Thankful RN,BSN

Thankful RN,BSN specializes in Telemetry.

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1. Nursing wages

   Thankful RN,BSN replied to Thankful RN,BSN's topic in General Nursing

   I agree money isn't everything. Just would like to not struggle finacially!

2. Anyone ever have a famous person as a patient?

   Thankful RN,BSN replied to JRP1120, RN's topic in General Nursing

   Where i work, people always wander into the wrong rooms looking for their family members. How are celebrities protected from this? Also, do they usually want a certain nurse or particular staff members to care for them only or are they really treated...

3. Anyone ever have a famous person as a patient?

   Thankful RN,BSN replied to JRP1120, RN's topic in General Nursing

   Good questions!!! I can't wait to see the responses.

4. Nursing wages

   Thankful RN,BSN replied to Thankful RN,BSN's topic in General Nursing

   I'm glad that your ok with making around $40,000/yr. I make a little over $50,000/yr just working the base 3 shifts/wk. Since, i'm out of school right now I will start picking up some overtime.

5. Nursing wages

   Thankful RN,BSN replied to Thankful RN,BSN's topic in General Nursing

   I agree!!!

6. Nursing wages

   Thankful RN,BSN replied to Thankful RN,BSN's topic in General Nursing

   That's what concerns me. I want to get my Master's degree. What's the point if I don't make anymore money!? I sure don't need the added debt of grad school. However, I'm going anyway I love learning :)

7. Nursing wages

   Thankful RN,BSN replied to Thankful RN,BSN's topic in General Nursing

   I know a lot of people that work "regular" jobs and have very nice homes, nice cars, and is always on vacation somewhere. While, I'm working hard (just earned my BSN, btw) to pay back loans and I remain driving the same car that I had prior to recie...

8. Short nurse bio for social media (facebook..)

   Thankful RN,BSN replied to elenaperod's topic in General Nursing

   One of my pet-peeves is when people write in 3rd person on FB. Like seriously, lol.

9. Nursing wages

   Thankful RN,BSN posted a topic in General Nursing

   Is it just me or is there anyone else out there that is annoyed by someone that doesn't have an education beyond high school, that works in a factory, and makes more money than you a professional nurse? Just a question...

10. What do you do if you are assigned a patient you know outside of work?

    Thankful RN,BSN replied to cogath's topic in General Nursing

    What an awkward situation to place the patient in. Of course they wouldn't want to hurt your feelings. I personally, wouldn't want someone I know taking care of me and knowing my "personal business."

11. My life is so hopeless right now!

    Thankful RN,BSN replied to Lisa321's topic in General Nursing

    Please seek assistance. There are programs out there to help those in need.

12. Bitter dried up nurses that need to RETIRE

    Thankful RN,BSN replied to mindlor's topic in Relations

    surprised this thread isn't closed yet! lol

13. What do you do if you are assigned a patient you know outside of work?

    Thankful RN,BSN replied to cogath's topic in General Nursing

    If it's someone I know personally, I will ask to trade.

14. As a patient, is it okay to suggest a vein for IV?

    Thankful RN,BSN replied to Lahryn04's topic in General Nursing

    Sure it's ok to suggest whatever you like to the nurse. However, it's up to the nurse whether she/he takes your suggestion or not!

15. whinny nurses

    Thankful RN,BSN replied to Nurse-One's topic in General Nursing

    No, i didn't know a lot of things prior to nursing school. There are many tasks that i don't enjoy. However, i agree with you stop whining and get the job done!