Cherybaby

Cherybaby

Derm/Wound Care/OP Surgery/LTC

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  1. Is this the general opinion?

    Cherybaby replied to Bridgette_H's topic in General Nursing

    No. I don't think you are being oversensitive. That was a terrible thing to say. I think very few nurses know where they are going to end up when they leave nursing school. I was always pretty...

  2. Calling all Nurses

    Cherybaby replied to palo143's topic in General Nursing

    1. Outpatient surgery and Dermatology 2. Not really, except math for meds. 3. 3 4. 10 years as a 7 yrs as a med asst and 3 yrs as an

  3. A running list of low abuse specialties

    Cherybaby replied to shopgirl44's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Don't know about the other things that you listed, but I can tell you that you will run into narcotics in outpatient surgery. Wouldn't recommend that one. Lots of injectable narcotics on

  4. What freak occurrences have you seen?

    Cherybaby replied to PeachPie's topic in General Nursing

  5. Coming out to co-workers

    Cherybaby replied to twotoo's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I think you are putting a lot of undue pressure on yourself. You don't have to come out to your co-workers at all. At least, not in a big grandiose way. I worked with an (obviously) gay nurse for a...

  6. Im Taking the NET Tomorrow, AAAAAHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Cherybaby replied to JustaMSBoi's topic in General Nursing

    Wishing you all the best. Don't forget to come back and update us!

  7. Third Shift Blues

    Cherybaby replied to gracie05's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I love working nights! I am a night person and usually more energized then. And who says nights aren't crazy? There are a lot of patients waking up for their pain meds in the middle of the night....

  8. Would you use a cell phone at work? Do you need a cell phone at work?

    Cherybaby replied to 2BSure's topic in General Nursing

    I carry my cell with me and keep it on vibrate. Never answer it in a patients room. Want to know what really gets under my skin? When I am with a patient and THEY are on their cellphones the entire...

  9. Please Send Good Vibes my Way!

    Cherybaby replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    *tapping foot and looking at watch* Come on! It's almost noon! Where's our update???? Or, are you running the place by

  10. Becoming a nurse for the money...

    Cherybaby replied to Marc86's topic in General Students

    Nurses make excellent money? Really? I must be looking under the wrong

  11. Medical errors

    Cherybaby replied to jsm12's topic in Patient Medications

    Many of the medical errors that I have encountered over the years has to do with nurses not clarifying a doctors order. I don't know what it is precisely, but some nurses do not want to "bother" the...

  12. A glimmer of hope...??

    Cherybaby replied to oregonchinamom's topic in General Nursing

    Better times? Oh, from your mouth to God's ears...I sure hope so! Good luck to

  13. Pica

    Cherybaby replied to KnarfKS's topic in Nursing Humor

    My husband was in the hospital after a broken femur caused him to throw a PE to his left lung. While he was in ICU...he used to get cravings for tomatos...covered with sand! Of course, I didn't...

  14. My very first patients funeral (a thank you to all nursing instructors)

    Cherybaby replied to malestudentnurse's topic in General Nursing

    What a wonderful honor for you! You made a difference in someones life! That is a tribute to you. Remember that feeling when you become a nurse. Never forget it. You are a very special person....

  15. Are drug addiction and alcoholism disabilities?

    Cherybaby replied to FireStarterRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I have severe bipolar disorder and epilepsy that has stopped me from working on many occasions (I remove myself from my employment, it is not mandated by my facility). I have been told many times...

  16. Be Honest

    Cherybaby replied to TRIPLET1C's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I went through a similar situation when going to sit for my boards back in 2007. I had a felony conviction on my record (assault due to a domestic violence incident). I had to dig through TONS of...

  17. Does DNI mean no CPR?

    Cherybaby replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    For your own protection, I would get those protocols in writing from my facility. Don't be afraid to have your DON clarify these for you. It's a good question that varies between

  18. How to keep ideals intact when dealing with the realities of nursing?

    Cherybaby replied to swirlything's topic in General Nursing

    I always try to be the nurse with the rose colored glasses on. I find that I do not have a problem with my patients. I always have a good attitude with them. The problem I usually encounter is from...

  19. Slack, Sloppy Nurses for coworkers! VENT101!

    Cherybaby replied to sasha2lady's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    People only treat you the way you allow yourself to be treated. Unfortunately, you may have to be a bit more firm with this nurse. Tell her, point blank, that you are busy with your own intakes and...

  20. My Story...Long...

    Cherybaby replied to Cherybaby's topic in Nurses Recovery

    My psychiatrist is useless. Basically all she does is manage my meds. I don't see my psychologist any longer due to financial issues arising from my not working for the past year. I am afraid to...

  21. Please Send Good Vibes my Way!

    Cherybaby replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    Praying for you! Hope you get everything you dream of and then some!

  22. Long-Term Care & The Newly Graduated LPN

    Cherybaby replied to Boston7's topic in General Nursing

    I have found a lot of satisfaction working in private doctors offices. LTC was not for me either. I also work in surgery centers per diem which a lot of fun and very interesting. There are other...

  23. National Petition to Change N-CLEX Exam Process

    Cherybaby replied to caravacaa1's topic in General Nursing

    No. Someone needs

  24. Don't Cry

    Cherybaby replied to nessajune21's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately, it won't be the first time something like this happens. You were fortunate that it happened in front of people who were understanding. I remember the first time I made a boo boo in...

  25. National Petition to Change N-CLEX Exam Process

    Cherybaby replied to caravacaa1's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing absolutely IS the art of caring. However and unfortunately...compassion is not enough to make a good nurse. I had plenty of people in my nursing school exemplify what it means to be a caring...