faroe78

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1. Re-entry after disability?

   faroe78 replied to faroe78's topic in Disabilities

   UPDATE! I'm working again! An agency took a chance on me and I am currently working in a factory's health clinic doing occupational health nursing. It's a temp job, that started last November, and was only supposed to last till January, but was exten...

2. Re-entry after disability?

   faroe78 posted a topic in Disabilities

   I am an RN who became disabled in July 2007, after a serious illness.I had acute pancreatitis, acute respiratory failure, & ended up vented & in a coma for a few days. When I came out of the coma, I had gait disturbance, balance issues, &...

3. RN returning from medical leave....

   faroe78 posted a topic in Disabilities

   I've been on disability since July 14, 2007. I had acute pancreatitis, DKA and respiratory failure. I was in a coma and entubated for about 7 days. I had to learn to walk again and had a loss of stamina. I moved to Iowa from Oregon to recuperate clos...

4. Do Nurses Eat Their Young?

   faroe78 replied to Brian's topic in Relations

   Yes, and we serve them with bernaise sauce and white wine. Seriously, sometimes it seems that way, and sometimes it seems we eat each other. It's not an easy profession, but it's the best thing I ever did for myself. faroe78

5. Nurses are Pathetic!!

   faroe78 replied to lorster's topic in General Nursing

   I think someone has some job burnout. I've got it as well, but I am going to try to change disciplines. I'm tired of the "floor" nursing, tired of dressings, vital signs, and so much more. I've been a nurse for over 10 years, was a CNA as well as a ...