Clementina

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1. public's view of nurses

   Clementina replied to bulldawggirl's topic in General Nursing

   The public perception of nurses will not change until we actually change the name of our profession. I realise this sounds radical but it is incredible how pervasive a name change can be. For instance, law firms are changing the role of 'secretary' t...

2. Nurses Who Shouldn't be Nurses

   Clementina replied to bobnurse's topic in General Nursing

   Well after reading a few more of these, it might sound idealistic but one thing is for certain. You spend an incredible amount of time at work - for love or money. I promote the concept that you can love nursing and earn a decent living. Alternativel...

3. The Bullying Thread

   Clementina replied to gwenith's topic in General Nursing

   One aspect I have found in my new nursing career is that being self possessed is a detriment. Alot of other industries respect confidence. It is healthy to have confidence. You can be vulnerable, learning professionally and have a positive self este...

4. Nurses Who Shouldn't be Nurses

   Clementina replied to bobnurse's topic in General Nursing

   Hi I'm not sure where the perception of nursing and great money came from. Common knowledge has been that you never enter nursing if you are primarily doing so for money. I personally left a job paying $20,000 more than I currently earn as a nurse! S...