FireStarterRN BSN, RN

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  1. FireStarterRN

    So sick of people running to management and telling lies.

    FireStarterRN replied to RN1982's topic in General Nursing

    Obviously, leslie, they DON'T know, since according to Detroit they are incorrect in their
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    So sick of people running to management and telling lies.

    FireStarterRN replied to RN1982's topic in General Nursing

    I hate the shift
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    Sick and Tired of Being Sick and Tired

    FireStarterRN replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    You're probably worn out, thus lowering your immune system. I prescribe rest, acidophilous, and a healthy
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    8:1 pt load, foreign nurses, let's import more to maintain profits, keep costs down!!

    FireStarterRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Yesterday I worked an agency nurse shift for a hospital I had never been to. This was my first shift for the second agency I just signed up with. I was supposed to be telemetry, but was sent to...
  5. FireStarterRN

    Knowing When To Leave.......

    FireStarterRN replied to vivere's topic in General Nursing

    I think now is a good time to put feelers out with other facilities. You don't have to do anything rash, but yes, it's time to think about moving on. I hope your significant other can be supportive...
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    I feel excluded at work.

    FireStarterRN replied to abcotta's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with leosasha. This poster sounds really sweet and if I'm not mistaken, she sounds like English is a second language for her. It really makes me mad that people are excluding her! It wouldn't...
  7. FireStarterRN

    Recession Getting Worse

    FireStarterRN replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    Here there is a spot on my electric bill that I can write in an amount and pay extra to
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    Recession Getting Worse

    FireStarterRN replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    I was thinking of hiring someone to shovel snow this winter instead of doing it myself. That'll provide work for someone. I think my neighbor will be laid off soon, I heard they're closing down his...
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    Recession Getting Worse

    FireStarterRN replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    On my electric bill you can give to a warm air fund to help needy people pay their bills. That's an easy thing to
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    Recession Getting Worse

    FireStarterRN replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    It's time, for those who are able, to think about what local charities we can
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    Wund specialist taking cases away from other nurses

    FireStarterRN replied to ambil's topic in General Nursing

    It's nice having wound nurses, but sometimes it seems like ours likes to make extremely complicated orders using all the latest and greatest weird treatments, enzyme ointments with esoteric dressings...
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    Do birth plans grate on your nerves?

    FireStarterRN replied to cradlecrewer's topic in Ob/Gyn

    You guys have a point. The average patient really couldn't care less about this debate and some would probably prefer to hire someone else to carry their child and give
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    Had a transvaginal exam, and I'm depressed.

    FireStarterRN replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe the tech is just a psyche case and her morning meds suddenly kicked
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    Help I'm being kicked out of nursing school!

    FireStarterRN replied to miwachiru123's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, that's terrible. I agree to schedule an appointment with the director of the program. If what you say is true, this instructor may have a serious problem!!! Write down a detailed account of what...
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    Had a transvaginal exam, and I'm depressed.

    FireStarterRN replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    I can see why you feel scared, I would too. These techs know a lot, but they aren't able to officially say anything. Gee, Golytely, let us know! I felt so nervous waiting for a test once, but it...
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    Is there such a thing as postgrad depression syndrome?

    FireStarterRN replied to I RN A's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I did feel a sense of panic when graduation was looming and the reality of starting my career as a nurse set in. Change is difficult. Nursing school IS similar to pregnancy. As tiring as it is, the...
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    Do birth plans grate on your nerves?

    FireStarterRN replied to cradlecrewer's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Is Steve Gaskin even still alive? As far as her philosophy, I loved her book, but I didn't like her hippy terminology. I visited The Farm back in '81, they were all a bunch of potheads, they all lit...
  18. FireStarterRN

    What's the deal with black?

    FireStarterRN replied to SCUnursie06's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Black can be very sharp looking on some people. Better than clowns and balloons, in my
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    Do birth plans grate on your nerves?

    FireStarterRN replied to cradlecrewer's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I thought Ina Mae had some weird terminology. She refused to use the word 'lady parts', insisting on 'puss' instead. I thought that was vulgar, personally. I also thought the term 'rush' was a result...
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    Do birth plans grate on your nerves?

    FireStarterRN replied to cradlecrewer's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Ha ha, the current definition of 'Natural Birth' in many quarters is a lady partsl
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    Seeing mental illness everywhere

    FireStarterRN replied to Jules A's topic in Psychiatric

    Our society, in general, relies on pills too much. The pharmaceutical companies have a lot to do with that. When I was a girl, drug companies weren't allowed to advertise prescription drugs on TV. I...
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    Do birth plans grate on your nerves?

    FireStarterRN replied to cradlecrewer's topic in Ob/Gyn

    If someone resolves not to use pain medication, then to continue to offer it is inconsiderate. They don't want to be asked because they don't want to be tempted when they are vulnerable. They want to...
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    Seeing mental illness everywhere

    FireStarterRN replied to Jules A's topic in Psychiatric

    Taking meds for mental problems is actually still a stigma in some quarters, but much less of one than before. Attitudes are changing. I do believe that these meds are being handed out too quickly by...
  24. FireStarterRN

    $1000 Gift ---> How to spend it.

    FireStarterRN replied to Slobgob's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sure you can donate to a clinic to get some new equipment or couch or
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    $1000 Gift ---> How to spend it.

    FireStarterRN replied to Slobgob's topic in General Nursing

    There might be people in your workplace that need charity. Maybe someone's spouse lost their job or some other