You know, this thread makes me think about how much I loved watching that commercial of all the women watching the sexy construction worker drink his coke. Guess I shouldn't have enjoyed it, huh?
SingingNurse2 replied to IndyGypsyNurse's topic in General Nursing
Keep them talking - you can't have a nice conversation and tense up at the same time. I worked my way through college as a phlebotomist and it really helps to learn the correct angle of insertion - I worked with a lab tech who would jab it in straigh...
SingingNurse2 replied to Nurse2bSandy's topic in General Students
I agree with Galaxy Quest - our favorite line is, "Is there air? You don't know!!!!" Legally Blonde, What Women Want, That 70's Show, Reba ... Also, it is a lot of fun to get down and play video games with your kids - Spyro is a blast! Yesterday we ...
You know, the nursing home may be willing to hire 16 year olds. They have such a difficult time getting and keeping staff. It's worth a try. I loved working in the nursing home during my teen years. (Of course that was 20 years ago! )
SingingNurse2 replied to AHarri66's topic in General Nursing
Never lived there, but dated a guy from there and visited frequently: Has a major college - East Carolina Pretty large town with most anything you could need. 30-40 minutes from the beach. Pretty remote area surrounding the town, so if you like the ...
SingingNurse2 replied to Nurse2bSandy's topic in General Students
My best friend and I volunteered at the local nursing home every summer in high school and I've been hooked ever since. When you buy something new or watch a good movie it makes you feel good for a little while, but when you've helped make a person...
SingingNurse2 replied to ShortFuse_LPN's topic in General Nursing
Wow, this has been an enlightening thread! I am the PTA President of my child's school, and after reading this will definitely find out whether our teachers know CPR - and if not then our PTA will pay for it! That's what the PTA is for - protecti...
Just curious - what kind of nursing jobs have regular hours? (like 9-5). I am pretty sure Dr.'s offices would, but do they hire new grads or do they want a lot of experience under your belt? My husband is a lithotripsy tech and has to leave for wor...
Well, I just spent four years raising 2 kids & working part time to get my hubby through grad school and he sure better be supportive of me when I go back this fall! I'm sure he will be supportive, he has begged me for years to go back to schoo...