ProperlySeasoned

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  1. Job abandonment

    ProperlySeasoned replied to Hellogoobye's topic in Nursing Career

    Yes, what you did is in fact the definition of abandonment. Based on some of your word choices describing the residents/patients, it sounds like healthcare may not be a good fit for you. If you do in...

  2. HIPPA violation if the patient isn't in your facility?

    ProperlySeasoned replied to MoonlightRose's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    There is an old saying - The only way 3 people can keep a secret is if two of them are dead. You have every reason to keep news of a pregnancy private, but as soon as you told your former friend, you...

  3. Nursing School after personal burn injury

    ProperlySeasoned replied to CarolynB1991's topic in Burn

    So sorry this has happened! This is exactly why medical leaves are part of academia. I have not been burned, but have had surgery. Healing tissue takes energy, time, and HURTS. Rehab is also a...

  4. Academic Integrity

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

    It seems like you are really taking the high road, and have learned a great deal. Find a way to incorporate this into your essay for your application. It will both explain the F, and show that you...

  5. Stuck in a dilemma

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

    Is nursing really what you want? Any accredited nursing school will use Western Medicine as a doctrine, which is heavy on both interventions and medications. The interventions you described above...

  6. Med error

    ProperlySeasoned replied to Nurselisa12's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    You sound like the kind of person I would want as my nurse 1. You took responsibility, and identified ways to prevent this in the future (the 7 rights) 2. You notified the proper people, and escalated...

  7. LPN with ST Experience

    ProperlySeasoned replied to guest12/17/17's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    What you need is a OR RN, who was trained to both scrub and circulate. LPN's are not used in the OR, and ST's are not part of the nursing pathway. Some ST's do go on to nursing school, but most who...

  8. How do you handle rude comments?

    ProperlySeasoned replied to MA Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I am in my mid 30's living with cancer. To put in bluntly, I scare the S*$%# out of people. I have two young children, a great career, a loving husband, and a tumor. I "have it all." Including...

  9. Grade appeal please help!!!!!

    ProperlySeasoned replied to nurse83522h's topic in General Students

    Back in school my anatomy teacher had a questions about muscles/tendons, and how they compared to different part of a manual transmission. The problem was the vast majority of the students drove...

  10. What Kind of Nursing Should I Go Into?

    ProperlySeasoned replied to pseudonxms's topic in Nursing Career

    I think choosing a speciality at this time (EG NICU, psych) in premature, as you have no idea what will light your fire once you start clinical. And, in most job markets, you will not be able to be...

  11. Accepted to ABSN programs--help!

    ProperlySeasoned replied to JackieofAllTrades's topic in School, College Programs

    I went to a University that is well known, and is a regional powerhouse for nursing (though not generally well known nationally). As this program has been around since the 50's, there is a large...

  12. Fingers crossed

    ProperlySeasoned replied to NutmeggeRN's topic in School

    Great assessment, and great result. Can't get much better than that (and I had no idea that migraines, especially of the ocular nature, happen in

  13. I wonder if I'm too old...?

    ProperlySeasoned replied to EGspirit's topic in General Nursing

    Not too old at all, and education is a great place for those who have the knowledge, but do not want the physical rigors of floor nursing. One caveat - If getting your MSN will require extensive...

  14. Are you better off?

    ProperlySeasoned replied to SpankedInPittsburgh's topic in Nurses Recovery

  15. Help! Failed NCLEX five times, out of school for 9 years

    ProperlySeasoned replied to cpmom's topic in Retired Nurses

    Lyn - Your post indicates you may be a non native speaker (though I clearly understand what you are saying). Do you think you may be struggling with the language aspect of the test, rather than...

  16. Excelsior college

    ProperlySeasoned replied to smariemax's topic in Excelsior College

    Different organizations/hospitals have different standards, which are in addition to standards set by the State. For example, an ADN and BSN graduate could both be RN's, but a hospital might only...

  17. what do you do?

    ProperlySeasoned replied to chasinRT's topic in School

    The stigma around lice is amazing. Yes, socio-economics do play a role, especially in chronic conditions. On the other hand, my children go a private school where the average family income is well...

  18. Eating ice cream and getting nervous -- offered Neuro-ICU job, now a psych nurse

    ProperlySeasoned replied to pixierose's topic in General Nursing

    The fact that you are fairly recent grad bodes well for your success. You have not spent 10 years in Psych, you have spent 10 months. All the skills and knowledge from nursing school is a little...

  19. We are getting a therapy dog!

    ProperlySeasoned replied to OhioBPH's topic in School

    Non school nurse raises her hand.... What is a preventionist? Is that a euphemism for a type of school based police

  20. Can getting one F grade on your gpa ruin your chances into getting into nursing school?

    ProperlySeasoned replied to Wannabenurseneko's topic in General Students

    Honestly, if there is still time to withdraw, do it. A "W" on your transcript is better than a D or F. Also depends on the subject. If it is one of your sciences, it will be looked at more

  21. Is this normal practice-my unit feels unsafe.

    ProperlySeasoned replied to krissyycupcake's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like your unit is in desperate need of a CNS or nurse educator. Being busy is par for the course, but the blatant lack of knowledge is not the norm. Your instincts are right, this floor is a...

  22. Short / long term goals

    ProperlySeasoned replied to btf4's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I like where you are headed. One minor point - is she a client or a patient? In today's healthcare world, you could make an argument for either, but do be

  23. Coworker wanted to trade shifts

    ProperlySeasoned replied to NurseDisneyPrincess's topic in General Nursing

    I will be happy to work for you on Super Bowl Sunday. Any shift, any speciality. If no takers, you can find me at Costco, because it will be delightfully

  24. Bad day or am I a bad PCT?

    ProperlySeasoned replied to Holopugs's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    The misses you described are skills. All skills take practice, and "muscle memory" to master. The good news is, vitals, PPE etc are core functions of PCT. Translation - you will have ample...

  25. Leaving ER Nursing & Finally Going to Go to Cosmetics/Aesthetics! Can I get some feedback?

    ProperlySeasoned replied to Fleurtyluxe11's topic in Aesthetics

    I do not have any answers to your well thought out questions, but do have some advice. If at all possible, get your advanced degree BEFORE you have a spouse, mortgage, and kids. It is so much harder...