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  1. nurse doesn't believe in life-sustaining measures for herself

    suespets replied to shelly304's topic in General Nursing

    'm thinking if you won't take tylenol nor be heimliched, you also want to be dnr. . sorry, don't see how she can be a nurse, doing for others what she won't do for herself, conviction wise.

  2. New RN already ready to quit!

    suespets replied to RNroseshea's topic in General Nursing

    Agree w/ all prior post to some degree(more in others) whan I was younger,and the world to me, more seemingly,"fair" I would have stuck it out,hopeing I'd be finally accepted. with experiance behind...

  3. Learn To Say It Correctly!!

    suespets replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    Speaking again about the dumbing down of america,you are all speaking to it! I'm ok w/ adding new words as you need to because of ,for instance,new technology,but to change words that were fine to...

  4. Ready to quit. Advice please!

    suespets replied to christmasjmt's topic in General Nursing

    Chris ,where are you? people are comin up w/lots of possble solutions, but we don't know the caliper of your mistakes, I'm guessing youv'e not talked to anyone about your feelings,& to stay that...

  5. nurse doesn't believe in life-sustaining measures for herself

    suespets replied to shelly304's topic in General Nursing

    I'm curious; Did no one ask how she justifies working as a nurse in a hospital?or say "do you feel the same about your patients? ("If not,why

  6. Ready to quit. Advice please!

    suespets replied to christmasjmt's topic in General Nursing

    Have you shared your feelings w/ co-workers? how was your last

  7. Which is the better route to take?

    suespets replied to nurseohio119's topic in General Nursing

    If you have a real love for the elderly,go ltc. It is a good idea to get all skills you can from hospital down pat though. You do need a great sense of humor and alot of patience to work ltc. burn out...

  8. hired after age 58 as rn?

    suespets posted a topic in General Nursing

    how many of youhave been hired as an rn after the age of 58, (with good backround as lpn,or

  9. hired after age 58 as rn?

    suespets replied to suespets's topic in General Nursing

    I know that, & you know that,but what about the folks who

  10. Learn To Say It Correctly!!

    suespets replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    Ah,yes!!!!!!!!! let's relax,& be human. Attempting perfection is sooooooooo exhausting! I love my weekends off. I tell my fam,when necessary,"Don't ask me to think,it's my day off!!!

  11. Good Looking Enough to be a Nurse?

    suespets replied to casey1988's topic in General Nursing

    I have to say,where I work in ltc, an obese nurse did take verbal abuse from a few residents. They were not all demented either. Yes ,it hurt her,cuz apparently she can't lose her wt.I think, the best...

  12. Learn To Say It Correctly!!

    suespets replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    But Stan, wouldn't you say standard informal is part of the dumbing down of america I talked about before, like the colloquilisms,& inventive spelling being ok in grade schools in our country,with...

  13. Agency wants to send me to NH

    suespets replied to mamason's topic in General Nursing

    yes, I guess things are different at differant places. Where I worked alot of the checks you mentioned are thr responsibilities of the prior shifts, they cheeck for the cpmpletion of the new orders,...

  14. NURSING ETHIC - u dont have to be a good person to be a good nurse - HELP!

    suespets replied to studentally16's topic in General Nursing

    for my idea of a good person,yes, a nurse has to be one.No one is perfect, but nothing wrong with having a good

  15. Good Looking Enough to be a Nurse?

    suespets replied to casey1988's topic in General Nursing

    not sure what your eating disorder is, but if your dieting appropriately,this is going to improve your health,so you can "be all that you can be,"including all prior replys, as a nurse. btw,I think...

  16. Agency wants to send me to NH

    suespets replied to mamason's topic in General Nursing

    please excuse the typos,last reply!

  17. Agency wants to send me to NH

    suespets replied to mamason's topic in General Nursing

    very little gen. comes up on noc. shift to alarm you. you most likely would have a lpn who could fill you in on any thing your not used to doing. (ask!) you mey be bored compared to what you do now....

  18. Change jobs again?

    suespets replied to incublissRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I think ,if you can, it's a good idea to stay at least a year where you are,looks better on resume. I also think most employers know it takes some time for new rns tofind their niche! good

  19. Courage to change jobs

    suespets replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    I have found that most changes turn out for the best. You'll most likely find something you love, is what I'm saying. And yes never burn your bridges, If for no other reason than ae good...

  20. Seeking feedback about a staff development position

    suespets replied to Happiness08's topic in Nursing Career

    do you know exactly what your job description is? I admit I don't,but sounds like they are hiring you for your other degrees, not your nursing abilities; If so ,why did you go to nursing school, (if...

  21. I was slapped by a doctor!

    suespets replied to cluelessRN81's topic in General Nursing

    just don't see it as hush $ (maybe it's being part of the deal that the bucks come from the dr. ,heh?) What sort of referance do you suppose he'll get, other than ,yes he worked here, no I wouldn't...

  22. New nurse here...slapped today by patient.

    suespets replied to Bonny619's topic in General Nursing

    truly, we nor the student nurse have enough info.Being a/o x 3 doesn't rule out a dementia. I think the hubby may have said to wife"you have nothing to be sorry about" because he knows her faculties...

  23. I was slapped by a doctor!

    suespets replied to cluelessRN81's topic in General Nursing

    P.S. If the DR. felt the need to sue(or the right) he wouldn't have resigned,just sued!!!!!

  24. I was slapped by a doctor!

    suespets replied to cluelessRN81's topic in General Nursing

    guys!!!!! she doesn't have to say a word about the DR.! Believe me, the whole town has ,& will continue to hear from other witnesses!Management knows this,so it's not a bribe. Also, I don't recall...

  25. I was slapped by a doctor!

    suespets replied to cluelessRN81's topic in General Nursing

    Another perk to come from this would be the impression it will make on other Drs, to check themselves, even regarding their rudeness towards others!