nan1993

nan1993 specializes in CCU,SICU,CVICU,Burn Unit.

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1. Don't Be Angry - Part II

   nan1993 replied to doesntlookgood's topic in Activism

   Neither thread insulted me in any way. In fact it has made think of the times I have driven home from work upset and physically exhausted, for less than twenty dollars a hour. My pay has increased but not like my husband's. He is a pharmacist, when w...

2. Is nursing really worth it??

   nan1993 replied to Misslady113's topic in General Nursing

   I have been a nurse for over twenty years and do not regret it. I wished one of our children had gone into nursing, but alas none did. I would recommend it to anyone there are so many ways one can have a career. Good luck to you on your journey. Nan

3. A Poll of actual RN wages in the U. S. for nurses working directly at the bedside

   nan1993 replied to wildtime88's topic in General Nursing

   I have 25 years plus and only now make over 30.00 an hour. I work in AL but not all of our state has the same wages. I do know that all nurses at my hopital make over 55,000 per year, even new grads.:yeah:I talked with a travel nurse for an assignmen...

4. Anyone Else Experience Mobbing?

   nan1993 replied to WeakAnkles's topic in General Nursing

   Yes, I too have experienced mobbing; even though I did not know the word existed. It was five years ago I needed a change from nights after 9 1/2 years I was exhausted. I would at a great hospital with my peeps. Anyway a brand new CVICU was opening i...

5. "Older" nurses and 12 hour shifts

   nan1993 replied to MQ Edna's topic in General Nursing

   I have worked twelve hour shifts since our hopitals changed in the eighties. I like twelve hours with self scheduling compared to eight hours. I will admit I am tired more often than when I was in my twenties.

6. My Father passed away yesterday!!!!!

   nan1993 replied to Nony's topic in General Students

   Nony, I amso sorry for your loss. :icon_hug: I lost my dad when I was six, and then my mother when I was 26. She died during my last semester of LPN school. When I graduated, my inlaws left a chair open for my mom. She was there smiling at me as I gr...

7. NAI descent: Roll Call

   nan1993 replied to Thunderwolf's topic in General Nursing

   My father was 1/4 Cherokee and my mother's father was 1/2 Cherokee. My mother's uncle and wife lived on a reservation in North Carolina. I am proud to be Indian.

8. What is your hospital doing for nurse's week?

   nan1993 replied to MA Nurse's topic in General Nursing

   We are getting a pepermint, yeah. We even got a memo for the peppermint. Lovely!

9. The 1st Time You Cried on the Job

   nan1993 replied to Eilana's topic in General Nursing

   The first of many cries happened about a year after I graduated. I was pregnant with my second child (who is now seventeen). I was pulled to the PICU to help with a "harvest" (organ donation). Everything was fine until I touched the little girl, she...

10. Neuro--tell me why you do/don't like it!!

    nan1993 replied to irishnurse68's topic in Neuro

    For me neuro has so many questionable outcomes, any disease process can, but when the pupils change damage is done. I work in a 900 bed level 1 trauma hospital in a 18 bed neuro-intensive care unit. I have 11.5 years in cardiac and 9 in other areas. ...

11. Domestic Violence Survivor.

    nan1993 replied to Spritenurse1210's topic in General Nursing

    I am a survivor of abuse. You did the right thing to leave, you did not DESERVE to be treated as you were. I agree to seeking therapy. I did me a lot of good. Keep your self safe, my ex decided to stalk me at work and home. Also the school does not n...

12. Anyone CCRN?

    nan1993 replied to shirleyTX's topic in SRNA

    I took the test about 3 years ago, and passed. A very hard test. I studied about a year, using Laura Gasparis cassettes, review courses, and "pass ccrn". I have some Nancy Townsend also. Study all the time. Good luck!

13. "Part" Indian?

    nan1993 replied to Thunderwolf's topic in General Nursing

    My family ancestory is Indian and I am very proud of it. You made an awesome contribution that makes people aware. nan

14. I'm happy to report...........

    nan1993 replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    Yea! Marla, I am so glad for you. I have had one of those lifesapping jobs before, too. I am so glad you got away from that. HOORAY!!!!! Good luck!:icon_hug: nan

15. A Dangerous Scam!!

    nan1993 replied to gwenith's topic in General Nursing

    I cannot believe that someone can feel that way about vaccinations. My husband who is 53 and myself keep up with our tetanus vaccines. I have seen tetanus and do not wish to again. The reason we have the quality of life we do is due to vaccines. T...