LMK

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1. Nurses caps!

   LMK replied to FERTMYRTOBRN's topic in General Nursing

   I graduated from nursing school in 1972 and wore my cap daily at work. When I changed jobs and began working at a university hospital the first resident who saw me wearing my cap asked me if I was a "real nurse". I suppose that was my first clue that...

2. Is it any better any place else, or worse?

   LMK replied to kitkat24's topic in General Nursing

   KitKat24-Ihave no way of telling how old you are or what your personal situation is like. But as a very empathetic fellow nurse also dealing with a huge amount of stress, I can honetly say that you do need to consider a job change ASAP! Work, Family ...

3. being a nurse and patient and getting crap for it from healthcare workers

   LMK replied to nadia562002's topic in General Nursing

   26 years ago, I was pregnant with our first baby, a girl, I began to bleed in the 6th month. Was admitted to hospital labor room & observed. Ultrasound showed placenta previa! Moved to gyn floor for bed rest etc. Unfortunately, my OB told staff I...

4. "Nurse Appreciation Week" gifts from employer

   LMK replied to nurs4kids's topic in General Nursing

   I tried the gift idea I found online. I filled gift bags with lifesavers(because they do), snickers (so they will smile), marbles(for when they lose theirs), tissues (to dry the tears), candle (in honor of Florence), Sunbursts (for extra shine), hand...

5. Where do you nurse?

   LMK replied to beckymcrn's topic in General Nursing

   I work in a community non-profit blood center. I am the Donor Services Director. My staff work the blood drives and the donor rooms. I have been in this field for 15 years and I truly enjoy it. Unfortunately, you never see or hear anyone else discuss...