DallasRN

DallasRN

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  1. Fix Staffing Ratios by Monetizing the Value of Nurses

    DallasRN replied to LeChele Mack's topic in General Nursing

    When I entered the profession 40 years ago it was the same. Doctors generate, nurses are an expense. Nothing has changed other than the workload on nurses has increased. At the same time, articles...

  2. Nurses' Week is Coming. Our Nation's Nursing Professionals Deserve Better.

    DallasRN replied to IntelyCare's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't realize it was an ad until after I "liked" it and read other comments. Regardless, I absolutely agree with the premise of the article. Nurses Day/Week - whatever - has always been almost...

  3. Abuse Accusations

    DallasRN replied to Jess0418's topic in General Nursing

    Reading this after just reading a post from someone who made a med error (albeit a very critical med error) - and how they are being threatened (terrorized, perhaps?) with termination, reporting to...

  4. War on Nurses

    DallasRN replied to dareese's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I've only scanned most of the replies so my thoughts may be redundant. Nonetheless, so many of the comments are similar to those made back in the early 80's when I started nursing. However, things...

  5. New Grad Loses Job at 3 Months

    DallasRN replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    What a great post to read! We are so quick to criticise and condemn people in the world we live in today without realizing how that criticism and condemnation may affect people for years to come....

  6. The Physical and Emotional Demands of Being a Burn Nurse

    DallasRN replied to MackenzieHolbrook's topic in Burn

    My first few years out of school I worked in a Burn ICU in a major medical center. Yes, I received then and still do now, the same types of questions and comments you noted. Every word you wrote is...

  7. COVID-19: Stimulus Checks for Teachers?

    DallasRN posted a topic in Disaster Preparation

    Perhaps I'm missing something but I just read this on some news site but similar articles are all over the news: And this is the email I just sent to Governor Abbott and Senator Ted Cruz:...

  8. I Think I'm Done With Nursing

    DallasRN replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Oh My Gosh! I can't believe you are doing that! It is exactly what I've been wanting to do for about the last 18 months or so. I want to open a booth at one of the mercantile/antique malls to sell...

  9. I Think I'm Done With Nursing

    DallasRN replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Such a great question! You might consider starting a new thread with this topic. There might be many new people or students wondering the same thing. Even those who've been around for years might...

  10. COVID-19: Stimulus Checks for Teachers?

    DallasRN replied to DallasRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Many of us aren't "fighting" but merely expressing an opinion. If we all had the same opinions we would be nothing more than clones. That said, I will always support those in my chosen profession...

  11. COVID-19: Stimulus Checks for Teachers?

    DallasRN replied to DallasRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Many interesting thoughts and comments on this thread and some totally off course - as to be expected. Everyone has an opinion and I respect all opinions. For myself, I'm mystified (irritated,...

  12. I Think I'm Done With Nursing

    DallasRN replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Hang in there, brandy1017, and you may soon be down to 1 b/p med followed by zero! I can only speak for myself but since walking away a few months ago I feel wonderful! And at my age, that's saying...

  13. I Think I'm Done With Nursing

    DallasRN replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Some of us have served our time and served it with pride and dignity. Many of us here have 15-20-30 years in the trenches (I've got 40+) and certainly don't need to be told to "get to pruning our...

  14. Bad Nurse Judgement

    DallasRN replied to MajesticDancer's topic in General Nursing

    I so totally agree with this comment!! This type of scenario is what finally caused me to be totally done with nursing. Nursing is a T-E-A-M sport...it takes a village...etc. Not a single one of us...

  15. I Think I'm Done With Nursing

    DallasRN replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I walked away about 4 months ago from an incredibly easy job (compared to most of you here) after 40 years of nursing in various areas. I'm now dirt poor, living on a meager "retirement" income but...

  16. COVID-19: Stimulus Checks for Teachers?

    DallasRN replied to DallasRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Rose_Queen, I see your point about grocery workers but I just don't buy in on the teachers receiving the additional stimulus. First, I'd dare say the vast majority of nurses, while trained and with...

  17. First Position - How to not look dumb?

    DallasRN replied to Vicki17's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Ruby Vee, I agree with the basic idea of your response but have one minor concern. From all I've read here and from my experiences several years back, it is almost impossible to find the time to hunt...

  18. My Instructor Used To Be My Nurse

    DallasRN replied to hikeclimb44's topic in General Nursing

    Some movies you can walk into and know the whole scenario. Beyond that, tho', those are my thoughts and comments regardless of others. I answered the OP with my opinions and thoughts that have...

  19. My Instructor Used To Be My Nurse

    DallasRN replied to hikeclimb44's topic in General Nursing

    I fully disagree with your comments in response to mine. Certainly, your opinion can be considered as can mine but your opinion does not make mine inappropriate. There are ways of conveying the...

  20. My Instructor Used To Be My Nurse

    DallasRN replied to hikeclimb44's topic in General Nursing

    I haven't read all the replies so perhaps my comment is redundant. However, my suggestion would be to talk with this instructor - now. Why wait and let your hurt, fears - feelings in general -...

  21. The Pros and Cons of Retaking Classes

    DallasRN replied to TheNursingdoll's topic in General Students

    This may seem like a silly answer to your question so I'm hoping you'll take it the way I mean it. No, I never had to re-take a nursing course. However, in my very early senior years - I was...

  22. Nurses Refusing to Administer COVID-19 Vaccinations!? | Nurses Week Contest

    DallasRN replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in General Nursing

  23. Nurses Refusing to Administer COVID-19 Vaccinations!? | Nurses Week Contest

    DallasRN replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in General Nursing

    Personally, I would refuse the J&J vaccine due to the multiple issues they've had with this vaccine. I really didn't understand why anyone would want it in the first place due to the shortened...

  24. Nurses Refusing to Administer COVID-19 Vaccinations!? | Nurses Week Contest

    DallasRN replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in General Nursing

    I just copied and pasted this so as to be certain everyone read it. To me, this is the essence of nursing. Thank you,

  25. Do I have to do bedside nursing as a new grad?

    DallasRN replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Much like you, TriciaJ! Spent years working ICU and ER. In the last few years of my hospital work, I took a med-surg job with another goal in mind - thinking it would be short-term. Loved it....