rich8ames

rich8ames has 1 years experience and specializes in Admin.

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1. So discouraged and ready to quit

   rich8ames replied to leekaye's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I am tried all the time. I am so sick of studying I am literally sick. It seems so much work... then I think of the last time I was in a hospital, and how I felt toward the nurses who took care of me. That gives me the strength to do it, those nurses...

2. Nursing jobs outside of a hospital or LTC

   rich8ames replied to JStyles1's topic in General Nursing

   Hey all, so I've been looking for a job in the computer science field lately, which I know if off topic for a nursing forum, however, I'm sure you could search for nursing info just the same. Anyways. In looking for a new job I've been researching th...

3. Meds to avoid handling while pregnant.

   rich8ames replied to FlashGrad's topic in General Nursing

   yea, I'm interested in this too. I heard no fish, is that all fish or just tuna? also, can you still have a cat as long as you personally don't clean the liter box? thanks!

4. Demand for travelers/agency staff?

   rich8ames replied to hope3456's topic in General Nursing

   what do traveling nurses do? i haven't really heard of this before. is that like, in-home assistance or something? thanks!

5. have to work full time and study full time

   rich8ames replied to LookForward's topic in General Nursing

   YOu just have to bust your ass. really. and don't worry so much about knowing everything when studying. The truth is, is you won't remember it unless you use it anyways. I mean, you want to do great on your tests, but don't stress. it'll all work out...

6. Did I miss the part about the hospital being the drive-thru?

   rich8ames replied to SteffersRN87's topic in General Nursing

   It is so hard to work with people who just disregard the good we are trying to do for them. Good for you for venting it here and not on the patient's head! Thank you so much for being a nursing super star!!

7. Changing needles for injections...

   rich8ames replied to Otessa's topic in General Nursing

   When in doubt ALWAYS change the needle - your patient will be thankful for it!

8. Did you have a "can't belive my eyes" moment?

   rich8ames replied to sunkissed75's topic in General Nursing

   It really is a shame that we are so understaffed and our patients can't get the care they need.

9. Advice needed, should I pursue MSN? At University of Phoenix?

   rich8ames replied to BerthaRN's topic in Career Support

   I would definitely agree with all responses and say the University of Phoenix would be a waste of your time, money and efforts; I've seen it first hand - not in this area of study, but all the same responses. Best of luck to you in all of your endeav...