RN-rural

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1. nursing a calling?

   RN-rural replied to hTx87's topic in General Nursing

   Back in 1974, I took an apptitude test that pointed the way to nursing. Up until then, I never thought of myself as medically inclined. (In fact, I got sick at the sight of blood!) But after working in a nursing home, I knew I had found my "callin...

2. What Freaks You Out?

   RN-rural replied to JennieBSN's topic in General Nursing

   LOL! Pictures of stuff gross me out...but I can handle most things 'in person'...except eyeballs! -nancy [/b] ...

3. Nurses over 50 &/or with health issues affecting work

   RN-rural replied to Karen4HIM1951's topic in General Nursing

   I am a 56 y/o ER nurse (21+years) When I was 45 I could run with the youngsters, now I have to rest more often. I moved to a rural area and small hospital 7 years ago and the job got easier. Last summer I was fed up with not getting the time off I...

4. Triage Poll

   RN-rural replied to CEN35's topic in General Nursing

   you need another box stating-pt. is poor historian!

5. A Poll of actual RN wages in the U. S. for nurses working directly at the bedside

   RN-rural replied to wildtime88's topic in General Nursing

   I just joined, please excuse mistakes. I am now a contingent RN at a rural hospital ER in northwestern Michigan. I make $19.84/hr and I have 21+ years experience. I was fed up with low pay and awful hours--so I went contingent and pick my own days...