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What an amazing story . I was like that for years too and then I got my wakeup cal.now im saving like crazy. Im glad you used some apps to help track your money a buget is a prime way to see what really going on CONGRATS

I agree totally. So many new nurses are caught up in the new salary . They forget the basics of good finance . I did dave ramsey finance peace and it put me way ahead of the curve . I have very little debt your right complete game changer

I came accross an article which stated that 40% of nurses had trouble with various aspects of personal finance . the article went on to indicate that travel and new nurses were the sectors that faced the most challenge. I wanted to hear your thoughts on that .

im not sure how many of you are aware of this but a vanderbuildt nurse is under trial for homicide based on a medication error. the state is prosecuting her and I don't feel that's right. besides if this trial is won by the state it will open the door for prosecution of nurses for many things that we aren't really responsible for . so for a school assignment I created the Vaughn act. here is the information , look it over and tell me what you think... vaughn act.docx

thanks just beechy great points , i would swab the persons home and creat a list of bacteria and there cfu (conlony forming units ) which would show the higher number the more probatiltiy of infection, than utilizing the correct solution to kill or reduce infection risk . of course my report would organize the bacteria from higher risk to lower risk. anyone could potenially do this business (possible franchise opp?) an rn would have an ablity to discuss the bacteria and what disease it would cause. several bacteria notably cdiff wont be removed with public disinfectants . and a good hospital grade cleaning solution would be adequate. i plan on talking to our hospital room cleaners to see what they use. althrough even here its not enough. our hospital swabs our computers and gives us a reading of cfus on the spot anything above 5000 indicates a higher risk of infection or transfering bacteria to patients . this is where i got the idea , now couple that with recent public outbreaks particular to gyms and locker rooms of mrsa and you have a need. i personally would love to know what bacteria is in my home . especally because i have a pain in the ass cat. you could even reduce exposure of pregnant women to toxoplamosis.i plan to try a dry run on my own home to check practacality . i just need a lab to do the swabs . havent figured that out yet .

Im writing to everybody for advice . I feel that im not doing well at my current job . ive been on a cardiac medical floor for 3 years . ive been a nurse for 13 years its been a bumpy ride . I seem to always get into some kind of trouble mostly from people following me . I guess im leaving stuff for people to fix , or not doing something right . or missing things . I leave my job in disappointment every day , my charge nurse tells me im an excellent help to the floor. my other nurse come to me with questions all the time and I help them. im a relief charge nurse and a iv nurse as well as other duties . yet I get emails from my boss and her assisitant pulling me on the carpet for various things . how can I fix this . what am I missing ?

thanks ive been searching for a way to advance my career outside of traditional pathways . what you suggested sounds amazing . how is wellness coaching for you ? does it pay well ? do you feel happy at the end of the day ? pat

has anybody done anything with this certification , opened a business or a consulting business ? been doing some research on it .

there is no way alcoholism is a disease , your sugarcoating there behavior by calling it a disease . your giving them an oppurtunity to continue doing what they want by taking the blame off of them . i had way to many people in my life be alcoholics and when i finally said no more to them, and there will be consequences to your selfish drinking issues is when i finally got change . i was able to take a deep breath and relax . my certain family members still get drunk and cause fights they just know not to do it around me because i wont let them get away with it . i will hold you responsible for being an idiot. drunk or sober

i thought this would be helpful for the new nurses out there trying to find a job. consider getting certified in a specialty . there are certain requirments you have to meet . and there is usually a fee you have to pay to get certified . but it does turn nurse managers heads when you have that on your resume . also consider community colleges continue education cert programs . it pads the resume and shows you to be a higher caliber than the basic nurse right out of school .

roy , god bless you man . thats the stuff im talking about i completely agree our grads need more of that (fighter attitude ) i started a facebook group called (Great i became a nurse and now theres no jobs ) please fell free to join and give the newbies a shot of self confidence.

thank you

iwas wondering if the new grads in florida would consider creating a new grad volunteer workforce it could serve 2 purposes, experiance for new grads and a pool of nurses to draw from when jobs become avaible . any thoughts . and can sombody please tell me how to get a posting on the main page ?

if you get in to a hospital because of who you know, you still have low performance and do badly. i would rather get the job by my own. However for many new nurses the job sector is tight , so i created a facebook group to assist new nurses finding that new job its called {Great, i became a nurse and now there's no jobs] . check it out it may help you .

i completely agree , stay positive it will show when they call