3ringnursing BSN

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    Caught diverting methadone.

    I want to just say first and foremost that to err is human. There will be weak moments, so sometimes we as humans can make some really whoopers of a dumb, rash decision and a relapse can occur. The...
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    Day One and already dealing with...

    The Lice
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    Day One and already dealing with...

    Let me guess ... It went something like this: "My head itches!" ... "Really, really bad!" .... "Me too!" ... "Ahhhh, yeah ... heheheh ...me too!" ... "Go to the nurse's office NOW!" ......
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    Why do We eat our young?

    Is this ... a joke? One of those dry, tongue in cheek humor posts, like "I failed my NCLEX for the 100th time, what do I do?". Or, " All the stupid old nurses on my unit are bullies, but I know more...
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    Long Term Care Nursing is Lame

    I really hate to point out all these "skills" you mentioned with reverence are actually attached to REAL PEOPLE experiencing them. I find it somewhat morbid and gauche that you idolize doing these...
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    I was intimidated at work-how do I work with this person

    I'm so sorry. This happens sometimes randomly in schools, and places of employment - not just nursing unfortunately. It seems some people have multiple personalities, and suddenly all twelve of them...
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    Hydration Stations in the Nursing Station

    I know the inability to relieve said hydration has always been a major issue for harried nurse's providing patient care in any setting. Perhaps nurse UTI's associated with patient care would be a good...
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    What do you mean I'm not a REAL nurse?!?

    The patient's where you work are so lucky to have you! Rock on,
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    Which is it? Coolest and most glamorous nursing jobs

    I agree: The coolest is the one with the highest pay allowing work from home jammified (sans the stiletto's). Perhaps with a personal masseuse, and snacks served hourly ... The most glamorous? Does...
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    Please Give Advice!!

    I was on SSI due to SLE for ten years, then returned to work as an RN full-time in 2014. I live in AZ. I didn't allow my license to lapse, however I can't imagine why you wouldn't be able to return...
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    Syringe driver terror

    I'm so sorry for the loss of your beautiful son. I'm happy he got to pass at home in your arms feeling comfortable, safe and immensely loved. That is exactly how I want to go too when my time comes:...
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    Syringe driver terror

    I agree with everyone else - we don't euthanize humans in this country, and I assume you do not work on death row administering lethal injections. That being said, why would providing comfort to a...
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    Making time during a BS to BSN Accelerated Program

    My husband was a real estate appraiser when the financial bubble popped and the bottom fell out on the industry. This was a guy with more than 20+ years in the field and pushing 50 without a workable...
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    Having issues with being a "babyfaced" nurse.

    When I was in my early 20's people said I looked 14 y.o. This ticked me off pretty bad, and I felt as though I got no respect either ... Fast forward 30 yr's: now I miss it! We humans never are...
  15. It will come back to you - it's like riding a bicycle. Plus, they know you haven't worked ever as a nurse, yet they still hired you. If I recall correctly a 6 week orientation is what I got as a brand...
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    Treated Like Black Plague

    Have you considered non patient care type nursing positions? Such as telephone triage nursing? Or if you really like patient care perhaps a clinic? Not only did I have a censure on my license at one...
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    Pain Scale

    People certainly can have severe pain and still laugh. After my C-section (which was pretty darned painful) I couldn't stand upright to walk - I had to ambulate bent over from the waist for about a...
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    Nightshift -days off

    Have you had a physical recently? Labs? This may be a good place to start. I experienced something similar 20 years ago. Although I had no difficulty staying awake and alert during my shifts, on my...
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    Pregnant and new job

    I think it is none of their business until you are ready to share. I recall a new hire when I was working ICU that I didn't notice until well into her 3rd trimester since she was extremely physically...
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    Is being a CNA a really hard job?

    Why not consider working in a veterinarians office instead? You may get bit or scratched - but you run the same risks as a CNA/PCT. Plus, the heavy lifting is less of an issue. A CNA or nursing job is...
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    Violence in Nursing

    Right after I was off orientation in my very first nursing job a class mate of mine and I worked on the same Med-Surg unit on night shift. One night my class mate turned coworker had a BH patient that...
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    I SAW HIM! - Near Death Experiences

    Nice article. It was inspiring. My mom had a near death experience she shared with me, but I myself have not yet seen the light. It is still a huge mystery to me, and having recently lost a loved one...
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    Possible HIPAA trouble help me please!

    I have to wonder if you accidentally left yourself logged thinking you had existed the computer? Then a resident, intern, or medical student opened the computer before it locked and browsed their...
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    Possible HIPAA trouble help me please!

    OP, I agree that it would be beneficial if you can go on maternity leave now. People who've never been pregnant underestimate the sheer work involved in making another human being. The baby gets...
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    Staffing problems

    I wish you luck and security - which after all everyone of us deserves. I'm pretty appalled that if a faculty member does a good job that they should have to worry about ongoing job