rnanm

rnanm has 26 years experience and specializes in ER, CCU, DOU, L&D, PACU.

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1. 57 and need to start over YET AGAIN!

   rnanm replied to Bailey246's topic in Career Support

   Wow! Looks like there are many of us with the same issues. Wait until you hit 60! I have a world of acute care, cardiac, trauma and general nursing experience and am in good health. Can I find a job? No way! Ageism is alive and well even with laws to...

2. More CNA woes.

   rnanm replied to Virgo_RN's topic in General Nursing

   It seems this is a wide spread issue and I'm sad to say I have seen many of these bahaviors on my unit as well. We are working hard to eliminate the "trouble makers" and reward the ones who do their job and enjoy caring for and about people. There mu...

3. I need your advice please - Please read

   rnanm replied to tiffany311's topic in General Students

   It is unfortunate you did not allow a little more quiet reflection time before you responded to the professors. I understand your "hurt feelings" but in the future try to remember to give yourself 24 hours before responding to any negative feelings. ...

4. Did Anyone Go From LVN to RN in CA?

   rnanm replied to SoCalMom0499's topic in California

   yes, i was an lvn for 14 years then finally returned to complete my rn. the pre requisites were never ending but i finally finished and have never been sorry. i am about to finish my bsn and am thinking about an msn degree as well. time passes and wh...

5. Going back to the bedside?

   rnanm replied to twarlik's topic in Management

   interesting and definitely doable. on our unit there have been 5 rn's who thought they would like to leave bedside nursing and try management. all 5 returned to the bedside after varying times and never looked back. each says they are happier now and...

6. want advice

   rnanm replied to hemaravin's topic in California

   hi hemaravin, i am located on the beautiful central coast of california. there are 4 hospitals within a 40 mile range. 3 are owned by chw and one by another company. i am a registered nurse and assistant nurse manager at marian medical center in sant...

7. want advice

   rnanm replied to hemaravin's topic in California

   welcome to the world of california nursing yes, there are jobs out there. can you tell me a bit more about yourself? experience in what area? what type of unit are you interested in? what part of california are you living? i may be able to point you...

8. All White Uniform Dress Code?!!

   rnanm replied to keludtke's topic in General Nursing

   i am a professional and conduct myself in a manner that exudes confidence for my patients, regardless of my uniform color. i do however choose to wear white on occasion as our unit patients have said they prefer knowing who they can seek advice from....

9. What do I do Now???

   rnanm replied to Ms.Rosewood2003's topic in NCLEX

   i understand the stress and dissapointment you are feeling right now, but please don't take this on as a failure on your part. i have known many fantastic nurses who failed their nclex exam and went on to be teachers and leaders within their units. t...

10. nursing morale going down the tubes

    rnanm replied to sunneeRN's topic in General Nursing

    brava my dear we need more nurses who will speak up for our patients and each other. i too have seen many who complain to each other but are not willing to get involved to make a meaningful change. i work on a step down unit that is supposed to be 4...

11. Bedside reporting is back!

    rnanm posted a topic in California

    hi everyone i have been busy with finals but want to ask how many of you are reverting back to bedside report at the change of shift? with jcaho confidentiality laws in place how do we manage this very private information being passed from one nurs...

12. 12 hours, eat twice?

    rnanm replied to Crux1024's topic in General Nursing

    when I work 12 hour shifts the rule of thumb is 2 30 minute breaks. One paid and one unpaid. However, I rarely get one 30 minute break uniterupted, much less even dream of the second one. I work days 7a-7p. We must frist take care of ourself before w...

13. Have you called off work for a sick pet before?

    rnanm replied to L&DRNJenn's topic in General Nursing

    Our pets are a member of the family and I would not hesitate to put one of them first if the need were there. I do however have a network of pet loving colleagues and we provide vacation care, medical care and emeregent care as needed. We cover each ...

14. anyone ever worked at Marian Medical Center?

    rnanm replied to rnanm's topic in Career Support

    thanks selke! i will do that. i heard from a travel nurse currently on 2north who is anything but happy:nono: and will post on the travel section. i did try the delphi.com site but had no luck finding information. just information about prospero? hop...

15. Long Beach Memorial Anyone?????

    rnanm replied to tabymac's topic in California

    LBMMC is a fantastic place to work and believe me the two years will fly and you will be well served to stick it out and gain the valuable experience and accreditation. If I were in the Long Beach area that would be my first choice. Don't worry about...