Hellllllo Nurse replied to NurseKymba's topic in General Nursing
Very well written, very poignant, NMSane. I'm glad you wrote the article in kind of a gritty way. This type of article has much more impact and authenticity with some grittiness in the writing. I've...
Hellllllo Nurse replied to ari3sdog's topic in Nursing Career
I agree, Canoe. I'm sure many of us have given a supp to a pt while they are in a w/c, as well. it's not hard- as long as they can lean forward and rest their upper body on a table. Also, many...
Hellllllo Nurse replied to 2shihtzus's topic in General Nursing
2shihzus, I'm glad you read the writng on the wall and resigned. It seems that so many nurses ignore these types of situations, just try to keep a low profile, and hope things will improve- then they...
Hellllllo Nurse replied to Firefly RN's topic in General Nursing
Oh, I don't think I could deal with having to do that stuff. Being real and authentic is very important to me. It makes me feel a litttle physically ill just imaging having to recite all that to pts....
Hellllllo Nurse replied to bethin's topic in General Nursing
(my bolding) If ratios solved the problem or not, the reason there are no ratio laws in other states is $$$, and to prevent nurses from gaining power over their own practice. It has nothing to do w/...
Hellllllo Nurse replied to RN ColbyJack's topic in General Nursing
Here is a link to Corona Ointment- it is the best stuff I've ever tried for dry hands and feet. When I get really dried out, I apply the ointment, then cotton gloves and socks. It works great! It was...
Hellllllo Nurse replied to John123's topic in Texas Nursing
agency pays a lot more than being a traveler. people don't realize this. a traveler needs housing, furniture, utilities, housewares, etc at the location. agency live in their own home. it makes a big...
Hellllllo Nurse replied to John123's topic in Texas Nursing
I have not personally made $30. or less per hr. I belong to a web group that is made up of travel nurses only, and many of them are reporting that they are working for lower and lower wages. Do the...