Wendy_RN

Wendy_RN

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  1. the RN's appearance

    Wendy_RN replied to Olli's topic in General Nursing

    I had an assistant NM that really had it in for me. I was called into her office numerous times because she did not like the way I wore my hair, she didn't think I should wear make-up, she thought my...

  2. What is expected of a new nurse?

    Wendy_RN replied to Carla25's topic in General Nursing

    No one expects new nurse to begin their career with skills perfected. You get the basics in school but your orientation is when you will have the opportunity to begin to focus more on nursing in the...

  3. Oh goodness.........

    Wendy_RN replied to yuyu75's topic in General Nursing

    Please don't get discouraged by reading some of the messages. If you truly want to be a nurse you can do it. No one is going to tell you that it is easy, but most here will tell you that it is...

  4. Acused of no compassion

    Wendy_RN replied to nurseofficegail's topic in General Nursing

    I am so sorry you are going through this. I don't have any advice that has not already been given. I agree that you should ask for specifics. I would also dust off my resume and start looking for...

  5. My Plan

    Wendy_RN replied to PhilaGuy's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds as if you have thought this through. Your plan sounds great. I would suggest waiting until you are in a nursing program and have rotated through clinical before making a decision as to...

  6. Blind Stick

    Wendy_RN replied to Nursebarebari's topic in General Nursing

    It would be great if everyone had beautiful bulging veins and we never had to rely on visualization. The reality of it is that not everyone is that fortunate and sometimes we have to do the best we...

  7. Straight into home health? Confused on this

    Wendy_RN replied to Brenney9101's topic in Home Health

    Some companies will hire new grads. I think it would be beneficial to have some experience, but IF you find a good agency that will provide you with an adequate orientation and resources you can...

  8. Knowing what you know now about nursing, what other career would you have chosen?

    Wendy_RN replied to 2bNurseguru's topic in General Nursing

    i would definitely choose photography! i love nursing, but there is a lot of headache that goes along with it. unfortunately, you learn that the hard way. photography is a definite passion of mine...

  9. Safety Concerns with Home Health or Home Visits?

    Wendy_RN replied to medsurgrnco's topic in General Nursing

    This is an area of nursing I am considering. I know several people who do home health nursing and they have not had any issues at this point. They are both happy with home health nursing and agree...

  10. Help me decide! Please!

    Wendy_RN replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    Only you know what schedule will suit you and your family best. Personally, I would take the day shift job and not think twice. I like to have more of a "normal" schedule. I know that working every...

  11. What are the pros and cons of these 2 positions?

    Wendy_RN replied to Wendy_RN's topic in General Nursing

    no, i don't consider this a high crime area. it is reassuring to hear your personal experiences. i appreciate your sharing and your

  12. What are the pros and cons of these 2 positions?

    Wendy_RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have 2 very different jobs I have interviewed for. I am really confused as to which is the best decision for me. The first position is in a local ER working 3 12 hour shifts, 11A-11P and every...

  13. What are the pros and cons of these 2 positions?

    Wendy_RN replied to Wendy_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for your responses. There are pros and cons to every job. I do worry about the safety of home health nursing, but then again that is a concern in ER also. The advantage in ER is that...

  14. JCAHO....They're Here...

    Wendy_RN replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    It is a bit hilarious to watch management when JCAHO is around. I tend to wonder how they would behave if things were as they should be when JCAHO is not around. It is amazing to see how the...

  15. backstabbed at work

    Wendy_RN replied to NuHappyRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am so sorry you have experienced this. I went through the same thing. I have to agree with the advice from barefootlady. You should start looking for another position. I wish someone had given...

  16. Anyone Else Experience Mobbing?

    Wendy_RN replied to WeakAnkles's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately, I experiened this, but I didn't know that there was a name for it at the time. No one understands what it does to a person mentally, physically, and emotionally until they experience...

  17. What we owe the working poor

    Wendy_RN replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Where is the so called "justice" in that ruling? Overtime is overtime, no matter where you work. I am not a home care worker, nor do I know one, but this infuriates me. I cannot see where anyone...

  18. Job Discrimnation !

    Wendy_RN replied to buildingmyfaith57's topic in General Nursing

    It is certainly not fair, but it is unfortunately the way some value systems work today. I intend to uphold my God and my beliefs, no matter the cost. When faced with a situation such as you, I refer...

  19. Why are nurses such back-stabbers?

    Wendy_RN replied to RNforLongTime's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Unfortunately, I don't think backstabbing is confined to nurses, but rather in the female gender. Another poster mentioned jealously, and I agree that is probable one of the biggest factors. I think...

  20. good grades vs. competent nurse

    Wendy_RN replied to natrgrrl's topic in General Nursing

    Good grades do not necessarily = competent nurse. You also cannot compare your grades from prereqs to the nursing courses. At the college I graduated from 90 or above was an A, EXCEPT in the nursing...

  21. confused and need advice please

    Wendy_RN replied to INLUVINAZ's topic in General Nursing

    I understand what you are saying about the hours and the holidays. Working holidays is not one of the most appealing aspects of nursing for me, but it is a reality in the hospital setting. There are...

  22. Hate Hospital - Do I have to do this ??

    Wendy_RN replied to JoAnna McNurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I understand how you feel. I went into nursing with the intention of working in Oncology as well. I don't look at hospital nursing as having to "pay my dues" but it does serve as a good foundation...

  23. day vs night shift?

    Wendy_RN replied to katypurry's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have to agree with the other posters here. It really is an insult to say that night nurses are not as competent as you would have expected them to be. Nursing truly is a 24 hour responsibility....

  24. Does anyone work for Novant Healthcare?

    Wendy_RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am curious as to other's experiences with working for Novant. I currently have job offers from a Novant facility and a HMA facility. From what I have heard from some of the HMA employees I don't...

  25. Nervous about surgery!!!

    Wendy_RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am scheduled for a lap choly on Friday. I feel guilty as a RN admitting that I am scared to death about the procedure. Some of the patients I have seen have acted like they were dying, you know,...