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  1. Time for some introspective criticism perhaps?

    Guest717236 replied to eriksoln's topic in General Nursing

    Well, here is another view...your shift may be filled by someone-travelers and agency nurses. One hospital replaced all nurses on certain floors with all agency and travelers every shift. This meant...

  2. Time for some introspective criticism perhaps?

    Guest717236 replied to eriksoln's topic in General Nursing

    i tried to make this point in a few previous posts above. you can see with your own eyes why nursing spins its wheels. take it from an old nurse, it will not get better and you will know if you are...

  3. Nursing..a middle age career?

    Guest717236 replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Nursing

    Examples of people still working/enjoying their hobby career after middle age (way past it) I am impressed this lady was still riding and caring for her horse after age 100. This accident could happen...

  4. Nursing..a middle age career?

    Guest717236 replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Nursing

    Not in all cases== still riding horses at 101 (this accident could happen at any age) http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9A05E0DD1239F936A1575BC0A9659C8B63 or for a nurse working at age 81...

  5. I'm so embarassed but I know I shouldn't be...

    Guest717236 replied to RN1982's topic in Health, Stress Management

    At one point in a stressful nursing job, I sought counseling from an RN who was also a psychologist. It was very interesting to have her input on my situation. I placed things in perspective and she...

  6. OR is my calling...

    Guest717236 replied to Sarah010101's topic in Operating Room

    Hi Sarah, Just dropping in to wish you good luck with your nursing studies. And best wishes on your charted course for a career in the OR! :anpom:Cheering you

  7. Time for some introspective criticism perhaps?

    Guest717236 replied to eriksoln's topic in General Nursing

    Nice try changing my reply. You know I meant that working short staff while you are on duty is a risk to your license. Only you and your colleagues can decide if it is worth the risk... and you never...

  8. Nursing..a middle age career?

    Guest717236 replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Nursing

    Well, we had a family member who lived to 102. She lived alone until age 100 and was alert, oriented and had a fabulous memory. In a review for her housing, nursing...

  9. Time for some introspective criticism perhaps?

    Guest717236 replied to eriksoln's topic in General Nursing

    And if you do not protect your patients by working together for their safety while you address management as a team about staffing ratios, your patients are the ones affected by lack of appropriate...

  10. Time for some introspective criticism perhaps?

    Guest717236 replied to eriksoln's topic in General Nursing

    [quote=Fribblet;4763643 I am not obligated to work myself into depression and injury and let my personal life suffer. There will always be times when extra help is needed, but this martyr mentality...

  11. third time i was a success

    Guest717236 replied to nursingforever35's topic in Online Distance Learning

    :ancong!: and Best wishes to

  12. Nurse Refresher Vacation

    Guest717236 replied to TexasNurseEducator's topic in Retired Nurses

    No word from TexasNurseEducator via Blackberry or laptop. Nursing assessment: Tolerating vacation well, continue with current

  13. PearlsReview for nursing

    Guest717236 replied to Guest717236's topic in Online Distance Learning

    re:pearlsreview Received the registration today, and the course looks interesting an comprehensive so far. Will update as I progress in the orthopaedic review

  14. PearlsReview for nursing

    Guest717236 posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Has anyone used the PearlsReview for nursing that is available for online? They have different certification reviews and the company is a division of Nursing Spectrum magazine. If you have, would...

  15. Transition Tips for Psych RN Moving to Pediatric Rehab

    Guest717236 replied to Noah'sRNMom's topic in Pediatric

    Noah'sRNMom, please pm me if you like. I have some thoughts on your question. I am traveling this weekend, but can get back to you the beginning of next

  16. Are you a part of a professional association?

    Guest717236 replied to Mashira's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, 2 specialty associations. No national or state

  17. Do you think nursing has aged you?

    Guest717236 replied to carolmaccas66's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, nursing ages you! But, having a good positive attitude, getting regular physical exams and knowing when you should change out of a job/specialty to another helps as well. My antidote was becoming...

  18. Last semester... moving on with life

    Guest717236 replied to WillowNMe's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Stopping by to wish you well on your last semester. Good luck with your job search, hope you find your dream specialty in great city/town to start your nursing

  19. what do you want to be when you grow up?

    Guest717236 replied to Mrs. Sparkle Pants's topic in General Nursing

    :dancgrp:a dance teacher/choreographer ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ and i would be fueled by baked goods from sparrow23's bakery- "i guess i wish i could open a bakery someday... filled with...

  20. Angry young lady

    Guest717236 replied to abbaking's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    op= feel free to place the precautions sign on the door--- caution: high maintenance-watch out for flying lunch trays and prevailing verbal demands via over inflated sense of

  21. Just talked to a nurse- I feel so down & anxious

    Guest717236 replied to StudentNrseMcFarland's topic in General Students

    Absolutely, if you only listen to her. She is trying to tell you the truth about what she has experienced in the current economy. No one can predict the future and things are in dynamic change. This...

  22. MA state-approved LPN program online?

    Guest717236 replied to Amiles's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hi Amiles, I would check with the Board of Nursing in Ma to see if they accept any online LPN program. You would want to make sure that they accept it before proceeding with that path. You might...

  23. Prayers please

    Guest717236 replied to bluemorningglory's topic in General Nursing

    That is a difficult schedule. I hope your manager has compassion and common sense to give time off asap. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. Please update us when you can. Please take care...

  24. Visitors chasing you down the hallway....

    Guest717236 replied to KSU-SN's topic in General Nursing

    This issue needs to be brought up at a staff meeting. Seems like this could be a staff mismatch. Nurses should not be tied up with tasks that aids/techs can do. The key words are that staff is...

  25. Pros and Cons

    Guest717236 replied to FutureRN618's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It is. You have a good degree for many jobs in correctional health care field if you add nursing. Follow your own path..... don't worry about prestige, or what others think etc. Be aware that...