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  1. Resign now??

    carluvscats replied to femsmahus's topic in General Nursing

    Oh goodness................ save yourself some stress and get out as quickly as possible. It's pretty clear things aren't going to get better and very likely could get worse!!!! So sorry...... what...

  2. Recession creates apathy.

    carluvscats replied to eriksoln's topic in General Nursing

    Me either, nyteshade. I'm surprised there aren't more responses to the original post. Maybe it's all the

  3. Is it like this everywhere?

    carluvscats posted a topic in Operating Room

    I am pretty new to the OR, about 5 months in so far. I'm not 100% sure if I'm a perfect fit, but I want to give it more time for learning and to see if it's something I want to do long-term. :)...

  4. Anyone ever feel lonely? (a little depressing)

    carluvscats replied to ERsn's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    You're very welcome, Ham it up. I wish you the very best in your

  5. Anyone ever feel lonely? (a little depressing)

    carluvscats replied to ERsn's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I don't really have any good advice for you. I think we all feel lonely at times; it's just human nature, and circumstances (a move, a job change, school etc.) can magnify that loneliness even more....

  6. Is it like this everywhere?

    carluvscats replied to carluvscats's topic in Operating Room

    Thanks orkwb. I tend to be my own worst critic and just feel right now I'm doing all I can to keep my head above

  7. Is it like this everywhere?

    carluvscats replied to carluvscats's topic in Operating Room

    I think it's just chaos where I work and I have to deal with it best I

  8. Staying put

    carluvscats replied to blessedmomma247's topic in General Nursing

    Awesome. :) Congratulations on having a great job and being a great fit as well. I'm so happy you have time with your family, too ~ we can never get those years back. May you always hold your head...

  9. New RN getting a course on Surgical Tech... Any advice please

    carluvscats replied to alohanars18's topic in General Nursing

    You might get better response posting in the OR Nursing section under the specialty tab. I would guess that 3 years volunteering for Operation Smile as first assist would count for a lot of...

  10. Quit My Job Today

    carluvscats replied to diane227's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for sharing. I respect your convictions. It is obvious you know who you are and have a clear idea of how to solve problems and work with others. Too bad those above you were not on the...

  11. OR orientation-

    carluvscats replied to new to the OR's topic in Operating Room

    You're very welcome. I think we'll both be great.

  12. OR orientation-

    carluvscats replied to new to the OR's topic in Operating Room

    I can't offer much in the way of advice; just wanted to let you know that I understand a little of what you're going through (I'm about 5 months in). The amount of information and learning is...

  13. Did you work while in nursing school?

    carluvscats replied to mamacashew's topic in General Nursing

    I worked full-time in a non-nursing field during school, a job that was willing to flex around clinicals. It was not a particularly stressful job and one that I was pretty good at :).... the down...

  14. I need some serious, honest advice.

    carluvscats replied to usernamehere's topic in Operating Room

    Agree with the above posters..... you HAVE to report this. I assume you were with a nurse at the time? What was their reaction ~ did they say anything? There is a reason such people continue to act...

  15. areas of need; geographic AND specialty

    carluvscats replied to mmc51264's topic in General Nursing

    It's under the Nurses tab on top, right next to home. Then just scroll down.

  16. areas of need; geographic AND specialty

    carluvscats replied to mmc51264's topic in General Nursing

    You may want to read through the second sticky under the "First Year after Nursing

  17. Got accepted to Nursing school...but I want a tattoo :(

    carluvscats replied to RedXIII_'s topic in General Nursing

    lol @

  18. If you graduated between 2008 and 2009,how long did it take to find a job ?

    carluvscats replied to Back2Nursing09's topic in General Nursing

    May 2008...did not take NCLEX until October. Was genuinely surprised to find out in the short time between spring and fall how much the job market changed. I could not score a job in a hospital, so...

  19. Needle Stick Injury on HIV+ pt

    carluvscats replied to holdencaufield's topic in General Nursing

    (((((((((( holdencaufield

  20. Bursitis (knees)....best shoes????

    carluvscats posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I am 5 months into the OR and my knees are killing me ~ went to the dr. and was diagnosed with bursitis. I'm sure my cheap shoes are contributing to the problem, but I don't want to invest a lot of...

  21. Bursitis (knees)....best shoes????

    carluvscats replied to carluvscats's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Well I ended up getting some Asics gel shoes. My size and width made some of the other brands an impossibility. I have to say they have made a world of difference in my workday. Of course I still...

  22. Hello my name is.......and I am OBESE

    carluvscats replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    llg ~ I'd like to comment on a few things. I don't think any of us are "naturally heavy". Our bodies function best at normal weight and normal food intake. Our mamas and papas may be fat but they...

  23. Hello my name is.......and I am OBESE

    carluvscats replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    For the diabetics who are posting, I would recommend the book "Dr. Bernstein's Diabetes Solution" by Dr. Richard K. Bernstein. My husband (diabetic) and I bought the book a few years back, and he...

  24. IF you WEREN'Ta nurse, what would you be???

    carluvscats replied to sjoy's topic in General Nursing

    I would love to work with an animal rescue, like Best Friends, but just with

  25. How long does it take to love your OR job????

    carluvscats replied to divokevan's topic in Operating Room

    RogueRN ~ indeed, the instinct should not be overruled!!!! But......in this environment, where the employer definitely has the upper hand....desperation can lead us to take jobs we normally wouldn't....