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  1. Do you ever plan on leaving the bedside?

    SoundofMusic replied to ajaxgirl's topic in General Nursing

    Oooooohhh yea. In fact, I'm already burnt out here after 2 years on a very heavy and busy floor, and I'm looking into grad school to become a NP. I have found that I'm really much more interested in...

  2. Creaky, Squeaky Danskos!

    SoundofMusic replied to Tait's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Yep -- have the same problem. And it bums me out to no end because my Danskos really fixed my foot pain problem. But I seriously cannot wear them at work, and definitely NEVER on night shift. Everyone...

  3. Why do nurses have to "eat their young"?

    SoundofMusic replied to kimmyj74's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I don't know why they do -- because it's utterly ridiculous. I am always welcoming to our new grads and often ask them how they're doing during their day, offering to help or whatever. A lot of them...

  4. uggh i soo want to give up right now!

    SoundofMusic replied to erin01's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Well, it sounds like you're really on an advanced unit, and that in and of itself can be hard for any nurse, experienced or not. Give it time. If you have a bad day, do what I did -- just keep coming...

  5. Pediatric nursing ok for lactation consulting?

    SoundofMusic posted a topic in Pediatric

    Ok, so I'll admit it -- I'd truly like to become a lactation consultant someday. It's been a dream for a long time. However, I have no hours and I need experience working w/ moms and babes. There are...

  6. I don't think I can do this anymore...

    SoundofMusic replied to mc3's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry, OP. I don't know what's wrong with people nowadays. I'm so disenchanted now with anyone over 50 it seems. I've also never seen such attitudes. They know they can do it, too, w/ the way our...

  7. Would I be ok as a Peds Nurse?

    SoundofMusic posted a topic in Pediatric

    I've worked 2 years now on a med-surg/tele floor with adults. I've done my time. I'm SO ready to go. I did well, like the job ok, but just need a change. I'm a mom of three, all different ages. My...

  8. What type of family member drives you craziest?

    SoundofMusic replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    All of them, except in rare circumstances. Also, in addition to the Notetakers, are The Followers -- the ones who stand outside the room and watch you as you work, following you up and down the hall...

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

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

    Nope. Don't know where the doctor is. Don't have a leash in him/her. Chances are, he/she's seeing other patients right now. No, you're not the only patient in the hospital, and, no, this isn't instant...

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

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

    Stop calling me into your room every 5 minutes to CARRY OUT YOUR SPUTUM!!! Damn, if that isn't the grossest thing you could ask any human being to do. Spit into a tissue, dammit, and throw it into the...

  11. L&D night shifts?

    SoundofMusic posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am looking at various L&D positions around town, but many of them are only at night. What is up with l&d night shifts? ARe they radically different from the day shifts? They just seem harder...

  12. I'm probably nuts for asking, but....

    SoundofMusic replied to d'cm's topic in General Nursing

    Non-smoker, and an old school Ronnie Reagan Repubican. Better yet, make that a Conservative before I'd call myself a Republican these days. I did smoke in college, tho. Hee

  13. All nursing floor - with no nursing assistants???

    SoundofMusic replied to JSBoston's topic in General Nursing

    If they would reduce the patient load? Fine. I can't imagine, though, how it would save

  14. Civilian nursing vs military nursing experiences

    SoundofMusic replied to staceysue's topic in Government, Military

    Good to hear something postive. I myself am a military spouse and just entirely tired already of working in a civilian hospital. They are all about customer service, but they take it to the extreme....

  15. Immunizations and Autism

    SoundofMusic replied to Netto01's topic in Pediatric

    Then again, I have to wonder who was doing the studies? As they say, always follow the money and/or the special interests. Children now have to receive some 22+ vaccinations now before their 2nd...

  16. Experienced Nurses:If you would have known then what you know now you would have....

    SoundofMusic replied to NoeIssa's topic in General Nursing

    I would have gone straight into the speciality I was interested in and NOT done the 2 years in med surg. Now all they want is "experienced" nurses in the specialities, and jobs are tough to get to...

  17. Hospitals cracking down on who can enter

    SoundofMusic replied to kbm318's topic in General Nursing

    They're doing it at our hospital due to the supposed H1N1 emergency. In some ways, I'm happy about it, as I think it cuts down on the visitors who are just lollygagging around w/ nothing better to...

  18. Unit Secretary....Answer the call light for pete's sake!!!

    SoundofMusic replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    Ours usually answer all the call lights, UNLESS they wander away from the desk to do . ..whatever. And they seem to do that a lot. bUT, I guess it would be hard to sit there for 12 straight hours and...

  19. L&D night shifts?

    SoundofMusic replied to SoundofMusic's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thanks so much for the info, Shiprah. I just wondered if I actually were to sign on for L&D on a nightshift, if I'd learn as much, or be precepted right, etc. I guess it might not matter. Not...

  20. Having a hard time w/ the elderly lately

    SoundofMusic posted a topic in General Nursing

    What is it about elderly people sometimes?? I sort of mentioned this on another thread. Some of them are ok -- sweet, kind, and good patients. Many of them, however, I must say, are truly a MESS. They...

  21. Having a hard time w/ the elderly lately

    SoundofMusic replied to SoundofMusic's topic in General Nursing

    I suppose what I really wish is that some of these things could be avoided through better education and awareness. Seriously. We are ALL going to be in this boat someday, and it personally scares me....

  22. Having a hard time w/ the elderly lately

    SoundofMusic replied to SoundofMusic's topic in General Nursing

    Again, thanks for all the replies. The more judgemental ones, I could do without. I mean -- honestly, if you have TRULY taken care of elderly folks, you WILL get frustrated from time to time. I feel...

  23. Having a hard time w/ the elderly lately

    SoundofMusic replied to SoundofMusic's topic in General Nursing

    It's really discouraging to get disparing comments like these. I may come off as pessimistic or impatient, but I'm truly trying to seek understanding, to gain other perspectives, and seek guidance...

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

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

    HEY! Can't you see how incredibly freaking BUSY I am?? My phone rings off the hook, I have ZERO SUPPORT from my assistants or management -- there is only 1 of me and 4-6 of you and YOU'RE ALL calling...

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

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

    Hey there, crazy little man/lady. What's up? How did you get so crabby and crazy and difficult to be around? Honestly, how DO these elderly people end up like this? Do they even know how nasty they...