aloevera

aloevera

telemetry, med-surg, home health, psych

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  1. What do you think of this comment?

    aloevera replied to zenurse's topic in General Nursing

    maybe they just don't need any help now with what days/hrs. you put in to work ????? or no program to train

  2. need advice on getting big picture

    aloevera replied to jamkpb's topic in First Year After Licensure

    yes, you seem to have taken the offensive too quickly re: daytonite's post....I think it was so well thought out and nicely written....Gave great information to help you and anyone else with similar...

  3. Would You Take Your 1st Rn Job In A Dr Office?

    aloevera replied to BwayDani's topic in General Nursing

    Although it would be beneficial to you to get a year of med-surg under your belt, as you say, sometimes you have to take what is available..on the plus side...you could always transfer to the hospital...

  4. confused, disappointed....

    aloevera replied to 3rdgenRN2B's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I had a 3 year old son, my husband had just left me and I had to go to work....well I didn't want to stay at the dead end job so I applied to nursing school....I did have to change my work schedule...

  5. How did you decide what area of nursing to go into?

    aloevera replied to Sarah Bellum's topic in General Nursing

    it can be a tough choice, I remember I knew those in school that somehow knew exactly what they wanted to do...then there was me...every unit I had clinicals in, I liked...OR, ICU, med-surg, etc. I...

  6. Where is a good place to start nursing career?

    aloevera replied to SARAH2280's topic in General Nursing

    if you mean a job after you graduate, go wherever your desire takes you....hospitals will give you a long orientation period with a preceptor so you will not be alone....long term care will give you a...

  7. What do you think of this comment?

    aloevera replied to zenurse's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I have to agree with the posts advising to omit the Masters Degree Only because of where you live...I, too started nursing in a small, rural area and know exactly the people that you are...

  8. disallusioned with nursing! psych new grad

    aloevera replied to inthesky's topic in Psychiatric

    oh, about the pt. structure issue...our pt.s do not have much time to hang around the desk...we keep them in group therapy, rec therapy, and ind. sessions with their therapist most of the day....if...

  9. disallusioned with nursing! psych new grad

    aloevera replied to inthesky's topic in Psychiatric

    I have no answers, I am dealing with the same issues....I have gone to management about the short staffing situation, especially on the weekends., there are always call-outs and very few to call to...

  10. need advice on getting big picture

    aloevera replied to jamkpb's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yes, ditto above advice......just ask !!!! Do not feel as if you should know all of this now, it is too soon....you are in learning mode right now....a year of school clinicals is not equal to a...

  11. Management of the med window

    aloevera replied to wonderbee's topic in Psychiatric

    our techs wake everyone up...they go to breakfast then when they come back they have to pass the med window.....that pretty much takes care of am meds. then same for noon.....after lunch, same for...

  12. Help

    aloevera replied to pegleg2000's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I am praying for you and your family.....you are so lucky to have a family to support you, keep them in mind........ Good Luck, God Bless you, You can do

  13. Help

    aloevera replied to pegleg2000's topic in Nurses Recovery

    that is wonderful........keep with the meetings and remember ONE DAY AT A TIME.........be so very proud of youself.....you have much to look forward to and enjoy....you can do it !!!!!!! Let us know...

  14. Were You a Nursing Assistant

    aloevera replied to pat8585's topic in General Nursing

    I worked as a CNA on the night shift at a large hospital and I really got a good insight into what nursing was all about. On nights, the nurses had me helping them with many different things....I saw...

  15. Help

    aloevera replied to pegleg2000's topic in Nurses Recovery

    the fact that you know you have a problem and WANT TO STOP... That is a big plus on your side...1/2 of you battle is won,,Please call someone in your area or go to a detox hospital......you do not...

  16. How much does a Behavioral Health/Psychiatric Nurse?

    aloevera replied to rn4ever?'s topic in Psychiatric

    from reading these posts and from my experience the salary really varies quite a bit depending on what state you are in, what type setting, are you on a behavioral health unit at a large hospital or...

  17. Does size matter?

    aloevera replied to caffreak's topic in Psychiatric

    there will be times when whatever you say or do will not calm a pt. so you definately need back-up that you can call upon...yes, indeed, sometimes a big man does help !!!! more than once for

  18. disallusioned with nursing! psych new grad

    aloevera replied to inthesky's topic in Psychiatric

    RN2begin-----I am with you on that...I much prefer Adult Mental Health Unit than working with adolescents....YIKES !!!!! someone elses' kids ??? no

  19. Am I Just a Cynic or Is nursing a poor career?

    aloevera replied to MrsCaseyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, the above post is true about working in a small community with not a lot of options for nurses.....I love my job and working with my pts. but I hate the politics of the hospital and the...

  20. disallusioned with nursing! psych new grad

    aloevera replied to inthesky's topic in Psychiatric

    StuPer- we all thank you for your support and empathy but the fact of the matter is....$$$$$$$.....the bottom line is the almighty dollar, and how many of them the owners of the Corp. that run the...

  21. Nurses Day

    aloevera replied to RN4life74's topic in Psychiatric

    When was Nurse's Day????? I worked all weekend, 12 hr. shifts and never saw anything.......No one mentioned it, we were too busy to go to the BR with being so short-staffed that we didn't even think...

  22. What was your job before you became a nurse?

    aloevera replied to rn4ever?'s topic in General Nursing

    eccentricRN----WOW!!!! At least in nursing if you grow bored there are so many different avenues for you to switch to..I have run the gamut myself in about 8 different areas until I found my niche...

  23. Do you talk about allnurses.com at work?

    aloevera replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry, Brian but I cannot help you get the word out...I guess I am selfish !!! No, really, I think of this site as my own private space to vent, give my honest opinion, and get some really good...

  24. do you talk about work?

    aloevera replied to green12's topic in Psychiatric

    I honestly try to leave work at work but something generally happens that will bring up something that I have to share....My husband does not want to hear any of it (possible disorder here) so I do...

  25. Does size matter?

    aloevera replied to caffreak's topic in Psychiatric

    Not at all !!!!!! What matters is how to treat the pts, your demeanor, and your attitude !!!! Don't worry, if you have a problem, call a code, and the big men will come !!!!! You generally will have...