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  1. No response to resignation letter yet!

    Guest717236 replied to MA Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Your co-workers will miss you! But so will management-your years of experience and dedication is outstanding. My suggestion is skip the exit interview, its their issue. What is sad is that...

  2. No response to resignation letter yet!

    Guest717236 replied to MA Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Kim, Congratulations and best wishes on your new job!!!!!!!!! I would have said, Yes my last day is X. No further comment. Here's why. I had just spent one year as a new grad on a busy surgical...

  3. Nurse practitioner VS. MD

    Guest717236 replied to Keyzee's topic in Nursing Career

    Hi Keyzee, Best wishes on whatever field you decide! For your research, here is a link on the DNP (Doctor of Nursing Practice). My understanding is that it will be the terminal degree for Nurse...

  4. Has anyone tried Turbo Jam?

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

    Here's a recent link about turbo jam for you!

  5. We lost one of our own this morning

    Guest717236 replied to LPN_mn's topic in General Nursing

    Very sad to hear the tragic news about your coworker. You, your coworkers and her family are in our thoughts and prayers. Please visit here if you need support and friends to come to. At the right...

  6. nurse for plastic surgeon...guidance please!!!

    Guest717236 replied to linds12288's topic in General Nursing

    Best wishes on nursing school! In addition to being an RN, I am also a licensed aesthetician. I interviewed with 3 different plastic surgeons a few years ago. By that time I had also taken a...

  7. just curious...

    Guest717236 replied to sweetface18's topic in General Nursing

    Like the previous poster, I was "called" to nursing. Worked over 20 years in various areas of nursing-family practice, psychiatric crisis intervention. I initially went to school and finished a BS in...

  8. Would you or wouldn't you?

    Guest717236 replied to White Shoes's topic in General Nursing

    You made the right decision-its up to the treating physician to give Grandma options. VNA, office visit, or if she is in a small town maybe his office nurse could do a home visit if Grandma is...

  9. What type of exercise do you do??

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

    I am currently doing a walking program combined with dance dvds. The dance dvds are Zumba (latin dance workout) www.zumba.com Kukuwa (latin/afro/caribbean) www.lacd.net...

  10. Healthier Living Support - Part III

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

    So much for that "holiday" off from health and wellness Tweety! Lets face it, you're an angel ! Well

  11. where do I go for help?

    Guest717236 replied to fnlyRNstudent05's topic in Health, Stress Management

    You are wise to take care of yourself both mentally and physically. The first step is the most difficult. But remember as a nurse you will often be the person that patients reach out to. So taking...

  12. Wow, my blood pressure is kinda high!

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

    Try a consistant walking program-daily walk for one hour at a good pace. Watch your fat, sugar and salt intake, aim for minimal in these areas. If you can add more exercise, thats helpful too. Good...

  13. Healthier Living Support - Part III

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

    Hi Sarah, Here's a beginning yoga dvd that I understand is very good. I'm planning on getting it-Cape Cod Yoga Its available at Amazon. I live fairly close to the Cape, so I'll pick it up next time...

  14. Do I need a suit???

    Guest717236 replied to maledi's topic in General Nursing

    If you are interviewing as a new grad you need a suit, especially in Boston and vicinity. You could try TJ Max or Marshalls. I agree with the previous post, navy or dark color. Absolutely no open...

  15. Healthier Living Support - Part III

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

    Hi Sarah, I have used both yoga and pilates over the years. For yoga, I have used the Wai Lana series. I would like to learn more about the different styles of yoga. At some point would like to try...

  16. Healthier Living Support - Part III

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

    I'll add that style to my list to check out. Thanks so much for the

  17. Healthier Living Support - Part III

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

    Thanks Tweety. Sounds like an interesting class. I'll check around in my area to see what is available for classes. You are right about having an instructor in yoga to check your postures and...

  18. paid vacation - how can i pass this up? Advice please?

    Guest717236 replied to lannisz's topic in General Nursing

    There's a beautiful Canyon Ranch in Lenox Massachusetts too! Maybe you could do summers in Ma and winters in Arizona Good luck with your leave

  19. Any topic suggestions for nursing research?

    Guest717236 replied to mjpa28's topic in General Nursing

    The stress of todays healthcare system policies on the health of

  20. Healthier Living Support - Part III

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

    Hi Tweety, What style yoga do you do? There are so many different types, I'm not sure what style to take. I need something calming, with stretches and no outrageous pretzel shapes. It would be for...

  21. Fired for refusing to draw blood without an order.

    Guest717236 replied to deanzgurll's topic in General Nursing

    There are some nurses who are trial attorneys in our area. You may want to do a search in your area. Because of their nursing background, many specialize in working with nursing/medical personnel....

  22. Fired for refusing to draw blood without an order.

    Guest717236 replied to deanzgurll's topic in General Nursing

    First, don't even think of not renewing your license. You have worked hard all these years, the system is failing, not you. This is the new Doc-in-a-box approach to patient care. If they could set up...

  23. paid vacation - how can i pass this up? Advice please?

    Guest717236 replied to lannisz's topic in General Nursing

    Lovely opportunity! My advice, start packing ! Don't forget your sunscreen ! I agree if you have vacation time, you do not need to inform management of your plans. That is your business. The...

  24. Do you think I'm overreacting?

    Guest717236 replied to fifi2323's topic in General Nursing

    Listen to your heart. She will not be going to work, you will. Your happiness is what is important. Nursing is a lot of work, so is school. We all have strengths and weaknesses. Why not ask a...

  25. Anyone have dogs and work 12hr shifts?

    Guest717236 replied to xokelly2's topic in General Nursing

    Good advice, and many folks have had big trouble with