husker-nurse LPN, LVN

I certainly hope the best for these striking nurses, and I believe that they are doing what they believe is best for all nurses employed there. Just to set the record straight, it's not just for the money.........You're all in my prayers!

jb2u; sorry for the misunderstanding; of course you're entitled to your opinion, and you were NOT the poster to whom I was referring.

Sorry, was referrring to ooNurseSharkoo; I stand corrected

And speaking of trolls......have you graduated from nursing school yet?

It appears through reading your bio that you're a student?

Thanks, km5v6r;, I travel to Sioux Falls, SD for mine, but thanks so much for checking; yes, nurses are an awesome bunch!

Sounds VERY scary; I'd suggest RUNNING to the DON to voice your concerns; 8 days as a licnsed LPN and in charge? I'd be a FREAK!

Worked with a male RN in the past; he was very condescending and rude. Disappeared. Reappeared in the ER with new nametag (student PA). Same attitude towards nurses; go figure...... So I'm more than happy to treat anyone with respect who treats me in...

When I was in my first semester of nursing school, I was overwhelmed. I approached my instructor and asked her if she thought I had a chance at passing nursing class; she looked me in the eye and asked me, "How bad do you want it?" That stayed with m...

I gotta agree with you about the Z-coils; mine are 3 years old and I'm in the market for new; is there a website that shows prices? Cuz if there is, I can't find it, and I have to drive 140 miles round-trip to buy them.......

Thanks, Bayshorenurse, for taking the time to post; I'm heading for that site............

i am on the nurse practice committee at my hospital. we are just starting shared governance. nurses making decsions for nurses based on evidence based practices. still learning the ins and outs. we have only had 2 meetings so far.Thanks so much for t...

I have been advised by our security staff to fill out a police report and press charges if this ever happens; altho I'm not too sure if it'll get anywhere.......

Just wait till you've got the bowel prep, non ambulatory ptient squirting for 8-10 hours, THEN come back and tell us it just poop.............

Two of the most gut-wrenching sights in the world (to me) occur outside of the hospital; those who "hack up a lung" within earshot, or the ol' "farmers nose-blowing" where he puts a finger to one nostril and shoots as far as he can. After seeing this...

Hi, and welcome; no answers for you, just wanted to make you feel at home; pull up a chair and relax!

Welcome to nursing, you can lurk, as long as you don't turn into a TROLL. The best of luck to you, and my condolences for your loss. You seem to do well under stress, and it will serve you well in nursing.

I work with nurses who admit that they have diabetes, bipolar disorder, Crohn's disease, depression, arthritis, you name it, they got it. None of us are perfect, and I agree, as long as one does everything within his or her power to control his or he...

I remember one time in the elevator at the hospital on my way to visit my dad with my 3-year-old daughter in hand. An older lady got on the elevator and my daughter asked her, "Are you my grandma?" I held my breath and prayed that this lady would not...

Jeez, D, so sorry to hear that things are so rough, I was there, too. It does get easier with time and familiarity and organization. Ask for help when you need it, accept help when it's offered, seek out new experiences, and have faith in yourself. Y...

Ok, I've worked med-surg for 5 years since school. Unlike most of the posters here, I can't say I love it (but I DO love my patients, and they love me). I work 11p-7a, full-time. Our pt load is usually 6-8. I agree that the diverse group of patients...

Not only THAT, but it's ILLEGAL to identify oneself as a NURSE when, in fact, one is NOT. This person could lose her license. (I'm not familiar with MA, is this a medical assistant, equivilent to a CNA?)

not really surprised to hear ANY of this, pyrolady, and SOOO true, especially concerning the CEO's family member........thanks for speaking up (hope you're well-cloaked)

The pension part kinda reminds me of our social security system; the gov't robs this fund daily (reminds me of robbing Peter to pay Paul); I wish I had an answer to our problems......

subq is no longer an acceptable abbreviation in our hospital, subcut is (subcutaneous?) and NO, the instructor didn't have her change the needle, this all happened in a matter of seconds. (I probably would grabbed her wrist after the initial stick) C...