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underpaidrn

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  1. Has anyone taken the CRRN exam lately?

    underpaidrn replied to underpaidrn's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks everyone. I've ordered the books and hopefully, will have some sense of what the test is about. Wish me luck in December. I really appreciate all the encouragement and ideas. There really...

  2. CRRN exam

    underpaidrn replied to heidiann25's topic in Rehabilitation

    Hi, I'm taking the test in December. I've been studying until my eyes are crossed. Any suggestions for taking it? What was the hardest part? What are the questions like?

  3. Has anyone taken the CRRN exam lately?

    underpaidrn replied to underpaidrn's topic in General Nursing

    I don't mean the CCRN, I am taking the Certified Rehabilitation RN testing. There are not many out there. Thanks for the thread, though. Just the wrong test. Would love to hear from others taking...

  4. Need as much advice as possible-considering leaving nursing program.

    underpaidrn replied to ANurse2be's topic in General Nursing

    Hang in there! None of us was born with a stethoscope in our hands. It takes time to get used to doing everything a nurse does. I've been a nurse for many years and there are still things that make...

  5. Most Women Can Relate to this One. It Has Happened to Most of Us

    underpaidrn replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in Nursing Humor

    Thanks! I needed that! I can't stop laughing because I've been there, done that. Can hardly type for laughing. That was great! Thanks

  6. Considering a mid-career change into nursing - Yikes!

    underpaidrn replied to NHGUY's topic in General Students

    You are never too old to start something new. Welcome to the medical field and I know that you will enjoy being a nurse. It's a profession that has its ups and downs, but the satisfaction that you...

  7. what you think about this???

    underpaidrn replied to lilcajunnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Pain control is a difficult subject. Pain is what the patient perceives it to be. We as nurses cannot decide someone is not in pain. It is whatever the patient perceives. The major reason patients...

  8. I am getting tired of nursing it is wearing me out !

    underpaidrn replied to HeidiSuz's topic in General Nursing

    I am so sorry that you are having a rough time. There are many good and caring nurses and people in this world. When you are down it seems like you have no one to turn to, but stop for a second,...

  9. Advanced degrees intimidation?

    underpaidrn replied to twrn03's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds like the unit manager is very insecure and doesn't want anyone who has a higher degree than hers. Do you know what her background is? I am sorry that you are having such problems. It is...

  10. Too many hours???

    underpaidrn replied to jan7749's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I cannot believe that you were terminated after being there so long and having such good reviews. What are they thinking? Do they want their nurses so unsafe from long hours that the patients are in...

  11. I HATE my job....what now?

    underpaidrn replied to heartlover07's topic in First Year After Licensure

    All of you seem to be very new nurses and I am an old, long in the tooth one, but perhaps I can pass on some wisdom I learned the very hard way. First of all, you are the NA's supervisor. They are...

  12. How do you feel about the patients that WON't take care of themselves?

    underpaidrn replied to diapason05's topic in General Nursing

    Some patients enjoy being what I call "professional patients." They revel in the amount of attention they get from being sick. I usually just continue to work with them and encourage them to try for...

  13. Newly unemployed

    underpaidrn replied to RNBrady's topic in Emergency

    Oh honey, I am so sorry this happened to you. I never understand why things like this happen to good people. It seems like people like your nurse educator will always rise to the top and don't seem...

  14. how would you know the kind of speciality in nursing you're meant for

    underpaidrn replied to midoc_620's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I guess I am on the other end of the spectrum. I love geriatrics. I started out in Oncology but hate being in a hospital. Working in home health, I get to do geriatrics and oncology at the same...

  15. Thinking about switching majors. So discouraged.

    underpaidrn replied to Pinky05's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I remember my micro class from years ago. It was a three hour long class and the professor had a monotone voice. It's a miracle I passed it. I can't remember half of what I did in that class....

  16. Universities dropping GRE requirement?

    underpaidrn replied to SiennaGreen's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I am having to take a MAT test in October to start my MSN/FNP classes in January. I had the option to take it instead of the GRE. Wish they would waive this requirement for those of us who are a...

  17. What defines your Philosophy of Nursing?

    underpaidrn replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    I've been a nurse for a long time and my care plan has changed over the years. I used to believe I could save everyone but now I accept that there are times when I cannot and the best and exciting...

  18. I left a patient's home crying today

    underpaidrn replied to TazziRN's topic in General Nursing

    I feel you for you Tazzi. I've done home health for many years and have left quite a few homes crying the whole way back to the office. I still remember these patients so clearly. They will always...

  19. Is it normal to panic?

    underpaidrn replied to <3Nursing07's topic in First Year After Licensure

    What you are feeling is perfectly normal. It's okay to feel stress but don't let it consume you. Relax, take time with your family and do some of the things you love to do outside of work. If you...

  20. How can I start my own biz?

    underpaidrn replied to raindrop's topic in General Nursing

    Having started three home health agencies, you first need to be licensed by the state you will be working in. This usually involves a trip to the Department of Licensure and Certification. They then...

  21. LATERAL Violence. How Nurses treat Nurses!

    underpaidrn replied to Medic/Nurse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Sometimes you treat everyone really well and they still stick it to you. The person who did me in, I had actually bought her a Christmas present, which I did for every staff member. She had the gall...

  22. do you suffer from knee pain?

    underpaidrn replied to Alibaba's topic in General Nursing

    They make absolutely NO noise and are great for checking up on your patients if you work nights. No sounding like a herd of elephants coming down the hall. I am unfortunately, allergic to NSAIDS....

  23. do you suffer from knee pain?

    underpaidrn replied to Alibaba's topic in General Nursing

    I have two pins in my left knee - not from nursing, but riding horses. When I worked in the hospital, the ONLY shoes I would wear were SVEN clogs. They were designed by a Swedish orthopedist and are...

  24. Are you a nurse from a dysfunctional family?

    underpaidrn replied to jenpstudentrn's topic in General Nursing

    After reading some of these threads, I am sooo blessed to have come from the family that I did. My dad was regular Army and my mom was a German war bride. I have one older sister and had a real June...

  25. LATERAL Violence. How Nurses treat Nurses!

    underpaidrn replied to Medic/Nurse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have been stabbed in the back so many times by "co-workers" that I am seriously considering wearing a Kevlar vest to work. I lost a position as an administrator of a home health agency that I...