Magsulfate BSN, RN

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    Interesting article on Obama health care plan

    Magsulfate replied to Future-nurse's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I could not have said it better. From my viewpoint, and it goes along with this quote below... Is that my rights to earn my own living and take care of myself will be knocked down because I'll be...
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    Threatened by Patient Family

    Magsulfate replied to Susan9608's topic in General Nursing

    So it is inevitable that this patient will die? If it is in your hospital,, you are worried that the grandfather (especially him) will come unglued and do god knows what ... I totally see your...
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    New Grad??

    Magsulfate replied to SweetLemon's topic in General Nursing

    When your manager thinks you're experienced enough to orient a new
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    Threatened by Patient Family

    Magsulfate replied to Susan9608's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the other posters,, also, I would refuse to take care of this patient. Even refuse to break out the nurse that is taking care of this
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    Venting about BON involvement in DUI

    Magsulfate replied to Nursing NCO's topic in Nurses Recovery

    In 1996 my 26 year old sister was left a widow when her husband decided to drive home from a "get together". He killed himself and his best friend in the seat next to him. His friend was...
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    you know you are in for trouble when.....

    Magsulfate replied to ktwlpn's topic in General Nursing

    oh crap,, I could go on forever... You know you're in trouble when daughter #1 comes to the nurses desk and insists on telling you how to take care of her mother in a fashion that takes over an hour,,...
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    you know you are in for trouble when.....

    Magsulfate replied to ktwlpn's topic in General Nursing

    you also know you're in trouble when..... The grandson of a 'not yet dying patient' calls atleast 15 times (no exageration) to everyone possible, even the ceo,, to get an excuse to give to the judge...
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    you know you are in for trouble when.....

    Magsulfate replied to ktwlpn's topic in General Nursing

    YOu know you're in trouble when.............. You turn a younger adult patient who cannot turn himself,,, and he is perfectly fine,, but then is mother walks in and GASPS "OH MY GOD YOU TURNED HIM!!!!...
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    uncomfortable "selling" myself

    Magsulfate replied to gr8fulnrs's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I agree with the other posters about being positive. But think about it,, you MUST sell yourself,, you're the only one that can do this,, no one else can do it for you. What else is there to do? Give...
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    I have an interview!

    Magsulfate replied to SassyErRn's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Good luck! I agree with Jack to practice what you're going to say,, and how you will say it. By the time I got a job, I had gone on so many "practice" interviews that I had it down pat. I figured out...
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    feeling so sorry

    Magsulfate replied to alive_again's topic in Nurses Recovery

    First of all,, stop feeling so sorry for yourself. You are doing the best you can right? Look, you're recovering,,, so you screwed up,, it is not the end of the world. Right now you're taking the...
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    NEW and NEW

    Magsulfate replied to exit96's topic in General Nursing

    If you must work full time, I would suggest going part time to school. The time will pass whether you're in school or not,,, whether you're in full time school or in part time school. You will learn...
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    Why are nursing instructors mean?

    Magsulfate replied to 4everpeace's topic in General Students

    Back when I was in nursing school,, there was one clinical instructor that was absolutely a witch! She would flunk a student,, and it was completely subjective. So,, needless to say we were all scared...
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    Being an RN is there a lot of blood and guts???

    Magsulfate replied to SexyRN2Be's topic in General Nursing

    worse than blood is,,,,, body grease. ... and crusty cracks,, need I go
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    Health Care benefits.....and frustration

    Magsulfate replied to ksrose1's topic in General Nursing

    I am actually trying to get a job at a bigger hospital system right now,, because they have much better insurance and benefits. At the same time, I will probably be taking a lower pay.. SO, it kinda...
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    Wrongful Suspension

    Magsulfate replied to NursingStudent5548's topic in General Nursing

    lol I agree...
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    Welcome to our new Nurses & Recovery support forum

    Magsulfate replied to sirI's topic in Nurses Recovery

    It's great that you finally made it here. Here is where you are today, without the pain meds. Just remember, you don't have to take those pills, and it will get better each day. There is a lot of...
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    How was Nurses Week celebrated at your Facility

    Magsulfate replied to HIPPIECHIKRN's topic in General Nursing

    We had nothing. It wasn't even
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    NO job in houston. inactive for 2 years.desperate...

    Magsulfate replied to EcyRN's topic in General Nursing

    I totally agree with
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    Am I burned out?

    Magsulfate replied to MrRacer98's topic in General Nursing

    I know it's hard to find a good job that is meant for you in a small town. I live in a large city and finally found the schedule that I like... three 12's on the weekend, fri sat and sun,,, and that...
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    NO job in houston. inactive for 2 years.desperate...

    Magsulfate replied to EcyRN's topic in General Nursing

    I also want to add... in this economy,, your best bet is Houston. So, keep trying,, Houston is a good place for nurses right
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    NO job in houston. inactive for 2 years.desperate...

    Magsulfate replied to EcyRN's topic in General Nursing

    I sent you a private message. There are some places in Houston that are desperate for nurses. Sometimes you have to watch yourself though, and make sure they don't try to run over you.. like give you...
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    Getting an Ohio license while being in Ky monitoring

    Magsulfate replied to RNaka's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I agree with Jack. Probably your best move is to keep trying in your state. It is very rare if not impossible to leave your state once you're in a recovery program. I am in Texas and it is absolutely...
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    When did you get your ICU experience?

    Magsulfate replied to Idaho Murse's topic in General Nursing

    I had six months of med/surg experience when I went into
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    How good of shape (physically) do you need to be in to be a nurse?

    Magsulfate replied to ohcomeon's topic in General Nursing

    You should be alright. The majority of nursing is being on your feet all day. Most people get used to that after a few weeks. I am overweight, although there is a few nurses at my hospital bigger than...