ISeeURN

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1. RNs in Joplin/ Springfield Mo area / Agencies

   ISeeURN replied to ISeeURN's topic in Missouri

   Thank you soo much.... have been working here with a local agency, never had to actually look at any other agencies.... but as times and life, and plans change.... again... thanks !!! :)

2. RNs in Joplin/ Springfield Mo area / Agencies

   ISeeURN posted a topic in Missouri

   Hi, tried to post this yesterday, and can't find the thread anymore..... (computer illiterate at times) does anyone have any info on Agencies staffing in Joplin/Springfield? Any Info on the hospitals, workconditions? I am a 20+ year experience ...

3. Why Are Nurses Given Such A Bad Rap Today?

   ISeeURN replied to live4today's topic in General Nursing

   I had my own minor victory... I have been mainly working for one Hospital here for the last 4 years as an Agency RN in ICU. About 3 years ago, the then CEO came up with yet another award, "Achieving Professional Excellence" aka the APE award. (Sarcas...

4. Why Are Nurses Given Such A Bad Rap Today?

   ISeeURN replied to live4today's topic in General Nursing

   I had this vision of a Flowerpot with a sprouting Nurse...:)

5. Why Are Nurses Given Such A Bad Rap Today?

   ISeeURN replied to live4today's topic in General Nursing

   Just two of many articles found, that deal with this problem... :) Gender, I believe has to do with it... one of many aspects which contributes to the problem Come to think of it... almost a Catch 22... what makes us "strong" or "good", the caring, m...

6. Why Are Nurses Given Such A Bad Rap Today?

   ISeeURN replied to live4today's topic in General Nursing

   Valid point as for Nurses going after each other (horizontal aggression, isn't that what it is called?) and not respecting each other... Could it be because it is a (still) mainly female profession ? I have noticed the tone and team work usually chan...

7. Why Are Nurses Given Such A Bad Rap Today?

   ISeeURN replied to live4today's topic in General Nursing

   I had an idea some time ago... better paid, and higher customer satisfaction ( no pun intended)... how about a Medical Fetish Brothel? 3 High Colonics a week,some IV Pole dancing and you are done with the workweek? Just kidding, unless there is finan...

8. Why Are Nurses Given Such A Bad Rap Today?

   ISeeURN replied to live4today's topic in General Nursing

   I agree...Although, the last couple of years I noticed a positive Media display of Nurses....Ie- Johnson and Johnson had that 'Proud to Be a Nurse' commercial and some Tv shows such as 'ER' and 'Scrubs' have enlightened the definition of what a 'Nurs...

9. Funniest injury you have ever seen.....

   ISeeURN replied to MrsWampthang's topic in Emergency

   During Nursing School Days, on one of the Night shift rotations in Germany... I am NOT making this up.... Sunday night we had a father bringing in his son, and attached vacuum . Well, the evil household machinery was removed, and everyone was sent b...

10. Share Your Funniest Patient Stories...

    ISeeURN replied to Trvln Nurse's topic in Humor

    Many stories came to mind, but this one stands out... I had just passed the NCLEX over here in the States, after having studied and worked as a RN in Germany for quite a few years already. Germans are not into abbreviations, as Americans seem to be...

11. Why Are Nurses Given Such A Bad Rap Today?

    ISeeURN replied to live4today's topic in General Nursing

    Many, many, wayyy too many years ago, when I went to Nursing School in Germany, an American friend of mine gave me a book called "A Nurse's Story" by Carol Gino. It had quite a few anecdotes in it, which inspired me to start a magazine at our Nursin...

12. Why Are Nurses Given Such A Bad Rap Today?

    ISeeURN replied to live4today's topic in General Nursing

    Uh Oh..... I can see the s..t flying... :) Lets just hope they are indeed empty while in motion...

13. Why Are Nurses Given Such A Bad Rap Today?

    ISeeURN replied to live4today's topic in General Nursing

    First post on here, so please excuse my hopefully not too horrible use of words... We have a line of commercials on tv here in Las Vegas right now, which left me at first giggling, then , after thinking about it for a bit, I was stunned and mad. One...