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underpaidrn

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  1. So. What do I do next?

    underpaidrn replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    Give it a shot honey! It's worked for me. I'll have some ice cream tonight in a salute to you. Please let us know how it goes. You're the

  2. So. What do I do next?

    underpaidrn replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    Sue, Have you tried home health? With your outgoing personality and true caring and compassion, you would be a natural. You get to spend some quality one on one time with your patients and you truly...

  3. How to deal with death of toddler death on picu..

    underpaidrn replied to nd deb's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    I cannot begin to imagine your pain. I am so very sorry for your loss and I will keep you and your family in my prayers. This is such a tragic event and I am at a loss for words. You didn't even...

  4. Can bipolar disorder get in the way of recieving lnursing licensure?

    underpaidrn replied to sironside's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    i have to ask - you stated that at 17 you took yourself to the hospital. where are your parents or other family members? do you have a support system? you are so young and i feel for you. it's a...

  5. I'm finally in!

    underpaidrn replied to Tanker's topic in Government, Military

    God bless you. Thank you for what you are doing. My two daughters are in the Air Force and are currently both serving in Iraq. It's a mother's worst nightmare, but I support their decisions and I...

  6. So I'm fired. Again.

    underpaidrn replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    Honey, I am so sorry that this happened to you. It really sucks when bad things happen to good people. Keep your chin up. Something will come along that will have you singing for joy. There is a...

  7. Preceptor Problem

    underpaidrn replied to OkShell's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Honey, don't walk, run, to the charge nurse on the floor that your preceptor works on. What she did is illegal and could land her some serious charges. This hospital needs to know what was done....

  8. What do you have most difficulty with in your everyday job?

    underpaidrn replied to MikeDiggity's topic in General Nursing

    If I had the opportunity - I'd omit working altogether. No chance of that yet! On a more serious note, I would omit all of the gossiping and back biting that seems to go on no matter where you

  9. I just found out I PASSED!!!!

    underpaidrn replied to jamielyn_1981's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    :balloons::balloons::balloons:

  10. Back to school after 23 years..worried!!

    underpaidrn replied to Autofocus's topic in LPN to RN

    you can do this! you actually have more knowledge than you give yourself credit for. you will be able to get through these classes without a problem. math is my absolute worst subject, too. when i...

  11. How opposite are you and your mate?

    underpaidrn replied to wooosp's topic in General Nursing

    hubby is a police officer of 20 years - me i'm an rn of 34 years hubby loves all types of music - me country or classical hubby spends hours on the computer at home - me none since i'm on it all day...

  12. Having hard time hearing...what stethoscope?

    underpaidrn replied to snewsarah's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Number one - have you had your hearing checked? Is this something new for you? Number two - they do make an electronic stethoscope for persons who are hearing impaired and they do work very well. I...

  13. Employee Eval Help

    underpaidrn replied to vitalnursemom's topic in Home Health

    Hey vital nurse Mom, Glad to have you come back to Virginia! We need lots of good nurses. You can PM me and send your e-mail address and I will send the form to you. It's on my computer so I can...

  14. What is a peristomatic or perisomatic response?

    underpaidrn replied to student456's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Just went to Ask.com and got lots of responses. Check there to see if there is info for what you need. Good

  15. A Word Called Hope

    underpaidrn replied to sharona97's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    You are an inspiration to others. Please don't think your nursing career has to end. There are so many alternatives to floor nursing that you can do. Someone with your years of experience and...

  16. I Can't Retain NCLEX Material

    underpaidrn replied to NCLEX owns me's topic in General Nursing

    First of all - relax. The more tense and uptight you become, the less information you will retain. You can over study causing things to run together and the information becomes a useless jumble....

  17. Fear Factor, Nurse Style, Five Stunts... lol

    underpaidrn replied to NurCrystal22's topic in Nursing Humor

    aaaaaaaaak! i think i just hacked up a hair ball. you

  18. Why not manage nurses like professionals?

    underpaidrn replied to kstaffeil's topic in General Nursing

    LTC and acute rehabs have the same problems as hospitals. Most of the time in LTCs you are going to lose some of your nursing skills because you don't have a high acuity level of patient. You can...

  19. Why not manage nurses like professionals?

    underpaidrn replied to kstaffeil's topic in General Nursing

    it's hard to believe how i have seen nurses treated over the years. i always told myself that when i got into management, i would never treat my staff like i have been treated over the years. i have...

  20. I passed!

    underpaidrn replied to TriniAngel's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations!!!!! I know that is huge load off of your mind. Take a breather, then get out there and wow 'em with your knowledge.

  21. Employee Eval Help

    underpaidrn replied to vitalnursemom's topic in Home Health

    Hi, I have a great one that I use. It's fairly thorough and leaves room for responses. If you want it, I can e-mail it to

  22. Still wanna be a nurse at 40++

    underpaidrn replied to leuqar1117's topic in International Nursing

    What's to stop you? You are at an age where if you have children, they are usually older and can fend for themselves while you are in school. You are more established than a traditional age student...

  23. My Feet Hurt

    underpaidrn replied to Johnny Moo Man's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    If where you work allows it, try Sven clogs. They are made by a Swedish orthopedist and are the absolute best for working long hours. I could do 12 hour shifts running up and down the hall all night...

  24. lincoln technical institute in mount laurel, nj

    underpaidrn replied to heather d's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Have you checked with the Burlington County Vocational-Technical High School? They used to have an LPN program there for post high school education. It's been many years, but it may still be there....

  25. Why. Why, oh Why?

    underpaidrn replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in Nursing Humor

    I love these! I KNOW I've done the vacuum cleaner thingie. I have a Cockatiel and he leaves little feathers everywhere. Rather than try and pick them up by hand and throw them out, I run the vacuum...