minirn

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1. new nurse finally feeling confident!

   minirn replied to annieboo444's topic in General Nursing

   Other new nurses - don't let the 6 months from OP scare you off. I wish I had felt that confident at 6 months. My cross-over point was about 18 months. Of course it was worse in the first 4-5 months, but I felt a real surge of confidence at the 18...

2. Anatomy of a crash cart

   minirn replied to delphine22's topic in General Nursing

   There were several good comments here with some good ideas. (I love the scavenger hunt idea) But annual inservice or not, nothing beats repeated hands-on exposure. And if you work on a floor that doesn't get many codes, you are still going to be fu...

3. Are pattern/print scrubs unprofessional outside of pediatrics?

   minirn replied to OwlieO.O's topic in Uniform/Gear

   I see some prints that I think look nice. Personally, I don't wear them. Kind of old fashioned but my hospital dictates (and I still love) All White. Many, many patients tell me they love the nurses wearing all white. They say they know we are t...

4. uniformdiscount.com

   minirn replied to fuzzywuzzy's topic in Uniform/Gear

   I found the BBB rated these guys an 'F'. I received a wrong size and color, but since I didn't receive a confirmation email I didn't have a record to prove what I ordered.

5. has anyone ever ordered from www.uniformdiscount.com

   minirn replied to Polybear's topic in Uniform/Gear

   NEVER order from these guys!! I see some of these posts are old, but the company has not gotten any better. I recently ordered 3 scrub tops for my new job - paid $34 to get the 3-day delivery. First they didn't get the order ready to ship for 48 h...

6. Do you guys see a lot of people saying they are nursing students....

   minirn replied to ~Mi Vida Loca~RN's topic in General Students

   Doesn't bother me at all what "terms" people use to describe their level in schooling. Some nursing schools include the "prereqs" right into their curriculum while others make your finish prereqs and then apply. As long as you are seriously in sch...

7. Done, can anyone relate and share?

   minirn replied to Zookeeper3's topic in General Nursing

   I sympathize with all the burnout discussed here. I encourage anyone who has given their all and has no more to give to be brave, take action and get out. There's no shame in that. I aways remind people - regardless of what industry you go into - ...

8. Lost job over HIPAA violation, what is employment potential?

   minirn replied to RockyMountainHigh's topic in HIPAA

   Although the original poster said no lecture needed - and I see we got lots of lectures - I urge the OP not to be upset about these comments and advice. Even though you and your relative may not have needed it - the feedback is none the less helpful...

9. Any other pre-nursing students over 45?

   minirn replied to aliveword's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I agree with what someone else said. Often the older people are doing this because they want to - different from the some young people that might just need a job. You said you feel sorry because these people should be done "struggling". In my nurs...

10. The Problem with Nursing

    minirn replied to sarjasy's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the original poster - and I think this type of reply comment proves the OP's point.

11. A&P prof's inappropriate response to request for alternative to animal dissection

    minirn replied to sarailyse's topic in Pre-Nursing

    ok, juliaann. I do get the point you are making - But I still say she should just get over it.

12. If you had a choice between 2 year community, or a university....

    minirn replied to Lala27poodles's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I agree with the "cheaper the better" approach. I don't think it matters where you go to school - what matters is how you perform once you get a job. The only exception to this if if you just want to be an academic person and only do teaching. You...

13. A&P prof's inappropriate response to request for alternative to animal dissection

    minirn replied to sarailyse's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I think your objection is a concern. What if you object to a girl having an abortion and then she shows up in your care after having post-abortion medical issues - would you not care for her? Or what about an abortion doctor - if he was in your hos...

14. "...Nurses are Doctors SKIVVIES"

    minirn replied to studentdan's topic in General Nursing

    I think you are taking the comment too personal - get over it.

15. Tired of being FAT and having low self esteem

    minirn replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds like you eat out A LOT - so it sounds like you have a lot of money to waste on that food. It's expensive to eat like that. Take that money and fill your house only with healthy food. Of course you need good support from your husband and h...