dlp0223

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1. I was slapped by a patient

   dlp0223 replied to FNPStudentLife's topic in General Nursing

   I hope you filed charges and buy somep pepper spray. When a patient attacks a caregiver, they are no longer a patient, they become another street thug. Fight back as if you were fighting to save your life.

2. Hating Nursing Currently

   dlp0223 replied to vanaly's topic in General Nursing

   I've been a nurse since 1987 and still feel that way.

3. 3 DUIs What are my Chances of Being an RN?

   dlp0223 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nurse Beth

   I agree.

4. 3 DUIs What are my Chances of Being an RN?

   dlp0223 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nurse Beth

   I agree with all the statements and I hope no program or BON would even consider you as a candidate for being a nurse. Three times at driving drunk tells me that you are someone who feels rules don't apply to you and worse yet, your carelessness and ...

5. Leaving Bedside Nursing

   dlp0223 replied to Deebuzz's topic in Career Support

   The survey probably only those in management roles. It couldn't have included those of us who provide direct patient care.

6. What do you hate most about your job?

   dlp0223 replied to PancakeSaturdays's topic in General Nursing

   Amen to that, I feel the same way. After 28 years, I go to work, do what I need to do to keep my job, my license and collect my check.

7. What do you hate most about your job?

   dlp0223 replied to PancakeSaturdays's topic in General Nursing

   Every freaking thing except the paycheck.

8. Job suggestions for Hospital RN wanting to leave floor nursing

   dlp0223 replied to dlp0223's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you, I didn't realize one could work from home, that would be great.

9. Job suggestions for Hospital RN wanting to leave floor nursing

   dlp0223 replied to dlp0223's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you! I will. Is there any certifications that would be helpful to get?

10. Job suggestions for Hospital RN wanting to leave floor nursing

    dlp0223 replied to dlp0223's topic in General Nursing

    Where would I look for that kind of position? That would be great! Thank you

11. Job suggestions for Hospital RN wanting to leave floor nursing

    dlp0223 replied to dlp0223's topic in General Nursing

    What type of training would help get me in the door? I would love a position like that.

12. Job suggestions for Hospital RN wanting to leave floor nursing

    dlp0223 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have 28 years of adult RN Hospital experience. I no longer want to care for patients or their families. I am looking for suggestions as to what kind of work to seek and what kind of additional training I would need and where to find it. I've thoug...

13. Leaving Bedside Nursing

    dlp0223 replied to Deebuzz's topic in Career Support

    I've been a nurse for 28 years, my advice to you is find another career. It doesn't get better. Everything you said is absolutely the truth and exactly how many of us seasoned nurses feel. I would absolutely love finding another career far, far away...

14. Work declining vacation request?

    dlp0223 replied to bunnynurse's topic in General Nursing

    I've been a nurse for 27 years and I'm the one who decides when I will take a vacation. If you have plans to go then go. If your employer doesn't want to give you permission, I would leave them short one more person, fortunately, the job market for f...