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  1. Is This Illegal?

    anne74 replied to HannahRN24's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Why would you put your butt on the line, risk losing your professional license, etc. just because this dude is too lazy to find a real solution to the

  2. Trouble c accents at work?

    anne74 replied to Suninmyheart's topic in General Nursing

    I think different accents are kind of cool. I think if someone gets upset when told they have an accent, they're being a bit oversensitive. But, I guess to them it sounds like they don't have the...

  3. Will hospitals rehire old employees?

    anne74 replied to Purdue_Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    It could hurt, or not. It's worth pursuing, however. If they need people bad enough, and you left on good terms I think you have a good chance. Also, it helps that you have some experience - they...

  4. Help!! Where to go for Nursing School???

    anne74 replied to acel0777's topic in General Nursing

    Honestly, I don't know of any schools that will take you until you've finished A&P & Micro - they base your acceptance on your grades in those classes. Getting the timing right for nursing...

  5. Clogs while nursing

    anne74 replied to Leselberry's topic in General Nursing

    Back off Croc Hater! Crocs are the only shoes I've owned that totally eliminate any kind of pain. I really don't care if anyone thinks they're "unprofessional" looking. Those people can pay for my...

  6. Why do other floors think OB isn't real work?

    anne74 replied to lannisz's topic in Ob/Gyn

    That PACU guy was obviously an idiot. I work in the PACU, and I've never thought OB/L&D nurses have it easy. In fact, I don't think anyone has it easier than anyone else. Different specialities...

  7. Never Give UP!

    anne74 replied to silly1982's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats! You are to be commended. You went through emotional/verbal abuse, and climbing out of that low place is incredibly hard. Most people would not be that strong - good for you! I went through a...

  8. Feeling beat up in the ER

    anne74 replied to lauralassie's topic in General Nursing

    The ED has a majorly high burnout rate - and for good reasons. I've never worked in the ED, but I've experienced the whole "entitlement" thing on the floor - and I know it's even more pervasive in...

  9. PACU advice?

    anne74 posted a topic in PACU

    I will be transferring from a specialty med/surg floor to Pre-Op & PACU. Any advice from experienced PACU/Pre-Op nurses? Also, has anyone made the switch from med/surg to PACU? What was your...

  10. How do you distance yourself from negetivity?

    anne74 replied to jo272wv's topic in General Nursing

    I just keep quiet - but I listen intently. You can learn a lot from those conversations. Sure, you have to consider the source - most of the conversations are from bitter, miserable people who...

  11. Are all nurses that wear white dorks?

    anne74 replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    I think monocramatic white scrubs look pretty dorky. Sure, it's professional and the traditional color of nursing, but it just doesn't look good. Even more, I hate those stupid, infantile cartoon...

  12. Is becoming a nurse harder now?

    anne74 replied to clemmm78's topic in General Nursing

    My Mom and I have this conversation a lot. She got her 3-year diploma in the '60s, I just got my BSN. It certainly wasn't easy for her - but, I think the competition wasn't quite as tough then, and...

  13. I don't want to gag

    anne74 replied to fathernurse2b's topic in General Nursing

    I try to breathe through my mouth - although you still get a whiff. I'm a big gagger myself. I think a lot of it is psychological - you can psych yourself out by thinking about it too much. Try to...

  14. PACU advice?

    anne74 replied to anne74's topic in PACU

    Thanks for your response! I've been in the PACU now for 2 months, and it was the best decision I ever made. I love it. The other nurses are very supportive and helpful - and much nicer. Probably...

  15. What's special about male nurses?

    anne74 replied to GBS_Fan's topic in General Nursing

    I love murses! It's just nice to have a guy around to break up the female monotony. Also, murses are usually exceptional people because they're brave enough to go into a field that's traditionally...

  16. Prior degree and career fair=$$?

    anne74 replied to dawn1971's topic in General Nursing

    I have a previous bachelor's degree in Advertising and 7 years professional work experience in public relations. I now have a BSN, and no - I don't get paid anymore than a 22-yr-old with little life...

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

    anne74 replied to artistnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Previous Post: "I can say that during my 3 years working as a tech in PACU in Arizona I have never seen a nurse miss out on lunch. They all also find time to use the restroom."...

  18. Do Rns Clean The Urine And Bowels

    anne74 replied to Dashing's topic in General Nursing

    Even if you are well-meaning, your questions are bizarre. I doubt anyone will provide you with a response regarding your specific poop/pee questions. If you have an A or B (or whatever) in biology,...

  19. Do Rns Clean The Urine And Bowels

    anne74 replied to Dashing's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds like you may have a very naive and narrow view of what nursing involves. You should shadow a nurse during her/his shift. And for most - if not all - accelerated programs, you need to have...

  20. How does your nurse manager stack up?

    anne74 replied to jo272wv's topic in General Nursing

    Most hospitals I've worked in have the same thing - notes/flyers everywhere, especially in the bathroom. However, nursing is not like other professions where you sit in front of a computer, have...

  21. Cry or scream.. venting thread

    anne74 replied to Nascar nurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Just some other things to think about - what is your charting system like? The computerized charting system we use is ridiculous - it's so time consuming and cumbersome - I know I could do a much...

  22. please help us help night shift!

    anne74 replied to pk1's topic in General Nursing

    How much is your night shift differential? Ours is $5 an hour for nights, which netted me an extra $400 a month. Most of the people on the unit chose to work nights for the differential, and they...

  23. Need confidence

    anne74 replied to PACU queen's topic in General Nursing

    Ditto about the mentor. Also, make sure you're in the right place. Being in the right unit can make all the difference. I was in a med/surg unit for 7 months, and I just never felt comfortable...

  24. What would you do?

    anne74 replied to Nice2MeetU's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Don't feel bad. I'm a nurse (not a labor/delivery nurse, however) and child birth kind of creeped me out too. And you're right - there's a lot they don't tell you about childbirth. When I did my OB...

  25. Too many Negative remarks regarding Nursing School here!! Stop the discouragement!!

    anne74 replied to RNsoon!'s topic in General Nursing

    I didn't discover this site until I was already a nurse, but I think hearing all the vents actually is helpful. It makes you feel not so alone, and helps you cope and get through tough situations....