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  1. I wonder if I'm too old...?

    EGspirit posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm 53. I've been an RN for 13 years, but I've been out of it for a year pursuing a business idea. Well, that's come to it's end pretty much, and more than that, I really miss being a nurse and...

  2. I wonder if I'm too old...?

    EGspirit replied to EGspirit's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks, Becky. I agree: health is the key. If I have that--enough to do nursing--then it's all

  3. It's Does No Good To Gripe About Nursing

    EGspirit replied to EGspirit's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It's one thing to say, "I will always stand up for my patients, my co-workers, and myself!" I mean it sounds really good. And you will always be in good stead wherever you work so long as you say...

  4. Bullying in the work place

    EGspirit replied to haney13's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Walk away from it and forget about it. If the facility had a problem with her acting that way they would have done something about it a long time ago. If you like where you are working now, then...

  5. It's Does No Good To Gripe About Nursing

    EGspirit replied to EGspirit's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Oh, no. I was as much a part of that as anyone else. And for all I know, maybe that's the only way it works, but I think when one becomes more secure in themselves, they no longer have to act like...

  6. It's Does No Good To Gripe About Nursing

    EGspirit replied to EGspirit's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Well, half of it was my fault. It's just like this post, I have a way of stirring things up, even when all I want is a fun debate or discussion. And I've gone in and acted the fool in the workplace,...

  7. It's Does No Good To Gripe About Nursing

    EGspirit replied to EGspirit's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yes, and that's exactly it: People go into the nursing profession expecting it to be fair and perfect, and it's not. I don't advocate leaving nursing, but rather learning how to ride the waves. Surf...

  8. It's Does No Good To Gripe About Nursing

    EGspirit replied to EGspirit's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You all can ignore what I'm saying in my post. Perhaps it's not your experience, or perhaps you're so much a part of it, you don't really see it, like not seeing the forest for the trees. I'm simply...

  9. It's Does No Good To Gripe About Nursing

    EGspirit replied to EGspirit's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Ah, the subtle hostility in the words of your post; it's so expected. Heck, my post predicts it. And the fact is I'm not immune to it. I've suffered greatly in my career because of it. I'm speaking...

  10. RN Bridge to MSN?

    EGspirit posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have an ADN. I want to get an MSN in nursing education. I have a bachelor's degree in another field, non-nursing. The MSN is a long-term goal. I see myself using it more in my 60's than in my 50's...

  11. It's Does No Good To Gripe About Nursing

    EGspirit replied to EGspirit's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Then what are you going to do? Ruffle feathers by spouting "opinions" and forcing your personality on others? Remember, it's YOU who wants to work with them. It's you who put in the application. If it...

  12. It's Does No Good To Gripe About Nursing

    EGspirit replied to EGspirit's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    No, of course not. But if you are going to report a colleague or supervisor, or facility for that matter, it better be for something really serious. And even then, you may have to realize that you...

  13. It's Does No Good To Gripe About Nursing

    EGspirit replied to EGspirit's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This is perfect: this is exactly what I'm talking about. And your final paragraph is perfect to a tee. First you suggest I'm talking about putting patients in danger (which I'm not, of course not) and...

  14. It's Does No Good To Gripe About Nursing

    EGspirit replied to EGspirit's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm not actually trying to be snarky or negative. I believe if you understand the professional environment, you will better be able to navigate it. I wrote this post in response to people who write...

  15. Should I try to go back to school?

    EGspirit replied to wandwaving's topic in General Nursing

    If you go through a junior college to get your RN, that's not usually too expensive, relatively speaking, if you're from the geographical area that school serves. You would certainly earn enough money...

  16. RN Bridge to MSN?

    EGspirit replied to EGspirit's topic in General Nursing

    I am certainly going to have to think on this some. Thanks for the advice. But in RN-MSN programs, you still have to finish the BSN along the way. I mean, you have to do those requirements no matter...

  17. RN Bridge to MSN?

    EGspirit replied to EGspirit's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I could see that being a factor for sure. For me, I'm not sure: I'm kind of an academic type anyway, so I don't think I would lack motivation later on. But I must admit, it would be good to just...

  18. RN Bridge to MSN?

    EGspirit replied to EGspirit's topic in General Nursing

    That's totally messed up. The one thing I was thinking is that with a decent BSN, I could then later choose MSN programs just for the MSN and not have to be confined to considering only bridge...

  19. RN Bridge to MSN?

    EGspirit replied to EGspirit's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks. That sounds like good

  20. If I want to teach CNA classes...?

    EGspirit posted a topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    If I wanted to teach nurse assistant classes, how would I go about doing that? Would I do it through a junior college or through something like Job Corp or would I find a company that does it and...

  21. If I want to teach CNA classes...?

    EGspirit replied to EGspirit's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Thanks, Cali Otter!

  22. I wonder if I'm too old...?

    EGspirit replied to EGspirit's topic in General Nursing

    LOL! Well, good for you! I will keep you

  23. I wonder if I'm too old...?

    EGspirit replied to EGspirit's topic in General Nursing

    You're right, and that's exactly the MS I want to pursue. What college are you going

  24. I wonder if I'm too old...?

    EGspirit replied to EGspirit's topic in General Nursing

    Very good advice. Very true!

  25. If I want to teach CNA classes...?

    EGspirit replied to EGspirit's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Thanks, Lindsey. I appreciate that advice.