Rhody34

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  1. Wearing a beard as a male nurse?

    Rhody34 replied to Jarl Redbeard's topic in Men in Nursing

    Nothing new to add... Your beard is awesome- don't shave I have a beard, similar length. I'm pretty certain every one of my male counterparts have varying beard lengths including one excellent nurse...

  2. Verbally abusive patient, worried I could have handled the situation better

    Rhody34 replied to NurseMom2016's topic in General Nursing

    Interesting discussion. Sorry this happened to

  3. Worst/Best thing a nursing instructor ever said to you?

    Rhody34 replied to CryandNurseOn's topic in General Nursing

    My absolute favorite thing an instructor ever said to me/my clinical group was "Is the patient better off having met you?" I still think of this every day when I'm working. It has just always stuck...

  4. BSN

    Rhody34 replied to RNMAN718's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Don't bite... Don't bite... Don't bite... Alright... I'll bite... Just my opinion/2 cents... I have an Associates in nursing. I also have a Bachelors in nursing. I also have Bachelors degrees in...

  5. Per diem VS part time! New grad here! Ekk!

    Rhody34 replied to Joanie49's topic in General Nursing

    I work per diem and love it. I can't imagine going back to regularly scheduled shifts and every other weekend. I never have trouble picking up shifts. I call a week or two in advance (or sometimes...

  6. Nursing is the Biggest Mistake of My Life

    Rhody34 replied to almost_nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't read the 12 pages of responses so I apologize if I'm repetitive. Have you researched nurse residency programs? When I graduated from nursing school 4 years ago the market felt pretty...

  7. I want to be a nurse!!

    Rhody34 replied to LucidDreamer's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    "Nursing school" is college. It is just a declared major. You can go to a 2 year college and achieve an associates degree in nursing, or go to a 4 year college and get a bachelors degree in nursing....

  8. I want to be a nurse!!

    Rhody34 replied to LucidDreamer's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You sound ambitious. At 16 that is great! I wish I had discovered nursing earlier. I became a nurse at 29 and I've loved it. Every one has already answered your questions pretty well so I don't...

  9. Completed my BSN

    Rhody34 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Well... I did it! I completed my BSN coursework. It will not affect my job title, nursing at the bedside... My pay will not change, my hours will stay the same... life will continue as normal. I...

  10. Completed my BSN

    Rhody34 replied to Rhody34's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks

  11. Depressed, Need help, Motivation. Is nursing do able

    Rhody34 replied to Sandra2468's topic in General Nursing

    Hey there! Congratulations on your accomplishments so far! Nursing school is tough... even more tough when you have a family- but it is doable! About me real quick... I did my pre-reqs ages 25-27,...

  12. New Nurse - Struggling

    Rhody34 replied to RN_srs's topic in General Nursing

    Can you try a different shift? Sounds like you're at least approaching 6 months... Usually by then hospitals allow for internal transfers. I'm not a night person and cannot function on nights... My...

  13. Completed my BSN

    Rhody34 replied to Rhody34's topic in General Nursing

    For sure will be taking a break!! Thanks

  14. Disrespectful ad against nurses on Craigslist

    Rhody34 replied to Trilldayz,RN BSN's topic in General Nursing

    I think the ad is nice. Appears they are looking for hard working individuals and they see that in nursing

  15. Jealous Friends...

    Rhody34 replied to Upward_Bound's topic in School, College Programs

    After reading your responses in this thread, as well as the other threads you have started... I have come to the conclusion you are not for real. It can't be possible. Thank you for the...

  16. Jealous Friends...

    Rhody34 replied to Upward_Bound's topic in School, College Programs

    I am sorry if you're going through some rough times. That's unfortunate. That's also life. If you want to become a nurse, great... best of luck. Work hard, stay focused, get through. I was an at...

  17. Jealous Friends...

    Rhody34 replied to Upward_Bound's topic in School, College Programs

    I can guarantee that none of my friends, family, or even acquaintances are even a little bit jealous that I am a nurse. I don't know a life where people would be... What alternate universe is this?...

  18. Jealous Friends...

    Rhody34 replied to Upward_Bound's topic in School, College Programs

    Wait... Is this thread a real thing!?!?

  19. Reposting question about Florida

    Rhody34 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi All. I posted this in the Florida section but got no comments... I saw another poster ask their question about Maine here and it got a lot more traction... Here was my original

  20. Nurses don't know the lab

    Rhody34 replied to ezpzpizzi's topic in General Nursing

    I literally just laughed out loud reading this... Holy chip on

  21. Rhythm debate

    Rhody34 replied to MendedHeart's topic in Cardiac

    I think people are reading way into this... I see

  22. Afib: A question of nursing judgment

    Rhody34 replied to crazycat1's topic in General Nursing

    Good discussion... There is NO way that this is not homework though... Just the way the OP phrased their initial questions... "As a nurse, you know that digoxin (with anti-coagulants) is a common...

  23. Moving from Florida to Maine...have some general questions.

    Rhody34 replied to ctweed's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the reply! Yes- you are right... I grew up in New England and we are just so tired of the COLD! The winters her are awful. Looks like we both are looking for a change. One nice thing is...

  24. Moving from Florida to Maine...have some general questions.

    Rhody34 replied to ctweed's topic in General Nursing

    I literally posted almost the same post but plan on moving Summer of 2016 from New England to Florida! I don't work or live in Maine so I don't have any knowledge of their job market. However, I...

  25. Looking to move to Lake Worth area

    Rhody34 posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    Hello all. My family and I have a 1 year plan to move to Florida... we are thinking after the upcoming school year (June-ish 2016). We are looking at finances obviously to see if this move makes...