latebloomernurse

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1. As if nursing isn't hard enough, this comment appeared in a local newpaper by "none"

   latebloomernurse replied to latebloomernurse's topic in General Nursing

2. As if nursing isn't hard enough, this comment appeared in a local newpaper by "none"

   latebloomernurse replied to latebloomernurse's topic in General Nursing

   that was my thought exactly when i read this guys opinion--he didn’t have to tear down nursing, or anyone else for that matter, to make his point. most of the nurses who posted here responded to his analogy of comparing nurses to teachers and agree t...

3. As if nursing isn't hard enough, this comment appeared in a local newpaper by "none"

   latebloomernurse replied to latebloomernurse's topic in General Nursing

   thank you, colleagues, for the insight and thoughtful discussion regarding my post. i agree it's like comparing apples to oranges. i wonder if "none" would think a teacher more qualified, 'comparatively', to save his life based on education! addition...

4. As if nursing isn't hard enough, this comment appeared in a local newpaper by "none"

   latebloomernurse replied to latebloomernurse's topic in General Nursing

   to phoenixrn: i'm with you 100% but now imagine those same 28 patients with "varying diagnoses ranging from incontinence..." to dementia, alcohol abuse, drug abuse, depressive disorders, suffering in pain, and/or dying... "they are all involuntarily ...

5. As if nursing isn't hard enough, this comment appeared in a local newpaper by "none"

   latebloomernurse replied to latebloomernurse's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks everyone. As I said, I agree that teachers are worth $50 an hour. I read it as if a nurse makes $35 then a teacher ought to make $50. Personally, I think both professions are worth $50 an hour. :)

6. As if nursing isn't hard enough, this comment appeared in a local newpaper by "none"

   latebloomernurse posted a topic in General Nursing

   Wow, I know teachers work hard and put in long hours but this guy thinks teachers deserve a much higher salary than a ASN nurse. What do you think 2-year degree/all nurses? Please let me know your thoughts. I was outraged, not that teachers dont dese...

7. Help! Early burnout!

   latebloomernurse replied to paulamac's topic in General Nursing

   Paula, I'm your age. I hear you so well. I tried hospice. I liked it but thought I wanted to go back to LTC. Big mistake--over the top busy. I just quit. I'm burnt to a crisp. I dont know what I'll do... Its hard to be just starting a new career ladd...

8. Am I too old to go to nursing school and into a nursing career?

   latebloomernurse replied to is58tooold's topic in General Nursing

   I waited all my life to go back to school to be a nurse. Finally graduated at 50. I couldnt have been happier. Then I met the DON's from h---! I've been in the field just 4 years and so burned out I dont know what to do. I just quit my job after bein...