caba35

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1. I Am Back

   caba35 replied to yoga crna's topic in CRNA

   46 years is incredible. You have much to offer.

2. 4th Side rail as restraint

   caba35 replied to Celia M's topic in General Nursing

   Where I'm at, top side rails are simply not used except in well documented restraint situations

3. Need end-of-shift report sheet!

   caba35 replied to ilabooshka's topic in New Nurse

   Thanks, very helpful

4. Change title of "Nurse"?

   caba35 replied to AKell388's topic in Men

   "Meet the Parents" ruined the title "male nurse"

5. Does anyone else feel as if they are barely treading water?

   caba35 replied to TXNurseBSN's topic in New Nurse

   That's why there is a shortage of nurses, but mostly a shortage of floor nurses. Good nursing jobs are hard to find.

6. med-surg vs other options

   caba35 replied to forest2525's topic in General Nursing

   3 months into med/surg at a nearly broke antiquated institution and I sometimes can't remember my name. Fortunately some people I work with are encouraging.

7. different reasons for why we are not allowed to wear scrubs

   caba35 replied to jov's topic in General Students

   Guess you gotta scream by your uniform "I'm a student!"

8. Union- good or bad?

   caba35 replied to moongirl's topic in General Nursing

   You're typically better off in a nurse union. My benefits are great, though my union is weak. I would like to see nursing benefit from unions as I've seen other areas like the construction industry and auto industry

9. spooky spooky spooky

   caba35 replied to babynurselsa's topic in General Nursing

   Likely a scientific reason

10. Does anyone like med-surg their 1st year?

    caba35 replied to MoriahRoseRN's topic in New Nurse

    Not all med/surg experiences are the same. Some facilities are better than others, some states better than others, some cities better than others. Get as much information about where you intend to work and don't rush into a job if you can afford to ...

11. Need advice about re-entering nursing after stay at home mom

    caba35 replied to JNT'smom's topic in Career Support

    How long were you out of nursing? caba

12. NON-Patient Care Employment for new R.N.s

    caba35 replied to California-O.T.'s topic in Career Support

    If you are science/math minded, a pharmacy degree is awesome and earns more money.

13. Need advice about re-entering nursing after stay at home mom

    caba35 replied to JNT'smom's topic in Career Support

    I would like to know what part of the country you are in. I just posted re reentry (1/9/5). I would love to find such a position. I'm confident that with a little orientation/training I will quickly re-adapt. Please respond. caba