RNgonewild

RNgonewild

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  1. He doesn't realize my dreams

    RNgonewild replied to dipsett08's topic in General Nursing

    Can you get a roomate? Maybe a 2 bedroom apt with a roomate. Or rent a room. That may even be better cause he wont be able to live with you there. He sure will be paying attention when you are making...

  2. Do postpartum nurses assist with circumcision?

    RNgonewild replied to moodyred01's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Yes, but rarely. We have OB techs that assist the peds. But I'm sure you can figure out a way to get out of it. What else don't you want to do? There are much more difficult things to do in

  3. Nursing without license

    RNgonewild replied to TouchstoneRN's topic in General Nursing

    I had a nurse buddy who had her wallet stolen. The person who stole her wallet, with her nursing license inside tried to get a job across the state with her license. Luckily she got

  4. Good Old HIPAA Violation!

    RNgonewild replied to shodobe's topic in General Nursing

    We had a nurse commit a major HIPPA violation last year. It cost the hospital 250k. The nurse was suspended pending termination. Then after a year she came back, same job, via union intervention and...

  5. What's you highest...?

    RNgonewild replied to talaxandra's topic in General Nursing

    Hgb 0.0, we were pumping blood into her pretty fast though. And she did

  6. Looking for a warmer climate to work in...any suggestions?

    RNgonewild replied to primerk's topic in General Nursing

    California of course! And there are places with snow

  7. Bad Managers

    RNgonewild replied to Vito Andolini's topic in General Nursing

    Well I did have a manager that worked from approx. 10am -2pm and would sleep during meetings. But she was fired after less than 6 months. But what's great about these managers is that they always seem...

  8. Bad Managers

    RNgonewild replied to Vito Andolini's topic in General Nursing

    Boy this is all very

  9. Negotiating Salary

    RNgonewild replied to RNgonewild's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks all for the advice. I'm also going to have a backdoor clause put in, just in case they don't like me and I don't like the job. The job will be similar to what I'm doing but with a lot more...

  10. Negotiating Salary

    RNgonewild posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am entering into a new area of nursing: Management I have been a staff nurse for many years at my hospital, most recently a charge nurse on my floor for the past 2 years. There has been a major...

  11. Nursing-A second carrer at 50!

    RNgonewild replied to FirstChoiceLast's topic in General Nursing

    50 is not too old to start a new career! We just started a new grad class, or as I would like to say " an old grad class" as only one person is in their twenties, the rest mid forties or above. And my...

  12. Negotiating Salary

    RNgonewild replied to RNgonewild's topic in General Nursing

    You go girl! I'm trying to stay positive about this. I don't plan to risk my career by going into management. I can see where that is going at my place. I want to be a positive influence in my...

  13. $8000.00 Penalty for Quiting Critical Care Nurse Residency Program Before 3 Years

    RNgonewild replied to krazykev's topic in General Nursing

    Eh, I would tell them to bite me. They pay me I don't pay

  14. What do I do now? Transfer or quit?

    RNgonewild replied to nerdtonurse?'s topic in General Nursing

    There was a manager like that here. After 3 months and many complaints, management made her go to anger management classes.

  15. Vent lazy nurses/techs dont want to answer call light

    RNgonewild replied to lovehospital's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a chronic phone/light answerer. I also pass patient trays. Some of my co-workers are not the same as I am. However I also am a chronic delegater. If I deem something is not for me to do or answer...

  16. Song lyrics that remind you of nursing...

    RNgonewild replied to grace90's topic in Nursing Humor

    working on the night shift I know you're not alone on the night shift I'll bet you're singing proud on the night shift:specs: Get in from the mainline alright Shoot'em up bang, bang Keep on with the...

  17. Do you raid the patient fridge?

    RNgonewild replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    We get a tray of fresh cut up fruit to give the pts. for an evening snack. And a tray of cookies. Sometimes I like to snag some of it. Just a piece. And mint tea in the morning. But tomorrow I'm...

  18. amount of overtime available

    RNgonewild replied to meaton1421's topic in General Nursing

    Plenty. I work 2- 12 hour shifts per week/ 4 per pay period. Usually I supplement that with one time and a half 12 hour shift per pay period. Could do 2 or more if I felt like it. One of my co-workers...

  19. Anyone working two jobs?

    RNgonewild replied to mcknis's topic in General Nursing

    I have done it on a few occassions. I keep my regular benefitted job(parttime) and then do a per diem or agency gig. Haven't done it for a few years, but I'm getting bored again at my regular job, so...

  20. My Jingle

    RNgonewild replied to JBizzleRN's topic in Nursing Humor

    I have a little song I sing about my hospital, but it's best left unsaid.

  21. Not going to cut it in the real world

    RNgonewild replied to theksmom's topic in General Nursing

    You're almost there. You do realize that not all nursing jobs involve patient care. There are desk jobs out there for nurses. Besides once you know the job everything becomes routine. Maybe you are...

  22. ? Why are people saying that nursing is tough? i dont understand whats so hard about

    RNgonewild replied to Jelet's topic in General Nursing

    Why don't you go volunteer at your local hospital or nursing home? Then you will see what nurses do. Good

  23. Should medication aides exist?

    RNgonewild replied to BradleyRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Absolutely

  24. PDA's

    RNgonewild replied to shoebottom's topic in General Nursing

    Aren't there free Palm programs? I just got a Cento Palm and I want to ad some

  25. can I Find A job at 62

    RNgonewild replied to hospice 3601's topic in Retired Nurses

    You'll probably be the baby of the floor there. Dye your hair. Or not. I work with several nurses over the age of 60. One is 72. Another just retired right before her 75th birthday and was strong as...