grooveyredhead

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1. Hotline backfire

   grooveyredhead posted a topic in General Nursing

   I am an RN; I employ 12 CNA's. One NA alledgedly asked another NA to get her methamphetamine and also alledgedly was verbally abusive to a geriatric resident. It was reported to me by the accuser. It spread like wildfire amongst the 12. I called the ...

2. I hate nursing

   grooveyredhead replied to prettylittlenurse2b's topic in General Students

   No, you are not a terrible person. Not everyone is a nurse. I am one of those nurses you hate right now. I love being a nurse and I knew I was a nurse from the time I was small. I would not be anything else. However, I went to school with two women w...

3. My husband works for me- is this ever going to work?

   grooveyredhead replied to LoriAlabamaRN's topic in General Nursing

   Re: My husband works for me. I am an RN who owns and operates an AFH (Adult Family Home). I am in the process of buying a second AFH. My partner (together 35 yrs.) and my daughter work for me. Its a family affair. We work very well together for the ...

4. What's your story? Why did you take up nursing?

   grooveyredhead replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

   I went back to school at age 47 and graduated from RN school at age 50. I was basically homeless and was given a grant. Lived with my kids during part of my schooling. You can do it. Go to the mirror, look yourself square in the eyes and say -- I am ...

5. Blow out at the desk, who was at fault? both share blame I think?

   grooveyredhead replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in General Nursing

   It took me a while after becoming an RN to feel comfortable in my role. I remember and thank the nurses who were patient with me and gave me good advice in a helpful and supportive way. I also remember the nurses who treated me like I was an incompet...

6. What's your story? Why did you take up nursing?

   grooveyredhead replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

   Your mom is a smart woman. You an obedient child:rolleyes: :balloons:

7. What's your story? Why did you take up nursing?

   grooveyredhead replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

   I was born a nurse. I knew it from the time I was a little kid. Grew up in a project. 11 Bros & sisters. They were my guinea pigs. I always patched them up. Once removed a bullet from my lil bros. leg. Didn't finish HS. Dove headfirst into the 60...

8. Do you belong to a nursing association?

   grooveyredhead replied to Aneroo's topic in General Nursing

   Hello fellow nurses, I have just registered here at allnurses. I do not belong to a nurses org., yet after reading the many e-mails I am definitely planning to research and join at least one or two to start. I have been searching for a nurses forum f...