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  1. I HATE nursing! (any suggestions)

    hisblueskies replied to Nursinghaze's topic in General Nursing

    I can understand where you are coming from. Nursing was a second career choice for me and I underestimated the hard reality of what it involves. I too have had several jobs in the 3 years since I...

  2. Plantar Fasciitis Article

    hisblueskies replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    I had alot of foot pain a couple of years ago and nothing seemed to help. Had shots in my heal, was on Naproxen, had a splint - tried everything I could with no results. Pain was excruitiating...

  3. Magnet-Scam or does it help the floor nurse?

    hisblueskies replied to tirednursedude's topic in General Nursing

    I think magnet status is one of the biggest scams around. I worked for one magnet hospital that was horrible. I've worked for other hospitals that were not magnet and they were wonderful. Getting...

  4. I need a laugh

    hisblueskies replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    This joke has no relation to nursing but I enjoyed it. A man is walking along the beach and finds a magic lamp in the sand. He rubs it and a genie appears and tells him he has 3 wishes. The genie...

  5. Have Decided Against Nursing As A Career

    hisblueskies replied to mammaoftwo's topic in General Nursing

    If you feel that nursing is out for you then look into a degree from health science. You can still be involved in the medical care on a different level - pt education is one

  6. any info about baptist hospital

    hisblueskies replied to rainarn2's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    I work at LeBonheur and we get many nurses from Baptist who basically say the same thing. Salary was good but pt ratios were unsafe and the hospital is not considered nurse friendly. I've never...

  7. Rehab nursing vs. Occupational Therapy

    hisblueskies replied to rachelwynnn's topic in General Nursing

    Did rehab nursing for 11 months and it is alot of bowel and bladder. It's very hands on nursing - lots of pain meds, working with dementia folks - more than your fair share of supposatories, tons of...

  8. Fellow RN died this morning.

    hisblueskies replied to Ali_Oop07's topic in General Nursing

    Your floor must be in shock over this. Unfortunately driving is a major hazard after working a 12 hour shift. I have to drive 75 miles home after working 3 12's in a row and believe me it's scary...

  9. Causes Of The Nursing Shortage

    hisblueskies replied to mifligirl's topic in General Nursing

    Nothing is going to happen until the nurse's get their act together and say I've had enough! Management is not going to listen unless they see solidarity from the nursing staff. The ratios in...

  10. Excited to start working at le Bonheur!

    hisblueskies replied to dilleweed's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    I too was recently hired by Le Bonheur. I'm quite impressed with the amount of education they offer new nurses - I also plan on having them pay for grad school. Everything I've heard about this...

  11. 2?s: Length of Orientation, Favorite Peds books

    hisblueskies replied to gentle's topic in Pediatric

    Am switching over to Peds from Med Surg. Will be given approx 6 weeks orientation - more if I feel I need it and approx 4 days of classroom training. I feel that is adequate orientation. Will be...

  12. Critical Nursing Shortage

    hisblueskies replied to BiologyNerd's topic in General Nursing

    I have just started a new job in Tenn and was told during orientation that Tenn is one of the worst hit states for nursing shortage. The hospital where I work (total of 7 hospitals altogether) said...

  13. MSN in edu or FNP?

    hisblueskies replied to amy0123's topic in General Nursing

    It depends on what kind of education you want to teach. I am going for a Master's in Health Science utlizing the educator track. The reason I am doing this is because I want to be an educator on the...

  14. Finding preceptor for CNS program

    hisblueskies replied to hisblueskies's topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

    I definitely plan on relocating after school as there are no opportunities for a CNS in the area where I live. I would like to stay in this area until I am finished with school as I am in the process...

  15. How infectious is MRSA really??

    hisblueskies replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    lucky 1 RN said: However, I will tell you this:I work with tons of MRSA...mostly MRSA wounds & MRSA respiratory infections. As far as I know, I don't have MRSA (although I've heard some huge...

  16. I am terrible at IV's!!

    hisblueskies replied to momthenRN's topic in General Nursing

    Some nurses are really good at starting IV's - others struggle - I'm one of the strugglers. My success rate is about 40%. Practice, practice, practice. Take your time - feel comfortable that you...

  17. Johnson City TN Medical Center Employment

    hisblueskies replied to newcather's topic in General Nursing

    P.S. Forgot to mention that I was absolutely in love with that area of Tenn. Hope to eventually make Eastern TN my home someday - probably the Knoxville

  18. Johnson City TN Medical Center Employment

    hisblueskies replied to newcather's topic in General Nursing

    I worked there briefly as a travel nurse and I will never work there again. I was on a med-surg floor working 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. There is very little support. You have to draw your own blood labs and...

  19. I am giving up

    hisblueskies replied to ZootRN's topic in General Nursing

    You need to take a rest girl. Once you get away from the physical and mental abuse you are receiving you should start to feel better about yourself. I honestly don't know why the nursing profession...

  20. Ready to Call it Quits

    hisblueskies replied to whontime's topic in General Nursing

    I'm glad to see so many people honestly responding to this thread. I too am sorry I went into nursing. I find bedside nursing very stressfull, frequently overwhelming and plain hard work. You can...

  21. Should new grad be able to start IV at work?

    hisblueskies replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    Don't be afraid to try - it's the only way you will gain experience. If you can't get it after 2 attempts find another nurse to try. Also remember that some nurses are much better at starting IV's...

  22. Am I assessing today's nursing situation accurately?

    hisblueskies replied to marie-francoise's topic in General Nursing

    I think your assessment is right on target. Working as a nurse in a hospital is frequently chaotic, highly stressfull and frustrating. There is too little support, the patients are very sick and you...

  23. Med-Surg

    hisblueskies replied to David Offenbaker's topic in General Nursing

    Be kind to yourself - you have much to learn and it will take time before you truly begin to feel comfortable about your skills and what you are doing. Each day is a brand new learning experience...

  24. Possible insulin medication error

    hisblueskies posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have an elderly friend who is a diabetic and takes insulin shots. He is currently in the hospital because his blood sugar was out of whack. He eats too many sugary foods which probably contributed...