walk6miles

walk6miles

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  1. I need a laugh

    walk6miles replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    This isn't a joke but it is a laugh: I had a horrible night this past Sunday. I worked a unit I normally wouldn't.... I had 6 demanding, call light hitting, whiney patients all on hold for rooms....

  2. After 15 years - I may be one more nurse to add to the shortage

    walk6miles replied to BrokenRNheart's topic in General Nursing

    I completely sympathize with everything you have said. I left the hospital the other morning in tears. Briefly, I volunteered for a 12 hour shift that NO ONE else would take. I thought I could...

  3. please help

    walk6miles replied to jennifers's topic in General Nursing

    Okay - de ja vue for me while reading your post. I, too, left my husband (twice, actually) - once at 11 years - stayed away 1 yr but let him talk me into moving back to a place I never appreciated;...

  4. Scared outta my mind!!!

    walk6miles replied to chasingthedream's topic in General Nursing

    Good luck in your schooling. I think you must really, really want this job! May I offer this advice: don't jump out of the airplane without a parachute! I can only assume you have income while going...

  5. My father died last Tuesday

    walk6miles replied to ohioln's topic in General Nursing

    God bless you and keep you - I am so sorry for your loss. I talk to my Mother and Dad everyday; I suppose it looks silly but I feel their protective presence. My prayers will include

  6. "Insulted" a family member.....sigh...

    walk6miles replied to 1993RNGrad's topic in General Nursing

    Good Lord! I would love to work for that Charge... we seem to be at a loss in our hospital - the patient/family is ALWAYS right and they never, ever back us up. I hate

  7. Doctor refuses to acknowledge VA doctor

    walk6miles replied to Karynica, RN's topic in General Nursing

    I worked for the VA in 3 different facilities (one was a Harvard affiliate). The Vets received (for the most part) wonderful care. The residents doing their training were sharp as tacks and held to...

  8. Reduction in percentage paid for "non-benefits"

    walk6miles replied to walk6miles's topic in General Nursing

    How it turned out: I went down less than 2.00 an hour (OUCH) but what they said makes sense: they are the only facility in 2 counties to pay anything for "no benefits". I don't like it but I had no...

  9. The personal questions patients ask - sorry need to vent

    walk6miles replied to Anagray's topic in Emergency

    All good advice. I certainly sympathize; some people I work with sound off to the patient (loudly, no less) about EVERYTHING... I find it embarrassing. (One RN invited a prisoner and guard to witness...

  10. Reduction in percentage paid for "non-benefits"

    walk6miles replied to walk6miles's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks to all ... I will be busy getting my ducks in a row.... appreciate all the info and will let you know how things are as soon as I

  11. Hospital cancelled my contract!?!

    walk6miles replied to mrupp3's topic in Travel

    I did my first travel assignment at Sinai...I was soooo naive - a new administration had come in and asked for every nurse's resignation (they "rehired" the ones they wanted) so they brought travelers...

  12. Hospital cancelled my contract!?!

    walk6miles replied to mrupp3's topic in Travel

    Dear Karen, Initially I shook off your nasty remarks (how unhappy are you?) however, you don't know when to shut up and sit down. It's time! You have managed to offend the majority of subscribers of...

  13. New nurse here...slapped today by patient.

    walk6miles replied to Bonny619's topic in General Nursing

    First of all, A+Ox3 means just that. The conversation with her jerk husband proves she knew she was wrong. File all the necessary paperwork - it's the only way the two idiots will ever learn to...

  14. Nursing Shortage...

    walk6miles replied to curetheworld's topic in General Nursing

    We could use you in Florida. As a matter of fact, we are in the "warm body mode" (warm body, license in hand, you're hired!!). Shameful! Some nights we arrive in the conference room to be told there...

  15. Hospital cancelled my contract!?!

    walk6miles replied to mrupp3's topic in Travel

    Here is my two cents (for all it's worth) regarding travel nursing. I used travel nursing to go back "home" ... over 15 years ago, I needed to leave Texas and return to Baltimore (I was supposed to...

  16. A Physician's disregard for families rights.

    walk6miles replied to DJ-Adia's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. That doc's ego is running roughshod over your father and his family's rights. God give you the strength to confront that demon (even if it means all the way up the ladder to the CEO) and get...

  17. My sister is on life support

    walk6miles replied to realnursealso/LPN's topic in General Nursing

    My prayers are with you and your sister and your family. God bless and keep you

  18. I am so frustrated..........vent!!!

    walk6miles replied to Hagabel's topic in Emergency

    Sounds familiar.... you worry about keeping your license the entire time you are there. I am shocked that two facilities mentioned in the comments only have one (1) doc on nights.... isn't that doc...

  19. Is 1 year exp. too soon for CCRN?

    walk6miles replied to mummer43's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I did the same and passed the first time. I did study over a period of time (6 months) - used tapes (forerunner of the CD) on every walk or run. Go for it! Good

  20. Negotiating visiting hours

    walk6miles replied to marie7217's topic in MICU, SICU

    I was going to post this problem as a new thread until I saw this and the responses ... hope you don't mind my relating my experience and ask the readers for their intake. I work in a hospital as a...

  21. Got my 1st butt chewing today - humiliating!

    walk6miles replied to RN2Bn2006's topic in General Nursing

    What did you learn from this? Well, the first thing is that you work with a selfish, self-serving orificehole ... solution? Speak to him professionally but speak to him!! The statement should be...

  22. I quit my job, need a letter...

    walk6miles replied to st4wb3rr33sh0rtc4k3's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that Jolie's letter is the best. May I comment on your situation? I have also found many (most) facilities that share the "worst place to work, license on the line, no support from...

  23. If I Murder A Co-worker, How To Hide The Body??

    walk6miles replied to walk6miles's topic in General Nursing

    I love how this group bands together to solve a problem! Wonderful! I feel sooooooooo much better! Love &

  24. New director is a nazi

    walk6miles replied to olddog1's topic in Emergency

    Well, now that we've established that the term nazi is offensive, unwarranted, unneccessary, etc. etc., and etc., let's take a look at the problem presented. That problem is an emotionally spent,...

  25. If I Murder A Co-worker, How To Hide The Body??

    walk6miles replied to walk6miles's topic in General Nursing

    Superior idea! My luck, though, they will just file for worker's comp and sit out for months while the rest of us pick up that "extra" patient!!