Hellllllo Nurse

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  1. South Texas

    Hellllllo Nurse replied to USA534's topic in Texas Nursing

    The Commuter and RN1989 are right. I worked in a hospital in McAllen. It was one of the worst experiences of my life- It was due to extreme lateral violence and a horrible work environment. The pts...

  2. Nursing and Chronic Back Pain?

    Hellllllo Nurse replied to caringkat's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, my back is to the point where just washing dishes, vacuuming and grocery shopping are very painful, at times. I've had a number of cumulative back

  3. Nursing and Chronic Back Pain?

    Hellllllo Nurse replied to caringkat's topic in General Nursing

    I'd be very, very cautious and consider it carefully. Many of us came in to nursing with backs in perfect working order, but now have train wrecks for backs- myself included. See article below....

  4. Are you allowed to wear Makeup ?

    Hellllllo Nurse replied to AspiringNurse7's topic in General Nursing

    I once worked at a LTC facility in which the DON required all female staff to wear make

  5. Professionalism in nursing

    Hellllllo Nurse replied to yayat's topic in General Nursing

    Me, too. I think I have approx ten daisy print scrub

  6. Professionalism in nursing

    Hellllllo Nurse replied to yayat's topic in General Nursing

    I think of it as a bedpan, rather than a glass- To me, it's not whether it's half full or empty; it's what's in

  7. Professionalism in nursing

    Hellllllo Nurse replied to yayat's topic in General Nursing

    My goodness, Emmanuel. Thank you.

  8. Medicare Probe

    Hellllllo Nurse replied to PeacePisceRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Excellent

  9. Would You do the same thing I did?

    Hellllllo Nurse replied to vnsam's topic in General Nursing

    In most states in the US, you can by fired for any reason, or for no reason at

  10. Professionalism in nursing

    Hellllllo Nurse replied to yayat's topic in General Nursing

    I do not think nursing is truly a profession. We are struggling to become one, but are not there yet. I feel the primary evidence which demonstrates that nursing is not a true profession is our lack...

  11. Would You do the same thing I did?

    Hellllllo Nurse replied to vnsam's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, it was abandonment. Zookeeper's post said it very well. Your wife could have taken a cab

  12. People don't leave their jobs, they leave their manager...

    Hellllllo Nurse replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    great article- i found it ironic coming from hca, though. i worked in an hca hospital once- worst experience of my career; i have never before or since been so unhappy- turnover was 100% yearly....

  13. stresses and depression in the health workplace.

    Hellllllo Nurse replied to naturalized's topic in General Nursing

    We all started out with those rose colored glasses. However, some of our lenses have turned brown over the years. You don't have to be aggressive, but it is important to be assertive. I also believe...

  14. Can my psychiatrist tell the Board about...

    Hellllllo Nurse replied to sjbrian's topic in General Nursing

    You, yourself are under legal obligation to disclose your addiction to the Board. You will have to answer a BON questionair concerning psychiatric tx, and any substance abuse in order to obtain Rn...

  15. A few more questions before moving to Texas.

    Hellllllo Nurse replied to John123's topic in Texas Nursing

    I have a friend who is a legal nurse consultant in south Texas. She's asked for my help/input on several of cases. The cases of medical malpractice I've been privvy to really illustrate to me the...

  16. Have you gone to patient's funeral?

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

    No. I have worked dialysis, hospice and LTC. I care about my pts, and have gotten to know some of them well. However, I think it's an individual thing. For me, going to a funeral does not provide...

  17. LPN Duties in AZ

    Hellllllo Nurse replied to West Valley's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I was an LPN in AZ for eight years. I worked LTC, hospice, rehab, and home care. I worked under the supervision of an RN- even though the RNs were not physically with me most of the time, I still...

  18. stresses and depression in the health workplace.

    Hellllllo Nurse replied to naturalized's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with all of the above! So many people who are considering going into nursing are afraid they won't be able to handle, blood, guts, poop, death, and all that. Well, imo, those are the easier...

  19. CNA - licensing???

    Hellllllo Nurse replied to lexi917's topic in New York Nursing

    No, CNAs are not licensed. They get certified. I often hear CNAs say they are licensed, but this is incorrect- they are just referring to their state certification, but using incorrect terms. I know...

  20. fallopian tube !!!!

    Hellllllo Nurse replied to punkingirl's topic in Nursing Humor

    When I was a factory worker a loooong time ago, we used to send newbies to the supply clerk to ask for a wire

  21. Anyone Else Experience Mobbing?

    Hellllllo Nurse replied to WeakAnkles's topic in General Nursing

    Yes- I experienced "mobbing" as a traveler in a very disfunctional unit. I later learned that the nurse there before me was physically assaulted by two techs (the nurse himself told me). He was...

  22. Pushing drugs for the Man bother anyone?

    Hellllllo Nurse replied to somebody's topic in General Nursing

    As for people being responsible for their own illnesses d/t lifestyle, habits- I worked inpt hospice for years. We had a lot of "healthy" people dying in that place- olympic athletes, life-long...

  23. need advice badly please help

    Hellllllo Nurse replied to RN0707's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Daytonite does give great advice, but the realities of nursing are daunting. I've been anurse for 15 years, RN for seven. There is no nursing shortage; There are more than enough licensed RNs in the...

  24. Fresenius, Gambro, Renal care group~which is best?

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

    Renal Care Group was one of the best companies I'd ever worked for, but they were bought out by Fresenius, who has ruined

  25. A few more questions before moving to Texas.

    Hellllllo Nurse replied to John123's topic in Texas Nursing

    My husband does not "refuse for no good reason" to move. He is a research scientist and is doing very important work, which is very fulfilling for him, and beneficial to everyone. It is unfortunate...