mikethern

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1. Question: What are the most important qualities a nurses can possess?

   mikethern replied to Bibagirl's topic in General Nursing

   good

2. Why do you think so many healthcare workers are mean and arrogant?

   mikethern replied to mikethern's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   denial is a river in eqypt. it's ridiculous to imply that all arrogant behavior was

3. Most stressful moment as a nurse?

   mikethern replied to mikethern's topic in General Nursing

   You did that jerk a huge favor and he thanks you by crapping on you. What a low life. Had you let him operate on the wrong side, I'm sure he would have blamed you for

4. Retire by 30, thanks nursing!

   mikethern replied to ThePrestige's topic in General Nursing

   Long term, stocks grow faster than real estate. Smoking is fun too, but it is physically unhealthy just like nursing. Look at the injury thread.......

5. Vent, called a "stupid nurse",,, again

   mikethern replied to JohnBearPA's topic in General Nursing

   I would consult a lawyer too. Many lawyers will give you a free consultation if you ask for

6. Most stressful moment as a nurse?

   mikethern posted a topic in General Nursing

   Excluding anything that led to a lawsuit or information that would be inappropriate to share with the message board, what is the most stressful situation you ever experienced as a

7. abandonment defined?

   mikethern replied to penguin2's topic in Operating Room

   When I circulate, if I leave the room, I walk quickly and get back to the room as soon as possible. I will leave the room to pee but I do it lightning

8. Poll: What size angiocath do you usually use to start an IV?

   mikethern posted a topic in General Nursing

   What size angiocath do you usually use to start an

9. Now I understand why there is a nursing shortage

   mikethern replied to kendel's topic in General Nursing

   Probably the right decision. What are your plans

10. Now I understand why there is a nursing shortage

    mikethern replied to kendel's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing is physically unhealthy and hazardous. My health is more important than money. Nurses also get a lot of verbal abuse and disrespect. You have only one life. Try to choose an enjoyable...

11. being harassed for taking family medical leave

    mikethern replied to rehab nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Consult an employment

12. As on O.R. nurse, how often do you start IV's?

    mikethern posted a topic in Operating Room

    As on O.R. nurse, how often do you start

13. What injuries or illnesses of yours has been the result of being a nurse?

    mikethern replied to mikethern's topic in General Nursing

    Holy crap. 6 views to this thread so far and 5 replies with

14. Now I understand why there is a nursing shortage

    mikethern replied to kendel's topic in General Nursing

    Good post. If college students really knew what nursing is like, there would be much fewer applicants to nursing school. I work only 12 hours a week because I dislike nursing. I am wasting my...

15. What injuries or illnesses of yours has been the result of being a nurse?

    mikethern posted a topic in General Nursing

    For example, back injuries, hypertension,