nan1993

nan1993

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  1. Don't Be Angry - Part II

    nan1993 replied to doesntlookgood's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Neither thread insulted me in any way. In fact it has made think of the times I have driven home from work upset and physically exhausted, for less than twenty dollars a hour. My pay has increased but...

  2. Is nursing really worth it??

    nan1993 replied to Misslady113's topic in General Nursing

    I have been a nurse for over twenty years and do not regret it. I wished one of our children had gone into nursing, but alas none did. I would recommend it to anyone there are so many ways one can...

  3. Anyone Else Experience Mobbing?

    nan1993 replied to WeakAnkles's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I too have experienced mobbing; even though I did not know the word existed. It was five years ago I needed a change from nights after 9 1/2 years I was exhausted. I would at a great hospital...

  4. "Older" nurses and 12 hour shifts

    nan1993 replied to MQ Edna's topic in General Nursing

    I have worked twelve hour shifts since our hopitals changed in the eighties. I like twelve hours with self scheduling compared to eight hours. I will admit I am tired more often than when I was in my...

  5. NAI descent: Roll Call

    nan1993 replied to Thunderwolf's topic in General Nursing

    My father was 1/4 Cherokee and my mother's father was 1/2 Cherokee. My mother's uncle and wife lived on a reservation in North Carolina. I am proud to be

  6. What is your hospital doing for nurse's week?

    nan1993 replied to MA Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    We are getting a pepermint, yeah. We even got a memo for the peppermint.

  7. The 1st Time You Cried on the Job

    nan1993 replied to Eilana's topic in General Nursing

    The first of many cries happened about a year after I graduated. I was pregnant with my second child (who is now seventeen). I was pulled to the PICU to help with a "harvest" (organ donation)....

  8. Neuro--tell me why you do/don't like it!!

    nan1993 replied to irishnurse68's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    For me neuro has so many questionable outcomes, any disease process can, but when the pupils change damage is done. I work in a 900 bed level 1 trauma hospital in a 18 bed neuro-intensive care unit. I...

  9. Domestic Violence Survivor.

    nan1993 replied to Spritenurse1210's topic in General Nursing

    I am a survivor of abuse. You did the right thing to leave, you did not DESERVE to be treated as you were. I agree to seeking therapy. I did me a lot of good. Keep your self safe, my ex decided to...

  10. "Part" Indian?

    nan1993 replied to Thunderwolf's topic in General Nursing

    My family ancestory is Indian and I am very proud of it. You made an awesome contribution that makes people aware.

  11. I'm happy to report...........

    nan1993 replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    Yea! Marla, I am so glad for you. I have had one of those lifesapping jobs before, too. I am so glad you got away from that. HOORAY!!!!! Good luck!:icon_hug:

  12. A Dangerous Scam!!

    nan1993 replied to gwenith's topic in General Nursing

    I cannot believe that someone can feel that way about vaccinations. My husband who is 53 and myself keep up with our tetorifice vaccines. I have seen tetorifice and do not wish to again. The reason...

  13. What Makes Nursing Beautiful???

    nan1993 replied to jennijen56's topic in General Nursing

    For me the care of all aspects of patients needs. We have patients in our neuro unit that are not ever supposed to make it. But they come back to say thank you, maybe walking or in a wheel chair....

  14. RN as a pharmaceutical rep?

    nan1993 replied to jesshopper12's topic in General Nursing

    I have many friends that are pharmaecutical reps. They all have a BSN and also got recommendations. My husband is a pharmacist and helped, one guy that was a mutual friend work for Phifzer. It can be...

  15. Do other RN's imply you give "too much" nursing care??? (long vent)

    nan1993 replied to ICURN_NC's topic in General Nursing

    I have been a nurse for twenty three years and to this day I treat my patients as you have. Do not let a few nurses change you. You sound like someone I would like to work with. Keep up the good...

  16. Poll for RN's: Do you have an ADN or BSN?

    nan1993 replied to Ekklesia's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I am LPN to ADN and attending online RN-BSN. I want to persue my CRNA, if I make it through this program. YIPEE

  17. Guyz..what motivated you to take up nursing??

    nan1993 replied to amerain's topic in General Nursing

    I became a nurse because I knew I would have steady employment, and I would help people. I stayed in nursing because I love it.

  18. FIRED!!! OMG what do I do now?

    nan1993 replied to mtnmom's topic in General Nursing

    My heart goes out to you and your family. I will pray for you. It will get better. For every door that closes God opens a

  19. Too late to become a CRNA?

    nan1993 replied to Lyndi's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I have a friend that is my inspiration. She wanted to go back to school but her husband did not want her to. She divorced and returned to CRNA school and now works at my hospital. She is 52 yrs...

  20. DH dying-need prayers

    nan1993 replied to nursejoey05's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I am so very sorry for your loss. You and your daughter will continue to be in my

  21. Is 'E.R' the tv show accurate?

    nan1993 replied to AussieJack's topic in Emergency

    :yeahthat: ISN'T IT THE TRUTH!

  22. lost my baby

    nan1993 replied to K205's topic in General Nursing

    I am so sorry for your loss, Kim. You and your family will be in my prayers. Hugs to your whole

  23. Online Science Courses

    nan1993 replied to mona b RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Great site! Thank you. I am on line to finish my

  24. Regis University in Denver Online PLEASE

    nan1993 replied to JentheRN05's topic in School, College Programs

    I am going to start the Regis program January 9, 2005. I have a freind that received his BSN through the College Network and now is a CRNA. I am very pleased with both the College Network and Regis...

  25. Let's talk TRASH! Useless, outdated, OLD equipment or supplies on your unit, that is!

    nan1993 replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    We have prefilled syringes and I love them. I also get a tub for a nauseated patient. I would like to remove the extra paper work we have and repeated charting in the multiple computers. Also we...