MamaT

MamaT has 1 years experience and specializes in Med-Surg.

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1. Night shift woes

   MamaT replied to MamaT's topic in General Nursing

   No more night shift! Woo-hoo! Someone actually traded me for it! Thanks y'all! :monkeydance:

2. Anyone work PRN?

   MamaT replied to Sandwitch883RN's topic in General Nursing

   I once worked in LTC prn, and got a whopping $1/hr more. BUT, when I started prn at a local rural hospital I received 50% more per hour in lieu of benefits. There was no minimum required, just willingness to fill in when needed. I'm full-time now ...

3. I've had a revelation...

   MamaT replied to MamaT's topic in General Nursing

   Something I failed to mention about our little pow-wow...the boss actually told me that when the other nurses have a problem with her, they don't go to her but right over her head to the DON. The DON then comes to her, says 'this is what's going on, ...

4. I've had a revelation...

   MamaT replied to MamaT's topic in General Nursing

   Actually, I thanked my boss for the session, stating that I'm open to anything that will help me be a better nurse. I openly acknowledge the things she brought to my attention and told her I would work on it. Thanks for the therapeutic communication...

5. I've had a revelation...

   MamaT replied to MamaT's topic in General Nursing

   You guys are awesome! Keep the ideas coming. I often show my silly side, my sensitive side...everything. In fact, when the PCAs have a problem, they usually come to me first because I have shown them that I listen and I care. The one nurse in part...

6. I've had a revelation...

   MamaT replied to MamaT's topic in General Nursing

   There's a difference between cockiness & self-confidence. I'm not unapproachable...I greet everyone with a smile. I'm not intimidated by the 'young 20 somethings' who know more...I want to soak up what they have to offer. I plan on following t...

7. I've had a revelation...

   MamaT posted a topic in General Nursing

   This past Saturday, then Monday through Wednesday, I worked 12s. Hit the floor running and didn't stop. Tuesday stayed over an hour & only took 15 minutes for lunch, then Wednesday stayed an hour over and didn't take a lunch at all. Had to go ...

8. Night shift woes

   MamaT replied to MamaT's topic in General Nursing

   You took the words right out of mouth... I could see it on her face when I brought it up, but I decided not to go there. After working at home for so long, this past year has been a whirlwind slap-in-the-face crash course in office politics. I'm glad...

9. Night shift woes

   MamaT replied to MamaT's topic in General Nursing

   Today the boss told me that a girl who works just one day a week on med-surg will be concentrating just on ER after middle of October...which leaves room for me on day shift all the time. She still never answered my question about why she didn't make...

10. Night shift woes

    MamaT replied to MamaT's topic in General Nursing

    Well, it's better for this month. Just one night shift. That's probably because one of the girls is on vacation. She still could have given that shift to the other girl, but we'll see what happens in the meantime. Thanks for everything, peeps!

11. Night shift woes

    MamaT replied to MamaT's topic in General Nursing

    Well...I did it. Kept true to myself and was still the nice girl, but let her know that I couldn't handle it. Told her all the physical symptoms and that I was doing my best to be flexible, but my health was more important. I told her I didn't wan...

12. Night shift woes

    MamaT replied to MamaT's topic in General Nursing

    Thank for all the input! I'm amazed by the support I've found here. Woknblues...you're right. Usually I'm a pretty humble person, but for where I am in my career I KNOW I'm good. When I started my first med-surg job (45 minutes away) they said I ...

13. Night shift woes

    MamaT posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm 42 and have been a nurse for a year...not old, but started at an age when my body was beginning to let me know its limits. You all know that when you're new you pretty much have to work some night shifts (in most situations, anyway). Well, I'm ...

14. Any thoughts on Iguana, Urbane or Dickies Scrubs?

    MamaT replied to michaelarose's topic in Uniform/Gear

    Dickies are great for me...I'm 5-11, 190. Usually wear x-large, but in Dickies a large tall is absolutely perfect. I buy the sandstone (or sand-something) type...very soft, wrinkle-free as long as you take them out as soon as the dryer is done. So...

15. Funniest thing a confused pt. has told you...

    MamaT replied to GrnHonu99's topic in General Nursing

    I just got a t-bone steak from the holy man.