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  1. Husband wants to try nursing at 44

    gitterbug replied to mstigerlily's topic in Men in Nursing

    I say give him all of the support he has given to you. He sounds like a wonderful person. With his background he will have no trouble with many of the classes, I am sure he will make a good nurse....

  2. Nurses Who Are Drug Addicts

    gitterbug replied to jill48's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Addiction is a disease, addicts cause themselves and their loved ones more problems than anyone can believe. As I write this a family member's ashes were scattered early this AM according to his...

  3. Attention Gaylord Focker...

    gitterbug replied to forgop's topic in Men in Nursing

    Go for it. You will be glad you did in the end. Women are the other half of the human race, so at the age of 32, you have managed to gain some expertize in dealing with them. LOL! Really, give it...

  4. Starting Davis & Elkins with Wifey in Aug.

    gitterbug replied to XYnurse2B's topic in General Nursing

    Hello XY, Sorry it took some time to get back to you but have been busy. I am smack in the middle between Charleston, WV and Beckley, WV. I really live on top of a mountain, have about 5 acres to...

  5. Have you ever been accused of stealing? How did you deal with it?

    gitterbug replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    MM, I agree with the posters who say report the incident to the agency and then get out of this situation. I do understand just what you are saying, money is tight and you are attempting to do...

  6. Oasis Coordinator AARGGH!...I feel much better now...!

    gitterbug replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Home Health

    Good for you. Keep doing the great

  7. Does your hospital have merit raises? Annual Raises?

    gitterbug replied to qt314nf's topic in General Nursing

    Welcome to the world of modern health care. Not enough profits for the big guns. There is not much you can do regarding this situation except vote with your feet and march to a new job. This...

  8. Offered the ONLY full-time day shift position (actually just told I was taking it)...

    gitterbug replied to flashpoint's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats on the new position. I do agree that you need to be very aware to the politics of this situation. Hope things go well for

  9. Home Health here in the hills of WV

    gitterbug replied to gitterbug's topic in General Nursing

    I hate to say that I do not know if Joe's is still open. You are correct that the "dogs" were very good there

  10. Home Health here in the hills of WV

    gitterbug posted a topic in General Nursing

    I was talking to a friend yesterday, she is wanting to change jobs, called a local HH agency was was astounded at what she was told. Pay was low 20's, milage was .30/m, coverage was 6 counties, and...

  11. Accused of being racist - how to handle?

    gitterbug replied to Susan9608's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Wow! I do not know exactly how to handle this except seek advice from CN, HN, or super before this situation gets worse. I do not think I would pproach this man without another person with me, no...

  12. ARH Strike Settled

    gitterbug replied to gitterbug's topic in General Nursing

    Hello rmbelcher, Glad to read your input, very enlightening for some. Come back more often. We need voices on this site. Have a safe holiday weekend and a blessed

  13. What color of suit to purchase for job interview?

    gitterbug replied to krazykev's topic in Men in Nursing

    Sounds like you have the situation well in hand. I agree with the advice to wear the suit and break it in. Sorry CZYZA, some men should not dress themselves. I agree with going to a quality mens...

  14. Home Health here in the hills of WV

    gitterbug replied to gitterbug's topic in General Nursing

    I get you. The hot dogs at DQ here are the best,not to mention sneaking off to King Tut's for old fashioned curb service. Setting on the porch and waving at neighbors or chatting over the fence is...

  15. Should I stay or should I go ?

    gitterbug replied to time4meRN's topic in General Nursing

    Agree with the other posters, YOUR night staff did everything right, so make like a duck and let the water roll off your back. Next staff meeting, ask why the cath lab staff was not ready to go in...

  16. Getting rewarded for backstabbing???

    gitterbug replied to analee23's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like a terrible place to work. We all have worked with "snitches", but I wonder just how far this unit is willing to go to be a good nurse. I do not think informing on a drug stealer is...

  17. Home Health here in the hills of WV

    gitterbug replied to gitterbug's topic in General Nursing

    Good Morning Noryn, I have to agree with you regarding the administrations in the local facilities. There seems to be no end to the demands they make, and, of course, the customer is always right....

  18. Home Health here in the hills of WV

    gitterbug replied to gitterbug's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Noryn, I was just so surprised at the things she told me after she talked with the nurse over this HH agency. Yes, I know just how rural things are up here, I can travel almost 10 miles for a loaf...

  19. What does your hospital do for patient satisfaction?

    gitterbug replied to KimRN41514's topic in General Nursing

    Rotflmao!!!!

  20. Starting Davis & Elkins with Wifey in Aug.

    gitterbug replied to XYnurse2B's topic in General Nursing

    Hello and welcome. Cannot say I know too much about Elkins but it is a nice town. School is a good one. Not too exciting here in these mountains, but I think you will do fine coming from

  21. RN Pay Rates in NC

    gitterbug replied to tracyprn's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I think COL is very expensive in NC. Daughter is always c/o high cost of certain foods, like potatoes. Rent, utilities, and school fees are expensive

  22. Any WV Nurses That Use This Site?

    gitterbug replied to blynn9173's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly between Beckley and Charleston. Near the Gorge. Not too busy

  23. I am officially a nurse now

    gitterbug replied to Buckyxj's topic in Men in Nursing

    Congratulations. B est Wishes on your

  24. sexual jokes in the workplace

    gitterbug replied to penguin2's topic in General Nursing

    Everyone can suffer from a case of foot-in-the-mouth disease occasionally. I do think this remark was unprofessional. The student may not have known just how to react to this remark, students are...

  25. Should I Stay Or Go

    gitterbug replied to RN IN KY's topic in Nursing Career

    Good luck in the new position. It will be wonderful to be home with the kids more and be able to set aside some special time for the family. You did good in both areas, a new position that excites...