MSmallwoodRNLNC replied to ttpurtee's topic in General Nursing
I know several nurses that are in their 60's and 70's and still working bedside. However, none of them are doing it because they want to. They are doing it because they have to. I am 47 right now,...
MSmallwoodRNLNC replied to MissCharlieRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC
You sound pretty terrific to me. Great attitute! Someone I would be proud to know and/or work beside. We could more nurses with that positive outlook. Good Luck with your nursing
HealthyNurse, Its complicated enough that we would do better talking off forum, but the short anwer is "yes" I am thinking of something similar. I sent you a friends
MSmallwoodRNLNC replied to Back2Nursing09's topic in General Nursing
OK...I am probably gonna sound harsh, but....Honey if you can't deal with death and dying you've got no business being an RN. Pure and simple. There are other things to do in nursing that do not...
MSmallwoodRNLNC replied to GleeGum's topic in Travel
I worked a strike in MN a few years back and LOVED IT! My agency paid my transportation round trip, put us in a VERY NICE hotel, provided transportation to and from work each day and 2 meals per day...
MSmallwoodRNLNC replied to dudysnurse's topic in General Nursing
When I was a brand new nurse 100 years ago...for the first several weeks I routinely clocked out an hour late because I sucked at the prioritizing and ended up having to stay late to finish my work....
MSmallwoodRNLNC replied to iluvdetroit's topic in General Nursing
Heck I quit my job back in April because I had a death in my immediate family...I could barely cope with anything. After being out of work about 3 months I decided I was ready to return to work, but...
MSmallwoodRNLNC replied to turtlesrus's topic in General Students
Turtles....when you graduate in approximately 3 yrs you will be 48. If you don't go back to school....in 3 yrs you will be 48. Life keeps happening if you are fortunate enough to keep living...so...