NelleG

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1. Veterans administration 72/80

   NelleG replied to Carrie Johnson's topic in Government

   72/80 means work 72 hours, get paid for 80. Therefore you do not earn less. If anything you might earn more since you have freed a day to potentially work OT. I like the scheduling much better this way but it has not seemed to help retention, whic...

2. I hate being a nurse

   NelleG replied to Kmc12's topic in Stress 101

   I also hate nursing. I hate it with every fiber in my soul right now. I’ve been at it for seven years, six years away from being eligible to retire. Of course I won’t be able to afford to retire, that’s a pipe dream I can’t even entertain. I’m on...

3. Newly hired New to hospice

   NelleG replied to elimayrn's topic in Hospice

   "Unfortunately the reality is hospice is taking a huge toll on me physically, mentally and emotionally. I love my patients and families, even the feisty ones.. Love working autonomously and my IDT. The core problem is the hours and conditions" this i...

4. What HARD truth have you learned once you became a nurse and/or CNA?

   NelleG replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

   many people do not want to take responsibility for their health. They just want a pill/procedure to fix the mess they made.

5. Home Hospice

   NelleG posted a topic in General Nursing

   I am with a parent who is at home on Hospice. Is it legal/ethical/moral/ok? for me to push IV meds? I would rather do IV than watch him struggle with PO. I do have a nursing license in the state he resides, if that matters.

6. If you wear Danskos.... How often do you replace shoes?

   NelleG replied to dannygirl04's topic in Uniform/Gear

   I have *many* pairs that I wear on a rotating basis. I keep adding to the collection too. I imagine at that rate they will last forever.

7. Danskos

   NelleG replied to MissCoCoKit_E's topic in Uniform/Gear

   anyone who hates their size 38 or 39 Danskos should just send them to me. I'm happy to help :)

8. Interview for Ortho Unit this week

   NelleG replied to Graduatenurse14's topic in Orthopaedic

   so how was the interview? did you get the job?

9. The Face of a Medical Error...

   NelleG replied to Music in My Heart's topic in Safety

   I do, and I do. It is an ugly, sad, painful situation.

10. The Face of a Medical Error...

    NelleG replied to Music in My Heart's topic in Safety

    I am also walking this path today. So far it has cost me my job and possibly my career.

11. Any Jewish nurses?

    NelleG replied to Cora_Ann's topic in Spirituality

    member of the Tribe.

12. How good is your food?

    NelleG replied to xoemmylouox's topic in General Nursing

    the food is one of the better things where I work. Sometimes I go in early to get dinner before the cafe closes for the night.

13. How old were you when you started Nursing School?

    NelleG replied to NursingStudentMomof3's topic in General Students

    47. graduated @ 49. Oldest classmate was 60. You're starting awful early if you ask me

14. Being a patient where you work

    NelleG posted a topic in General Nursing

    has anyone ever been a patient on the hospital unit where you work? It's a real possibility for me in the future and I'm not sure how I feel about it. I tend to be a rather private person and I have some medical history that I am not comfortable sh...

15. Allheart causes overdraw in my checking account

    NelleG replied to Sensibility's topic in Uniform/Gear

    I had a rotten experience with them as well. I ordered a pair of scrub pants that were never delivered. Instead of sending out a replacement pair, they made me wait over a month, THEN sign a "legal affidavit" stating I had never received the order....