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  1. Not sure whether to take nursery position

    Williss2 replied to NurseEm2222's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I don't have any advice specifically, but I just wanted to lend words of encouragement in your decision. It's a possibility that the hiring manager would not take a chance out on you if he/she feels...

  2. Negativity

    Williss2 replied to nerdynurse22's topic in General Nursing

    The first thing is to recognize a problem in order to make changes. So congrats on that and even wanting to take steps to change. There are a lot of people, not just in nursing, who display those same...

  3. Would you have moved OOS for FNP school?

    Williss2 posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hello Allnurses family, After about 3 years of soul searching, I have finally decided to take the plunge and pursue grad school for FNP. I have tirelessly done my research. There is only 1 school in...

  4. You are not a nurse...

    Williss2 replied to TMT_P's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I also absolutely cringe when people say that they are a nurse but they are not. I feel that this term should be reserved for the people who have worked hard in school and in their positions. I have a...

  5. What's to complain about?

    Williss2 replied to guest449786's topic in General Nursing

    I don't have much to add. But I just wanted to say that I get it. Maybe you and I both are in the minority on this topic. Looking at the figures relating salary to happiness, that amount is almost 2...

  6. Asking for prayers: multiple nursing students died in car accident

    Williss2 replied to __patiently_waiting's topic in General Students

    I did hear about this and it has been weighing heavy on my heart ever since. This could have been me, or anybody. I just hate to see lives lost of people who have so much promise in their future. I...

  7. When we become the patient

    Williss2 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Oh yes. Becoming the patient can be an eye opening experience. When I had my last son I quickly became, "that patient." I would have never thought that it would be me. There was a lot of anxiety about...

  8. What do you do to stay positive?

    Williss2 replied to tuxedopenguino's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I have a challenge with this too. Some days I go in fully loaded with a positive attitude, good rest, etc. Then the happenings in the shift just snatches my joy. Some things I try to do is to take a...

  9. My Struggle as a nurse

    Williss2 replied to natiagagua25's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats are in order. Life is going to continue to throw you obstacles. But it is how they are overcome is what's important. In my life, I feel that the harder the obstacle, the bigger the

  10. Living with the decision I made

    Williss2 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Of course I don't have to spend a lot of time talking about how much I would like to get away from the bedside. I spent my days off obsessively looking at jobs, thinking of furthering my education and...

  11. Can you truly save as a travel nurse?

    Williss2 posted a topic in Travel

    Hello, I have some years experience under my belt and I am considering travel nursing. I am just in the research stage right now. I have been scouring the boards and I mostly see people talk about how...

  12. Can you truly save as a travel nurse?

    Williss2 replied to Williss2's topic in Travel

    Thanks for the replies. I believe that I answered my own question when I spoke to a recruiter. I was actually just seeking information about starting sometime next year and they talked me into doing...

  13. Stupid things that nurses say

    Williss2 replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in Nursing Humor

    I didn't actually say anything this time, but I charted it. I was tired and charting my nursing notes on the computer. At the end, I usually put somthing like, "Will continue to monitor until shift...

  14. New CNA Instructors

    Williss2 replied to BellaDestiny's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Hello, I know this is a late response to Merced from California, but the certification class I was talking about was the train the trainer class. I am already a licensed

  15. No more fun scrubs

    Williss2 replied to EJBNeuroRN's topic in General Nursing

    I personally prefer choosing my own scrubs. There are professional scrub sets out there that does not make you look like a clown. I have worked at places that you choose your own and mandated colors....

  16. how do you night nurses do your assessments?

    Williss2 replied to redredrose's topic in General Nursing

    I also forgot to add that sometimes, depending on the layout of the room, I cut the bathroom light on and crack the door, that way I get some light, but its not directly shining on the

  17. how do you night nurses do your assessments?

    Williss2 replied to redredrose's topic in General Nursing

    I used to be nervous to bother patients and wake them up to. But the same patients who can get rude for being waken up can be the same ones to complain that no one has been in their room all night. Or...

  18. fun: what does this photo say to you?

    Williss2 replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    What!!! Its just 7:01. I have 11 more hours and 59 minutes to

  19. New CNA Instructors

    Williss2 replied to BellaDestiny's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    I am also thinking of starting a CNA business. I take the certification class next month. Can anyone comment on the start up costs of this venture.

  20. CPR Business Anyone????

    Williss2 replied to stevesohiorn's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Hello, My friend and I started doing this as well. We got certified and later split up. I am affiliated with a training center and do courses here and there. I thought that doing this could get me out...

  21. Is it easier to juggle family as a nurse or a nursing student??

    Williss2 replied to wannabecnl's topic in General Nursing

    It is less stressful on your family life when you finish school and start working. I won't say that it is less stressful for your personal journey. There will still be a huge learning curve in the...

  22. Your dumbest financial mistakes

    Williss2 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Before nursing school, and maybe even after getting those nice nursing checks, what were some of the dumbest purchases made. Big or small. I have heard some good financial advice on this site. But...

  23. Nurses and marriage

    Williss2 replied to Otessa's topic in General Nursing

    I also used to feel this way. But sitting at home, staring at each other every day broke gets very old very quickly. You can't go to movies, dinner, dancing or anywhere without money. Bills piled...

  24. Your dumbest financial mistakes

    Williss2 replied to Williss2's topic in General Nursing

    These are good posts everyone!:) I hope to keep them coming. Now I don't feel like the only

  25. The Fight For Care

    Williss2 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I must say, before I share my little experience, for all the people on allnurses and our patients who have to fight for care, my heart truly breaks for you. So, I just gave birth to a beautiful baby....