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  1. Supporting charities through work

    bluesnurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    i am livid. :angryfire my employer is a large health system and we've just been informed that they're going to participate in *four* charity drives through the year. the last time we were...

  2. Nurses at the State of the Union Address

    bluesnurse replied to MollyMel's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    No disagreement here! In fact, I can't imagine showing my face in any manner that suggested I support GWB as a nurse, a woman, and an American. He is an international disgrace, and he certainly does...

  3. Class of .........

    bluesnurse replied to nurz2be's topic in General Nursing

    2004. Thought it would never get here. Now it feels like that was about 5 minutes

  4. Guilt/Frustration Missing Work

    bluesnurse replied to peds_cna's topic in General Nursing

    You are so right. It burns me up that we can be "downstaffed" on slow days and forced to use PTO to cover it. Yet my employer has a policy that after four "events" (i.e. call-offs) in one calender...

  5. New to NC, looking to meet some people

    bluesnurse replied to beckyvon's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Becky, we're practically neighbors. I sent you a PM with

  6. Medical Terminology & Abbrevations Game :)

    bluesnurse replied to Florence NightinFAIL's topic in General Nursing

    Dyspnea on exertion Another for the cardio-geeks:

  7. Have You Had the "Sortavirus" Yet??

    bluesnurse replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    Around here it seems to be mostly lower respiratory "crud." Anyway, I woke up this morning and found my voice almost completely gone. Was fine yesterday. I work in an office with mostly elderly...

  8. Should new grad be able to start IV at work?

    bluesnurse replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    "Dimly lit" ... that was the key for me. I was scared to death of IV's for the longest time, and couldn't hit the side of a barn most times. What really made it "click" for me was when I went to...

  9. Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

    bluesnurse replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I work in an office setting, so the peeves are a little different, but I'd still LOVE to give it to 'em straight. 1. Poor planning on your part does not constitute an emergency on my part. I will...

  10. Highest paid nursing field?

    bluesnurse replied to NoeIssa's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry, lostdruid, but you are way out of line. I want to give candijunkie a well-deserved high-five for having the courage to state she is not a "baby machine." Having children is a *choice.* I have...

  11. Need Information About Charlotte

    bluesnurse replied to twinkle's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Hi -- where are you moving from? I work for CHS, but in a clinic setting right now (really hoping to transfer back to acute care in the next few months.) CHS is HUGE; they're buying out every...

  12. What states offer good working condition for RNs?

    bluesnurse replied to John123's topic in General Nursing

    After 3 years here, I can attest that NC is a great place to live in terms of climate, cost of living, and job opportunities. BUT, all facilities are different, and I'll second the motion that you...

  13. Cardio to psych change - where to start?

    bluesnurse posted a topic in Nursing Career

    For the last 15 years, I have worked in cardiology in about every role possible. Since becoming an RN/BSN in 2004, I've done telemetry, CCU, and office nursing. It's a long story -- I fell into...

  14. choosing a specialty and personality type?

    bluesnurse replied to TRousse's topic in Nursing Career

    I'm also an INFP and HSP, and have tested the same since high school 20+ years ago. I've worked in the cardiac field for 15 years, ranging from diagnostic imaging to tele to CCU to OP clinic. I kind...

  15. Leaving the Profession!

    bluesnurse replied to chrispicritah's topic in General Nursing

    Just had to comment on this part. I am the only person I know with reverse white-coat hypertension. When colleagues check me at work, my BP is always sky-high. When I go to my PCP, who practices...

  16. I need cardiology help...

    bluesnurse replied to keaton90's topic in General Nursing

    As with any specialty, there are many positions in the cardiology field. If you are looking for allied health roles, there are EKG techs, telemety techs (watch pt monitors and report data as well as...

  17. Professional courtesy from police at traffic stops

    bluesnurse replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Quote: Originally Posted by bluesnurse It might also have had something to do with my having a rival and very winning NFL team magnet on my car, while the local team is pathetic on a good day. When...

  18. How Bad Is It Really?

    bluesnurse replied to 987!'s topic in General Nursing

    I understand where you're coming from -- I actually completed a BA in business and was bored silly after a year as an insurance underwriter. I'd always been interested in health care but never...

  19. Professional courtesy from police at traffic stops

    bluesnurse replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Count me among the skeptics. I made an illegal U-turn a couple of months ago -- I try to avoid it but I was running late and three cars in front of me made it with no problem. For some reason the...

  20. Lehigh Valley Hosptial(PA) Anyone?

    bluesnurse replied to mummer43's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I can't speak for the current pay scale, but I grew up in that area. Some of my HS classmates and relatives worked there and loved it. Most of my immediate family has been cared for there, and it is...