ShaBBy23

ShaBBy23

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  1. How do CEU's work?

    ShaBBy23 posted a topic in General Nursing

    hi colleagues, i've been doing contact hours since graduating from nursing school because i find it a great way to stay current with my practice. the problem i have is, i'm not sure how exactly sure...

  2. From full time to per diem

    ShaBBy23 replied to pretty70's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    unfortunately that isn't an option. stinks

  3. Med/surg to L&D

    ShaBBy23 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    hello everyone, i am a med/surg rn and have been in this particular field for 2 1/2 years. while its been a very rewarding side of nursing, i find that i am more attracted to labor & delivery....

  4. From full time to per diem

    ShaBBy23 replied to pretty70's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    i am in the same predicament except the hospital where i work at has been canceling me for an entire month now. this might not be an issue for an rn who does per diem as a second source of income,...

  5. Per Diem Not for me

    ShaBBy23 posted a topic in General Nursing

    hello everyone, i have a question. is it just me? or, is there more per diem positions than permanent ones? frankly speaking, i'm not happy about having to be a per diem rn because: 1. i'm...

  6. Per Diem Not for me

    ShaBBy23 replied to ShaBBy23's topic in General Nursing

    again, per diem nursing does seem like it's working for you and thats great. as far as the poll goes, i simply want to utilize the features of this website. obviously others did

  7. Per Diem Not for me

    ShaBBy23 replied to ShaBBy23's topic in General Nursing

    aww thanks for the

  8. Per Diem Not for me

    ShaBBy23 replied to ShaBBy23's topic in General Nursing

    Thats wonderful that it works for you but unfortunately that's not the case with

  9. Hospice

    ShaBBy23 replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    @HollyHobby, I completely agree with you. I too feel guilty about prolonging someones suffering. This hits so close to home for me. Four years ago my dad was diagnosed a terminal illness. The...

  10. Is it all in my head?

    ShaBBy23 posted a topic in Health, Stress Management

    since becoming an rn at the ripe old age of 46, i feel like i've been put through a meat grinder. i now have a torn miniscus on my left knee, 3 herniated disks, probably some type of arthritis...

  11. Has anyone ever been accused of stress abuse mistaken for substance abuse on the job?

    ShaBBy23 replied to nurseterry's topic in Health, Stress Management

    omg!!!!!!! you've been to hell and back. i'm so sorry that the industry has treated you in such a manner. it's a shame that there wasn't any type of support for you, especially after all that...

  12. Nurses with depression

    ShaBBy23 replied to grandmawrinkle's topic in Health, Stress Management

    [color=sienna]hang in there honey. i can totally relate with the same issues. i'm currently on effexor 225mg. the dose was increased because i kept finding myself crying in the linen closet at work...

  13. Is this considered BURN OUT?

    ShaBBy23 replied to cthomp's topic in Health, Stress Management

    i'm also feeling the same way. my body just feel like i'm broken into a lot of pieces. i'm in a situation where i only have 2 years exp. and if i go anywhere else, that is barely enough experience...

  14. help with iv starts

    ShaBBy23 replied to PCU_RN9's topic in General Nursing

    another thing to remember is to never let the patient see the fear in your face about inserting an iv because to me, piercing someones skin and vein is invasive. as an rn the last thing you want to...

  15. heartless DON or reality check?

    ShaBBy23 replied to sarafina's topic in General Nursing

    how can someone in the profession of having empathy and compassion be so selfish and callous? the don should have allowed the cna to go home and given her the time needed to grieve with family...

  16. Nurse with Body Odor

    ShaBBy23 replied to prettyinblu's topic in General Nursing

    :reindeer: It's one thing to let someone know about this situation in a thoughtful manner and another doing so directly. Why does one have to be harsh about subject. Decorum should be used. After...

  17. Labs, when do I have to call the MD?

    ShaBBy23 replied to dreamingkim's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    since i too have a hard time remembering my labs, i walk around with a pocket version of my lab values. i have a complete listing of all labs from a-z and their ranges and abnormal numbers and...

  18. "Nurses Are So Mean"

    ShaBBy23 replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Amen! 7ccbc09d-f64b-9206-3d30-ac92418ca2d7

  19. Is it true about the poo?

    ShaBBy23 replied to gaia1214's topic in Nursing Humor

    the funniest was trying to dodge feces from a demented patient. ironically not too funny at the time! 7ccbc09d-f64b-9206-3d30-ac92418ca2d7

  20. Nurses, have you been been spit on, pushed, scratched and verbally or assaulted?

    ShaBBy23 replied to Brian's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    the worst i've experienced was being pinched and stabbed with finger nails by an elderly demented female patient. ouch! 7ccbc09d-f64b-9206-3d30-ac92418ca2d7