Spirit2L1

Spirit2L1 has 25 years experience and specializes in ICU, ER, OR, PACU, PREOP, Ambulatory Sur.

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1. New Nurse OUCH!

   Spirit2L1 posted a topic in Nursing Humor

   :yeah::eek:It was 26 years ago, I had my first nursing job in a trauma unit. One particular night I was getting ready to give my patient a heparin shot. All you youngins won't know this but the...

2. Moving to Tennessee from New Jersey

   Spirit2L1 replied to lilNJrn's topic in Tennessee Nursing

   Take a look at Cookeville, TN. Best pay around I have found is here and the hospital is the BEST job I have ever had and I lived in 5 different states, from NY originally. The benefits are good, the...

3. HELP! Social question-over the line?

   Spirit2L1 replied to jlove1821's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   Well, that's a tough one as you could end up in a bad spot at some point. I have been a RN 26 years, and have seen quite a few people befriend patients. If heaven forbid, something happens to the...

4. Nobody Likes A Tattle Tail

   Spirit2L1 replied to sassyrn333's topic in General Nursing

   I am so with you on the retirement

5. Nobody Likes A Tattle Tail

   Spirit2L1 replied to sassyrn333's topic in General Nursing

   Well I can tell you stories about some pretty vicious personalities out there in nursing...unfortunately! There are those who feel they are "super" nurses, born with the ol white cap on their heads as...

6. Worth moving to a different state for a better job?

   Spirit2L1 replied to payne's topic in General Nursing

   I did move frequently as well and have lived in 4 different states aside from my home state of NY. One thing to remember if you decide to do that is to put away money for retirement. You do not plan...