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  1. Developing Steady Hands

    zorabanks replied to zorabanks's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Guttercat, thank you so much for taking the time to respond to my question. I will take your

  2. Tired of LTC...

    zorabanks replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I totally understand how you feel from experience!!! 11 years in LTC/SNF, just got out this year...couldn't do it anymore. But, that is the beauty of nursing...there are options, when a change is...

  3. Abusive Doctors

    zorabanks replied to MJB2010's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    That type of behavior is total Bull S#!+ and should not be tolerated by admin!!! He should be sent to anger

  4. The Mockery of Nursing

    zorabanks replied to Old.Timer's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    LOL...yeah and be glad you don't have to wear the

  5. Clocking out ..NO Overtime

    zorabanks replied to SNFLPN's topic in General Nursing

    Had this same situation when I worked in SNF (2 different places). Too much work, not enough time. I got blamed for poor time management!!! How can you have poor time management when all you do at...

  6. Do we need to take drugs.. in order to do our job?

    zorabanks replied to Been there,done that's topic in General Nursing

    [quote=tippytootagon; I am proud to say that I had a 10+ year long history of depression, and self-harm, was medicated briefly, and can say today that I am completely over it, and off medication....

  7. Do we need to take drugs.. in order to do our job?

    zorabanks replied to Been there,done that's topic in General Nursing

    why must it be looked upon as "popping a pill". you wouldn't tell that to someone with htn, or cancer patient would you???? anxiety and depression are illnesses just like cancer and htn. have you ever...

  8. Relocating to Chattanooga, inquiring about new grad pay

    zorabanks replied to terralynn's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    I know new grad at vanderbilt in nashville $18.75/hr. I responded because chattanooga is "just up the road" sorta

  9. Finding it hard to be positive

    zorabanks replied to ICAN!'s topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    550Qb, I so agree with your advice. I too am new to dialysis and really like it, but I am worried a little about how it will be when orientation is over. What you said about gaining the respect of the...

  10. Potentially ridiculous question...interviewing for Acute renal unit RN position.

    zorabanks replied to DL-SNUP's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    CONGRATS!!!! I hope it goes well for

  11. Turning in my two weeks notice today!

    zorabanks replied to FutureRN_NP's topic in General Nursing

    Merlyn, your words encouraged me!!!! Thanks so much for your post.

  12. Turning in my two weeks notice today!

    zorabanks replied to FutureRN_NP's topic in General Nursing

    FurtureRN-NP, I am sorry that you have had such a bad experience at your first nursing job. I don't know why we as nurses treat new nurses/experienced nurses that are new to that facility so bad! I...

  13. Fired for a medication error

    zorabanks replied to stiches's topic in Nursing Career

    Sorry this happened to you. We are human and are going to make mistakes at times. So glad that the pt. was not harmed. In my opinion if any nurse tells you that they have NEVER made a medicaiton error...

  14. CPNE this weekend

    zorabanks replied to nursingforever35's topic in Excelsior College

    Remember "much prayer, much power"! Yes, #1 Control Your Nerves!!!!! I can not emph. that enough! I passed no repeats back in 2008 in Racine, Wisconsin. If you have not already, find something that...

  15. Am I making the right decision?

    zorabanks replied to FutureRN_NP's topic in General Nursing

    try night shift... slower pace...less staff around. gives you a chance to learn job and how things run...build back confidence...although you may have less pts at hospital...still might face same type...

  16. Potentially ridiculous question...interviewing for Acute renal unit RN position.

    zorabanks replied to DL-SNUP's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Try checking out the hospital's website for more information. Also, look up renal units in general as well as nursing job description for renal nursing. You might also try speaking with nurse...

  17. Question?

    zorabanks replied to cjones1234's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Refer them to the social worker at the clinic. Why didn't you tell your

  18. Finding it hard to be positive

    zorabanks replied to ICAN!'s topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    has the manager explained to you why the change? have you confirmed that once they hire more pcts you will be placed back on day shift? as nurses we have to be team players as well. there have been...

  19. No wonder our profession is messed up

    zorabanks replied to NeuroNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I totally agree with you, OP. I'm an ADN and while I don't face that on the same level that you do, I do face it when working with Techs and LPNs, of which I have been both. I have worked hard to get...

  20. Just got a DUI. Need info/help.

    zorabanks replied to somepartsam's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Good

  21. Just got a DUI. Need info/help.

    zorabanks replied to somepartsam's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I don't know why you would drink and drive but I pray that you never do it or never have to do it again. A lady just lost her life this week after a drunk driver hit her head on. The drunk driver...

  22. a positive thread?!?!

    zorabanks replied to Mr. Murse's topic in General Nursing

    Change career...to what? Health Care is one of the few professions that you can still get a decent paying job....and even then it is hard. Plus you work really hard to earn that

  23. a positive thread?!?!

    zorabanks replied to Mr. Murse's topic in General Nursing

    Let us know how you feel in 5 years...LOL... Enjoy for

  24. What motivates you to go to work every day?

    zorabanks replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    I work because I have to. Would much rather be traveling. There is so much "DRAMA" in nursing. I get so tried of rude co-workers, supervisors who don't care, know it all doctors, state regulations,...

  25. What motivates you to go to work every day?

    zorabanks replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    Must Be Real