Snels50

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1. Do you overspend on luxury items as a nurse?

   Snels50 replied to Neywel120's topic in General Nursing

   Be sure you pay yourself first and have money direct deposited in your retirement account. Retirement will come sooner than you think.

2. Calling patients by "pet" names.

   Snels50 replied to dbabz's topic in Relations

   Yes, it's disrespectful and demeaning. But realistically, when I used to work full time and every shift I saw different patients, sometimes I had a hard time remembering names. So, I would say "honey" instead of risking calling Mrs. Smith Mrs. Jones....

3. Husband is not ready for me to go to nursing school!!

   Snels50 replied to hamolady's topic in General Students

   So this is a power and control issue and yes, this is a bigger issue than just going to nursing school. Your husband may be verbally and emotionally abusive. This isn't just nursing school, this is the rest of your life.

4. Verbally abusive patient, worried I could have handled the situation better

   Snels50 replied to NurseMom2016's topic in General Nursing

   What could you have done differently? Considered alcohol withdrawal in your differential. Big missed diagnosis by the doc.

5. Night Shift Causing Relationship Problems

   Snels50 replied to Purple_roses's topic in General Nursing

   "Night shift is hard on the body and mind. You should be taking care of yourself. If boyfriend does not understand that.. you need to rest and recharge, you need a new boyfriend." Totally agree with this. And if he never gets it, certainly don't marr...

6. Night Shift Causing Relationship Problems

   Snels50 replied to Purple_roses's topic in General Nursing

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7. The Patient's "Guests"

   Snels50 replied to rnsheri's topic in Humor

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8. 8 Work From Home Jobs

   Snels50 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Support

   "At some point, many of us dream of working from home, coffee cup in hand, in a hoodie and yoga pants. Fortunately, there really are many opportunities." As a matter of fact, this is exactly what I do. I never would have dreamed this 41 years ago wh...