compassionresearcher

compassionresearcher

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  1. Slow nursing jobs? So I can go back to school.

    compassionresearcher replied to countrygirl1234's topic in General Nursing

    Even if you don't study on the clock, a slower paced (less physically demanding) job will leave you with more energy on your days off. I was a school nurse for 2 years and there are downtimes in...

  2. My nursing school is not accredited.

    compassionresearcher replied to Mystery_nurse93's topic in General Students

    My hospital won't let unaccredited schools do their clinical rotations

  3. Nursing Essay

    compassionresearcher replied to NS94's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Write for 30 minutes every day until the day of the test. Look for prompts online. They are looking to see if you have the skills to pass the program and can write a coherent essay. Practice writing...

  4. Need Finance Advice

    compassionresearcher replied to futurenurserntobe's topic in General Students

    You should wait to get into a community or state college. $100k debt won't be easy to pay off on a new nurse's salary. If you belong to a group that is under-represented in nursing and have good...

  5. Stethoscope trouble

    compassionresearcher replied to Msmith43's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Maybe you need a hearing exam? I had trouble hearing apical pulses in nursing school as well. I almost failed a lab class because we had 3 chances to get checked off with an instructor listening using...

  6. Toxic floor morale

    compassionresearcher replied to IRN2011's topic in General Nursing

    I think most nurses who have broken contracts have not been forced to pay the money because it's too time-consuming for the hospital to go after them. Plus, it sounds like they changed the rules...

  7. Nurses Just Need to Learn How to Say NO!

    compassionresearcher replied to Leonardo Del Toro's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for your article and I do like the underlying message, however, I don't think its as easy as "just saying no", though I wish it were. "In other words: because nurses are required to handle...

  8. In a PhD program and I hate it. What now?

    compassionresearcher replied to cvnurse29's topic in Nursing Career

    I think there are PhD programs that focus on more of what you're talking about. Maybe you can find a better fit and transfer? I'm sure you know this, but look at the schools' websites for research...

  9. Bullying at Work - What is your experience?

    compassionresearcher replied to compassionresearcher's topic in General Nursing

    I appreciate your comments. The study design is a pre/post, the nurse serves as her/his own control, how they performed prior to an incident as opposed to after. The tool I'm using has been deemed...

  10. Bullying at Work - What is your experience?

    compassionresearcher replied to compassionresearcher's topic in General Nursing

    Those studies are being done too. It takes baby steps. Part of the problem is there isn't a lot of funding or interest for those topics. An objective of my study is to see if there is a link between...

  11. Need guidance

    compassionresearcher replied to Alto22's topic in General Students

    I had to repeat my first clinical which was an adult med/surg unit. Not to make excuses but I was going through a very painful breakup. I did really well on the written tests but being on the unit...

  12. Bullying at Work - What is your experience?

    compassionresearcher replied to compassionresearcher's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry to hear you experienced that, thank you for sharing your story. Congratulations on finding a healthier work

  13. Bullying at Work - What is your experience?

    compassionresearcher replied to compassionresearcher's topic in General Nursing

    So here's an update on this study...I've collected some really wonderful, sad, meaningful stories from nurses experiencing bullying all over the US and a few from other countries. It crosses all spans...

  14. Over 30 Years Later, We're Still Talking About Workplace Mistreatment

    compassionresearcher posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hearing the word "bullying" probably conjures up images of the tough kid in the schoolyard taking his classmate's lunch money. Unfortunately, growing up and leaving school doesn't necessarily mean...

  15. Over 30 Years Later, We're Still Talking About Workplace Mistreatment

    compassionresearcher replied to compassionresearcher's topic in General Nursing

    I'm trying studying bullying to see if there is a link to patient outcomes, then the administration will pay attention. Please share the link to my study....

  16. Feeling VERY Incompetent

    compassionresearcher replied to kyfitch's topic in General Nursing

    OP, it's normal to feel the way you do. There's a wide continuum of confidence and self-efficacy among novices...some people give themselves too much credit and some not enough. It's important to...

  17. recently let go of a job

    compassionresearcher replied to Starseed6389's topic in General Nursing

    OP there are times that for whatever reason a particular person is not a good fit for a particular workplace. I have heard stories from some good friends of mine about how they were misunderstood,...

  18. Oh cool! I just noticed my posts and like count!

    compassionresearcher replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    LOL, thanks Davey! I enjoy a good pat on the head as much as the next person. In fact I love seeing that red number on my account when I sign on to allnurses. I'm researching compassion, not...

  19. Oh cool! I just noticed my posts and like count!

    compassionresearcher replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    Are the likes how many you received or how many you

  20. In Rn school but need a job to get experience

    compassionresearcher replied to Momof3kiddos's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Mom of 3, You don't necessarily need any experience to get a job when you graduate. But of the two I recommend the CNA role because that experience will help you be a better nursing student,...

  21. January 2017 Caption Contest Top 8 - Select $100 Winner

    compassionresearcher replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    You know it's a bad shift when even the flowers are scowling at

  22. January 2017 Caption Contest Top 8 - Select $100 Winner

    compassionresearcher replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    Paula and Carol leave kid's TV for a career in

  23. January 2017 Caption Contest Top 8 - Select $100 Winner

    compassionresearcher replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    "You give one a bite of your sandwich and now they all want a

  24. January 2017 Caption Contest Top 8 - Select $100 Winner

    compassionresearcher replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    "Looks like nuclear medicine's been tampering with the flowers

  25. Stressed Out! - Should I stay and tough it out?

    compassionresearcher replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    If her hospital has an EAP that would be a good place to get free counseling. When I was a new grad I was extremely stressed out and sleep deprived. I kept seeing signs posted for the EAP but was too...