TrudyRN

TrudyRN

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  1. Somebody HELP ME..Please!!!!!!!!

    TrudyRN replied to yuyu75's topic in General Nursing

    Don't let others talk you out of something you seem to strongly desire. No, it won't be easy, yes, you will need help with the kids and you should be realistic about that. Line up family or friends...

  2. Are You A Good Leader?

    TrudyRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I've decided that I am not. I hate having to direct or request anything of anyone. I'd so much rather just do it myself than have to face guff or crabbing or whining. On my job, I usually am able...

  3. FollowUp to "Things You Wish You Could Say To Your Coworkers"

    TrudyRN replied to TrudyRN's topic in General Nursing

    This needs to be told to the manager. The number of calls is ridiculous and the lack of focus on the job is dangerous. Not

  4. FollowUp to "Things You Wish You Could Say To Your Coworkers"

    TrudyRN replied to TrudyRN's topic in General Nursing

    maybe dr. frankenstein didn't use enough electricity in his latest experiment on her. sheesh! what the

  5. Are You A Good Leader?

    TrudyRN replied to TrudyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe I shouldn't but sometimes I do. I think it comes from having been bytched at by subordinates in years past and having had supervisors who didn't back me up. Yes, now that I think about it, I...

  6. Proof There's No Nursing Shortage: Show RN's the MONEY

    TrudyRN replied to Sheri257's topic in General Nursing

    It isn't just the pay and benefits. It's workload, mandatory OT or the absence of it, respect, good hours, etc. Corrections nurses do not deal with visitors, the guards keep them safe (hopefully),...

  7. Proof There's No Nursing Shortage: Show RN's the MONEY

    TrudyRN replied to Sheri257's topic in General Nursing

    Not everyone who is locked up is guilty. You or someone you love could be wrongly accused, convicted, and locked up tomorrow. Then you would feel differently about who should or should not get good...

  8. Accused of "Cheating her out of medicine"

    TrudyRN replied to LightCommaStix's topic in General Nursing

  9. Accused of "Cheating her out of medicine"

    TrudyRN replied to LightCommaStix's topic in General Nursing

    This happens all the time. Lay people act as if they know a lot about the stuff we are supposed to be taking care of. Sometimes they do. I don't see where you did anything wrong or how your license...

  10. What Is Your Favorite Thread?

    TrudyRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Mine is the one on Tooting

  11. Does nights or first shift give your insulin?

    TrudyRN replied to TooterIA's topic in General Nursing

    \I think the Wake Up, Neo thing is a reference to the movie "The Matrix". The character, Neo, was played by the great-looking Keanu Reeves. It is sort of a hard movie to grasp but he was totally...

  12. What Is Your Favorite Thread?

    TrudyRN replied to TrudyRN's topic in General Nursing

    What is NUBS?

  13. "It shouldn't be that hard to be a nurse"

    TrudyRN replied to SharonH, RN's topic in General Nursing

    You'll make more money as a Psychologist. You'll be a doctor and be a boss, not a nurse, who will be viewed generally as her daddy views nurses. Thank your lucky stars for

  14. "It shouldn't be that hard to be a nurse"

    TrudyRN replied to SharonH, RN's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe not getting in should tell her to reconsider her choice of schools and/or her choice of professions. It could all be a blessing in

  15. Better to just call-in?

    TrudyRN replied to appleheadRN's topic in General Nursing

    I think you should ask how to go about finding someone to switch with you, that is, get names and phone numbers - which the facility will likely not give you. You can then explain that it's pretty...

  16. Input please, regarding medication orders

    TrudyRN replied to NurseValfromNY's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Hi, and welcome. What do your fellow nurses think and do about this? All you can really do is let the doc be the doc. If you push too hard, you could lose your job. You'll have to be the judge,...

  17. Tonight I get my pin!

    TrudyRN replied to onesunniegal's topic in General Nursing

    hip, hip, hooray!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :pumpiron: :melody: :welcome: :balloons: :biggringi :smiley_aa :mortarboard: :yelclap: :cheers: :w00t: :studyowl:...

  18. Collegiality- Bedside Nursing vs. CRNA

    TrudyRN replied to 1happygirl's topic in General Nursing

    I think, as you said, people are people. In other words, it depends more on who the colleagues are, less on their

  19. ER Nurses. Read This!

    TrudyRN replied to ERERER's topic in Emergency

    It's nice for ER nurses but is a tremendous slap in the face to the rest of us who work in other areas but work just as

  20. Geez, I'm glad I'm not working right now

    TrudyRN replied to TazziRN's topic in General Nursing

    I wish you well. Of course, the only way to really conquer this problem is to exercise in moderation and to cut food intake, especially of carbohydrates, refined sugars, and

  21. I'm being involuntarily moved to the rehab unit!

    TrudyRN replied to TheCommuter's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Are you angry? Uneasy? Do you mind the change? I think it kind of stinks to make YOU change when it is OTHER NURSSES who need a change. I would be upset and try to fish around a little to get the...

  22. what to do on days off

    TrudyRN replied to sunneeRN's topic in General Nursing

    You might want to get an eduction in a 2nd career while you are basically still free. Then, in case you ever decide to leave Nursing, you'll be ready. Get into real estate, travel industry,...

  23. "Nurse" on Ellen Gegneres today?!!

    TrudyRN replied to tridil2000's topic in General Nursing

    We all have to become conscious of when we (nurses) are being put down and we need to take a stand. OP, just start a mail campaign and those who are interested and aware will join in. Personally,...

  24. Mandatory Inservices only offered on my "OFF"days!

    TrudyRN replied to MsPiggy's topic in General Nursing

    When do you work? If it''s just weekends, forget about them scheduling inservices when you are working. That ain't gonna happen. Also, if you do know in advance, can't you get a sitter? And how is...

  25. Mandatory Inservices only offered on my "OFF"days!

    TrudyRN replied to MsPiggy's topic in General Nursing

    Your boss seems to be a person of understanding. This is how to do it. This tells staff that they are appreciated, they are more than numbers. It recognizes that it is hard for people to come in on...