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blueberrybon

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  1. What does your login nickname mean to you?

    blueberrybon replied to NNNikki's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I've been called "Blue" and "Blue eyes" all my life. When I got older, I bought a farm with about an acre of blueberry bushes, so my extended family and friends call me "Blueberry" now. My real name...

  2. Dissatisfaction again

    blueberrybon replied to marjoriemac's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks Mermaid, I'm not sure, but I think it's only one day of orientation. I'm hopeful that my break in time will be better than some due to the fact that I will be working basically PRN until mid...

  3. Dissatisfaction again

    blueberrybon replied to marjoriemac's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hi mermaid, Any advice for my first day of work on the job as an LPN in LTC? I've been working in a Peds dr office since graduation, and am just about to start LTC. I feel like I know NOTHING, but...

  4. HCR Manor Care Facilities

    blueberrybon replied to bellcollector's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Ok. Now I'm scared! I have orientation at HCR Manor Care in Gig Harbor, WA this Saturday! I'm a new LPN and have been working in a peds dr office for 6 months, and am now moving into LTC. (3 bucks...

  5. How many new nurses are seriously thinking about quiting?

    blueberrybon replied to PACNWNURSING's topic in First Year After Licensure

    UPDATE: I put in my notice. I'm giving my employeer until August 1st, which gives me a good 2 and 1/2 months to train my replacement. I cannot do this job. See, I can quit, even though I thought...

  6. at my wits end

    blueberrybon replied to extraordinary067's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I hope this last week has been better for you. I hope that whatever you decide to do ends up being the right decision. Of course, no matter what you decide to do, you can always MAKE it work....

  7. Let's introduce ourselves...

    blueberrybon replied to pedi-RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Howdy. I graduated as an LPN in December 06. I got a job at the end of January, and have been working in a Peds doctors office. The LPN position is really a medical assistant job. My doctor said...

  8. Crying when stressed/overwhelmed

    blueberrybon replied to SillyLilly's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Oh my gosh! I am in the same boat! Just this Friday I was an emotional wreck! I'm not exactly sure what set me off either. Sometimes it just comes on without warning. But then it's a matter of...

  9. How many new nurses are seriously thinking about quiting?

    blueberrybon replied to PACNWNURSING's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Well this makes me feel better! I'm not as much of a minority as I thought! I've been on the job for 3 months now, and I've wondered about my abilities constantly. I've cried more than I care to...

  10. Parents of kids with autism, please read

    blueberrybon replied to LydiaNN's topic in Pediatric

    I'm always amazed at the cruelty of children, and even more amazed at the fact that "bullying experiences" are a common part of a childs life. The fact that your son (and my nephew) already have...

  11. hello. my name is muffie and i am an allnurses addict.

    blueberrybon replied to muffie's topic in Nursing Humor

    Well there's a patch, or gum, or po meds, or IM meds, or believe it or not, a cigarette for smoking cessation. What would be available for AllNurses cessation? Actually I cannot condone cessation,...

  12. "Caring" what does it mean to you?

    blueberrybon replied to soozeeq246's topic in General Nursing

    Hey Muffie, Just a guess here, but: Do you happen to like cats?

  13. The 'Image' of Nursing

    blueberrybon replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    Very true indeed. Professionalism is very important. We "represent" the profession. Just a tad different when you're in "Grandpa Pete's Pizzaria" waiting for your dinner and having a conversation...

  14. What's the funniest thing your patient has been scared of before?

    blueberrybon replied to UnidentifiedNurse's topic in Nursing Humor

    How 'bout all the new moms who are terrified that their child will be switched at birth? There was one mom who's child was born purple from head to toe, with bright orange hair, and was a whopping...

  15. Get to Work On Time.

    blueberrybon replied to banditrn's topic in General Nursing

    And how right you were...

  16. Get to Work On Time.

    blueberrybon replied to banditrn's topic in General Nursing

    I was thinking the same thing! How much damage was there from all the falling pigs?

  17. The 'Image' of Nursing

    blueberrybon replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    No problem, I have a rep of not getting my point across..lol. Just trying to give a possible reasonable reason for the mind frame of these people who "talk like nurses" that the previous poster was...

  18. I need some prayers for a dear person

    blueberrybon replied to sissiesmama's topic in General Nursing

    Dear Anne, I'm sorry you're going through this emotional time. Even though we know things like this are going to happen in our families eventually, they seem to always take our emotions by surprise....

  19. The 'Image' of Nursing

    blueberrybon replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    "btw, speaking of the reaction you get from others once they discover you're a nurse, how many of you have experienced ppl then informing you that they used to be a nurse, when really the were a nurse...

  20. Get to Work On Time.

    blueberrybon replied to banditrn's topic in General Nursing

    Suesquatch: That is dedication with a capitol "D". I hope you got to take advantage of a jacuzzi! Impressed...

  21. Going to India-- what meds to take?

    blueberrybon replied to AmericanChai's topic in General World

    Just additional info: The doctor I work for just recently suggested checking into rabies vaccinations done prophylactically for a patient who is moving to India. I guess rabies is an issue in India....

  22. Nurses are Pathetic!!

    blueberrybon replied to lorster's topic in General Nursing

    Let's face it... We (nurses) are pushed to the side, ignored, hated, wanted, needed, praised and loved, etc., etc., etc. What makes us who we are, is how we respond to those human emotions that are...

  23. It's all about image....

    blueberrybon posted a topic in Pediatric

    Any tips on where to buy good wall decorations for a peds office? We have an ugly wall that needs some covering! I thought it would be neat to make it our measurement wall (height and weight). I've...

  24. It's all about image....

    blueberrybon replied to blueberrybon's topic in Pediatric

    Great idea, I'll have to consider it, thanks...

  25. Nervous- needing advice!

    blueberrybon replied to MarAshJoe's topic in Pediatric

    Hi MarAshJoe. Sounds to me like you are a very caring, considerate person who cares not only for patients, but for families feelings as well. I understand wanting to be a positive part of the whole...