pianonurse

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1. Slow computer - need advice

   pianonurse replied to CrunchRN's topic in General Nursing

   You reformat your hard disks every 6 months????? Wow! Would defraging the hard disks be adequate? I can see why you do this, though. Nothing like a fresh disk to run software off of. I would be tempted to do this too, but a few important programs...

2. Corrosive coworker - advice please!

   pianonurse replied to icesk8ie's topic in General Nursing

   How about just being upfront with her? If she is some kind of mentor or charge nurse, then maybe a scheduled meeting between you and her can be made, away from the work place, to discuss your concerns. I've always taken the direct approach. I take...

3. Guys in Nursing...What's your Input?

   pianonurse replied to MarcusKspn's topic in General Nursing

   Out of about 45 students, there were about 7 males in my class. Male nurses rock, as do female nurses. In my humble opinion, nurses rock - period! :)

4. How much do you make?

   pianonurse replied to Navy Nurse's topic in General Nursing

   Interesting to read the ranges in salaries/hourly wages. I make about $25.00/ hour including shift differential.

5. why did you become a nurse

   pianonurse replied to pointhope's topic in General Nursing

   Originally, for steady income. I remain a nurse because I've grown to love my profession. I can be stressful at time. Actually left the profession for a while. Came back, though, when I found myself missing the care I used to provide. However, t...

6. Clumsiest moment?

   pianonurse replied to sharann's topic in General Nursing

   Tripping while walking towards the hopper with a full bedpan or urinal. Done that a couple of times. Worst time, in my mind, was finally drawing blood from a person who was a difficult stick, and dropping the vial which broke and plattered blood all...

7. C'mon brag a little!!!!!

   pianonurse replied to huggietoes's topic in General Nursing

   Good Thread! Great oncology nurse. Good listener. Good with family. Fairly good at quelling nausea (at least I'm fast with the "Yuck Bucket!"). Pretty good IV starter!

8. Nightshifters: What wakes you up while you are trying to sleep in this 9 to 5 world?

   pianonurse replied to fedupnurse's topic in General Nursing

   I try to get a total of 5 to 6 hours of sleep during the day when I work nights. It's not always easy . . . especially when I forget to turn off the telephone ringer! My dog also wakes me up when she barks!