First I am a Proud Former U.S. Marine. I have worked in the Chicago area literally all over. The only nursing that I have not done is L&D and actual surgery. You name I have done it.
BeentheredonethatRN replied to NewGradRN114's topic in General Nursing
I was so young -REALLY YOUNG and no real bills- I " Balled out " . Man , I spent every dime like there was no tomorrow. Plus, over night , it was like my credit report went into space and the same...
BeentheredonethatRN replied to KHVILLE's topic in General Nursing
My suggestion is to stay under the radar , keep a smile (but not too happy ) , hang in there , but look for another job. Go figure , who knows what politics are at work there. Check this out , right...
BeentheredonethatRN replied to Humaneclowninscrubs's topic in General Nursing
For me , it was just being at the right place at the right time. In the beginning , I just kept looking for something better ,and finally found it. It's not perfect ,but back then I was listening to...
" Movements become business -that turn into rackets " and that is what I see with Magnet. Yes, I'm in a wealthy Magnet hospital and things are good , but they were good anyway with so much cash on...
BeentheredonethatRN replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing
It's all about survival . Upper Amin. clearly understands the stats and probably help write your old text books ,but spit in the face of idealistic nurses. Just think about it-what a Five -Star...
BeentheredonethatRN replied to Kyrshamarks's topic in General Nursing
Guess who eats this up ? The healthcare industry that's who . Ok, don't take my word for it - maybe 60 minutes can convince you The Cost of Dying - CBS News Trust me -my teaching, Magnet ,all that and...
BeentheredonethatRN replied to tarotale's topic in General Nursing
Dead give away of a new grad -The stethoscope Also, doctors ( even seen docs fake listen ) don't use them - they just order an expensive test or treatment. Ok,ok, for an NG tube placement or ET...
It sounds so good on paper -now tell that to upper administration and check if they give a _____ ? Plus, I'm writing this from a huge wealthy Magnet and Academic hospital. Preach one thing and do...
BeentheredonethatRN replied to LittleMissVixen410's topic in General Nursing
Since "93" , during the nursing shortage , I have had so many jobs. Those were the days , I would " peak to peek " for another job, and at the end of the year I would have a stack of W2s. Matter of...
BeentheredonethatRN replied to Nursetobe25's topic in General Nursing
16 y/old and best friend's Dad ( he was a dentist and I wanted to be just like him ) talked me into being a nurse . Matter of fact, after going to an all boy high school , it was going to be a cool...
This is so interesting ! Not long ago ,there was a post that was asking for advice to HR questions for where I am presently employed ,and my response was - "As long as you are young and cute , you...