determined2doit

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1. "working" when you're off...

   determined2doit replied to blamejoe's topic in General Nursing

   Giiiiiiiiiiirl relax, relate, release! You are too funny! Talking bout some "go to hades"! LOL! Now you know that AN can be a bit much, but EVERYONE is only trying to help. Even those that seem "judgmental". Besides, we all need haters! It's the only...

2. does anyone regret this career?

   determined2doit replied to cantdoit's topic in General Nursing

   Doing it for God is not always easy...but worth it in the end! Thanks for sharing.

3. does anyone regret this career?

   determined2doit replied to cantdoit's topic in General Nursing

   lol!!! Good one Mazy!

4. does anyone regret this career?

   determined2doit replied to cantdoit's topic in General Nursing

   OP, I understand how it can be your first year. My first 6months was so devasting, frustrating, agrivating, etc. :mad:I used to go home and cry, better yet, most of the time I never made it home, used to lock myself in the bathroom and bawl my eyes o...

5. Can someone "dumb down" what Obamacare really means?

   determined2doit replied to EarthwormRN's topic in Activism

   "Uggghhh....not to pick on you, but I am tired of hearing that the ACA "may not be perfect.....", and that "at least he (Obama) is trying" (which is debateable), or that it is "better then nothing". To me it's like 200 people are stuck on an island, ...

6. Can someone "dumb down" what Obamacare really means?

   determined2doit replied to EarthwormRN's topic in Activism

   Hancock330, thank you so much for your clarification, dedication, and response to the op. I can certainly sense your passion, and drive not only for the career of Nursing which you have so lovingly dedicated 40 years to, but your eagerness for overal...

7. Lacking Conflict Resolution and Delegation Skills...Really?

   determined2doit replied to determined2doit's topic in Relations

   "the internet doesn't have the benefit of body language, facial expressions, etc. what is often perceived as "the typical attack" is often merely a well-meaning but direct response that lacks sugar coating. your response to the replies you got was, h...

8. Lacking Conflict Resolution and Delegation Skills...Really?

   determined2doit replied to determined2doit's topic in Relations

   Once again, I thank everyone for their comments...have a blessed one!

9. Lacking Conflict Resolution and Delegation Skills...Really?

   determined2doit replied to determined2doit's topic in Relations

   Just a quick update, not ALL the LPN's/Techs are disrespectful in terms of heeding to delegation...not all, just wanted to provide that clarification for those who are still a bit nebulous, afterall LPN stands for "Love Produced Naturally";)

10. Lacking Conflict Resolution and Delegation Skills...Really?

    determined2doit replied to determined2doit's topic in Relations

    Let me first thank everyone for their replies, albeit, some are very short, curt, and a bit disrespectful. Nevertheless, I did ask for ALL comments, so that's what I get. Please understand that this was a mere vent, that is all. What doesn't suprise ...

11. Lacking Conflict Resolution and Delegation Skills...Really?

    determined2doit posted a topic in Relations

    Okay, here is the scenario. My nurse manager has "retired" shall we say and her position needs to be filled. Well, I threw my hat in the ring, thought that would be a good idea considering that I have experience and BSN. What the hay, may as well giv...

12. heartbroken needed to vent

    determined2doit replied to seekerskeeter's topic in General Nursing

    OP, I am so sorry that you had to go thru what you went thru, but the truth is...we all had to go thru the valley to get to the mountain top. I know that I had the same experience and so have many, many, others. Its unfortunate but it happens all the...

13. Looking for help finding PHN Job any suggestions?

    determined2doit replied to determined2doit's topic in Public/Community

    Update#2: I have just submitted an additonal app for a PH position which is closer to where I live. The good thing about this is that, someone that I currently work with knows the DON and can put in a good word for me. Now if this one offers me a pos...

14. Things you'd LOVE to tell coworkers...and get away with it!

    determined2doit replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in Relations

    Thanks for this thread, it really helps! Here goes: Excuse me, I KNOW you are a super nurse, and I KNOW you know how to do EVERYTHING all by yourself, but do you mind if a little pion like myself help? Oh his bs is 46 and you send him to me? How nice...

15. No need to be upset at the truth! Change careers

    determined2doit replied to RNGriffin's topic in Relations

    I for one must state that this is a second career for me and I absolutely love it! Does the staff I work with stink? You betcha! But not all of them. I have to concentrate on the beautiful staff that make my job, career, enjoyable. Besides, as a Chri...