chickenlegs999

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1. Pay rise important!!!

   chickenlegs999 replied to juliejenkins's topic in International

   Totally agree-incidentally why do teachers and police get huge wages compared to us???

2. Daft things you've done after night shift

   chickenlegs999 replied to cheshirecat's topic in International

   If I'm doin more shifts than usual I can guarantee that I will break my china..it's bcome a routine!!It just will not stay in my hands.

3. Funny fake names for meds

   chickenlegs999 replied to time4meRN's topic in General Nursing

   Parrotsmusteatemall for paracetamol and antibionics for antibiotics...Hmmm?

4. What are the huge "DO NOT EVER DO" things that new nurses need to know about? calling

   chickenlegs999 replied to katiebugg's topic in General Nursing

   Hello.Always remember that no-one wants to be in hospital-be nice and understand mood changes when people are ill.

5. Things you wish you could say to your co-workers...

   chickenlegs999 replied to nurse4theplanet's topic in Relations

   When people are being annoying like this I just say "Shoosh!people may hear you and not want to".Lowering my voice and giving them one of "my looks" tends to stop people in their tracks-like an old school ma'm!Great Fun!!!! Try it next time-so wha...

6. Nurses are Pathetic!!

   chickenlegs999 replied to lorster's topic in General Nursing

   My God!You really need to sit and chill!Focus on what you want and deliver.We all have to put up with these things.In Blighty we too are used and abused but where else would you get such satisfaction from helping people?Give respect and get respect-l...

7. Am I stepping on senior nurses toes?

   chickenlegs999 replied to b eyes's topic in Emergency

   I'm a "silverback" and I would have loved it-save this old bird some time now she's slowing up!However-how long would it take to run it by others first?-Respect and consideration to your colleagues-good communication is vital in our work.Just a thoug...

8. Night Shift and Health

   chickenlegs999 replied to RNSuzq1's topic in New Nurse

   I've worked nights 32yrs!So!There is no answer-it is unnatural and will always mess u up-but I still prefer it.The answer?Sleep whenever ..wherever u can.Got to bed at 10 on night u finish.Tell everyone to b nice to u!!!!!!!!!!

9. Good Bye to Nursing for me...

   chickenlegs999 replied to healer27's topic in General Nursing

   I've been nursing for 32 yrs and still love it!There is nothing in the world more rewarding than helping someone feel better or easing despair.You've either got it or you havn't-you have to be a tough cookie with a soft heart and if you can't cope th...