Sassybottom

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  1. help with nursing schools!!

    Sassybottom replied to katiequinn's topic in General Nursing

    I also have two degrees - bachelor's in economics and bachelor's in commerce. Based on my experience, I would recommend going to nursing school before entering a master's program. Without...

  2. Being "written up"

    Sassybottom replied to Sassybottom's topic in General Nursing

    I know that there are two incidences where I might have been written up ... it still stresses me out to think about it. Gaahh ... the incidences have happened a while ago - the latest one was...

  3. need advice!

    Sassybottom replied to iowaRN's topic in General Nursing

    Psych would be perfect for you while you are pregnant and recovering from your delivery. If I were you I would consider looking for mental health nursing positions and jump ship when the opportunity...

  4. Do you ever get gifts from patients?

    Sassybottom replied to Joe NightingMale's topic in General Nursing

    Could a nurse accept this gift?! The patient has passed away ... there shouldn't be a conflict of interest. Honestly, I can't see why a nurse couldn't accept this gift ... I think I am in the wrong...

  5. Do you ever get gifts from patients?

    Sassybottom replied to Joe NightingMale's topic in General Nursing

    When I was a nursing student I had a patient want to tip me $5 for helping him bathe. He was a sweetheart and couldn't speak english but somehow we made it work - haha. Just wanted to add that I...

  6. It's sometimes hard being a nurse of color isn't it?

    Sassybottom replied to Kanani_Ikike's topic in General Nursing

    What burns me is when co-workers treat others with disrespect. I had another nurse confide to me of all the injustices that were handed her way. She requested help from nurse A - nurse A tells her...

  7. It's sometimes hard being a nurse of color isn't it?

    Sassybottom replied to Kanani_Ikike's topic in General Nursing

    *hugs* Everyone has a unique beauty and grace. And, I can guarantee that everyone is beautiful to

  8. Getting a hard night off my chest-

    Sassybottom replied to FNimuaeMae's topic in General Nursing

    You were there for the dad and you showed him that tenderness he needed. I am sorry this

  9. Anyone ever try working 60 hours a week?

    Sassybottom replied to buff nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I think residents are a special breed of human being. I feel like crap after 28 - 32 hours/ week whereas they work their butts off at at least 80 hours/ week and sometimes even 120 hours/ week. I...

  10. Varicose veins here I come!!

    Sassybottom replied to It's Alisa's topic in General Nursing

    I have a female friend who works in the OR and she swears by these 3 for $50 socks she found on line. She says her energy levels have improved and her feet don't feel tired. These socks also claim...

  11. Good nurse vs. bad nurse

    Sassybottom posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hey, I normally work the night shift and will occasionally pick up a day shift or two. Anyway, I overheard one of the patient care coordinators totally bashing on another nurse and saying how she was...

  12. Good nurse vs. bad nurse

    Sassybottom replied to Sassybottom's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, and if you are branded as a "bad" and "lazy" nurse, does this information get back to your manager? Are patient care coordinators or charge nurses expected to talk to the managers about a nurse's...

  13. Electronic records and computerization:Improving care or creating more chaos?

    Sassybottom replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    All throughout school I rotated through hospitals that relied on a paper system. One hospital had a very amateur computer system - think black screen, blinking green letters, the early apple...

  14. Avg. Hourly salary?

    Sassybottom replied to buff nurse's topic in General Nursing

    New grad. No working hospital experience i.e., I have never worked as an aide, etc. However, I do have clinical experience from school - which I guess everyone

  15. Avg. Hourly salary?

    Sassybottom replied to buff nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I work at a level three trauma center and make $27 (and some change) + $4 shift differential in

  16. Are LPN's really nurses in the eyes of RN's

    Sassybottom replied to LUVyourCNA's topic in General Nursing

    Honestly, in a career like nursing I think experience counts for more than education. A LPN with 10 years experience could kick my butt any day. They have seen more, been exposed to more, had more...

  17. NA VS Nursing

    Sassybottom replied to Nurseygurl10's topic in General Nursing

    What exactly are you scared of when you go to work? Are you scared of the patients

  18. does "you did well" followed

    Sassybottom posted a topic in General Nursing

    by a hug usually mean you kind of sucked but don't feel bad about

  19. Best Underwear to wear under scrubs??

    Sassybottom replied to Rn2bKatie's topic in General Nursing

    But how would they know you aren't wearing

  20. Do the day nurses clash with the night nurses?

    Sassybottom posted a topic in General Nursing

    I notice that day nurses are often very annoyed with night nurses - they say their handoffs are very poor, nothing is done for the patient, nothing is verified, forms/ consents for proceedures are...

  21. Telemetry anxiety

    Sassybottom posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hey, My floor has a few telemetry beds and all nurses are expected to take a course to become proficient with reading tele strips. I overhear nurses talking about the course and all the different...

  22. "I don't want to clean up dirt!"

    Sassybottom replied to narcissistic's topic in General Nursing

    A friend's husband basically said to me "so, what is there really to do at your job? you just take vital signs, right?" And, he didn't even say it in a respectful (truthfully ignorant ) way - he...

  23. Are You Satisfied With Your Income?

    Sassybottom replied to jollyjenny's topic in General Nursing

    I feel like I make enough to get by but I am always so disappointed in my paychecks. It seems so little for all the sleepless nights, strain, and aging that working is doing to me. I am thankful...

  24. What Is The Least Stressful Nursing Specialty?

    Sassybottom replied to jollyjenny's topic in General Nursing

    I also think there is a huge difference in stress level between level 1 trauma centres vs. level 3 trauma centres

  25. What Is The Least Stressful Nursing Specialty?

    Sassybottom replied to jollyjenny's topic in General Nursing

    From past experiences in school and from what I have heard from others ... psych nursing - one of my favourite areas of nursing because it is so interesting but because pt.'s are medically stable, it...