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  1. Did Hillary really say nurses are glorified sitters ?..... No fact to support

    time4meRN posted a topic in Activism, Healthcare

    OK, there are a lot of people at work saying that at some time Hillary Clinton said that nurses pay is way too high and that they are just glorified baby sitters. Has any one else heard this. I've...

  2. Magnet theme song...

    time4meRN replied to tswim's topic in General Nursing

    How about, " it's a lie". As they say, numbers don't lie but they make

  3. What does an RN REALLY do?

    time4meRN replied to dazed&confused1129's topic in General Nursing

    It always amazes me how many people I see start a career and have no idea what is involved. Most nurses are bed side nurses. If you look up the definition of nursing or look up the history. You...

  4. Night shift and Sleeping

    time4meRN replied to jaznia15's topic in General Nursing

    I just started night shift. The best thing I have found it card board up at the windows so that no light gets in. We used masking tape around the card board to keep it tight to the window. The key...

  5. RNs tell your hospitals to hire new grads

    time4meRN replied to DedHedRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Always like new grads, but don't get too smart with those that are experienced. Remember , eventually you will get a job in a hospital. Then you will be reliant upon those of us who have experience....

  6. New Grad, don't want to work in hospital

    time4meRN replied to ladybuglouRN's topic in General Nursing

    May want to re think hospitals. Many different hours are available. However, being a new grad may make options narrow no matter where you go. Dr's offices are good for day jobs but, usually Dr's...

  7. I hate what's happening to nursing...

    time4meRN replied to nyteshade's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Reenski, good luck with that. If you worked in a franchise you were prob dealing with an industry that you could actually make things better for the complaining client. Pt's are sick, there are long...

  8. I hate what's happening to nursing...

    time4meRN replied to nyteshade's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Ditto: Well said. I am glad to retire in 10 years. I care for my pt's even after 31 years. But it's getting too difficult. You said it well, beat up sick of it. I applied for a critical care...

  9. nurse says, do you want her to be in pain

    time4meRN posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Worked with a nurse that was admitting a pt. She was obviously burnt out. She took the pt off all of her meds, parkinson, clonidine and tylenol. The family was concerned that the women was having...

  10. nurse says, do you want her to be in pain

    time4meRN replied to time4meRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I still have complete faith in hospice, It's a job that is good for the soul if it is kept in prespective. I was just really taken back by this nurse. I've been a nurse for 30 years, ed , icu etc....

  11. Favorite "Lay Terms" For Diagnoses

    time4meRN replied to OleMissRN's topic in General Nursing

    Smiling Mighty Jesus, Spinal meningitis. Sick as hell anemia

  12. Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

    time4meRN replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    The reason you are waiting 3 hours to be seen by a dr in the ed is because the Dr's are spread thin. They don't want more Dr's on board because , it would mean less money for them. I 'm sick of...

  13. Compassion or reality for obese patients?

    time4meRN replied to stefanyjoy's topic in General Nursing

    Compassion until manipulation starts. Then like any other pt. I think I'm being very generous considering I just injured my back pushing a lady through the hall for discharge, so heavy she nearly...

  14. Thank you gift for a preceptor?

    time4meRN replied to hiddencatRN's topic in General Nursing

    Besides doing a good job, I always found nice hand lotion and soap a wonderful

  15. *UNEMPLOYED NURSES*

    time4meRN replied to bree*'s topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Confused why looking out for our selves in our own country is " racist". I havn't seen anything that suggest that. I think hospitals should have to own up to how many people they hire are not...

  16. 2011 may graduate job hunt

    time4meRN replied to missE's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congrats...... Keep an open mind. I work er and ICU. I find there are many new grads frustrated because they don't want to start working med sug night shift. Many want to go straight to a critical...

  17. Oh no they didn't...uniform changes in florida

    time4meRN replied to pearljammer's topic in General Nursing

    Pretty typical for hospitals these days. Pt's like being able to tell the rn's from the rest of the

  18. Being forced to rethink my views on fibromyalgia

    time4meRN replied to casi's topic in General Nursing

    From what I know about fibro it's real however, it is related to other problems usually depression. Constant headaches could perhaps lead to depression. Have you been worked for the HA. I'm with you,...

  19. Do you think nursing has aged you?

    time4meRN replied to carolmaccas66's topic in General Nursing

    Oh my heavens yes, just the stress alone. I can still keep up with the young ones but I'm really sick of building myself up for a 12 hour shift, the continuous battle of keeping on top of...

  20. What do you fear most on the job?

    time4meRN replied to tiroka03's topic in General Nursing

    getting fired for poor customer service scores. ( not for lack of critical care scores or experience, or because we put out hearts and soles into pt care, but because we were short staffed, pounded...

  21. What are some creative ways to help boost the morale/spirit of a unit?

    time4meRN replied to Spoiled1's topic in General Nursing

    Be honest with staff, when you compliment them, mean it . Fight for them if you know they are right. If they were wrong, investigate , don't just say that's the way it is here. Hold management...

  22. Question about magnet hospitals

    time4meRN replied to KR11's topic in General Nursing

    depends on the hospital. don't get too caught up in magnet status, it's just numbers and bs for the most

  23. When was the last time higher management gave you a sincere Thank you.

    time4meRN replied to tobesmartt's topic in General Nursing

    Mostly coin phrases, don't know about you but I hate them at work or even at MacDonalds. when someone says , " It was a pleasure serving you " etc.... it just makes me think , what ever. If the person...

  24. I know I am going to get reamed a new one but here goes

    time4meRN replied to whyowhy?'s topic in General Nursing

    You could try one of those over-the-counter drug screen tests. I have used them before on my son to check . They seem accurate and are pretty reasonable in price. I would do a couple and go from...

  25. I have a question to nurse that smoke

    time4meRN replied to BOOYARN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not a smoker but there is way too much big brother. Next thing you know a nurse will get fired for giving someone a cinnamon roll and we will have a " cholesterol hut" to eat in. Or better yet,...