gypsyangelrn

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1. The Older Nurse in the Workplace

   gypsyangelrn replied to rpv_rn's topic in General Nursing

   I just had my 51st birthday and have been a working RN for 30 years. Graduated from a Diploma program in 1976. I am working on a insanely busy Med/Surg Tele Unit doing 3 12 hour shifts/week on...

2. Nurses with Diabetes

   gypsyangelrn posted a topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

   My life changed this week. I was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. Fasting bs in the 400s My doctor is wonderful....started on metformin, up to 1000 mg today. My fasting was 256 this AM...and I am...

3. I like Med/Sug-Isthat wierd?

   gypsyangelrn replied to JustJen's topic in Medical-Surgical

   I think I've finally developed terminal Nursehiemers!! Came to my present job 7 months ago...Med/Surg Tele. I hated it at first...I was a Cardiac Nurse before. But, I've actually grown to love it....

4. Medication Nurse Assistants

   gypsyangelrn replied to K205's topic in General Nursing

   As a long time RN, I find this trend frightening and irresponsible. Dispensing medications is one of the core functions of nurses....who have had specialized training in Pharmacology! The powers...

5. Appreciation of new nurses !

   gypsyangelrn posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

   I have been at a new, and hopefully, last new employer for the last 7 months. I have been a RN for almost 30 years...and I must say that the orientation period was grueling !! Almost gave up at one...

6. where are the nursing shortages?

   gypsyangelrn replied to jenago's topic in General Nursing

   Why so much foreign recruitment of new grads? They are cheaper, more pliable, less risk , healthier stronger...because they are young no doubt. A not so subtle ageisim? Probably.. THIS I know....

7. RN since 1976....tired, discouraged...Suggestions?

   gypsyangelrn posted a topic in General Nursing

   Here I am, almost 50 years old, at another critical point in my career. We oldies have all bemoaned the state of health care...hospitals. I was hoping that travel nursing would inspire me....it...

8. Looking for info about Sacred Heart

   gypsyangelrn posted a topic in Oregon Nursing

   Hi other Oregon Nurses! :) I presently work at a small hospital on the coast and have been here for more than a year. I have 29 years RN experience, the last 6 on telemetry units. My first love...

9. Nurses wearing white

   gypsyangelrn replied to rnmaven's topic in General Nursing

   As a dedicated lurker, I have enjoyed this thread. I wish to add my humble opinion, not to flame anyone, for all thoughts so far are valid. I graduated from a traditional Diploma program in 1976....

10. old skills that we do not use anymore

    gypsyangelrn replied to sassykitkatt's topic in General Nursing

    I know I am an old RN: I remember alot of things you have all brought back to my memory....using glass thermometers soaked in tincture of benzoin, routinely doing urine specific gravity, testing...

11. In it for the long run nurses:)

    gypsyangelrn replied to RN30years's topic in General Nursing

    I graduated from Nursing School in 1976, all of 20 years old. When I think back through my career, I suprise myself. Done a bit of everything from ICU to mental health to home care. :imbar...

12. Floor Nurse Stress

    gypsyangelrn replied to SthRNBelle's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats on making it!! I have been a RN for 28 years....and still remember my 1st job.....I felt like you did. After changing jobs numerous times through the years and being a traveling nurse, the...

13. Survey: Do you leave work at your scheduled time on a regular basis?

    gypsyangelrn replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    In my present job, our charge nurse gives report to the next shift while we answer lights, finish paperwork, etc. The problem we have, working nights, is that no matter how soon report is done, the...

14. MRSA in Gulf of Mex?

    gypsyangelrn replied to flowerchild's topic in General Nursing

    :stone :chair: Thanks for sharing this, flowerchild!!! It's frightening to think MRSA could be transmitted in water!! BTW, there is Vancomycin Resistant Staph Aureus

15. insurance

    gypsyangelrn replied to IowaCindy's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, it is a good idea to have your own liability insurance. I have always had it.....just in case the hospital won't back