Marshmallows and Burnout (A Traveler's Perspective)

The term burnout is used so much it seems to have lost its impact. My time as a travel nurse has allowed me to gain a unique perspective I would like to share.

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A newfound appreciation

I had my first Peds clinical today at a high school and let me tell you, it was AMAZING. Whatever pre-convinced notions I had about school nursing (if I were being honest) were completely shut down by my preceptor.

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A More Flexible RN to BSN.

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How to react nicely if a patient asks for your social media acct?

How would you react if a patient asks for your social media account? How to tell them nicely if you would rather not give it to them?

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Classes that helped pave the way

What classes helped get you where you are? Which ones helped you in making your career and which didn't?

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Nurse on Probation

I was placed on probation by the BON in 2013 and ended in 2014. I have been working up to this point. I quit my job to move to another state. I have gone on interviews and once they look up my license and see the probation on my record the offer is taken off the table.

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Nurses who are bad patients

I've noticed over the years that when we have a patient who also happens to be a nurse in their "real life", they are usually either the best patients (i.e. calm, rational, patient, and understanding) or the most nightmarish patient (demanding, accusatory, rude, impatient, and whiny).

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