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    How Long Will You Nurse?

    live4today replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    After eighteen years as a nurse, this year was a defining moment for me, thus...no longer will work as a bedside nurse. It was great while it lasted (ummmm....for the most part anyway).
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    How many nurses are unemployed or between jobs right now?

    live4today posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am currently between jobs right now, and was wondering how many of you are in the same boat? Are you unemployed or between jobs because of the problems in nursing? Finding it hard to find a job you...
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    How many nurses are unemployed or between jobs right now?

    live4today replied to live4today's topic in General Nursing

    Well thank you CeCiRN! :) Feel free to add it to your pictures or use it on your post. :) To access the avatars, click on "User CP" at the top of the page. Once there, click on "edit avatars" which...
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    How many nurses are unemployed or between jobs right now?

    live4today replied to live4today's topic in General Nursing

    Once you become a CA resident, you won't have that problem. It won't take long to become a resident there. San Diego is a beautiful city! I will always love Southern California! I hope and pray...
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    Are you a nurse from a dysfunctional family?

    live4today replied to jenpstudentrn's topic in General Nursing

    Dysfunction tends to recognize dysfunction.
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    UNIT SECRETARIES-- the good, and the not so good...

    live4today replied to Mystery5's topic in General Nursing

    Manderella.......I commend you for "telling it like it truly is" as a WC. :) I've personally witnessed everything you've posted in your post when on duty. You definitely know what WCs go through. I've...
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    UNIT SECRETARIES-- the good, and the not so good...

    live4today replied to Mystery5's topic in General Nursing

    I have had the blessed privilege of working with some really super health unit clerks in my nursing years! When they are THAT good, I'm sooooooo good to them. I've been known to give them gifts "just...
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    Nurses Taking Jobs in U.S.

    live4today replied to curtise's topic in International Nursing

    Beware of those staffing companies. Their business is not about you the nurse. It's about what they can gain from all the contracts they land in various hospitals. It's big money for the staffing...
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    How many nurses are unemployed or between jobs right now?

    live4today replied to live4today's topic in General Nursing

    Many a day, I felt the same way. We can't go back and change what is. All we can do is start from today and go forth with the experiences we've gained from our past....no matter how hurtful they've...
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    Are you a nurse from a dysfunctional family?

    live4today replied to jenpstudentrn's topic in General Nursing

    It is for the world I cry. I always thought I could make a huge difference in humanity by being the "good girl" all my life...always reaching out touching others lives, helping others in whatever way...
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    Are you a nurse from a dysfunctional family?

    live4today replied to jenpstudentrn's topic in General Nursing

    Ohhhhhhhhhhhhh so so true! It's taken me many moons to learn this lesson, too. My hand had to be forced into paying attention to me and how I let others run over me. I'm like the energizer bunny who...
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    Are you a nurse from a dysfunctional family?

    live4today replied to jenpstudentrn's topic in General Nursing

    When I first read the title of your thread, it made me laugh. I said to myself, hell yes, I come from a dysfunctional family.:rotfl: Then, I read where another poster stated there is "some level of...
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    How many nurses are unemployed or between jobs right now?

    live4today replied to live4today's topic in General Nursing

    Leslie...........good luck on your new job coming up! :) Winknme........I know what you mean. Nursing has changed over the years, and it is far too abusive for me to participate at the bedside...
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    How many nurses are unemployed or between jobs right now?

    live4today replied to live4today's topic in General Nursing

    STITCHIE.......CONGRATS ON THE TWIN BABY DAUGHTERS!:balloons: I don't blame you for choosing a minimal schedule in working outside the home so you can be more present for your babies. Do NOT mourn...
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    How many nurses are unemployed or between jobs right now?

    live4today replied to live4today's topic in General Nursing

    :balloons: Welcome to Allnurses HeleneRN!:) You asked: "What are your thoughts about this increase in demand for higher educated nurses? How do you think this will affect those of us who have been...
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    Question for experienced hospice nurse

    live4today replied to nursejoey05's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I have a friend who is a LPN, and she works as a Hospice Nurse in Dayton, Ohio. She loves the job!
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    Nurses Who Shouldn't be Nurses

    live4today replied to bobnurse's topic in General Nursing

    People from all walks of life in every occupation possible choose to work in areas that fit their lifestyle best -- whether that choice was decided upon for monetary and benefit reasons or solely...
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    Finally----i Passed.!!!!!!!

    live4today replied to nurseneedshelp's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    :balloons: congratulations on passing the boards nurseneedshelp and careerdejour!
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    Accused of Racism!

    live4today replied to yaddadoit's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I would have asked the CNA to define what she meant by "treating her like a Black woman" because just hearing that statement tells me absolutely diddly. I hope everything works out for the betterment...
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    Rather odd question

    live4today replied to FrostyLight's topic in Men in Nursing

    Whaaaaaaat??????? Now THAT's kinky!:rotfl: I would have mooned them for that.:rotfl: Just kidding. But, I wouldn't have shown them my undies. Get real
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    Rather odd question

    live4today replied to FrostyLight's topic in Men in Nursing

    don't ask....don't tell. i sure wouldn't want to know or see it rise on the job for that matter........as a patient or a staff member. don the undies
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    Hospital Acuities.........or NOT!!!

    live4today posted a topic in General Nursing

    I recently had a conversation at work with two other nurses about acuities. One nurse is VERY STRONGLY PASSIONATE about acuities and believes they DO work. The other nurse understood my viewpoint,...
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    Hospital approval for outside work???

    live4today replied to moz's topic in General Nursing

    Geesh!!! Isn't it enough that they want to control our life ON THE JOB let alone when we are away from work! That's NOT legal! I wouldn't give them anything of that nature. It's none of their...
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    Our Own Misconceptions

    live4today replied to kmchugh's topic in General Nursing

    ((((((((((Kevin)))))))))) I'm so sorry that your mother, your siblings, and you are going through this, and my prayers are with you and your family as you care for your ailing mother.
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    Anyone hate their first job?

    live4today replied to Jayla's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I've busted my butt on those med/surg floors for many moons in years past, and I know quite well the irony of it all. I'd LOVE to run a boot camp for those "head haunchos" to train them up...