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1. When Your Patient is an Addict...How to Deal

   labmom replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

   I am so happy to see that other RNs feel the way I do. I find it so hard to help them get the rush they want when giving pain meds. I completely agree with all you said.

2. Older nurses still want to work!

   labmom replied to labmom's topic in Career Support

   Fantastic, Dan. Much respect to you.

3. Older nurses still want to work!

   labmom replied to labmom's topic in Career Support

   I am assuming that you work for an agency since you mentioned contract work. I have thought about agency nursing but am concerned that the facilities will not give me help with paperwork or electronic charting.

4. Older nurses still want to work!

   labmom replied to labmom's topic in Career Support

   That's what confuses me. I know I can handle the work and am planning to work until I'm 70; at least I was.

5. Older nurses still want to work!

   labmom replied to labmom's topic in Career Support

   Yes, our situations are similar. I was a medical assistant working in a hospital while going to nursing school. I think that may be why I was able to get a nursing position after graduation. Even though we are what they consider "older" , I think we...

6. Older nurses still want to work!

   labmom replied to labmom's topic in Career Support

   Thank you for your comment. I have considered Hospice as I have some experience in that area.

7. Older nurses still want to work!

   labmom replied to labmom's topic in Career Support

   I see that. Had I known that employers discriminate against older nurses I would have kept my job and worked through my issues on my time off. Well, thank you for your feedback.

8. Older nurses still want to work!

   labmom posted a topic in Career Support

   I am a nurse moving toward "retirement age" but more than willing and able to work full-time. I left a full-time position almost a year ago due to needing to finalize issues with my parents trust and real estate. I have been applying to hospitals for...

9. Job Hunting Advice, Please

   labmom posted a topic in General Nursing

   I need some advice about applying to multiple jobs within the same facility. I am an RN with 7 years experience and am trying to return to bedside nursing. I have recently had a 5 month leave from working due to family issues and am now able to retur...

10. Sure didn't expect this!

    labmom replied to thegreenmile's topic in Retired

    Very well stated, Esme. I agree with everything you said.

11. Sure didn't expect this!

    labmom replied to thegreenmile's topic in Retired

    I am feeling the same way right now! I am 57, have been a nurse for only 6 years. I left my job in December to take care of some family issues. I have begun applying for positions again and feel as though I'm invisible! I have an Associate Degree and...

12. I pushed my call light 3 seconds ago, what took you so long?

    labmom replied to Joe V's topic in Med-Surg

    I agree, Levitas. Making patients feel that you will be there for them at the beginning of the shift will usually result in fewer requests later in the shift. I guess they just have to know that they are not alone. You also show us that patients DO N...

13. Problems at work. Need advice!

    labmom replied to labmom's topic in Med-Surg

    So, I worked my last shift at my job today. I was given the option of resigning or being terminated. When I came back from suspension, I knew that it probably wouldn't be long before I was gone. While I'm sad that I no longer have a job, I think this...

14. Problems at work. Need advice!

    labmom replied to labmom's topic in Med-Surg

    Thanks to everyone who has replied. The running solution I see is writing things down and checking them off as completed. I will definately implement that! I also like the idea of checking in with the charge. I also do have thyroid issues. A trip to...

15. Problems at work. Need advice!

    labmom replied to labmom's topic in Med-Surg

    Thank you, JBudd. That makes sense! I think that will help me keep better track of things to be done. I hope I can resolve this because I really like my job!