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  1. Nursing Uniforms: From Skirts to Scrubs and Beyond

    1965 When I graduated we wore white dresses and a cap at all times unless pt. was in isolation. Wore that for every job I had. Did take my uniforms to the cleaners for pressing and starching!!! 1979 Started in L&D we wore blue scrub dresses, wi...
  2. Being forced to stay at work. (West Virginia)

    Get that in writing signed by some one in authority, DON, Nursing Service Director, etc. Give a complete report on your patients to on coming relief. Sign out after leaving a message to your manager that you have fulfilled your responsibilies for the...
  3. The Brave

    Thank you for all you do to care for all the warriors.
  4. No More May Die

    Beautiful. Thank you for putting the patient and family first. Hopefully someday that physician will be able to do the same.
  5. Down to Sleep

    Wow! Very powerful. You are a good nurse. Never change, the world needs you.
  6. New Grads Today v. New Grads From Years Ago

    It certainly is much harder today than years ago. When I started in 1965 I was the only night RN on a 40 bed unit. But there were patients there for their pre-op work up, the 5 day post hernia, and of course those patients who came in to get tuned up...
  7. Grieving a perinatal loss

    Elvish Beautifully written. Thank you for putting into words things that so many of us in OB have felt but not able to articulate as well as you.
  8. Annoyed by nursing commerical they keep running

    I actually like the Johnson and Johnson spot. I don't think of it as a commercial but rather as a PSA (Public Service Announcement) commenting on the value of nurses and nursing. I believe that the reminder that nurse make a difference is important, ...
  9. Calling briefs "diapers"....*vent*

    I want to respond to the comment about Storeroom items. It must be true that they work very hard to diguise what they stock, i.e. "face wipes paper" for tissues as oppose to "face wipes wet" for pre-moistened wipes. I had to translate out storeroom o...
  10. For me it depends on the situation, my husband will always tell he thinks it will get him "special service"! When I have a patient who is a nurse or other HCW I tell them to me they are a patient and I will explain everything to them and not assume a...
  11. Should I tell my manager I applied at another facility?

    In an interview I would focus on why you want to work in THIS hospital, it's reputation, the opportunity to work in a Level 1 Trauma unit etc. Talk about the skills you have acquired, what you can bring to the job. DO NOT bad mouth your present emplo...
  12. Why am I doing this, anyway?

    TDFIMedicRN, I read this post again and again I am inspired by you. I hope you always remain "present" to your patients it is a gift. Thanks again for being you.
  13. Just passed my RN boards!!!

    Congratulations to you and the patients you will care for. Your brain has so much information in it that you will need, just don't forget the part of your heart that helps you CARE!
  14. Certifications

    It is sad that hospitals are in such bad financial situations that they can not provide educational support for staff. But in my opinion professional nurses need to continue to increase knowledge and proficiency in their area of work. If it is financ...
  15. On the other side of the IV

    I remember the doctor telling me the older you are the more it hurts, I was 21, and it hurt like he**. It is interesting and not always pleasant to be a nurse who becomes a patient, always a learning experience. Feel better.