EmpoweRN RN

Step Down, PCU, Telemetry, Med-Surg

Caroline Porter Thomas is the founder of EmpoweRN the award resource for all nurses and soon to be nurses.

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  1. Wow... 2016 was fantastic for so many reasons! It really flew by, but in a good way. In this video, I would like to take the opportunity to give you some New Year's goal planning tips. I have people come up to me all the time amazed at how much I ac...
  2. Imagine a weigh in as part of your employment application… followed by a reassessment throughout the year. Could this be a reality in the future? Since hospitals stopped hiring smokers - it does bring up the question: How far could employment requi...
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    Overweight Healthcare Workers

    You should Not.Done.Yet, Don't judge so fast... Give it a try :) ~Caroline
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    Overweight Healthcare Workers

    Thanks for the compliment MoreLostThanFound! I'm 34 years old... not far from 35 and I have almost 10 years of experience :) However, I know I still have a lot to learn... as we all do. Honestly, I appreciate your interaction... it does help. See you...
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    Overweight Healthcare Workers

    Thanks for the comment Subee! I don't wear my hair down at work :) But, I'm not at work... I'm at home, making a video for you :) See you soon love! ~Caroline
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    Overweight Healthcare Workers

    Hi NurseBurst, Thanks so much for watching my videos! Don't worry about the title of the video, it is not much different that the videos on my channel :) See you soon love! ~Caroline
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    Overweight Healthcare Workers

    Definitely don't think you watched the video love... ~Caroline
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    Overweight Healthcare Workers

    Thanks so much for sharing!
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    Overweight Healthcare Workers

    Hi MrChicagoRN, I agree that the editing may be a little choppy. It is an acquired taste honestly. I'm primarily a you-tuber and this is one type of editing that is used quite a bit. It is called Jump Cuts. You see in TV shows and Movies they have mu...
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    Overweight Healthcare Workers

    Thanks so much for saying that! I do think that a lot of people jump to conclusions and opinions... See you soon love! xoxo! ~Caroline
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    Overweight Healthcare Workers

    Hi CRNA2021, Your probably right. I choose this topic though, because I have a ton of health and diet videos and I have had many people tell me that I helped them feel encourage to get healthier without making them feel ashamed. Actually one person s...
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    I work in FL... hmmm I might have seem more in NC. However, could have just been where I worked... In general, FL does have a tendency to attract people with higher risk behavior, so I would not be surprised. Thanks for sharing love!
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    Overweight Healthcare Workers

    I have to admit, I have nothing against people who smoke. However, I do like the non-smoking policies for that reason also. Makes the shift so hard when people are simply not there... Thanks for the comment love!
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    Overweight Healthcare Workers

    That is strange.... not sure love. However, just keep doing what your doing! xoxo ~Caroline
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    Overweight Healthcare Workers

    Agreed, it is easier to give welcomed advice when it is obvious to care for your body. In fairness to Ms. TruvyNurse though, I have seen many overweight nurses unbelievably knowledgeable with medications, especially critical care meds. We are all spe...
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    Hmmm strange, I'm usually pretty good with grammar. Thanks love!
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    Overweight Healthcare Workers

    Not at all love! Watch the video :)
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    Overweight Healthcare Workers

    When I first started working as a nurse (8 years ago) this used to be a huge problem, I don't really see this anymore (co-workers smoking) do you?
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    Hi NurseOnAMotorcycle, what would you like to see? You're going to be seeing a lot more videos.... not just from me, but from other creators, so if you let me know what you prefer to see, that would help :) xoxo ~Caroline
  20. What is appropriate vs. inappropriate behavior when you are trying to get the nursing job you want. This is a highly debatable subject and seriously does depend on many factors, however, I will tell you from my experience... it pays to be a little p...