ProperlySeasoned

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  1. Help/Advice with First Job.

    ProperlySeasoned replied to rgualdron's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Here's the thing about the OR - It's not a jail with a lifetime sentence, and it's not going anywhere. You will absolutely find nurses in their 50's and 60's who have spent their entire careers as...

  2. OT

    ProperlySeasoned replied to nonnocere808's topic in General Nursing

    I am a salaried exempt RN who works about 40-55 hours a week. Most of the overtime is not direct patient care - it's project management, process improvement work, policy drafting, staff couching etc....

  3. Getting Clean To Be A Nurse

    ProperlySeasoned replied to cnatobsn17's topic in Nursing Career

    Good idea to stop smoking, but I wouldn't worry too much about cutting your hair. I have never heard of a facility, or a school, doing hair testing. It simply is too expensive, and to a certain...

  4. Could the reason I got fired from my last job affect becoming a nurse

    ProperlySeasoned replied to Allie94's topic in Nursing Career

    Hmm - You don't seemed to have learned much from your past experience (EG - bringing up a co-worker who is late has nothing to do with your on the job intercourse). Agree with others - if it had...

  5. Fired from first hospital job

    ProperlySeasoned replied to nurseblondie26's topic in General Nursing

    Are you sure that the dreaded "ineligible to rehire" box was checked? Maybe check with

  6. Flu Shot = Sick

    ProperlySeasoned replied to Taina33's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I am a person who has a significant immune response to influenza vaccination (this is a good thing, it means I am more likely to develop immunity). Here is how I mitigate the discomfort, while...

  7. Drug diversion and tnpap

    ProperlySeasoned replied to blue4nurses's topic in Nurses Recovery

    If you currently do not have any assets/income you might qualify for your state's Medicaid plan. Also, it is open enrollment right

  8. CNA in a hospital

    ProperlySeasoned replied to Terran22's topic in Nursing Career

    I doubt a hospital would ever consider a 16 year old CNA, but, if you are mature and can handle yourself professionally, I see no reason why 2 years makes that much difference. There are work...

  9. My husband wakes me up!

    ProperlySeasoned replied to BabyRN_nights's topic in General Nursing

    My spouse is a trauma surgeon, and take overnight call in the hospital(works off and on with some breaks for sleep). The next day, he will nap all afternoon. It well understood (if this is weekend...

  10. Ex turned me in

    ProperlySeasoned replied to Singlemomrn95's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Do you live in a state where it is legal? Though your place of employment and the BON may not allow the substance, a civil liberties lawyer might take up the case pro-bona IF you live in a state...

  11. PMHNP-low stress?

    ProperlySeasoned replied to Flo.'s topic in Advanced Practice

    Agree with above. If you end up in a community health clinic, or in a high risk population with lots of social service needs, the job could be rewarding, but exhausting. Remember that the schooling...

  12. Am I too small to be a nurse?

    ProperlySeasoned replied to Sbhayes09's topic in General Nursing

    I have worked with a nurse who had congenital dwarfism. She was great! Last I checked "what is your height" is not a question on the

  13. Seasoned ICU Nurse Lacks Critical Thinking

    ProperlySeasoned replied to All4NursingRN's topic in General Nursing

    You sound like a reasonable person, and this is a well written post with legitimate concerns. Since patient safety is at risk, I would consider an EQVR. Since these are linked to the larger hospital...

  14. Male identified CNMs?

    ProperlySeasoned replied to gc13's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    "male identified CNMs " Thank you for using inclusive

  15. Job Search After Dismissal

    ProperlySeasoned replied to RoyalTeaRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    You need to show some sort of remediation. Consider it this way - let's say you were terminated twice for becoming angry at patient's family and losing control. As a hiring manager, to even consider...

  16. Manager wants me to alter documentation on expired patient

    ProperlySeasoned replied to All4NursingRN's topic in General Nursing

    Agree that this is very strange. Every major hospital has a compliance hotline, where people can report anything from stealing office supplies to the kind of situation you described. You can even...

  17. Quitting before orientation

    ProperlySeasoned replied to littlemissBSN's topic in Nursing Career

    Good for you for realizing that as a new grab, focusing on one job at a time is crucial. Best of luck to

  18. quick question - liver hemorrhage

    ProperlySeasoned replied to direw0lf's topic in General Students

    Agree - The abdomen can hold a tremendous amount of blood/fluid before patient's get really uncomfortable. That could be a normal BP for someone in really good shape, but look at the RR. 28? Yikes!...

  19. Action plan

    ProperlySeasoned replied to old&improved's topic in General Nursing

    When physicians get into trouble with their state board, one of the very common requirements is to complete X number of CME, and then write a research paper related to the area where the transgression...

  20. Job offer; need help deciding

    ProperlySeasoned replied to RN_1978's topic in General Nursing

    If you have someone to take your kids to school in the morning, the surgical center job sounds ideal, in terms of hours. One thing to consider (having worked both OR and in an office setting). You...

  21. "Noctor?" Offensive title?

    ProperlySeasoned replied to Breathing16's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    NPs and PAs ARE less educated than physicians. That does not mean they are lesser providers, but you will never win a "we are just as educated" argument. The numbers don't even begin to add

  22. Easiest specialty to transition away from psychiatric nursing?

    ProperlySeasoned replied to Gingerpsych's topic in Nursing Career

    After 5 years of working inpatient psych, I went to a field not even remotely related (OR). My local community college actually offered a periopertive course, which I took and earned an A in. That...

  23. Quitting nursing school?

    ProperlySeasoned replied to MSTLUV's topic in General Students

    Two things jump out at me - You state you are anxious and depressed, which you attribute to your perceived troubles in nursing school. Let's flip the statement- Are you struggling in nursing school...

  24. Is this Facebook status Hipaa compliant?

    ProperlySeasoned replied to musicmouse44's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    The post you are referring to is highly benign. However, I will share with you the wise words of a former mentor. "If you are wondering whether or not you should say something, don't say

  25. Experienced NP seeking Derm Job

    ProperlySeasoned replied to Mdkrzyange1's topic in Advanced Practice

    Agree- I am an experienced RN. If I wanted to switch specialities, I would not accept a reduced rate of pay, even though there would be a training period. It's worth it to the employer because a...