Missy Prissy

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1. 12 hour shifts

   Missy Prissy replied to Caligirlrn2b's topic in Safety

   I worked 12 hour shifts for many years before taking a job in education. When we first were told we were going to 12 hour shifts it was mandatory due to a critical shortage and was to be for only a few months period. Everyone was very upset. Howev...

2. Family member RN asked for resignation yesterday

   Missy Prissy replied to GooeyRN's topic in General Nursing

   While she may be a wonderful person, it does not sound like she is suited to nursing. She needs to have basic skills and the fact that she hid from them in school is very telling. The fact that she doesn't want to leave her other job to take a nurs...

3. Do Any Of You Rn's Have Diabetes And Or High B/p??

   Missy Prissy replied to rafael80's topic in Endocrine

   You should not have any problem becoming an RN because of your high blood pressure. The thing you need to remember is to take care of yourself. Exercise and reducing stress can work wonders! Having gone through a medical problem yourself, you will...

4. Sickees

   Missy Prissy replied to Haunted's topic in Activism

   Michael Moore is not the person we want telling our stories. He has his own twisted agenda and it is not the betterment of nurses or healthcare.

5. Younger Nurses: Do you find people dont take you seriously? (semi-rant)

   Missy Prissy replied to TexasPediRN's topic in General Nursing

   When I was younger I had the same problem. Once, I was in charge of the unit and a patient called the desk after I had been in his room concerned because he thought a kid had been in his room messing with his IV. I had even introduced myself and to...

6. Nurse Educators, Introduce Yourselves!

   Missy Prissy replied to VickyRN's topic in Educators

   Hello! My name is Erin and I am an educator in a 385 bed acute care hospital in Kentucky. I have been a nurse for 26 years and an educator for 7 years. I also am the liaison to the area nursing schools. I am excited to have a place to chat with ot...

7. Not Picking up the slack or breaking my back......

   Missy Prissy replied to ColdFusion's topic in General Nursing

   I think all nurse can relate to such situations. I applaude you for recognizing the situation and stepping in when no one else will. There doesn't seem to be any spirit of teamwork or accountability on your unit. If you leave without trying to cha...