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skittlebear

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  1. Are you working outside nursing? TShare your story!

    skittlebear replied to OhLookItsRalph, RN's topic in General Nursing

    I was thinking maybe the OP meant: "Do you have another job outside of nursing while you are still working as a nurse" I must have read it

  2. Need advice After Giving Notice: Should I Lay it all on the table?

    skittlebear replied to skittlebear's topic in General Nursing

    I really like that advice. I think I will do that instead. Thanks to all who have given me great advice. I felt as though I should say something because so many nurses have complained to me about her...

  3. Need advice After Giving Notice: Should I Lay it all on the table?

    skittlebear replied to skittlebear's topic in General Nursing

    He's been in HR for a long while and don't know him on a personal level, but he "seems" very professional. I don't know what he's like behind closed doors. The previous DON we had was great! She was...

  4. Why Even go for your MA? Don't Understand...

    skittlebear posted a topic in General Nursing

    please enlighten me as i don’t understand. i was talking with a medical assistant at a doctors office today. she stated that she went to school for 2 years to become a ma. she also stated that she...

  5. Feeling guilty about working over shift end

    skittlebear replied to CareteamRN70's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I think you are doing a fantastic job! I would not feel guilty about staying past your shift if you are caring for your patients. Jaimeg40 was right on with her

  6. Developing Robots for the ER: What Do You Think?

    skittlebear replied to KaringOne's topic in Emergency

    oh my! That thread was crazy! Nurses making toast? Well, now we could have robots to make some toast. Bahahaha! Seriously, they could be useful for some things such as delivering mail or MAYBE meds,...

  7. Developing Robots for the ER: What Do You Think?

    skittlebear replied to KaringOne's topic in Emergency

    This is outrageous! I'm sorry but I can't help but laugh at some of these posts. Robo nurses, are you kidding me? No, no for

  8. What should I do??

    skittlebear replied to kerussll's topic in General Nursing

    I have to go to work in about 2 minutes but just wanted to add a quick reply. First of all, I'm sorry that you had a horrible day and felt blind. Second of all, I'm sorry for the girl that you were...

  9. How much does money influence where you go....or stay

    skittlebear replied to evolvingrn's topic in General Nursing

    Oh my gosh Betty Boop, you sound just like me. I will be getting paid $2.25 less an hour but I think...no, I KNOW...it will be worth it in the long run. My DH and a few of my friends told me I was...

  10. What is "burnout" and how do you cope?

    skittlebear replied to nunnurse1's topic in Health, Stress Management

    This is going to be short and sweet but I believe this is a given in nursing. Stress, management, screaming patients, family members, etc. This can all get so old after a while. I am dealing with...

  11. Why Even go for your MA? Don't Understand...

    skittlebear replied to skittlebear's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for clarifying. In that case, hahahaha Yes, it's hard to interpret dry humor through a message. I will admit I was a bit taken off guard by your comment, but I was also cranky, tired, and sick...

  12. Why Even go for your MA? Don't Understand...

    skittlebear replied to skittlebear's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I only have met a few MA's in a doctors office and didn't want to ask them why they chose that route. I figured there would be plenty of MA's on this board. By the way, I highly respect MA's....

  13. How far would you be willing to travel for a job?

    skittlebear replied to Little Panda RN's topic in General Nursing

    160mi round trip. I would do it for the right pay and atmosphere. Then again, I love to drive. Especially when I'm driving home. I crank up that music and it helps me unwind. Better than a glass of...

  14. Why Even go for your MA? Don't Understand...

    skittlebear replied to skittlebear's topic in General Nursing

    lol, wasn't trying to shout. I didn't even capitalize all my letters, they were just bold. I thought maybe some readers could see better, lol. Thanks for

  15. Why Even go for your MA? Don't Understand...

    skittlebear replied to skittlebear's topic in General Nursing

    Great reply. I respect MAs to the fullest, but I have to agree that I don't feel as though they get acurate career advice. This one MA I was talking with knew her stuff. She got lots of experience in...

  16. Why Even go for your MA? Don't Understand...

    skittlebear replied to skittlebear's topic in General Nursing

    I come on here to read, ask questions, comment, give the best advice possible, and have fun. I don't come on here to post and have my bold letters or grammer scrutinized. If you don't like, don't...

  17. Why Even go for your MA? Don't Understand...

    skittlebear replied to skittlebear's topic in General Nursing

    Well, goodness...so sorry General E. Speaking, I have edited this post just for you :) They were just bold letters and frankly, this is a bit picky. If you did not like my bold letters, don't be a...

  18. MAR confusion

    skittlebear replied to utadahikaru's topic in General Nursing

    Sticky notes? :

  19. education vs the real world

    skittlebear replied to transitionRN's topic in General Nursing

    Completely different, that's all I have to say. I learned a lot in nursing school but was not prepared for the "real world" of nursing! This is especially true in a nursing home

  20. What kind of holiday bonus do you get?

    skittlebear replied to cbcle's topic in General Nursing

    Nothing!

  21. Agency Overpaid Me

    skittlebear posted a topic in General Nursing

    Okay, I'm not complaining...but I was checking my bank statements and realized that my agency overpaid me for 12 hours that I didn't work. I called in sick that day. Yes, the evil side in me wants to...

  22. How do you deal with a doctor who sweared on you over the phone?

    skittlebear replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, this happened to me a few times. I can't help it but I just start laughing. I know it's silly, but it's the same with "road rage". If someone flips me off for driving too slow or something, I...

  23. Agency Overpaid Me

    skittlebear replied to skittlebear's topic in General Nursing

    I have direct deposit which I know will be deducted after I talk with the

  24. What would you do?

    skittlebear replied to carolmaccas66's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, that is what I was trying to say but you said it much better. I really need some sleep :

  25. What would you do?

    skittlebear replied to carolmaccas66's topic in General Nursing

    I have been taught not to pat a choking patient on the back, but to perform the heimlich maneuver instead. Of course, if the patient is coughing, that is a good sign. Let them cough and try to expel...