gentlegiver

gentlegiver ASN, LPN, RN

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  1. nursing for financial independence

    gentlegiver replied to Sophiamez's topic in General Nursing

    Please, do not go into Nursing if you are choosing it for financial or career options due to job options. Being a Nurse is not a job, a career choise. It is a calling, a need so deep down in the...

  2. Is nursing really THAT bad?

    gentlegiver replied to CuriousCC's topic in General Nursing

    I have been to the gates of hell due to bad Nurses, and lifted up to the Pearly Gates of Heaven by the good ones. I love taking care of my patients, I am thrilled when I help someone recover from an...

  3. New triple charting requirements

    gentlegiver replied to imintrouble's topic in General Nursing

    New one on me too. We are in the process of going to computer charting, so for now we have to chart both paper & computer. Hopefully soon we will drop the paper charts & life will be easier....

  4. Oops

    gentlegiver replied to KAUAIRNEMT's topic in Nursing Humor

    my favorite was the husband who came to me asking me to listen to his wife's lungs with my telescope, he felt she might be

  5. My experience as a patient in ER

    gentlegiver replied to BackfromRetirement's topic in General Nursing

    Hope your feeling better. So sorry that you went thru that. I went into the ER with symptoms of a TIA (I'm 51 & it's not the first time it's happened). They did an EKG and told me I was fine...

  6. A Kind Word

    gentlegiver replied to Manepride's topic in General Nursing

    Just to add this on, there are soooooo many times I wish there was a Male Nurse around! Like when a rotten patient decides to get violent cause "there's just women here, what are you going to do to...

  7. A Kind Word

    gentlegiver replied to Manepride's topic in General Nursing

    Ask if your school has a tutoring program, it helps alot! And Skip the LPN course, go for the RN program if you can. Pays better and you have more options. I know, I'm an LPN who wanted to go for...

  8. I desperately need advice

    gentlegiver replied to ElseeRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am sorry that you are going though this. I would consider looking around for another job. Sounds like someone has something out for you, best to leave before they figure out how to fire you. but,...

  9. I'm back after a long time!

    gentlegiver replied to gentlegiver's topic in General Nursing

    The problem was that ALL the rest of the staff, CNA's and Nurses did leave thier units to go. I was the one who stayed. I don't regret not going, I did what was best for my patients. I believe I...

  10. I'm back after a long time!

    gentlegiver posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello Everyone, I have been gone from this site for the better part of 2 years. During this time I have been fighting for my licence, and in doing so questioning why I ever became a Nurse. I was...

  11. White Supremacist patients

    gentlegiver replied to vashtee's topic in General Nursing

    I have to admit feeling sorry for people who truely believe that one race (religion, creed, political opinion) is superior to all others. When I went to school (grade school not college) I learned...

  12. UTI questions

    gentlegiver replied to Schmoo1022's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I too have a very high pain tolerence level. Many years ago I got a UTI, I ignored the burning & frequency. Then I ignored the pain,and also the strong smelling urine, what finally got my...

  13. scared i'm going to lose my license..

    gentlegiver replied to nurse441's topic in General Nursing

    In school, I had a teacher who told me... always trust your gut instinct, it will not fail you. The one time I did not follow that advice almost cost me my license. RUN, do not walk, do not pass go,...

  14. Why does HR mess with people's heads

    gentlegiver replied to esunada's topic in General Nursing

    What would have happened if you hadn't called?? You would not have known of the training schedule and would not have shown up. Then what? They dismiss your application for no-show??? Good Luck in your...

  15. Pre-Screening test

    gentlegiver replied to raebabelvn's topic in General Nursing

    I would keep the weights in as edema is excess water and can build up quickly. Remember water weight will not always be visible until days or weeks have passed, our bodies will fill up "empty spaces"...

  16. A random thing that irks me

    gentlegiver replied to nyteshade's topic in General Nursing

    Today I see many people claiming to be Nurses. How many receptionists call themselves Nurses. So many times I have heard CNA's telling thier patients they are their Nurse. Scrubs are now worn by...

  17. Not a New Grad anymore?

    gentlegiver replied to Gonzo13's topic in General Nursing

    It truely takes 5 yrs to become competent in your skills. That said, your skills are always growing so the learning never ends. All Nurses feel lost and behind during thier 1st year. Time...

  18. I'm back after a long time!

    gentlegiver replied to gentlegiver's topic in General Nursing

    Still getting used to being "innocent". But give me a bit of time and I will. Let me just say that to the BON you are Quilty until you prove yourself

  19. Frightened by false legal claims...

    gentlegiver replied to Mike B.'s topic in General Nursing

    Your not being paranoid. All jobs have thier downsides, however, in Nursing you are at the mercy of everyone from your patients, thier families, co-workers, other staff and management. You are...

  20. Scared of Needles??

    gentlegiver posted a topic in General Nursing

    How many of us are scared of needles? Do you know what scared

  21. Newborn Kitten Emergency- Anyone???

    gentlegiver replied to canoehead's topic in General Nursing

    If Mommy Cat refuses to nurse a healthy kitten, pet kittens bodies from another litter and thier Mommy Cats nose with a scented perfume or body spray, do the same to abandoned kitten then place baby...

  22. Why is it nurses put up with such poor conditions?

    gentlegiver replied to scared'o'needles!'s topic in General Nursing

  23. Why is it nurses put up with such poor conditions?

    gentlegiver replied to scared'o'needles!'s topic in General Nursing

    I have reached that point of being ashamed of being a nurse. I am currently unemployed & studying for a different career. My reasoning comes from the lack of unity, excuses, and, backstabbing....

  24. "Women Are Catty"

    gentlegiver replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    I agree! I also hung out with the boys in my neighborhood. I have found women tend to put each other down & attack each other to show how much better they are. Reality Check Due!!! We are past...

  25. Constantly Getting Thrown Under The Bus by Fellow Nurse

    gentlegiver replied to shining_star28463's topic in General Nursing

    While I agree that the OP needs to learn to stand up for herself, I seriously disagree that the OP should "set the co-worker up for a big fall". Acting in that manner would make OP no better than the...