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Wow! Looks like there are many of us with the same issues. Wait until you hit 60! I have a world of acute care, cardiac, trauma and general nursing experience and am in good health. Can I find a job? No way! Ageism is alive and well even with laws to...

It seems this is a wide spread issue and I'm sad to say I have seen many of these bahaviors on my unit as well. We are working hard to eliminate the "trouble makers" and reward the ones who do their job and enjoy caring for and about people. There mu...

It is unfortunate you did not allow a little more quiet reflection time before you responded to the professors. I understand your "hurt feelings" but in the future try to remember to give yourself 24 hours before responding to any negative feelings. ...

yes, i was an lvn for 14 years then finally returned to complete my rn. the pre requisites were never ending but i finally finished and have never been sorry. i am about to finish my bsn and am thinking about an msn degree as well. time passes and wh...

interesting and definitely doable. on our unit there have been 5 rn's who thought they would like to leave bedside nursing and try management. all 5 returned to the bedside after varying times and never looked back. each says they are happier now and...

hi hemaravin, i am located on the beautiful central coast of california. there are 4 hospitals within a 40 mile range. 3 are owned by chw and one by another company. i am a registered nurse and assistant nurse manager at marian medical center in sant...

welcome to the world of california nursing yes, there are jobs out there. can you tell me a bit more about yourself? experience in what area? what type of unit are you interested in? what part of california are you living? i may be able to point you...

i am a professional and conduct myself in a manner that exudes confidence for my patients, regardless of my uniform color. i do however choose to wear white on occasion as our unit patients have said they prefer knowing who they can seek advice from....

hi everyone i have been busy with finals but want to ask how many of you are reverting back to bedside report at the change of shift? with jcaho confidentiality laws in place how do we manage this very private information being passed from one nurs...

i understand the stress and dissapointment you are feeling right now, but please don't take this on as a failure on your part. i have known many fantastic nurses who failed their nclex exam and went on to be teachers and leaders within their units. t...

brava my dear we need more nurses who will speak up for our patients and each other. i too have seen many who complain to each other but are not willing to get involved to make a meaningful change. i work on a step down unit that is supposed to be 4...

i am thinking about taking a travel assignment in santa maria, california. anyone ever worked or taken a travel assignment at marian medical center? thanks:monkeydance:

when I work 12 hour shifts the rule of thumb is 2 30 minute breaks. One paid and one unpaid. However, I rarely get one 30 minute break uniterupted, much less even dream of the second one. I work days 7a-7p. We must frist take care of ourself before w...

Our pets are a member of the family and I would not hesitate to put one of them first if the need were there. I do however have a network of pet loving colleagues and we provide vacation care, medical care and emeregent care as needed. We cover each ...

thanks selke! i will do that. i heard from a travel nurse currently on 2north who is anything but happy:nono: and will post on the travel section. i did try the delphi.com site but had no luck finding information. just information about prospero? hop...

LBMMC is a fantastic place to work and believe me the two years will fly and you will be well served to stick it out and gain the valuable experience and accreditation. If I were in the Long Beach area that would be my first choice. Don't worry about...

I live in the Central region of California. The cost of living is extremely high and houses start around $350,000 and up. Condos go for $300,000 minimum. The salaries of nurses have not kept up with the cost of living. Currently new grads are startin...

in our medical center we document what our findings that relate to patient safety. for instance, when i went to lunch one of my cva patients found a way to get out of the bed on her own. she was found sitting on the floor next to the bed with no appa...

Yes we have been bombarded with the "scripting and hourly rounds" I have time for you?? The 3 P's Potty, Position, Pain! God help me I can't practice this type of nursing and refuse to be a Scripted Nurse! :angryfire Patients are not idiots and can s...

I am so sorry you are seeing the many complaints about nursing, but the reality is there for each of us to learn from. It is up to you to decide how you will practiice, set boundaries, give of yourself freely or with reservation. I have been a nurse...

I agree there is a great deal of extra responsibilty orienting new grads, but I love molding them into experienced nurses with caring hearts. Most days I have a new grad or reentry nurse to orient but I try to instill a sense of nurturing through my ...

Have been managing a hypertensive patient on the DOU with an admit B/P of 265/128. Lots of Tridil and IV Lopressor later it is hanging it around 170/98. This patient is not renal.

I am just finishing my BSN after 25 years in nursing:monkeydance: It is a personal goal for me, but in the process I found many new nursing ooportunities as well. Clinical teaching will be my goal. I have decided to use our ladder program to obtain m...

I wish I could have been your preceptor. I love teaching at the clinical level and new grads are the best! Nurturing, challenge and consistency are needed to develop the nursing process in our new grads. This does not happen in a few weeks or months,...

1. many of the doctors who sat smoking in the nurses station are your cabg patients today. 2. you recognize far too many of the past treatment modalities and laugh 3. your colleagues start asking you when you will retire:angryfire 4. you realize yo...