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  1. What is the major reason nurses leave?

    gentle replied to saguaro13's topic in General Nursing

    Hmm, Diploma82, it seems that you bring up another unfortunate reason for leaving the "profession or calling": "lies". I wish you well in finding a position elsewhere that is more worthy for you....

  2. Married / engaged nurses...

    gentle replied to KLeigh's topic in General Nursing

    Plain comfort band to protect both myself and my

  3. Trouble Makers

    gentle replied to NurseyPoo's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, I regularly use both of these techniques. I can't say that improves my reputation among employees or my supervisors; however, I can say that it does help to keep me out of the gossip loop....

  4. New Diabetic-Learning the Hard Way

    gentle replied to gitterbug's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Gitterbug, Hmmm, you have an interesting post with apparent wisdom from the side of disappoint, discouragement, and pain. my heart goes out to you as you traverse through the various stages of...

  5. What do you have in there??

    gentle replied to cardiac.cure03's topic in General Nursing

    Well perhaps, "sweet little ole grandma" was sick of bad attitudes. Well that is the last time I will ever tease a nurse in her late 60s. I thought pms was bad. Hmmm, menopause and a limited nights...

  6. When to call the doctor...

    gentle replied to RNLisa's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Wow, This is why I stopped working tele years ago. I found myself in that position far too many times, and tele patients can become icu patients very easily. It isn't just tele or your hospital...

  7. Ethnic Hair ???

    gentle replied to ebrown343's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I believe that you must be true to yourself. If you are true to yourself by wearing locs, then please wear them. Keep them well groomed and enjoy them. I think locs are beautiful to behold when...

  8. What do I do? (long)

    gentle replied to ChrgRN's topic in General Nursing

    Whoa, If the budget is truly that tight, I would be very surprised if this facility is not either closed down or preferrably bought out by a more healthy company. ChrgRN, how many hospitals are in the...

  9. What would you do?

    gentle replied to Nice2MeetU's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hey Nice, Wow, I read your post and boy could I relate to that one on several levels. I went through a similar experience only it wasn't a friends birth. It was during my clinical rotations. I can...

  10. I freaked out

    gentle replied to beautifulb's topic in General Nursing

    :roll

  11. Oops, sorry! Son got wrong vaccination

    gentle replied to hotshot05's topic in General Nursing

    I would be very very very upset over that one -- :angryfire . The kind of upset where I would want to just :trout:. I am soooo sorry that this happened to your son and you. I wish you well in your...

  12. Nursing agencies in Inland Empire?

    gentle replied to leo84's topic in California Nursing

    Hi leo84, I have enjoyed working with nursefinder nurses. Unfortunately, I can't remember all the names of different companies who supplied our hospital with extra "hands, knowledge, and hearts."...

  13. I am in an absolute state of panic right now... need help

    gentle replied to NurseCard's topic in General Nursing

    Considered relocating? California has mandated state ratios for med-surg nurses. I will definitely pray. I am sooo sorry you are going through this. I myself am starting to examine other areas of...

  14. Critical Thinking For Med-surg nursing

    gentle replied to mojofla's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Thanks for the post. I did read several other posts regarding pbds and will keep a look out. Haven't purchased a book yet. Will be purchasing as soon as I can. Until then, I will read for...

  15. Update on Gross Out Co-Worker

    gentle replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    :barf01:

  16. I am a nurse, but I dream of....

    gentle replied to Elisheva's topic in General Nursing

    You silly woman:rolleyes:

  17. I am a nurse, but I dream of....

    gentle replied to Elisheva's topic in General Nursing

    I want to become a beautiful lover. (The kind of lover who emotionally, mentally, and physically sinks their love all the way to the marrow of their family's and friends' bones.) You know, no matter...

  18. CEUs what companies do you like best

    gentle posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    Hello all, Alas, it is time for me to obtain my quarterly ceus. (I try to take at least one ceu class every 3-4 months.) However, my employer doesn't seem to be offering anything. So, I drove to...

  19. anyone use lovenox in odd doses? i.e. 76mg?

    gentle replied to rehab nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Definitely time for you to take a "vacation" and find employment elsewhere. With regard to specific dosing, yes, we also give specific amounts of lovenox --i.e.

  20. Nurses Hit Union and Medical Center with Federal Charges for Violating Their Freedom

    gentle replied to Sherwood's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    the last traveler who visited our med-surg unit, reported that they drove from arizona to take a california assignment because the ratios were higher than ours. that was when our ratio was 6 patients...

  21. Nurses Hit Union and Medical Center with Federal Charges for Violating Their Freedom

    gentle replied to Sherwood's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    [ :yeahthat: and at the beach with my

  22. Critical Thinking For Med-surg nursing

    gentle replied to mojofla's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Mojofla, What is the PBD test? If you are doing your job well, then why were you terminiated? What was your specialty? Why didn't they allow you to take more classes for self improvement, before,...

  23. Heel pain reducing my quality of life...

    gentle replied to LearningRN's topic in General Nursing

    Hello, Yes, I will definitely pray for you. The pain you are experiencing is not necessarily forever. As everyone has posted, there are multiple ways of managing this situation. As is typical with...

  24. RN to MD anyone? Feeling unsupported.

    gentle replied to Anagray's topic in General Nursing

    My goodness child, Just go for it;) !!!! I decided not to do the same; but, I know my decision is correct for me . As things turned out, I will probably go back to school and teach special needs...

  25. What's your favorite pair of nursing shoes?

    gentle replied to changeofpaceRN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Hello all, Hmmm, well, $500 later, I am now on Asics, which I love. I think my situation is that my body changed from childbirth and weight gain. Dansko's were not wide enough for my feet and I...