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  1. But you're a MAN!

    gitterbug replied to nursesaideBen's topic in Men in Nursing

    Hello Ben; Hang in there dude, it will get

  2. Guys, I'm scared and new to Hospice

    gitterbug replied to dosamigos76's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Just wanted to say I think each and every one of you are so special. The stars at night cannot dazzle any eyes more than your unique form of caring. Blessing on you and your

  3. Is It Possible To Get Back Into Med/surg?

    gitterbug replied to cat123's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Travel companies want a nurse who can "hit the floor and roll with the punches". I would advise getting a local job, working for a year, and the applying for a travel position. I learned the hard...

  4. Need Advice for Starting Nursing School

    gitterbug replied to trjohnson0213's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Time committment and organization of class materials is important. For every hour spent in class, another hour or two is needed to review materials, put them in an order for further study, actual...

  5. Ohio RN's: question

    gitterbug replied to RNLisa's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I have laminated my license and my SS card. I am not aware of any rule stated by the state or the federal government saying we cannot laminate these

  6. Being a mentally ill nurse.

    gitterbug replied to Kiren's topic in General Nursing

    As nurses age, many of us think a little touch of crazy is necessary to do the job.:wink2: Seriously, most states have some sort of rule regarding mental illness and obtaining a license, but...

  7. It's official, I'm stupid!

    gitterbug replied to gitterbug's topic in General Nursing

    Hey Guys, let's get one thing straight, I DO NOT want to come off as some sort of merciful angel, always putting the needs of others before my own. I do indeed take potty breaks, duck into an empty...

  8. Putting RN on license plate???

    gitterbug replied to Kalico's topic in General Nursing

    I never advertise the fact that I am a nurse except at work and other work related functions. Too scarey. I have been warned by police not to even wear scrubs home if possible. Seems some people...

  9. It's official, I'm stupid!

    gitterbug replied to gitterbug's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I though about taking that attitude too. But being older and more experienced, I just decided to not be available around break time. I do not want to run a decent, though inexperienced, nurse...

  10. Dysfunctional patients, families, and visitors

    gitterbug replied to mshultz's topic in General Nursing

    Being a nurse does make me a very bad patient. Can't help it but I want to know everything. Now, my doctors, who are VERY smart, always explain, explain and explain before they tell me what I must...

  11. It's official, I'm stupid!

    gitterbug replied to gitterbug's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for the kind words. I was really angry, break is just not important to me. Now lunch, that is different. Got to have it. When do you finish nursing school? I hope you love nursing after...

  12. Losing Confidence

    gitterbug replied to Irishgirl's topic in General Nursing

    If your facility offers employee assistance, please attempt to obtain some confidential stress counselling. The very fact you recognize the fear, how it is effecting your job and practice is going to...

  13. reporting med errors

    gitterbug replied to paphgrl's topic in General Nursing

    Giving meds is serious business, I do the 5 rights, triple check the order if it is something I have no experience with, and do not get pulled into floor events while giving meds unless it is a code...

  14. What W.Virginia towns/cities do you recommend working in and why?

    gitterbug replied to fd5151's topic in General Nursing

    Space along the rivers is hard to come by but it can be done. Do you not realize there are more than one river to choose from? Ohio, Elk, New, and Gauley are just a

  15. IV certification?

    gitterbug replied to Kitnurse's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Please expand on your question. Why does the facility you work at not have a program in place to certify you? Usually a couple of classes, some review of certain drugs, a review of fluids, lines,...

  16. Ohio RN's: question

    gitterbug replied to RNLisa's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Why not? You paid for

  17. starting wage for RN??

    gitterbug replied to brandye1's topic in Ohio Nursing

    These are new grad wages? Any idea what over ten years experience can pay? Columbus area and back to the state line of

  18. New nurses in Med/Surg a must?

    gitterbug replied to writrix's topic in General Nursing

    I love medical/surgical nursing. It is a very difficult job, not enough hours in any shift to do the job, patients and their families can be demanding, difficult, and deathly ill. But, when things...

  19. Any suggestions would help

    gitterbug replied to concernmom's topic in General Nursing

    Hello; I agree with the above posters advice regarding checking with a local LTC facility regarding CNA training. Remember, it is hard and demanding work, but if you truly want to complete this...