CJ NV

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1. Losing a friend ♥.

   CJ NV replied to CJ NV's topic in Spirituality

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2. Has anyone ever look down on you because you are a nurse

   CJ NV replied to dulcet's topic in Relations

   I had an experience like that a long time ago when I was new to the profession.I meet this guy who was making fun of me.He just doesn't know what a nurses job really is all about till he was in a life and death situation.I just said that we have more...

3. I'm not answering call lights

   CJ NV replied to imintrouble's topic in Relations

   The only concern about not answering a call light in a timely manner is we might miss the opportunity to an initial assessment should someone find our patient with shortness of breath and difficulty breathing or acute chest pains or worst case scenar...

4. Are they still giving out incentives for nurses?

   CJ NV replied to Brian's topic in Humor

   There was no incentives offered during my time in the 90's.I remembered in 2004 our hospital was offering $5 k sign on and $ 5 k referrals.My hubby can't believe I called up almost everyone on my list to apply just to get the referrals.I ended up get...

5. Confucius Say.....

   CJ NV replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Humor

   And I say...The impatient ones will get nothing,patient ones will get everything...:)

6. Visitor filming during code

   CJ NV replied to Lev's topic in Relations

   Usually the security dept.responds to codes as well to clear out the room and hallways from families and visitors.I guess it differs from hospitals to hospitals...

7. Don't post your personal info in threads!!

   CJ NV replied to RunBabyRN's topic in TEAS

   It's really a privacy issue and with the rising cyber identity thief,hackers and spammers,it's always a risk...

8. Retire in the Philippines...

   CJ NV replied to CJ NV's topic in Philippines

   Thanks Mr.Daly City RN for your comments.It's so enlightening.At first I didn't think of it that way but as I kept on reading your post,I finally realized the important point I'm missing.All I kept thinking is the last part of your post,the affordabi...

9. wow...this is my JOB!

   CJ NV replied to Umberlee's topic in General Nursing

   Nursing is such a multi tasking profession which most of us don't mind as long as our patients remain safe,we know our limits and the hospital policy allow us to do so.It's amazing what a nurse can do to keep the unit run smoothly.On top of being a s...

10. Ugghhh, another new nurse...

    CJ NV replied to Joe V's topic in Rock

    I appreciated everyone's feedback on my comments... My quote..."Really,don't bribe me"...:) This is really what it meant...The above comment was just in "my head,kept to myself ",and I really appreciated and thanked her for that.I was never mean to a...

11. Losing a friend ♥.

    CJ NV replied to CJ NV's topic in Spirituality

    Thank you for your comment and links...It was a solemn memorial service in church today.Most day shift nurses were there,a few evenings and night shift,her family and friends.So nice to see old co workers,it's just like a mini reunion.It's really sad...

12. Ugghhh, another new nurse...

    CJ NV replied to Joe V's topic in Rock

    While doing preceptor on a new nurse she said to me."I really want to be like you when I'm done with orientation.It's an honor to follow your footsteps."...Really,don't bribe me...:)

13. Losing a friend ♥.

    CJ NV posted a topic in Spirituality

    Such an emotional time.It's a friend's funeral tomorrow.She wasn't just a friend but also a co worker,a fellow nurse who I worked with for so many years.Rest in peace....Events like this triggered a lot of memories.Although I've been a nurse for many...

14. I notice nice veins!

    CJ NV replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Going for the antecubital vein is my preferable location...:)

15. Feeling so guilty calling off sick

    CJ NV replied to mclennan's topic in General Nursing

    Feeling guilty is a normal reaction.In my opinion,I will feel more guilty if I come to work sick and spreading the flu virus to my co workers,staff and most especially the vulnerable patients...