thegreenmile

thegreenmile

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  1. Sure didn't expect this!

    thegreenmile posted a topic in Retired Nurses

    Been an R.N. for 22+ years, am 56 yrs old. In June 2014, had a motorcycle accident with a pretty severe tri-malleolar fx w/syndesmotic injury. It put me down, NWB for 12 weeks. When released by the...

  2. One thing i dont understand(at the nurses' station)

    thegreenmile replied to BellaCat's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Mmm..mmm... Just sayin, Medical terminology is "not" understood by patients, visitors and laymen, but we medical personnel use it all day

  3. Long... Turmultuous Nursing Career

    thegreenmile posted a topic in General Nursing

    I've been an R.N. for 25yrs. I got out in 2014 due to "burnout", all at my own doing pretty much. I was very curious & excited with my new autonomy, so I wasn't about to be "stuck" in one job the...

  4. Long... Turmultuous Nursing Career

    thegreenmile replied to thegreenmile's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Emergent RN, I hear ya, I do miss the free entertainment that's for sure, patients always blindside you with the "element of surprise" no matter how many things you've seen or heard. Thank you...

  5. Long... Turmultuous Nursing Career

    thegreenmile replied to thegreenmile's topic in General Nursing

    @llg Thats exactly part of "who I've been". The Risk Taker. Never doscile. Not letting the grass grow under my feet too long. Single and Self-Governing. Mind and body are telling me it's likely...

  6. Long... Turmultuous Nursing Career

    thegreenmile replied to thegreenmile's topic in General Nursing

    @NurseBeth Thanks so much Nurse Beth. In a way I do regret my zealous nature and thirst for knowledge/experiences back then, as it has landed me in a hard place for retirement years. The...

  7. Sure didn't expect this!

    thegreenmile replied to thegreenmile's topic in Retired Nurses

    OC_An Khe, thanks for caring. I've been a travel nurse. I don't meet requirements any longer. You must have experience in the field in the past 2 yrs that you apply to or TN recruiters don't even...

  8. Sure didn't expect this!

    thegreenmile replied to thegreenmile's topic in Retired Nurses

    Who's your employer

  9. Sure didn't expect this!

    thegreenmile replied to thegreenmile's topic in Retired Nurses

    Fellow nurses...the outpouring of responses warms my heart, thank you all for your support. That is the precious beauty of "allnurses". I've done everything from ICU, MH, Occupational Nursing, Home...

  10. Sure didn't expect this!

    thegreenmile replied to thegreenmile's topic in Retired Nurses

    exactly

  11. Been to St. Thomas USVI?

    thegreenmile posted a topic in Travel

    Having a heck of a time securing safe, affordable housing. If you've been there, please share what you

  12. Best Nursing Shoes/Sneakers

    thegreenmile replied to gladtobeOB's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    A totally new concept that I've come across is at www.glaglausa.com. Feather weight, breathable, like wearing nothing at all! But I found that placing an insole inside is best for me...try em'...

  13. Online RN to BSN with Jacksonville University

    thegreenmile posted a topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Anyone have any experience with this program? Read some reviews and so sure. Considered U. of Phoenix but happened to like the fact the U of J has video taped instructor lectures in their course....

  14. Ever traveled/worked in Guam?

    thegreenmile posted a topic in Travel

    My profile was submitted yesterday and this will be my first assignment:yeah:if everything goes the way I hope. I'm an ANCC Psych Nurse. After coming back to this site after not visiting for a bit,...

  15. Can barely survive on this salary

    thegreenmile replied to NYnursejo's topic in School

    ]I certainly understand, I make way less than you do and recently made a futile error because I placed value on the wrong things. I was offered FT at my per diem job, $3/hr more, some great bennies,...

  16. My journey into travel nursing!

    thegreenmile replied to TravelBugRN's topic in Travel

    Oh, by the way TravelBug, I've submitted an app for licensing to USVI last month as well. Wishing you the

  17. My journey into travel nursing!

    thegreenmile replied to TravelBugRN's topic in Travel

    I too, have just signed my very first contract. I'm a Psych Specialist and got my first job in Corrections in N.C. I've been exploring travel for years and finally took the leap. I arrived by car...

  18. Been to St. Thomas USVI?

    thegreenmile replied to thegreenmile's topic in Travel

    hi 4notmore: I lost that contract, they gave it to someone already licensed in the VI. Needless to say, I'm going to obtain my license now, Mailing it tomorrow, even if I never use it. I've been...

  19. Scared to move for job..anyone done it?

    thegreenmile replied to NurseDevonL's topic in General Nursing

    "do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail." ralph waldo emerson "you can't move forward until you let go of where you are." "anyone who has never made a...

  20. Scared to move for job..anyone done it?

    thegreenmile replied to NurseDevonL's topic in General Nursing

    [color=#5a5a5a]doing what you've always done, [color=#5a5a5a]will get you what you've always

  21. The "bully" nurse

    thegreenmile replied to MikeyBSN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Workplace bullying can be anything such as: Shouting at someone whether in private, in front of colleagues Belittling and making someone feel unimportant Being treated with disrespect Making...

  22. How to artfully dodge conversation?

    thegreenmile replied to PeachPie's topic in General Nursing

    "Oh, that's ______ and, I apologize but we need to focus on_______at the moment, when I have a break in between patients, I'll be happy to

  23. Survey....working over.

    thegreenmile replied to KarmaComesAround's topic in General Nursing

    I just read a study in which they revealed that each interruption consumes approximately 9 min, and another 5 min for the person interrupted to get back on track with the task at hand. Wow.....that's...

  24. CNA went missing....

    thegreenmile replied to LuvPedsNrsg's topic in General Nursing

    We've just endured a hospital wide policy change because of the cell phone, texting thing. One bad apple demonstrates some bad behavior and their successors pay the price. This seems to be the way...

  25. The "woes" of 12 hr. Shifts

    thegreenmile posted a topic in General Nursing

    First of all who in their right mind decided that 12 hour shifts were a plus for Nurses? I don't know about the rest of you out there but 12 hours is never 12!! 12 turns into 13, 14 and more. I want...