USMC Ret., RN

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1. Ratted out a co-worker and now feel guilty

   USMC Ret., RN replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

   While I believe in standing together, I don't believe in standing with a decision or action that can be considered either unethical, gray or illegal. 1st: Don't beat yourself up. 2nd: People who live in glass houses don't throw rocks... if you ...

2. Going to Nursing School at an Older Age

   USMC Ret., RN replied to AmaurosisFugax's topic in Pre-Nursing

   You're never too old to find your true calling in life! My younger sister has been an RN for 25 yeas and I for the past 18 months... she is 47 and I am 52--we are equally as passionate about our career choices as ever and can't seem to end our phone ...

3. Career Change Into Nursing?

   USMC Ret., RN replied to Ingersoll's topic in Men

   great post, i had a similar epiphany at 45. being in sales, being good with people, and having a good sense of humor will serve you well in nursing. just about anyone can learn the technical stuff; the challenging part is the patients and their f...

4. is being aggressive the only way to find a RN job now?!

   USMC Ret., RN replied to nurse441's topic in General Nursing

   You make some excellent points. Yes, I agree; new RNs need to Creatively Aggressive. My advice: Be bold yet polite... then the worse thing that can happen, is you can be told "no." "You can catch more flies with Sugar than you can with Vinegar."...

5. Guys- what made you want to become a nurse?

   USMC Ret., RN replied to glamgalRN's topic in Men

   After retirement from the military Uncle Sam took care of me; therefore, I can honestly tell you "money wasn't my reason for entering nursing." After retirement I entered college; not long afterwards my elder sister became ill and had no health ins...

6. I'm a Returning Military Vet with PTSD....Can I become a nurse?

   USMC Ret., RN replied to codyerin's topic in Men

   Hi sailor, Regarding... >>I was wondering if anyone could tell me if having PTSD would keep me from being able to serve as a nurse or if it might make my PTSD worse? In my hospital we are four former Marines, several with combat experience, wh...

7. New grad burnt out

   USMC Ret., RN replied to smilealot's topic in General Nursing

   It's nice to have the vote of confidence, but it appears you already see the Danger Signs of the situation you're in. Your choice is to either get burned out, or gracefully tell your manager that while you apprecitate the vote of confidence you wil...

8. First job stress; I know everyone says it's totally normal but....

   USMC Ret., RN replied to nygirl1986's topic in New Nurse

   >>after you guys started your first jobs, did you have any strategy you did that helped get your mind off of nursing for a few days i know this period well. during that period i simply increased my prayer time, backpacking, and i stay very ph...

9. How long does it take you to complete an order????

   USMC Ret., RN replied to newtelenurse's topic in General Nursing

   great question! regarding… >> how much "clean up" of a previous shift should we be expected to do???? all of it. don’t get me wrong, i know how it is to clean up after others. some days are pure madness and a sprint from start to finish. ...

10. General Q's About Nurses -- Thinking of becoming one

    USMC Ret., RN replied to boba7523's topic in General Nursing

    regarding... >>do i have any more chances for a rebound to a nursing student, especially in such difficult economic times... absolutely! don't sell yourself short. you'll soon discover that if your enjoy nursing (via clinical) that the passio...

11. Medical Surgical Floor from Hell

    USMC Ret., RN replied to NaomieRN's topic in New Nurse

    good issue to discuss. on our medsurg floor each nurse is assigned an isolation or heavy pt until the load exceeds the number of nurses present, then someone picks up the extra pt in need. we have an excellent dept. manager who has established th...

12. I truly need help from all of you

    USMC Ret., RN replied to kokoro's topic in New Nurse

    Regarding... >>It is one thing to go to work for 40 hours and spend the rest of the time with your family. It is another to spend no time at all with your family because you are too ill from the stress and exertion of your job. You seem to have...

13. Question Guys: Do you enjoy nursing?

    USMC Ret., RN replied to guyRN2009's topic in Men

    Yes, there are times I would love to be carrying a weapon and a defined and clear mission. Other than those rare times it actually is better after a year. Perhaps not so much that the environment has changed, but I've changed. You've probably alre...

14. 6 months out of school and Im precepting??!!

    USMC Ret., RN replied to LPNfurever's topic in New Nurse

    =) Yes, I've been there, done that. At my work an email solicited RNs for precepting; when few RNs voluteered I thought, "Why not?" Yes, sometimes it almost felt like the blind leading the blind. However, I must admit, I believe it made a better n...

15. Where do you put your STUFF

    USMC Ret., RN replied to DAMomma's topic in New Nurse

    I use Aviator Scubs http://www.aviatorscrubs.com/ trauma shirt and ER pants. There are enough pockets to stuff almost anything, including extra 1,000 ml bags of fluids, etc. At the beginning of the shift I have ready... Trauma Shirt: - 2 black pens...