GreytNurse

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1. MALPRACTICE INSURANCE: FAQS

   GreytNurse replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

   I've always carried my own policy. That garbage about the 'facility providing coverage'..........:roll You know how long they will stay behind you if something happens???????? About 2.3 seconds. CARRY YOUR OWN INSURANCE.........

2. Who Is Jack Schitt???

   GreytNurse replied to betts's topic in Humor

   I'm having this etched on my glass front door!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE IT:roll Ohhhh, my stomach hurts!!!!!!11:roll :roll

3. I Quit my job today

   GreytNurse replied to RNIAM's topic in General Nursing

   Rhona1.......girl.......pull yourself together:kiss there, that's for you! Sounds to me that those people certainly DID NOT deserve a great nurse such as you!! Nobody wants to be 'fired', but 'sad to say', it is part of working life. I say you are i...

4. Funny Signs

   GreytNurse replied to nur20's topic in Humor

   These are just tttttooooooo funny:roll I can't believe the one about the butcher....that is tacky:imbar My bumper sticker says: ....Be nice to your kids....They'll choose your nursing home... I just LOVE LTC:kiss

5. LPN-RN by correspondence? Help

   GreytNurse replied to nursnancy's topic in General Nursing

   Check out this site: istudysmart.com They are offering a option of getting 20 courses for $399 or $499. I'm going to start through them for my preq. then transfer to SIUE (Southern Illinois U @ Edwardsville) Good luck to you.......hey! age doesn...

6. Hair?

   GreytNurse replied to BrandyBSN's topic in General Nursing

   Hi Brandy......keep your hair the way YOU want. Mine is rather long....past my bra in the back. I have about 50-60 different scrunchies, banana clips, etc....plus about 100 different ribbons. I also 'spruce it up' with the different holidays, wearing...

7. The use of video cameras...

   GreytNurse replied to night owl's topic in Safety

   This is such a 2 sided thing. On one hand I know it would help provide the 'added' security for the patient, as well as the caregiver (being falsely accused), but on the other hand, you would feel like 'big brother' was everywhere. I would not objec...

8. LPN-RN partnership in nursing-a gentle reminder

   GreytNurse replied to leesonlpn's topic in LPN/LVN

   Mito......where in sam hill do you live and plan to 'nurse'??????? I want to make sure I'm NOT there.......geez you give 'potiental' nurses a bad name and 'new bsn's ' a worse name:eek: No offense, but I hope you DON'T pass boards......we don't need...

9. The Walmart Walkin Chicken !!!!!!

   GreytNurse replied to EXOTIC NURSE's topic in Humor

   I guess when your as big as Wal-Mart, you can look like 'whatever'! Haven't seen that here......hope I don't...:chuckle

10. Responsibility for other nurses?

    GreytNurse replied to lever5's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a charge nurse.......LTC. I am responsible for the CNA's who work under me, not other nurses. I guess it is different with hospitals? I would'nt want to carry my lic. and insurance for other nurses all the time. There is a ton of stress as it is....

11. Difference in dregrees and licensures

    GreytNurse replied to dstout-rn's topic in General Nursing

    SuzyK.......it 'seems' that you disagree with just about everything. I noted that you seem to enjoy repeating things others say just to make yourself seem more.......intelligent?????? You are eager to acuse others of having an attitude, but fail to n...

12. How can we see patients in 8 hours???

    GreytNurse replied to wenron's topic in General Nursing

    I did home health a few years ago......boy, if I got paid what your getting, I'de still be there! Some days I had up to 13 pts to see, got paid $6 per visit and 26cents a mile. No overtime. My days usually lasted 10-12 hours and then had tons of pape...

13. Unions/Attitudes

    GreytNurse replied to gypsyrose54's topic in Activism

    Janhertherington.....What part of Missouri are you in??? Nursing union......."very new to Missouri"?????? I'm afraid not. There are several hundred thousand union members in Missouri. Hang tight and stand your ground!! You have the right to organize...

14. Unions/Attitudes

    GreytNurse replied to gypsyrose54's topic in Activism

    A year ago, several co-workers and I began a journey that I won't soon forget. We began a campaign for union representation because our Administrative staff didn't listen to our needs (the ones who were covering shifts short and making excuses to the...

15. Need advice from you night-owls

    GreytNurse replied to RNinMay's topic in General Nursing

    (that's a yawn)........ Hi all, so far, I'm doing great on nights.....new facility with only 4 pts......but I know it will change. My schedule includes days and evenings, so my sleep schedule is crazy, but I do the following: 1. put cardboard...