lynn27

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1. Thinking about leaving 1st nursing job after 5 months- any suggestions

   lynn27 replied to TheEmmyRN's topic in General Nursing

   OK, here's my 2 cents...do not let "loyalty" to a company make you go against what you feel that you need to do. Family always needs to come first! I understand your reluctance in leaving your job. Yes, you knew that the job was one hour away from ...

2. Resigning during orientation

   lynn27 replied to lynn27's topic in Career Support

   Unfortunately, I have decided to resign during my orientation--do I need to give a formal "resignation" letter? What about any resignation notice? Concerning my resume, do I need to keep this orientation on it or can I leave it off? Thanks in adva...

3. Resigning during orientation

   lynn27 posted a topic in Career Support

   Unfortunately, I have decided to resign during my orientation--do I need to give a formal "resignation" letter? What about any resignation notice? Concerning my resume, do I need to keep this orientation on it or can I leave it off? Thanks in adva...

4. New L&D Nurse and Overwhelmed!!!

   lynn27 replied to NurseHeather's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Thank you for the reply about the L&D book--I just ordered it!

5. Thankless at times, downright mean others!

   lynn27 replied to Antikigirl's topic in Geriatric

   TriageRN--I'm glad that you told the Pt what you did. He was completely out of line. There comes a time when the pt needs to understand that commenting on the nurse's appearance really has nothing to do with their care. I am all for taking excelle...

6. Long night/week HELP!!!!!

   lynn27 replied to shearernurse's topic in General Nursing

   Whoa Shearernurse...my blood pressure started to rise just READING your post! No way could I have handled what you did. I will be thinking of you and wishing you some quiet evenings.

7. central line flushing do you aspirate?

   lynn27 replied to purseOnalityRN's topic in General Nursing

   Yes, Thanks sooo much, HerEyes73! Very helpful!

8. A reminder to ALWAYS listen to your patients.

   lynn27 replied to VizslaMom's topic in General Nursing

   There's a story in my family that a great aunt of mine was terminally ill with cancer and was in the process of dying. Her daughter stayed with her, and as she was drifting away, her daughter would become frantic and call her mother back. This happ...

9. I am so overwhelmed..need advice!

   lynn27 replied to Curious1alwys's topic in General Nursing

   I agree with SmilingBluEyes...please don't increase your stress right now. Think of yourself as your first patient--and taking care of yourself needs to be your top priority. Please try to get some help for the depression and reduce your stress. I...

10. Co-worker in need of prayers

    lynn27 replied to butterflynurse's topic in General Nursing

    Praying for your coworker/friend, her family and you.

11. How to go about resigning, please help

    lynn27 replied to Goldenearring1's topic in General Nursing

    When you leave your current position, you may want to get copies of all of your service reviews from your HR department. That way, you have written evidence of your good work record (which can be used later if the new job doesn't work out). I know ...

12. How to go about resigning, please help

    lynn27 replied to Goldenearring1's topic in General Nursing

    When you leave your current position, you may want to get copies of all of your service reviews from your HR department. That way, you have written evidence of your good work record (which can be used later if the new job doesn't work out). I know ...

13. What is Harlequin's Sign?

    lynn27 replied to wonderbee's topic in Ob/Gyn

    My oldest son had the Harlequin's sign which is pretty remarkable when you see it. I had propped him on his side and the bottom side turned deep red while the upper side was white! This only happened when he was on his side. This sign vanished aft...

14. Have you guys received your flu shots yet?

    lynn27 replied to SoldierMedic's topic in General Nursing

    I guess I'm telling my age, too--I had the swine flu and it was sooooo baaadddd. I usually don't get sick but the temp from this flu was so high that I remember telling my mom that the "walls are melting"....(no it wasn't drugs!! although it was the...

15. Stressed out and Getting Out

    lynn27 replied to CseMgr1's topic in Safety

    Hello Csemgr1...I got out in February and now I feel ready to begin looking in nursing again. Just wanted to say that the vacation has been great! You don't realize just how bad the stress has been until you get away from it for awhile. For the firs...