Mistorri

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1. Hospice: Knowledge and Wisdom Worth Dying For

   Mistorri replied to WaynesvilleRN's topic in General Nursing

   :w00t:I love Hospice. I have been working in Hospice for almost 4 years. You do learn a lot from patients. They can teach us so much. You come to love and respect people when they are at the end of life. It is an honor to be there for them. I think o...

2. New Nurse BULLIED/UNDERMINED/DRIVEN OUT

   Mistorri replied to Bindy's topic in Career Support

   I believe you ran into what I and several others call "Nancy Nurses". Those are the know-it-all's who have to "be the best" and make you feel like you are one inch tall and will never be as good as they are. I have met some of those same sister nurse...

3. Not getting paid for my RN work

   Mistorri posted a topic in Management

   I need some advice. I work now for hourly wage for a hospice. I will be on salary at the end of my 90 days probation period. Well, when you are on call all you get is a $50 beeper fee for being on duty for 15 hours. During that time, you may or may n...

4. Do I LOOK Like A Nurse To You?

   Mistorri replied to Haunted's topic in General Nursing

   :) Your patients should do very well, a good back rub and a few good laughs is probably just the right prescription!

5. Phasing out LPN's.

   Mistorri replied to BJ, LPN's topic in Safety

   :) Yes, actually there is more to Rn than Lpn, it is education-wise. Do not get me wrong, Lpn's or Lvn's are very smart and good nurses, but the difference is more education. More courses. Also RN's get taught IV skills and a few other things in clin...

6. Do I LOOK Like A Nurse To You?

   Mistorri replied to Haunted's topic in General Nursing

   :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: That is so cute. I can see it now! Hey, where have you seen nurses in tight skirts and high heels these days? LOL. We nearly all wear scrubs and sneakers! LOL. You have a great sense of humor too! I love it! Go...

7. Phasing out LPN's.

   Mistorri replied to BJ, LPN's topic in Safety

   You are speaking the truth. I do remember being in nursing school many years ago and the instructors taught us the "right way" and told us never to detour from it. But, like you said, "the real world". In the real world we don't like being short hand...

8. Do I LOOK Like A Nurse To You?

   Mistorri replied to Haunted's topic in General Nursing

   :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: Deanna, what a great nurse you will be! That sense of humor is just what the doctor ordered! It would be fun working with a funny nurse! Not to mention the happiness of some patients (not the stuffy ones) w...

9. Do I LOOK Like A Nurse To You?

   Mistorri replied to Haunted's topic in General Nursing

   I have met nurses who I would never have thought was a nurse if I had met them in civilian clothes! LOL. Yes, we all look alike! LOL. NOT! We don't know from looks what a person does, unless he is a coalminer and let me tell you , they can get the lo...

10. Dealing With Aggressive Coworkers

    Mistorri replied to Mystery5's topic in General Nursing

    Seems like there is a coworker like her in every facility. She does sound like she could become dangerous. Then too, maybe she is trying to sound loud and in control to hide her nervousness. She may not be sure of herself and is trying to hide behind...

11. I humiliated myself in the OR today!

    Mistorri replied to NewEnglandRN's topic in General Students

    Michelle, You are going to be fine in the OR. As so many others said, you went back in. I know when I was in nursing school one of the instructors told us if you feel like you might get faint or weak, leave the room as quickly and safely as possible...

12. How much $ do RNs start out at?

    Mistorri replied to Doug85's topic in General Nursing

    Actually we are not paid what we are worth my friend! LOL. Nurses wear many hats and we earn what we make and then some. Nurses are also very under appreciated. Not to discourage you. Who knows, maybe that will change! But then, maybe not. Anyway, li...

13. using names when charting

    Mistorri replied to djsrn's topic in General Nursing

    Well, some places insist that you do not use names, while others encourage it. So you need to ask the Supervisor for the policy at your place of employment. I know that if there is something that I need to chart like: reported c/o pain to S. Doe, R...

14. Dr. ripped my co-worker a new one for no reason

    Mistorri replied to pnkprincess's topic in General Nursing

    This is some really sensible advice! Good job! This is all so true. Dealing with rude people comes in all professions. I think the nurse making the call meant well. She was trying to help the family. But, that call would have been better not made. I ...

15. Please i need help

    Mistorri replied to Ms.RN's topic in Safety

    I agree with this, sounds like you are too stressed out. That is normal with a new grad. But, you are a valuable comodity. There are other jobs. I stayed at my first job for 1 month and quit because I thought some things they were doing was wrong. Fo...