barray

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1. HH-have you ever been attacked?

   barray replied to texas_lvn's topic in Home Health

   Before finding my present (and great job) in rehab, I worked for 4yrs. in Peds HH, took alot of verbal abuse from caregivers that seemed to have the freedom to "verbally attack" the nurse to vent their frustrations. Stood my ground, and they usually...

2. new/but getting old quick

   barray replied to chachi67's topic in Career Support

   I have 4 kids (now 4 adult kids--my strongest cheerleaders!). 1st husband left when they were 13,11,8,2. Within 3 mo. I had enrolled in an RN--ADN program. Maxed out loans, grants, etc. Some days I knew I had sacrificed my kids for my education, b...

3. What career would YOU have chosen if you weren't a nurse?

   barray replied to RN BSN 2009's topic in General Nursing

   Would have been a History Prof. Nsg. supports my hobby of reading studying history. Still like to believe that time travel is possible, although that theory is not likely possible. But if I could, would go back in time, with the abx, of course, an...

4. Pancreatitis

   barray replied to barray's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks for all the responses. Dr. was out yest. and by 8a, the pain was tolerable. And today he is off at noon. So, will make an appt for Mon. No pain today. Am back to the cooked cereal/soup diet. It works, have very little pain when I stay wit...

5. Pancreatitis

   barray replied to barray's topic in General Nursing

   Dr. office opens in about 7hrs. Will be there. UNLESS it gets worse, then will go to the ER. Just because I love my job in at the hosp. does not mean I want to live there. And is a great place to work.

6. Pancreatitis

   barray posted a topic in General Nursing

   Just made it home from work, and in pain AGAIN. Had Acute Pancreatitis in early Sept., spent a week in the hosp. with pain meds. The pain faded, was better when I stay with simple foods. But tonight it has really flared up--the pain is an 8/10. M...

7. 1st assignments for army nurses

   barray replied to cinja's topic in Government

   This BIG "Thank you" goes to all of the military nurses, and medical support. I am an RN, work Rehab. My son is in his 2nd tour of Afghanistan--career Army MP. I'm so proud of him, and even though I worry, I do appreciate the fact that you all are ...

8. Great - 9 months to go and I may have to quit...

   barray replied to onehusbandsevenkids's topic in General Students

   PLEASE don't drop!! My 1st husband left me witn 4 kids, and I had zip for job skills-went to nsg. school, "robbed Peter to pay Paul" most of the way through, and the last yr., lived on grants, scholorships, loans. We were never living easy, but aft...

9. Are You Happy ?

   barray replied to buildingmyfaith57's topic in General Nursing

   Love it when Timothy writes. The male nurses I work with are a great group, with positive attitudes. Wish more of the female nurses were more positive. Am content, more than happy with my life. Have a great husband, love my work in rehab (the job...

10. Nurse Mobbing/bullying

    barray replied to LuciGirl's topic in Relations

    The one nurse that has been the rudest to me is a member of my mother's church. When I am scheduled to work with her, I do my work, and do my best not to have to work with her. Sad testimony of her faith.

11. Preceptor Prob.

    barray posted a topic in General Nursing

    Have been an RN for >25yrs., mainly in clinic, home health, LTC, very little hosp.exp. Went back to the hosp. for stable hrs./good benefits. Have been at my job for 3wks., and enjoy it. Except for one of my preceptors. She is so "cold", have to "...