janbeveridge

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1. Why can we not solve the nursing problems peacefully???

   janbeveridge replied to nurs4kids's topic in General Nursing

   I don't know if this is an option for you(I'm from Canada, so I am ignorant about your mandatory overtime issues),but in British Columbia, Canada, the nurses refused to work overtime shifts. They are currently negotiating a new contract. The hospita...

2. IS THIS YOU?

   janbeveridge replied to SUBQ's topic in General Nursing

   I worked with a women who was also a chainsmoker. Noone ever thought she would quit, she looooved her cigarettes,( by her own admission). She has now quit, and she can't believe how much better she can smell odors and how much better her food tastes...

3. how many women have felt like this?

   janbeveridge replied to Robin61970's topic in General Nursing

   5 years ago my husband got laid off. We were devastated initially, but then looked at the opportunities available to us. My husband had always wanted to go into business for himself. We decided to take the plunge. I stepped up my hours (I normally...

4. How much do you make?

   janbeveridge replied to Navy Nurse's topic in General Nursing

   RN 17 years experience 22.37 /hour 1.00/hr for nights, .70cents/hr for weekends work partime by choice, but still eligble for benefits such as dental, long term disability. Wish I could move to Texas!!!

5. That's it, I'm OUT.

   janbeveridge replied to JennieBSN's topic in General Nursing

   I wish you the best. Maybe also consider some counselling. I don't mean to necessarily stay in nursing, but to see what opportunities are available to you. Our experience and education are tremendous. If you feel you need to get out or to make a ...

6. How much do you make?

   janbeveridge replied to Navy Nurse's topic in General Nursing

   RN 17 years experience Work NICU $22.37/hr get 1.00/hr for night shift .70 cents/hr weekend differential (if I remember correctly,on maternity leave at present). Also get 100.00$ a month for degree, and 200.00 for masters degree if in staff nurse po...

7. "Send my girl down here now"...(Please.....)

   janbeveridge replied to Jason-ACNP's topic in General Nursing

   I practice family centered care in the NICU I work in, and I believe the family is a very important part of the team when you work with sick children. I believe that their concerns are valid. I believe that familes need to be listened to, and be inv...

8. "Send my girl down here now"...(Please.....)

   janbeveridge replied to Jason-ACNP's topic in General Nursing

   I practice family centered care in the NICU I work in, and I believe the family is a very important part of the team when you work with sick children. I believe that their concerns are valid. I believe that familes need to be listened to, and be inv...

9. Whats your feeling?

   janbeveridge replied to kayzag's topic in General Nursing

   I just want to say Happy Easter,and thanks for some very refective discussions. I hope that all of you that celebrate Easter have the opportunity to spend the holidays with family and/or friends. Jan

10. Whats your feeling?

    janbeveridge replied to kayzag's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Brownms, just for the record, I am not for sterilization, only a form of birth control(not nessarily depo) until these women can get the help they need. I agree with a lot of what you say.In my original posting, I was trying to balance my feeling...

11. Can anyone help me?

    janbeveridge replied to aimee.m's topic in General Nursing

    Hi there! After getting your bachelor of nursing degree you will need to work at least a few years to get the experience you will need to get accepted into a practioner program. As previously mentioned, most of these programs are at the masters of ...

12. Whats your feeling?

    janbeveridge replied to kayzag's topic in General Nursing

    I too work with drug addicted infants going through withdrawal,infants with fetal alcohol syndrome, etc, and yes it does make me very angry. I have 3 very healthy kids, and I take pride in the fact that I gave them a good start by providing them wit...