erichRN

erichRN

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  1. does this every worry you?

    erichRN replied to clemmm78's topic in General Nursing

    There are many specifics involved with notification that vary with facility. But one thing that I really do not like is dishonesty. At one time I didn't like the notification portion of my job; now...

  2. Health Profession & Wacko's

    erichRN replied to Zizka's topic in General Nursing

    I know what you mean, and I agree with you. But I prefer to say that many healthcare workers have "issues." But, as Tweety said, the profession is one that, on the surface at least, attracts those...

  3. What's your holiday bonus?

    erichRN replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    We got a $20 gift certificate last year, but this year... don't know. Quickbeam- I work nocs and that's the way it goes-- we get the leftovers...yum

  4. Have I been doing this too long?

    erichRN replied to ebony2's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hi! I used to (notice-- past tense) work for a place that forced their nurses to chart on their own time. This is illegal and you should have state labor laws that address the issue, if someone is...

  5. Wisconsin Nurse being charged with criminal neglect

    erichRN replied to psalm_55's topic in General Nursing

    Just imagine what she is feeling! To actually be responsible for killing someone is something that one does not simply get over. Thank you for the link to express

  6. CONTINUED IN WHAT IS THE MAJOR REASON Why are they all leaving?

    erichRN replied to artistnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I was in a situation where I never got a break, worked 9-10 hour days, sometimes double shifts because no one showed up. The 100 to 120 hour pay periods kept piling up and I finally crashed. Severe...

  7. Night Shift and family issues

    erichRN replied to kate1114's topic in General Nursing

    Just another note-- your comment about your husband getting more self-centered is a huge relational red flag for which you need to get help soon. As I said, school is very destructive to...

  8. Night Shift and family issues

    erichRN replied to kate1114's topic in General Nursing

    The whole thing of working and going to school is a bad deal. I remember when I was in school and my wife was working for us all, it was extremely difficult. We have both been working for a couple...

  9. Wilcox ER and Kauai!!!! Opinions???

    erichRN replied to HeatherDL's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, My wife and I are both RNs and our son and daughter-in-law (native) are living in Kauai. They pester us constantly about making "the move" so I have been semi-following the Wilcox situation. It...

  10. I didn't know this actually happened

    erichRN replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in Ob/Gyn

    My oldest boy cut part of his hand off in the lawn mower. He was fairly young and so was I, but I called 911 (mistake) and when they arrived, I was greeting with "what did you call us for?" I would...

  11. Are you my waitress today?

    erichRN replied to adria37's topic in General Nursing

    My sister worked as a waitress for a few weeks to supplement her teaching salary, but quit because what some men were interested in was grassping her body parts. This has also occured frequently...

  12. Thank you's - memorable ones you've received?

    erichRN replied to Liddle Noodnik's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Gratitude, from whatever source, is the one single thing that keeps me going. The food is fine, the verbals are awesome, but I keep the cards that have been given to me personally. When I go through...

  13. Glad We Have the Internet!

    erichRN replied to barbie90210's topic in General Nursing

    I am glad too that this form exists for us to interact, sharing information and encouragement, both of which we all need in varying degrees at some point or another. But even though it's here, it is...

  14. I failed the interview personality test/survey!

    erichRN replied to PeachPie's topic in General Nursing

    Should be in the humor category. It is absolutely correct that they did you a favor by not hiring you. There are plenty of places to work where they actually want you to take care of patients more...

  15. Advice On Becoming A Nurse in my Forties!

    erichRN replied to southflorida2's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Look to the left of this screen and do the math. As you read in the other offerings, there are A LOT of people going back to school, many of them in nursing. You are bringing a wealth of experience...

  16. NICU Burnout...need to cry

    erichRN replied to BlueYYsRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    105.5 hours in 2 weeks? Part-time? You need a hug, breakfast out, and a temp reassign. But it is true-- you are an incredible blessing just by being

  17. I did not STALK ANYONE!

    erichRN replied to SummerGarden's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congrats!! Write yourself a note describing how excited and happy you are now so that you can read it during a particularly trying moment in school. Good

  18. Doctor to RN

    erichRN replied to CaliNurse2's topic in International Nursing

    Why does she want to be a nurse? It would seem that, as a doctor, she would fit better in a PA or even a med school

  19. In Need of Serious Help

    erichRN replied to pnurseuwm's topic in Nursing Career

    The most important thing is to get yourself on the right track. Stay on your meds even though you start feeling better. I went through the nervous breakdown scenario, got a job for a while doing...

  20. Asking for advice

    erichRN replied to blahblah0012's topic in General Nursing

    It's usually better to try to work out your problems. I agree with most of what has been said up to this point, but I would add that you need to get your ACLS like yesterday. That extra...

  21. Finding a job harder than school and NCLEX put together

    erichRN replied to HotmaleSPN's topic in Men in Nursing

    Currently I work at an LTC at night. I find that where I am there are fewer nurses with issues and that there is more freedom/opportunity to teach my CNAs about the ins and outs of patient care and...

  22. Thinking about leaving

    erichRN replied to All_Smiles_RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It sickens me that there are nurses that have such personality issues that they can't work as a team; it sickens me that the supervisor you spoke with did not have the skills to handle the personnel...

  23. Too Cute!

    erichRN replied to Coloradogrl's topic in Correctional

    Having been both a CO and a correctional nurse, I echo what has been said so far. Not everything is as it seems and you can get in over your head real fast. It sounds like maybe it might not be for...

  24. How smart are you?

    erichRN replied to psycteach's topic in General Nursing

    I say that if you are interested and enjoy the subject matter, go for it. If you have a background in caring (psych, maybe), you will do well. Sometimes there may be an instructor or two that will...

  25. I can not stop crying or smiling

    erichRN replied to VN2RN4Me's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations!!! I remember when I got my notification, too. I was just so drained from the whole process of nursing school and boards that I don't remember feeling a lot of anything, just...