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  1. Anyone finish shift and not return to job?

    swatch007 replied to StatRNNJ97's topic in General Nursing

    I hope I would be able to handle this kind of situation as good as you did. But I am really afraid I might reach the end of my temper one day if I am barked at by this type of manager in spite of my...

  2. Dealing with a patient who verbally threatens you

    swatch007 replied to Trauma_Team_1's topic in General Nursing

    Wishing that I don't have to deal with a violent pt. because I'm afraid more on the damage I could do, though not intentional I have to re- train myself to suppress my tendency (reflex) to punch and...

  3. Chaperone or not during exam

    swatch007 replied to masstudent's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Health care industry is like any other business out there. We want to satisfy customers or clients. However, due to the nature of our business, we have to consider the gender-specific-approach....

  4. I have really messed up.

    swatch007 replied to Heather A.'s topic in Ob/Gyn

    Heather, I am glad you came out stronger from this incident. I am sure many of us said a prayer for you the night before you came back to work. Take care of yourself because your patients depend on...

  5. Graduate Nurses vs. Experienced Nurses (Promise to be funny!)

    swatch007 replied to Sammi15's topic in General Nursing

    haha! what's really funny is not the joke itself, but the reactions and lengthy discussions; this is ironic but important to notice. I wanted to add my comments on the joke, but I better leave the...

  6. Do You Have Male Nurses on your Unit?

    swatch007 replied to Annointed_RNStudent's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Politics is played in every workplace whether one is aware of it or not. It is not just the point of views of fellow employees; it it also the point of views of the patients that imfluences the...

  7. I have really messed up.

    swatch007 replied to Heather A.'s topic in Ob/Gyn

    you were shocked when you first discovered that there was a missing piece. then afraid of what would happen next. the feeling of uncertainty and confussion overwhelmed you. you could not sleep and did...

  8. Millionaires on nursing salaries

    swatch007 replied to SharonH, RN's topic in General Nursing

    I was almost a millionaire, but my wife woke me up! Too bad I could not go back to bed because I was going to be late for

  9. Wouldn't you consider this stealing???

    swatch007 replied to LoriAlabamaRN's topic in General Nursing

    Some people are that numb. They are so used to taking things that are not theirs. They do that in their personal lives and bring that attitude to their workplaces. In short, their are pain in the...

  10. What is ur average 2 week take home pay?

    swatch007 replied to chioma829's topic in General Nursing

    Wake up my friend and smell a coffee! This is not an NCLEX world anymore. You gotta pay your bills and eat too. Nursing is not a "calling anymore" it is a profession that you have to do you job...

  11. Killer Nurses

    swatch007 replied to Jupiter Crash's topic in General Nursing

    Do yourself a favor please. Don't polute your mind with a nonsense show or news. Working in a hospital is stressful enough; you would do a lot better handling stress and aggravation when you use your...

  12. Kids talking like nurses

    swatch007 replied to LydiaNN's topic in General Nursing

    Few weeks ago, while walking in a park, I stopped to say hello to a very cute lap dog being walked by about six years old girl with her mother. The mother and daughter were very friendly, and the dog...

  13. Do you exercise on the days you work?

    swatch007 replied to t2000JC's topic in General Nursing

    I exercise even after a long, hard workdays; however, I listen to my body by tailoring my workout. For instance, when my feet were tired walking all day at work, I do upper body excercise and save...

  14. Nursing school with a GED.

    swatch007 replied to desireef's topic in General Nursing

    Got GED at the age of 27 after got injured ( read my bio). Went to community college and was not accepted to nursing after several times of attemp. After earning two associate degrees, I was finally...

  15. New, Young and dont know where to start!

    swatch007 replied to Yannie021's topic in General Nursing

    Hello Janel and welcome to allnurses.com forum! You come to the right place where everybody helps one another by sharing our resources and knowledge. If you are really interested to become a nurse...

  16. I am an Australian and I do not understand the American levels of Nursing

    swatch007 replied to meme39's topic in General Nursing

    Meme39, thank you for sharing info. Keep reading different posts and topics on this website because they are very informative, and our fellow members here are very helpful and willing to share their...

  17. Please Tell Me What You Think

    swatch007 replied to brown eyed girl's topic in General Nursing

    use " do not" instead of don't in a formal writing. --see, nobody's perfect, just forgiven

  18. Please Tell Me What You Think

    swatch007 replied to brown eyed girl's topic in General Nursing

    In addition to others' comments and advices, don't use "do not" instead of "don't" in a formal writing (no contraction forms). Another suggestion is outline your goal in your writing first before you...

  19. Ethics or economics?

    swatch007 replied to sanctuary's topic in General Nursing

    Because you are a tax payer who works very hard to earn that money and asks where my money

  20. Stinky Co Worker

    swatch007 replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    If I were you I would confront her diplomatically; if it does not work I would compete with her by eating gas forming food do and the same thing to her as she does to me just to let her know...

  21. I Am Back

    swatch007 replied to yoga crna's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Don't mess with the veteran nurses. They have worked very hard to arm themselves with knowledge and years of experience. In spite of these, they have one major weakness: they will easily pass on their...

  22. how old is too old?

    swatch007 replied to saltwaterstat's topic in General Nursing

    That's my personal motto, and it sort of like my mantra in order to endure the pain to stay on the top of my sports (read my bio), and to finish college without failing any class --which was common...

  23. how old is too old?

    swatch007 replied to saltwaterstat's topic in General Nursing

    Years will pass by in your life whether you go back to school or not. You might as well invest some time to earn your nursing degree. Your years of work experience in hospitals are valuable advantage...

  24. Nursing with a Southern Accent

    swatch007 replied to natron20's topic in General Nursing

    fair or not, many people judge you the way you look and sound. your accent is more on what they associate it with than your inner beauty. they think you are not smart enough even though you are...

  25. Leaving the Profession!

    swatch007 replied to chrispicritah's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for sharing your words of wisdom. Your writing is poetic and conveys feelings that many experienced nurses would probably want to express too, and a warning for the new generation nurses to...