BeentheredonethatRN

BeentheredonethatRN

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About BeentheredonethatRN

BeentheredonethatRN has 20 PLUS years experience.


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.

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  1. How did you spend your first nursing paycheck?

    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...
  2. Unfair Shift Rotation

    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...
  3. Nursing Pay Question?

    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...
  4. MAGNET Designation

    Just pay for Magnet and it's all
  5. How Magnet Hospitals are destroying Nursing

    " 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...
  6. Hospitals Firing Seasoned Nurses: Nurses FIGHT Back!

    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...
  7. Denying Death As A Society

    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...
  8. RN Long Term Care Facility Interview

    To even be concerned-you are
  9. Do you carry around your stethoscope?

    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...
  10. Evidence-Based Practice

    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...
  11. How many different nursing positions have you had?

    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...
  12. what age did you decide to become a nurse

    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...
  13. Ever accepted a job you knew was a mistake?

    Yes, but lucky for me, it was back in the early "90"s . Nursing Shortage ! On that note, I ran with it ,and rotated junk jobs all the
  14. Dwindling faith in this profession

    Eric Hoffer-'Every great cause begins as a movement, becomes a business, and eventually degenerates into a
  15. Young, Thin, and Cute New Hires

    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...