems very unsafe, Workers' Compensation isn't likely to cover...

  20. Should I write a memoir?

    guest52816 replied to EGspirit's topic in General Nursing

    There are several of these types of books already on the market. Theresa Brown has written two such books. And she writes a column for the NY Times. A publisher would ask: What is different about...

  21. Advice for a New Grad

    guest52816 replied to FishBones's topic in General Nursing

    OP, I have no idea where you live, but are you in a position to move? There are LOTS of nursing jobs in the area where I live (central Kentucky) and many hospitals are offering a sign-on bonus. If you...

  22. Is is time to call it quits?

    guest52816 replied to versi's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, Triciaj gave you some great advice. Do try and follow it. The only thing I would add, and I know another poster advised you against this, but I would seriously start looking for another job. Is...

  23. Feeling so lost in my career

    guest52816 replied to Superlost1984's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I think you would benefit from the services of a career counselor. And you are also at an age where you have many, many working years ahead of you. So why stay in a profession that you never...

  24. First day as an official RN: Reflection

    guest52816 replied to _littlemissBSN's topic in General Nursing

    Glad you feel as though you are making progress and moving in the right direction! Good to hear back from

  25. Baltimore patient left at bus stop middle night 30 degree wearing just hospital gown

    guest52816 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Nursing News

    Who was using the mental health situation in this country to talk about how crappy healthcare providers are? I used an example of a patient with an actual PE, who was misdiagnosed and forcibly removed...