Teshiee

Teshiee

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  1. New RN wants to work in L&D

    Teshiee replied to fantomrose's topic in General Nursing

    It depends usually teaching hospitals will hire new grads. I notice here in California a lot of hospitals will have L&D courses and will train new grads. That is how I got into NICU I found a...

  2. Abandonment?

    Teshiee replied to msnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I did the same thing to a boss who left me with unadequate staffing. The next day I gave my resignation and he threaten me with abandoment, yeah right on my day off? I understand that abandoment is...

  3. Not happy with med/surg...

    Teshiee replied to RNNC2003's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing is hard no matter what area you choose. I love NICU, the work can be challenging, heartbreaking and rewarding but it is what I love and I don't see it as a lot of work. You have to find what...

  4. Surprised Myself! (Standing up to Doctors)

    Teshiee replied to RN-PA's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats! You were assertive w/o stooping to his ignorant level. Go

  5. How long is your shift report?

    Teshiee replied to gizzy76's topic in General Nursing

    I work in NICU depending on how many patients, if the same nurse is relieving me about 15-20 minutes verbal. I like to keep it simple with pertinent information. If they do not know the patient I...

  6. Ugh!! I am so mad! Is it just us????

    Teshiee replied to jaxnRN's topic in General Nursing

    That S*** is not right. I work perdiem and specifically tell them don't ask me to come in to float just leave me alone. You have a right to be mad especially with CNA's sitting on their carcasses....

  7. Feeling "imperfect"? Comparing yourself to others?....then please read this !

    Teshiee replied to jnette's topic in General Nursing

    OOOH thanks! Now I am all warm and fuzzy inside xoxoxoxox

  8. Changed my mind

    Teshiee replied to Jamiers's topic in General Nursing

    She has the right to express her opinion. If someone can be easily swayed on misguided perceptions, would you want someone like that at the bedside trying to make a nursing judgement. At least she...

  9. 14 Nurses Fired and 9 disciplined in Kentucky

    Teshiee replied to nurseattorney's topic in General Nursing

    It would have been simple to make it a standing order! Or why is it tha MD's feel like they can't be called for an order of a certain med during the night? That is where the issue really is a nurse...

  10. Are You Helping or Hurting?

    Teshiee replied to ainz's topic in General Nursing

    One of the things that keeps me sane, "I don't live to work!" I work to have the simple pleasures in life. My world does not evolve around a job despite it's

  11. But I have little kids!

    Teshiee replied to Tweety's topic in General Nursing

    It really shouldn't matter if you have kids or not. Thankgoodness for my 2 jobs they rotate that holiday schedule but being that I am per diem I don't really get screwed like the full timers. Again,...

  12. Need some advice on quitting school

    Teshiee replied to HISSYTHECAT's topic in General Nursing

    I had to cut my hours and the bills were there but bills will be ther after you finish school. You have to decide what is important to work hard a short time which now because you are in school and...

  13. Cursing Ourselves

    Teshiee replied to ainz's topic in General Nursing

    Well I agree to an extent but how does one get to the point that they are bitter and angry? Throughout history it is has always been people in power will abuse you if you let them. Why do you think...

  14. Good nursing shoes

    Teshiee replied to doularoz's topic in General Nursing

    Anywears are great, too!!!!!! And they are reasonably

  15. Good nursing shoes

    Teshiee replied to doularoz's topic in General Nursing

    I came across some Timberland shoes that weren't even made for nursing and I sware by them they are the most comfortable shoes I have ever worn, plus I got them on sale. My feet wouldn't ache at the...

  16. How Rude!!!

    Teshiee replied to stella123 rn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I disagree, it is what you make in nursing. I know there are some issues in this profession are seriously not getting the attention they deserve but for the most part it is up to you. Yes, MD's...

  17. How Rude!!!

    Teshiee replied to stella123 rn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    That was so deliberate. He was obviously trying to get a rise out of you. People are so da** ignorant about what a nurse has to deal with day in and out. Unfortunately our society praises doctors...

  18. Am I getting jipped???

    Teshiee replied to nicoleinphilly's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    For the simple fact you were not informed would void the contract. It is like you were mislead without a stray.......I would seek some legal

  19. Nclex-pn

    Teshiee replied to EarthAngel's topic in General Nursing

    Congradulations!!!!!! Good job!

  20. About Med/Surg..wanna hear personal accounts

    Teshiee replied to LPN-n-2005's topic in General Nursing

    Althought Med/Surg is the foundation of Nursing, unfortunately it is a work horse floor. When I was a LVN I remember the work hard unrealistic patient load and abuse. As a RN I wised up and found a...

  21. Like your acrylic nails??.......

    Teshiee replied to nowplayingEDRN's topic in General Nursing

    I can understand the artificial nails but what does nail polish has to with natural nails if they are clean? If they are going to enforce these rules I hope it covers all health care workers that have...

  22. 2 nurses arrested in CA.....

    Teshiee replied to sarahr5's topic in General Nursing

    So because he expired earlier and they didn't call the MD their rears are in a sling! That is sad. I hate to call MD's sometimes but you know what that is what they are paid to do. If they have a...

  23. 7-on 7-off scheduling

    Teshiee replied to Tiki_Torch's topic in General Nursing

    Jay I admire you. I am sure you will retire fine. I really believe we can condition our bodies for certain things and working like that you can. I have been working nights for so long it doesn't...

  24. 7-on 7-off scheduling

    Teshiee replied to Tiki_Torch's topic in General Nursing

    Like I said, to each is own. It is doable if I plan my week making sure things are done. I can manage it. I also work nights too. That week coming off is my motivator it keeps me going. Plus I...

  25. patients leaving with IV lock in place

    Teshiee replied to ellencrn's topic in Emergency

    Sounds like drug addicts does this what would an average person want an IV left in them for? Incident report document document