MsPiggy

MsPiggy

med-surg,sa,breast & cervical ca

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  1. anyone else struggle with Anxiety?

    MsPiggy replied to lannisz's topic in General Nursing

    Me too, have had anxiety/severe panic attacks since age 13..my father had awful ones too. I was on Paxil for a few yr.s but then started having negative side effects, took me 6 months to wean off it....

  2. Duties other than nursing?

    MsPiggy replied to SCRN1's topic in General Nursing

    Hmmm, yes.. Housekeeping,plumbing, fish tank cleaner & feeder, plant waterer, security, dietary, receptionist, spreader of salt & snow shoveler in the driveway & sidewalk in the winter,...

  3. How Many Nurses are Glad They Have a Union

    MsPiggy replied to Simplepleasures's topic in General Nursing

    I am in a unionized postion, we are acutally represented by the Teamsters, which is primariliy a trucking/factory uinion. My experience is so far they keep the cost of our health benefits reasonable,...

  4. LPN question

    MsPiggy replied to Annie2005's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Except for the lack of job security it sounds like a dream job to me! Lol, but I've been a LPN for 16 yr.s and am running my patooty off for 12-13 hr with no break...I'd kill for a job like that, but...

  5. Good job gone bad-I'm FRIED (warning long post)

    MsPiggy posted a topic in Psychiatric

    Hello All, I'm going to dive right in here with my post, it's long & involved but I thank you if you take the time to read it (really, you deserve a cookie if you get through it all!) . I know I'm...

  6. What career would YOU have chosen if you weren't a nurse?

    MsPiggy replied to RN BSN 2009's topic in General Nursing

    I would have pursued a career in the fine arts, particularly painting acrylic & oil, and jewelry, both which I enjoy to this day, but it's very difficult sustaining a regular income as an artist...

  7. Good job gone bad-I'm FRIED (warning long post)

    MsPiggy replied to MsPiggy's topic in Psychiatric

    Hello Everyone, Well I have sent out at least 10 resumes this week, so I'm trying to find something. John thank you for the link I'm gonig to check it out after I finish this post. Things have not...

  8. Child In a Cloud of Smoke

    MsPiggy replied to LuvMyGamecocks's topic in General Nursing

    This is a HUGE pet peeve of mine. My grandson has chronic bronchitis/asthma at 2.5 yr.s old already. Everytime he is with his mother -they do a week on /off custody arrangement- he comes back smelling...

  9. Good job gone bad-I'm FRIED (warning long post)

    MsPiggy replied to MsPiggy's topic in Psychiatric

    Oh Jen, I wish that I could but I have serious medical issues I'm currently being treated for & lot of in hospital testing, there is no way I can go without insurance now. I am actively searching...

  10. Health Care Whistle Blowing: Caught between a rock and a hard place

    MsPiggy replied to Whistleblower's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, that is wonderful, you are an inspiration! Your story really re-affirms to me what is really important-the patient. Sometimes the good guys do win- Thanks for sharing your story :0)...

  11. I know it's not professional, but I just can't go back.

    MsPiggy replied to MrsWampthang's topic in General Nursing

    For what it's worth, I think that say's it all, I'm right there with you, dread going in & start having anxiety attacks the night before..At least you will be closer to home & hopefully won't...

  12. Turning in my resignation Monday

    MsPiggy replied to banditrn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Good for you for getting out of there! And Ha! I knew that DON would call you, I just bet she would like to know where you are going, but frankly that is none of her business. I can't wait until I...

  13. Is it normal to be this exhausted after a 12 hr shift?

    MsPiggy replied to lannisz's topic in General Nursing

    I'm doing 12's & it kicks my butt big time. I do have health issues, but it's exhausting nonetheless. I do two & three in a row and get home shower & go right to bed & veg til I sleep....

  14. Good job gone bad-I'm FRIED (warning long post)

    MsPiggy replied to MsPiggy's topic in Psychiatric

    Thanks Everyone! I so appreciate all your support :0) I am very activley seeking other employment now. I feel better just having made the decision to move along as soon as possible, my MA that works...

  15. Good job gone bad-I'm FRIED (warning long post)

    MsPiggy replied to MsPiggy's topic in Psychiatric

    ON another note a nurse that has been here 25+ yr.s recently had a breakdown of sorts & abruptly left, it's not just me..she was truly dedicated to serving this population too, it's a dirty shame....

  16. Good job gone bad-I'm FRIED (warning long post)

    MsPiggy replied to MsPiggy's topic in Psychiatric

    Yes, trust me as soon as I find another postiion that's my plan. I'm just in a unfortunate bind regarding the health ins, I cannot go without it & am not sure if cobra wil be affordable. I know I...

  17. Good job gone bad-I'm FRIED (warning long post)

    MsPiggy replied to MsPiggy's topic in Psychiatric

    Already I am DREADING my upcoming shift..I did go out today & put in apps at a few LTC places, I just haveto have medical coverage in the mean time. I am going to ask what my cobra rates would be...

  18. Good job gone bad-I'm FRIED (warning long post)

    MsPiggy replied to MsPiggy's topic in Psychiatric

    I knew I couldn't be that crazy, I mean a lttle crazy okay but not THAT crazy. Thank you for validating my feelings on this. I am so disappointed in my leaders/management,, sigh...I really like SA...

  19. Ugh! This was NO fun!!!

    MsPiggy replied to TazziRN's topic in General Nursing

    Strange, one of the Docs I work with c/o feeling lightheaded & nauseas within a few hr.s of getting her's too..1st time reaction for her. I'm not taking it. Hope you feel better, makes you wonder...