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    Burnout and career indecision

    live4today replied to filer157's topic in Psychiatric

    :balloons: (((((((filer157))))))) You and I should get together for a serious PAH - TAY because I totally get where you are coming from. It makes my heart skip a few beats when I read post like...
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    Magnet hospital

    live4today replied to mugwump's topic in General Nursing

    uhhhh.....no!!! i've worked for a few magnet hospitals, and wondered how they made it to magnet status. they must've bought their magnet status or something. i know of a couple more that i worked...
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    The Wisdom Of Life

    live4today replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in Nursing Humor

    4. sex is like air -- it's not important unless you aren't getting any.:rotfl: 6. no one is listening until you fart. :rotfl: 9. if you think nobody cares if you're alive, try missing a couple of...
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    Just For Your Pleasure!!!

    live4today replied to live4today's topic in Nursing Humor

    These are my favorites of the pickings: :) 25. Ham and eggs--A day's work for a chicken, a lifetime commitment for a pig.:rotfl: 14. Consciousness: That annoying time between naps. :rotfl: 04. Some...
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    Just For Your Pleasure!!!

    live4today posted a topic in Nursing Humor

    28 lines to make you smile 1. my husband and i divorced over religious differences. he thought he was god and i didn't. :chuckle 2. i don't suffer from insanity; i enjoy every minute of it. 3....
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    What kind of patient would you make????!!!

    live4today replied to zumalong's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I've been a patient many times prior to becoming a nurse, and a few times since becoming a nurse. I've been good and bad before and after...just depends on what's going on with me at the time....
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    Poll: Should nurses have more distinctive titles?

    live4today replied to Trvln Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Many nurses are hourly hospital workers just like hourly blue collar workers. We are on an employer's payroll just like blue collar workers are on an employer's payroll. Doctors are not hourly...
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    Starting your first night shift ever

    live4today replied to Nursesuzi's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Great tips to follow! :) I, too, start nightshift tomorrow night and will be working 12 hour nights. Haven't worked nights in a long time, so it will be interesting to say the least. At least I'll...
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    Can't Work Third. What do I do?

    live4today replied to nurseangel78's topic in General Nursing

    No need to feel bad about not being able to hang in there for the three weeks (which by the way....could have very easily turned into a much longer period of time for you on nightshifts.......based on...
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    the art of kicking our special interest butts

    live4today replied to PMHNP10's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Yes, the man is indeed scary and sitting pretty in a political office that gives him the power and control. All Californians who voted for him need to step forward and tell us WHY because for the...
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    where are the nursing shortages?

    live4today replied to jenago's topic in General Nursing

    There are two kinds of nursing shortages (as I see it): One is the kind the hospitals put in print for the media to talk about, yet when it comes to hiring nurses, "nothing is available". The other...
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    Do you refer patients to websites for helpful information?

    live4today replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    No, I do not refer patients to websites, but I will other healthcare providers if I see a site worth learning from. :) I have admitted patients who love to tell me what "MD WebHealth" has to say...
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    Are we Autonomous Nurses or Employees?

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

    Employees? Most definitely! Closer to slaves instead of nurses. Autonomous nurses today? I wish we were, but....we are NOT (IMPO)! :stone I felt as if I had more autonomy as a nurse in the...
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    Teaching personal hygiene skills to teens

    live4today replied to hmcna's topic in General Nursing

    I raised three girls, and never had any trouble in the cleanliness department with them during their growing up years. My stepson was a different story. My husband had to practically stand over him...
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    Computer Charting -- Do you like it or hate it?

    live4today posted a topic in General Nursing

    Just curious how the nurses onboard feel about computer charting? Does it make things easier for the nurses or more difficult? Do you get off work in time, or are you having to stay later to chart...
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    What's the going hourly rate for RNs in LTC in the USA?

    live4today posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I've been considering long term care as an RN. How much can I expect to make per hour in the USA? Thanks for your responses!
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    Nurse: Can I Have a Socket Wrench?

    live4today replied to pickledpepperRN's topic in California Nursing

    Ya know...I really liked Arnie's movies. I went to see just about all of his movies, too. But since he's entered "real politics"........I'll never go see another anything he is involved in. I do...
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    Computer Charting -- Do you like it or hate it?

    live4today replied to live4today's topic in General Nursing

    yeah, i can visualize that "kodak moment" now. they will be hating life for sure! imagine our being able to finally read what they "type"!
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    Your Ideal Patient

    live4today replied to Smilyn45's topic in General Nursing

    :rotfl: i' m sorry, but when i read what you wrote, it cracked me up...almost into tears............and.........i know you really don't mean it, but it's nice to know we as nurses can joke about "the...
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    Your Ideal Patient

    live4today replied to Smilyn45's topic in General Nursing

    ditto big time!!! :) if the patient is in pain, coding, or has fallen and can't get up, they will be more of a priority over the patient who wets themself, didn't get two packs of sugar with their...
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    I've had it......I QUIT!!!

    live4today replied to dazzle256's topic in General Nursing

    Start marking down the two weeks on your calendar____one day at a time, and before you know it........you are out of there! When I'm in a job that is too much for me to bear, my health status takes...
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    Quit or be fired?

    live4today replied to javanurse2000's topic in General Nursing

    as a former divorced mom who had to give up my full-time night job (years ago) to work for nursing agencies for the flexibility in hours to support my three children and be available to them more...
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    Do I need a Year of med/surg before going into oncology

    live4today replied to gn04's topic in Oncology

    i was told by my nursing instructors (years ago) to work med/surg for at least one year before venturing into other areas. i took their advice. there's always a job opening in med/surg somewhere....
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    Nurses being victims of workplace bullys.

    live4today replied to HarryPotter's topic in General Nursing

    well...i'm with you deb and stevielynn. i don't allow others to bully me, so none of the responses on the poll allowed for me to check that option. :) i was assaulted by a monster of a man while on...
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    I Passed!!!!!!!!!!!!

    live4today replied to BSN2004NSU's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    :balloons: congrats to you veronica, rn!!! well done! now go kick some patient butt...in a nice way of course!!!