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  1. Brian Short News

    stitcher98 replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    So sorry to hear of Brian's death. Condolences and prayers to the family, as well as any staff that were close to him. His creation has meant the world to many of us over the years and we will miss...

  2. My patient died today

    stitcher98 replied to TU RN's topic in General Nursing

    As we all know, it is the patient who makes the choice to be full code or DNR. Obviously this 84 year old chose full code. The staff did everything they could to honor his wishes. That is one of our...

  3. Acronyms

    stitcher98 replied to Apedro's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Also, your facility is required to have an "acceptable abbreviations" policy and a list of what they are and what they mean. Ask for a

  4. Should I Go to Med School?

    stitcher98 replied to contentment's topic in Nursing Career

    Try looking at free clinics, HMOs, etc to find an NP to shadow. I have several NP friends who work in these

  5. RN Salary Survey 2013: Post here!

    stitcher98 replied to ItsColduphere's topic in General Nursing

    Oklahoma 22years as LPN. And 14 as RN Hospice Salaried$62,000 No differential, but you do get on call pay No

  6. It's never too late!

    stitcher98 replied to NurseNanci1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I do agree nurses are too hard on other nurses. However, I would have to say you either have a bad case over burnout or chose the wrong profession. Is being a nurse a hard job? Yes! Probably the...

  7. It's never too late!

    stitcher98 replied to NurseNanci1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    50 is NOT too old. I graduated with Judy and she was 57 when we finished. Don't give up the dream. Go for it! You can do it! BTW, I am 60 and working on a dual masters degree. Come along for the...

  8. It's never too late!

    stitcher98 replied to NurseNanci1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I was an LPN for over 20 years before I got to go back for my RN. As with nursenanci1, it was a new and very supportive husband that made it possible. During school I buried my best friend, dealt...