BarbaraR

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1. Entry into Practice: Diploma Programs for Registered Nursing

   BarbaraR replied to VickyRN's topic in Educators

   Thank you for your acknowledgement that a Nursing Diploma means something today. I am in persuit of my BSN, because after 30yrs experience as a registered nurse my diploma isn't good enough at some institutions in the Philadelphia area. I think...

2. Ohhhh, My Aching (Blank)

   BarbaraR replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

   I'm 53 and work with nurses who are mostly 30ish. I watch them zip around the unit pulling this patient up to the head of the bed, getting the patient OOB who is a 4 person assist for transfers, turning combative patients, etc. and never complaining...

3. Why am I doing this, anyway?

   BarbaraR replied to PedsDrNurseTheo's topic in General Nursing

   I loved your story! I have been a nurse for over 30 years. There were times when I have allowed myself to develop preconceived ideas about a patient I haden't even met yet - based on either the noise from their room or a coworkers' impressions. ...

4. First Narc write up... can management do this to me?

   BarbaraR replied to nnestle's topic in Med-Surg

   I am sorry for your plight. When I worked in management any time that an incident occurred time had to be allowed in order to gather all the facts and often during that time, the employee was suspended from work. Once the investigation was complete...