Hellllllo Nurse

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  1. assertiveness..

    Hellllllo Nurse replied to blee1's topic in MICU, SICU

    You can develop assertiveness. I have always been very pushy when it came to my pts, but did not stand up for myself. I used to be a wimpy nurse and would let people walk on me. I got sick of it and...

  2. What are people like?

    Hellllllo Nurse replied to NickiLaughs's topic in Texas Nursing

    Many Texans are very conservative when it comes to religion and politics. They are very friendly to strangers, but as another poster said very family oriented. Some so much so that it can be hard to...

  3. What needs changing in nursing?

    Hellllllo Nurse replied to LNDRN19's topic in General Nursing

    I second that,

  4. What needs changing in nursing?

    Hellllllo Nurse replied to LNDRN19's topic in General Nursing

    When I worked noc shift at a nursing home, I was the only nurse for 65, pts. Yes that's correct, 65. This included 9 tube feeders and 2 trachs, and numerous total care, wanders and frequent fallers. I...

  5. What do you think of using paramedics for nursing shortage

    Hellllllo Nurse replied to sweetpooty's topic in Patient Safety Issues

  6. Question?? Tender hearted

    Hellllllo Nurse replied to MsKris24's topic in General Nursing

    Excellent

  7. Question?? Tender hearted

    Hellllllo Nurse replied to MsKris24's topic in General Nursing

    The problem is, sometimes nursing is production work, as well. I worked in a factory for ten years (very low pay) and have been a nurse for 14 years. Sometimes in facilites where the work load is...

  8. ? About Sacral Dimple

    Hellllllo Nurse replied to Schmoo1022's topic in Pediatric

    Sounds like pilonidal sinus-

  9. I dont want to do this anymore!!!

    Hellllllo Nurse replied to RNOTODAY's topic in General Nursing

    My mil has a PhD in nursing. Nursing is her passion. I want nurses with advanced degrees in nursing to be where they are because they love nursing and academics, and want to make a difference. I don't...

  10. Pet peeves!

    Hellllllo Nurse replied to ADN 2002's topic in General Nursing

    I hate it when perfectly educated nurses write "HIPPA" instead of "HIPAA." I hate it when pts hem and haw or are clueless when you are trying to get an Hx- "Oh, what surgeries have I had? Well,...

  11. I dont want to do this anymore!!!

    Hellllllo Nurse replied to RNOTODAY's topic in General Nursing

    I have been a nurse for 14 years. I empathize with all my colleages on this thread. Nursing is one tough job. I laughed when I read the post about feeling like a "glorified pack mule" I have described...

  12. Have you gone to patient's funeral?

    Hellllllo Nurse replied to sunfirebsn's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I am in dialysis, like the OP. In the past, I was a hospice nurse. I have never been to a pts funeral. I care about my pts, am friendly with them, and shed tears when we lose one. However, going to a...

  13. Professional Organizations - Texas nurses should be ashamed of themselves

    Hellllllo Nurse replied to gauge14iv's topic in Texas Nursing

  14. Professional Organizations - Texas nurses should be ashamed of themselves

    Hellllllo Nurse replied to gauge14iv's topic in Texas Nursing

    I am an RN in TX. The only time I've ever heard from the TNA is when they sent me a solicitation for a Visa card with their logo on it- so that they could profit from me. It's the Texas Nurses' Assoc...

  15. I need your help with recruting ideas.

    Hellllllo Nurse replied to HarryPotter's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I totally agree. I am an "older" nurse at 41. The best job is one where I am appreciated, supported, respected and valued. It is also a place where nurses have some input and their opinions are...

  16. I need your help with recruting ideas.

    Hellllllo Nurse replied to HarryPotter's topic in First Year After Licensure

    For me, respect, appreciation, good working conditions, pro nurse leadership, and good ratios are the most important aspects of any nursing

  17. Would nurses support MA licensure?

    Hellllllo Nurse replied to LorraineCNA's topic in General Nursing

    ITA. Excellent

  18. So how much do you owe?

    Hellllllo Nurse replied to Butterfly3001's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Because of this kind of thing, your employer will think twice before helping anyone else go to nursing school. Don't be so proud of your unethical

  19. So how much do you owe?

    Hellllllo Nurse replied to Butterfly3001's topic in First Year After Licensure

    $0. I saved money from my factory job to pay for a 4 month long college based CNA program. I worked full time as a CNA to support myself and pay for LPN school. I worked full time as an LPN to support...

  20. Nurse Fraud

    Hellllllo Nurse replied to 123bessie's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the above poster. It is illegal in every state for a person who is not a licensed nurse to represent themselves as such. In some states it's a misdemeanor, in others, a felony. I would...

  21. Benefits And Bonuses

    Hellllllo Nurse replied to cdngirl's topic in Travel

    OA has been highly recommended to me. They have contacted me a few times and are very nice. They do not handle myspeciality,

  22. Help, A New Doctor?

    Hellllllo Nurse replied to nursingworld #1's topic in General Nursing

    Stand up to him in a professional way. Let him know that you will not accept his abusive behavior. A two-year-old who gets what he wants whenever he throws a tantrum learns that this is an effective...

  23. doctoral student in healthcare administration needs help

    Hellllllo Nurse replied to kismetsun's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I totally agree with you, llg. That's why I posted so many articles and links. I am willing to do a little of the work if it means an in-depth look at the "shortage". I absolutely cannot stand to read...

  24. A 1,000,000 National RN shortage by 2010?

    Hellllllo Nurse replied to ARIZONA_RN_STUDENT's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I often cannot send my pts to the ER because so many hospitals are in divert in the Phoenix area all the time. However, remember the Dept of Labor Bureau of Labor Statisitics says there are more than...

  25. Not sure if nursing is the right field for me...

    Hellllllo Nurse replied to jgriff650s's topic in General Nursing