philanurse74

philanurse74 has 6 years experience and specializes in Medical-Surgical.

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1. Anyone an ELEMENTARY TEACHER turned NURSE?

   philanurse74 replied to Cloudydayz's topic in Career Support

   Loved the switch. Best decision I ever made. Having said that, nursing is difficult in its own way, and the schooling was harder, I think. I do not have 30 people to deal with all day, but my 5 or 6 sick people keep me on my toes. You do have to b...

2. Middle aged men are such babies!!

   philanurse74 replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

   Sounds like a weenie to me. Be glad he didn't ask for a bedbath. And congrats, or possible congrats!

3. Dead or Not he was your Patient show some RESPECT!

   philanurse74 replied to Jerry 75's topic in Emergency

   He'll get his some day. God doesn't like ugly.

4. Survey on Causes for Nurse Faculty Shortage

   philanurse74 replied to deemarys's topic in General Nursing

   I imagine money is a big factor...not there yet, but I do wish to do part time in the hospital and part time teaching. One of my instructors told us frequently her brand new grads made more than her. I love curiosity's information above!

5. If you have rec' d the H1N1 vaccine - please report

   philanurse74 replied to CrunchRN's topic in General Nursing

   Arm was sore for a little bit and then nothing. Regular flu shot was worse. Working so far!

6. Any advice for a new grad??

   philanurse74 replied to NewAggieGrad09's topic in Pediatric

   No advice, but good luck!

7. baby bucket?

   philanurse74 replied to snuffyRN's topic in Pediatric

   Never heard of it and it looks incredibly dangerous

8. name that hospital and its starting salary

   philanurse74 replied to krazaygerl's topic in Pennsylvania

9. Do You Wear Your Colors To Work?

   philanurse74 replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

   I will, along with easily a large amount of staff, be wearing Phillies gear this coming week, as we are allowed, and why not? Have some fun!

10. name that hospital and its starting salary

    philanurse74 replied to krazaygerl's topic in Pennsylvania

    Temple? 40? Bucks an hour? To start?

11. Our hospital is going SMOKE FREE!

    philanurse74 replied to CCLOUD9's topic in General Nursing

    Are you kidding me? on the onco floor?

12. Hopkins ER vs UMMC ICU

    philanurse74 replied to Azriel1331's topic in Maryland

    Not close enough to be able to weigh in, but man, am I jealous! You will make the right choice, I am sure!

13. What exactly do the RN's do on the night shift?

    philanurse74 replied to CrystalClear75's topic in Geriatric

    Sleep....haha, I'm lucky some nights if I eat and pee. It's busy all the time on my floor.

14. I had my first clinical today & I cried in the pt room in front of everyone.

    philanurse74 replied to Angels_wearScrubs's topic in General Nursing

    I still cry from time to time, and it's absolutely okay. I cried on one of my first rotations, also in the presence of a brain dead patient, I was so overwhelemed with the state of him, and how helpless he was. I have since toughened up, but not co...

15. Starting Over...How do I start?

    philanurse74 replied to scoobiesue's topic in General Nursing

    It doesn't really matter where you go, you can always get your BSN after you are working a bit. Go wherever you find openings and affordable tuition, and a supportive environment. Ask to shadow someone so you can decide for yourself if this is some...