LaneyB

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1. It seems like everyone but nurses make more money

   LaneyB replied to rearviewmirror's topic in General Nursing

   I make ok money as a nurse. Not rich by any means, but enough to live comfortably. My daughter has always been extremely driven in school, and knew she wanted to be an engineer. She is halfway through a major in computer engineering, with a minor...

2. No call no show, and feeling terrible about it!

   LaneyB replied to omha's topic in General Nursing

   I was a NCNS once earlier in my career. I was on a day/night rotation, and the schedule for nights was super confusing. So I thought I had to work the next night, and no showed for my shift. They were able to get a hold of me, and I came in with n...

3. Hating Hospital work. What next?

   LaneyB replied to MJPN2012's topic in General Nursing

   I really like my job as a public health nurse. The hours are good, and the work is enjoyable. If you have an interest in that type of nursing, maybe you could also pick up prn shifts at your hospital to make up for the loss in pay. Then you would ...

4. new grad RN with 2 job offers, what would you do??

   LaneyB replied to zumbaRN4's topic in New Nurse

   I would take the second one, just because they have actually offered you a job working as an RN. No question.

5. I'm in tears--to accept or decline?

   LaneyB replied to esrun77's topic in General Nursing

   Try using that line when the bill collectors come calling. I understand the sentiment of Nyrse's post, but you need to live in reality. There is a limit to your time and energy, and with a young child in the home I don't think this is a good idea. ...

6. Accidentally told my coworker what I make, BIG ISSUES NOW

   LaneyB replied to newrn93's topic in Relations

   OP - I still think it's pretty ratty for somebody to ask you about your salary, then act offended and rude toward you when you answer. I am glad you found a different job. It also sounds like you learned an unfortunate lesson - don't trust your cow...

7. How do you deal with Doctors that insult nurses?

   LaneyB replied to relusanmi's topic in Relations

   It is the culture of the hospital unfortunately. I worked at one of the top hospitals in my state, and that type of behavior was not tolerated. On the rare occasion it occurred the perpetrator would be informed by both nurse management and the phys...

8. Asking nurse coworker out on a date on another floor

   LaneyB replied to Sailed3's topic in Relations

   I am a bit worried that it might make her feel uncomfortable if you regularly need to go to her floor. If you were on a totally different floor, and didn't need to go to hers that would be different. But if she isn't interested and says no then she...

9. Students and Facebook

   LaneyB replied to AmeliasAunt's topic in Educators

   I would avoid becoming involved in this situation. She may have been fb friends with this student long before the situation happened, and may not even realize she is still friends with her. Also, other faculty may resent you monitoring their facebo...

10. Second guessing myself need advice

    LaneyB replied to Moenine9's topic in Career Support

    I like being a nurse, but I wouldn't enjoy working in assisted living either. I know nurses who love the elderly, but would hate pediatrics. There are many areas of nursing I think I would enjoy, and many I wouldn't. Definitely not a red flag to me...

11. Early Morning Nurses (and Nursing Students)

    LaneyB replied to oldsockventriloquist's topic in General Nursing

    I am also not a morning person, and getting up early is always a challenge. I have done it for the past 10 years, and it really doesn't get easier. I set 2 alarms on my phone, one for 6:43 am and one for 6:44 am. I don't let myself snooze. I get...

12. Please help, super conflicted!

    LaneyB replied to FSUMurse94's topic in Job Hunt

    That made me smile. It reminds me of my 20-year-old daughter. An hour drive each way is a long drive. I did that when I first started nursing, and it was exhausting. I would pick option one, although I would rather wear royal blue scrubs. :)

13. How often does this happen

    LaneyB replied to Buckeyeqt's topic in Relations

    If there is an order you believe is wrong then you don't do it, but as someone else pointed out there is always another person you can ask. I had an order I was worried about from the intern, so I talked to the resident, fellow and finally the pharm...

14. Which Specialty for a NEW Nurse?

    LaneyB replied to Teejaysmomma3's topic in General Nursing

    I am really impressed you are getting so much response with no experience. I think you should schedule an interview with any place you can and hear what they are offering before you decide. Med-surg would be an awesome foundation but I would still ...

15. My husband doesn't want me on ALLNURSES

    LaneyB replied to Kitiger's topic in General Nursing

    I go on other internet forums too, and I think for people who don't go around posting all over the internet it can seem really weird and dangerous. And to be fair to the husband it CAN come back and bite you if you aren't careful.