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1. Wearing trousers instead of scrub pants

   djtweetiebird1 replied to KJStarling's topic in Uniform/Gear

   I have been looking all over for women's cargo pants. I will check to see if a Costco around here has any. Thanks for the idea! I am tired of the typical scrub bottoms. I need something with lots of pockets so I don't have to wear scrub jackets when...

2. Terminated over the phone at night

   djtweetiebird1 replied to sweetnurse63's topic in General Nursing

   I have never heard of anyone being terminated over the phone. Like another reader said, the employee has to sit with the employer (usually the manager) and HR. This does not mean that you still can't be terminated unjustly. It happened to me several...

3. What is it like to be a nurse in a prison?

   djtweetiebird1 replied to MMurse's topic in Correctional

   I am an RN and have worked as a correctional nurse for several years. I have, for the most part, liked the job. Of course there are downsides to any job, but it is challenging and rewarding. If I could give you advice, this is what I would say. Trea...

4. Chaos and stupidity

   djtweetiebird1 replied to BrazenBrownEyes's topic in New Nurse

   My goodness, does this remind me of when I was a new graduate!!! It does take time to acclimate yourself to a new job, and in this case a busy unit. I understand your anxiety. Do you have a nurse preceptor in your unit? Speak with your charge nurse ...