sheanndie

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1. Another good reason why you should carefully look into loan forgiveness programs

   sheanndie replied to peaceful2100's topic in General Nursing

   Another thought on this 'program'. The avg age for nurses where is work is 10 yr below the national average. In my opinion, this is largely due to the community size, the large size of the employer, and their connection with the local college. As a...

2. Maintaining livlihood while in school

   sheanndie replied to miss_sheesh's topic in General Nursing

   Great question. I'm in similar situation. Single mom, sole income, no family support.

3. Choosing the right hospital

   sheanndie replied to NsgTiger's topic in General Nursing

   To answer the question about benefits in a general employment perspective, I'd like to add that you might contact both hospitals and request for their benefits new hire booklet. Once you've received them, take your time to review them side by side ...

4. uniforms are killing us

   sheanndie replied to parklandtrauma's topic in General Nursing

   I like the flexability to choose my work clothing. My tops are mostly printed, sometimes solid. May represent an interest, such as cancer awareness/support. But I always wear white bottoms and totally white sneakers. I don't think most patient's...

5. Where to get scrubs???

   sheanndie replied to IttyBittyBabyRN's topic in General Nursing

   I like UNIFORM CITY. They are a dot-com and also catalog.

6. How much Verbal Abuse should a nurse take from a PATIENT?

   sheanndie replied to billssisbeth's topic in Safety

   As a CNA when I've a pt particularly difficult - either physically or verbally our male co-workers are very helpful. Usually we'll ask a male CNA first (if available), if they're busy then ask the male RNs. If we've told the person that their langua...

7. I want to be a nurse BUT

   sheanndie replied to finness's topic in General Nursing

   Don't you hate it when parents put you down like that!! It took me over twenty years to finally pursue what my mother said I could never do. I'm working on my pre-requesites (sp?) and I'm sole income, so I must work. It will take me a while, but ...

8. Heinous or Forgivable???

   sheanndie replied to Flo1216's topic in General Nursing

   Unprofessional behavior, definately not to be tolerated. Definately needs to be written warning, and additional education on emotional abuse. I'd write/email appropriate supervisor documenting actions along with the 'sign'. Also, I'd keep a copy o...

9. CNA Anyone?

   sheanndie replied to nrs2bme's topic in General Nursing

   I'm a CNA. I've been reading this BB for a while and enjoy the opinions and observations of all. Because I must work full time, I can study part time for my BSN RN. No spouse, no parents to help, it's just me and my boy. BUT I like the work, and...