ProperlySeasoned

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  1. Accepted a job offer and now I got an offer for my dream job

    ProperlySeasoned replied to futureRN_x3's topic in Nursing Career

    A 6 month orientation is great. If HR at the first job presses you further regarding your declination, this would be an excellent reason to

  2. Going into nursing with a bad memory?

    ProperlySeasoned replied to MeAnurse?'s topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Agree with others that you should have a medical evaluation for your memory issues. If they cannot be resolved, I would be highly cautious of going into nursing. Here is the deal - We work in an...

  3. Accepted a job offer and now I got an offer for my dream job

    ProperlySeasoned replied to futureRN_x3's topic in Nursing Career

    Totally agree with others that you are not bound to the first hospital. One question - does dream hospital offer a dream orientation? You want to position yourself for long term success, and if the...

  4. how to go about asking a teacher to reconsider a grade

    ProperlySeasoned replied to direw0lf's topic in General Students

    It may have been technically correct, but was the content strong? Did you fully answer the prompt? Show orignial thought or analysis? Did you display evidence that you truly grasped the

  5. Help with board complaint

    ProperlySeasoned replied to FrenchieB1986's topic in General Nursing

    I have posted about this before, but the advice still stands. I am married to a physician. When he was in medical school or residency (I honestly can't remember which), a member from the medical...

  6. Striking image of an 8 yo Hands

    ProperlySeasoned replied to tining's topic in School

    Wait, did all that fungus and bacteria consent to photographed??

  7. Diabetic Coverage at all activities

    ProperlySeasoned replied to NYschoolnurse's topic in School

    I am curious - Does this middle schooler ever stay home by him/herself? Have a babysiter? Go to a friends house? Walk down the driveway to get the mail without his parent, RN, or trained adult with...

  8. HELP WITH STATS PROJECT (poll)-please.

    ProperlySeasoned replied to emmanna1001's topic in General Students

    16 oz a

  9. Does the school I choose impact my resume?

    ProperlySeasoned replied to cle540's topic in Nursing Career

    Good does not always equal expensive, or vice-versa. As I hiring manager, I will take someone who graduated from a community college (which are highly competative in my city) vs someone who went to a...

  10. Will my license be at risk?

    ProperlySeasoned replied to Elmstreet209's topic in General Nursing

    If a nurse lost his/her license every time a patient or family member was upset about an element of care...we wouldn't have any registered

  11. BYOB at work?

    ProperlySeasoned replied to Kayauhs's topic in General Nursing

    General Question: Is alcohol allowed or ever provided in long term care? I understand there are a handful of diseases where ETOH is contraindicated. But, for your average LOL who needs to spend her...

  12. new grad NP contract negotiation

    ProperlySeasoned replied to travelRN555's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Does #8 mean you can't get a second job as an

  13. Clonidine...

    ProperlySeasoned replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

    We used to give it all the time when I worked in child/adolescant psych. One word of caution - If this is an older kid, and they have depression/SI, this could be a lethal drug if taken as an...

  14. Advice? Support? I don't know what I need anymore... :(

    ProperlySeasoned replied to KKEGS's topic in School

    Did I read no benefits? I am not a school RN, but I can't imagine this being the norm. To not have access to health insurance and retirement must severly limit your ability to higher good nurses. I...

  15. Depressed and Disappointed in Myself

    ProperlySeasoned replied to Samx3's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Per TOS I cannot give medical advice, so just consider this general life advice. Therapists are wonderful people, and the saying "better living through chemistry" rings true for many nurses. Anxiety...

  16. No alcohol. NONE

    ProperlySeasoned replied to Nursebry91's topic in Nurses Recovery

    If you were caught using IV narcotics at work, it sounds like you have a serious addiction. I am not a big fan of the AA model, but there is a saying that rings true for many - sober people, sober...

  17. Seasoned Nurses VS Newbie Nurses

    ProperlySeasoned replied to Alexx_xox's topic in General Nursing

    You pose an excellent question. I have been a RN for 17 years, and I recognize that much has changed. On a med-surg floor, I would have much to refresh on. But, in my speciality (very small and...

  18. Student trying to decide to Stay in Nursing School or Not

    ProperlySeasoned replied to paola1422's topic in General Students

    It's good that you like the hard sciences, but sounds like patient care is not your thing. That is OK. Have you thought about a career as a scientist? Bio-tech is a growing feild, and jobs are...

  19. Influenza vaccine

    ProperlySeasoned replied to Grobyc82's topic in Patient Education

    Will you get the flu from a flu shot? No Might you have an inflammatory reponse that may make you feel crummy and "flu like," for up to a week? Yes Are the odds of dying from influenza greater than...

  20. Soul searching....

    ProperlySeasoned replied to AmandaWells's topic in General Students

    When I was in high school, my mother asked a friend of mine, who had applied to arround 20 colleges, how she was deciding which one to go to. My friend replied "the rejection letters are making the...

  21. Was I wrong?

    ProperlySeasoned replied to Munch's topic in General Nursing

    You gave patient centered care, that is what is important. And if I was in pain from a sickle cell crisis, I would be a "med seeker"

  22. Pysch nurses, how often do you do these things?

    ProperlySeasoned replied to outsidegirl's topic in Psychiatric

    When I worked in adolescent psych I did a little would care, a bit of measuring for the ED kids, and I gave a shot of birth control once. In 5 years. If a teenager had a self harm/suicide attempt...

  23. Lost newish grad

    ProperlySeasoned replied to Name9335's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I suggest thinking back to your clinicals. What allowed you to be successful in that realm? I know you were successful becasue you graduated :). Was it the smaller patient load? Having someone to...

  24. Am I smart enough to be a Nurse!

    ProperlySeasoned replied to absorrow's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am going to go against the grain a little here. Yes, it sounds like you have the baseline intelligence to be an nurse. But I would take a hard look at what, if any, cognitive deficits you have due...

  25. Is it possible to finish prerequiste in 2 years ?

    ProperlySeasoned replied to Wannabenurseneko's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    In college, I took 22-25 units a semester. The key is being a student was my only responsibility. No kids, no house to maintain, no job, avialable food. And I had minimal need to sleep. Sure you...