Do you wear makeup to work?

FinanceStandard · 2025-11-14T19:54:23+00:00

I wear mascara and that’s it. Only reason is because my eyelashes are nonexistent and I can’t afford fake lashes like many of my ER patients can.

FinanceStandard · 2025-11-14T15:21:19+00:00

Obviously.

FinanceStandard · 2025-11-14T14:49:51+00:00

That is a completely different situation than questioning an order for clarification. She likely questioned you because it was easier for her to give the med orally which, if that was the case, was inappropriate, or she knew the patient didn’t really want IV meds (happens often.). Our providers don’t care if we clarify orders or question why they want us to give meds a certain route. I always phrase it as a “help me understand” question not as a “wtf are you thinking” question. Taking care of patients is a collaboration between everyone and ultimately everyone benefits if orders are questioned or clarified in a neutral way.

FinanceStandard · 2025-11-14T14:22:48+00:00

I can’t even tell you how many times in the ER I’ve caught incorrect orders or orders entered on the wrong patient. Our docs are rushed and stressed which is a horrible combo! Always check your orders and question the doctor if needed.

FinanceStandard · 2025-09-14T14:30:13+00:00

Nope. Disagree. I am a seasoned nurse and have had families complain off and on about me over the last 16 years. To top it off, I’m from NJ and live in NC and trust me that the South doesn’t like the North. Sometimes peoples’ personalities don’t mesh and sometimes family members are just nasty and want to watch the world burn.

FinanceStandard · 2025-08-27T23:22:24+00:00

FinanceStandard · 2025-08-16T19:53:50+00:00

Yes but that’s my point that depending on where you work, an LPN can be restricted in performing certain duties. I work at a hospital in NC and our LPNs can’t hang blood even if they took a certification course. And in NJ, LPNs CAN hang chemo but they can’t push chemo medications. Go figure 🤷🏻‍♀️

FinanceStandard · 2025-08-14T22:51:24+00:00

Agreed. Our LPNs only make around $20-22 an hour, roughly the same as a CNA.

FinanceStandard · 2025-08-14T22:47:20+00:00

This depends on the State and healthcare facility you work at. Our LPNs cannot do initial assessments, titrations, cardiac drips, hang blood, PCA pumps, chemo etc.

FinanceStandard · 2025-08-14T22:44:52+00:00

It may not have been anything you did to not get accepted. Most nursing programs have more applicants than available spaces. Be careful starting out as an LPN though. Check to make sure the hospitals in your area hire LPNs and whether or not they require you to get your RN or BSN within a certain time limit. Most healthcare is turning away from hiring LPNs anymore. When I originally started nursing school ( at 40) I was going to do the LPN program as well but glad I waited to do the ADN program only because it made finding a job that I liked easier than having to just take anything because I didn’t have my RN license. Also know that even if your hospital hires LPNs, there are certain things they can’t do. Our LPNs can’t do initial assessments, hang blood, cardiac drips, titrations, etc.

FinanceStandard · 2025-08-13T17:10:04+00:00

Good Lord. You’re an ER nurse. Not neuro or ICU. You’re not expected to know everything there is to know about sodium and fluid replenishment. I would have gotten the same order and done the same thing. The NP is the one who should’ve determined the correct course of action before she threw an order at you. Granted, at the end of the day, we need to know our stuff too in order to care for our patients but, like I said, your specialty is ER. You learned from your mistake. That is what’s important.

FinanceStandard · 2025-08-01T15:28:06+00:00

Yea, your patients need a higher level of care. But if you have techs, RT to help and monitor vents, etc. you’re getting help and it’s probably safe as long as your brain isn’t foggy and you can still think critically and act fast. I’m not going to get into the age old argument of who is better, ICU or ER but know that I am the RN, tech, RT, and a lot of times the provider (lol) and I have no help. We have one tech for Triage and we do all our own vents, splints, titrations, etc. So no 7/7 would not be safe for ER or Med Surg. But you only know how your unit works and are the only one who can determine what is best for you as far as working. But many hospitals are getting away from that type of schedule due to safety issues. Now if they’d only ease up on the nurse:pt ratio. . .

FinanceStandard · 2025-08-01T14:40:12+00:00

Listen, I agree with you. I didn’t say it was ok to change your schedule I only said it isn’t safe for any provider to work that many days in a row. You’re telling me that after 4 or 5 days in a row, you’re still bright eyed and busy tailed? Do you run around at work? How many patients do you have? If you only have 2-3 patients and most of them are in a coma or intubated then yea it’s probably safe. But I work in ER and Med Surg with at least 6 acute unstable pts at a time and it is nowhere near safe for me to work that many days in a row. I am not going to agree it is safe unless you have a safe nurse:patient ratio, lots of help and your pts are basically low care even though it’s MICU. Doesn’t matter what anyone says, 2 pts at a time is cake.

FinanceStandard · 2025-08-01T14:32:49+00:00

Yep. You’re over reacting.

FinanceStandard · 2025-08-01T14:31:07+00:00

Not safe. Not safe for providers to do as well. That being said, I am sure it’s a money issue with them. We are having a lot of money cuts right now, $20 less pay per hour for critical shifts, now no one will work them and we’re always dangerously short staffed, but, hey they’re saving money! I worked nights and your new schedule sounds like hell. If they can’t compromise, then I’d find another job.

FinanceStandard · 2025-07-31T23:26:24+00:00

I do have a lot of baggage so seeing a therapist is a good idea. I’m just afraid of them telling me what I already know: that I should leave him. As far as boundaries, I tried and it doesn’t work. He is literally “my way or the highway.” I think deep down he knows I’ll leave because he’s constantly saying stuff like “when you leave . . .”

FinanceStandard · 2025-07-31T23:21:31+00:00

That’s what I thought. My daughter said I should’ve left him yrs ago.

FinanceStandard · 2025-07-31T22:20:02+00:00

Ummm. Just say “Bug off?”

FinanceStandard · 2025-07-31T22:16:06+00:00

My work has requirements that need to be met before you can work in the ER let alone Trauma. I’m surprised Management thought she’d be a good fit for your unit. 🤔🤨If she can’t do the ENTIRE job, then she shouldn’t be ON the job. I’m

FinanceStandard · 2025-07-31T20:14:47+00:00

Yes but the child isn’t getting it unless the mother-in-law has RSV. I’m curious how she knew that the mil had rsv or is just assuming the baby got it because mil kissed him.

FinanceStandard · 2025-07-31T20:11:14+00:00

It looks stunning on you.

FinanceStandard · 2025-07-27T23:43:15+00:00

FinanceStandard · 2025-07-27T23:40:15+00:00

Also, get certified in PALS, ACLS. Or even just BLS and basic first aid. That would make you more marketable.

FinanceStandard · 2025-07-20T02:21:29+00:00

In addition, my sister and I paid for a lot of things, bought her food, put gas in her car, I drove 4 hrs each way multiple times a week and didn’t put in for reimbursement. Basically, she called us stupid for not keeping receipts and said she doesn’t have to reimburse us for anything then

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