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  1. "What do you need Christmas off for? You don't have kids!" (rant)

    boopchick replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in General Nursing

    My kids are teenagers and the one I've heard since my kids have gotten "older" is: "Oh. Well, your kids are older. MY kids are little, small, younger, etc. so I should have xmas morning off." Bottom...

  2. Ill prepared managers...

    boopchick replied to bluesky's topic in Nurse Management

    However, some people have not been educated in leadership skills and still think that yelling, intimidating and demanding are acceptable leadership traits. Memo: they are not. Sounds like a manager I...

  3. Took the NCLEX today

    boopchick replied to boopchick's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Runrgrl, mine were all mutiple choice too. It seemed like most of them were prioritization questions as well. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for both of us. GOOD LUCK! To BabyRN2Be and BlessedbyGod:...

  4. I'm Taking My Exam On Monday 8/22/05

    boopchick replied to deleteme's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Review. Review. Review. Good Luck!!

  5. I got th job!

    boopchick replied to NurCrystal22's topic in General Nursing

    :yelclap:

  6. I'm ENGAGED!

    boopchick replied to BoonersmomRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congrats!!!!!!!!!

  7. Grumpy Charge Nurse!!!!

    boopchick replied to Haunted's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry you had such a bad experience. I used to work agency and I know that you can run into some pretty nasty people sometimes. Bottom line, you shouldn't have to subject yourself to that kind of...

  8. Vegetarian being asked to dissect a cat !

    boopchick replied to roxburin's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm an animal lover and had a really hard time with the dissections in A&P. Fortunately we used fetal pigs instead of cats. I have 3 beautiful kitties and I'm not sure how I would've dealt with...

  9. How far up the ladder can you go with an Associate Nursing degree?

    boopchick replied to Student_Nurse_Cossman's topic in Nursing Career

    I think the original question was how far you can advance with an AD. As far as the importance of degree type in relation to the quality of a nurse manager, I believe that's a different

  10. Nursing Magazines

    boopchick replied to Pam1127's topic in Nursing Career

    Advance for Nurses has local job listings. Check out their website. They offer a free

  11. How far up the ladder can you go with an Associate Nursing degree?

    boopchick replied to Student_Nurse_Cossman's topic in Nursing Career

    My DON is an AD

  12. Starting LPN school on 8/22!

    boopchick replied to PeepnBiscuitsRN's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Congratulations and good

  13. Judgements about big families

    boopchick replied to PegRNBSN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Personal opinions DO NOT belong at the bedside! How unprofessional and rude! That poor

  14. Minimum wage for nurses!

    boopchick replied to NurCrystal22's topic in General Nursing

    NO WAY!!! We have WAY too much responsibilty to be paid minimum

  15. Looking for some words of wisdom

    boopchick replied to msulliva's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I went to LPN school when I was freshly separated from my ex-husband and my 2 kids were toddlers. I was successful and graduated. After working for 10 years as an LPN, I applied and was accepted to...

  16. Did I jump the gun?

    boopchick replied to estrogen's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It's always better to err on the side of doing more rather than less. You did

  17. LPN's just glorified nurse aids in LTC? Huh?

    boopchick replied to onehusbandsevenkids's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    In the LTC facility where I work, LPNs pass meds, do treatments, documentation and act as charge nurses. The manager of the subacute/rehab unit is an LPN also. The rest of the management team consists...

  18. NCLEX for the 3rd time Thursday

    boopchick replied to MackNJacks mom's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Good

  19. I Passed!!! There ARE miracles in this world!!!

    boopchick replied to XeniGirl's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats!!!!!

  20. Pharmacists refusing to fill orders for The Pill

    boopchick replied to KarenAR's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    That is SO inappropriate!!!! These pharmacists have absolutely no right to impose their moral or religious beliefs on their customers!!!!

  21. New grad not wanting to work

    boopchick replied to MSMCnurse2004's topic in General Nursing

    Why not consider working just 1 or 2 shifts per week to maintain your skills while still having the majority of your time to spend with your

  22. What does your screenname mean?

    boopchick replied to PMHNP10's topic in General Nursing

    It made me sad to read what a negative outlook you seem to have. BTW I chose my name because I like betty boop and I'm a

  23. Do you wear makeup?

    boopchick replied to FutureNurse2005's topic in General Students

    Yes. I wear makeup to school and work but it's minimal. There's a difference between what's appropriate for school/work and socially. I've seen a few nurses who are heavily made up and I think it...

  24. I must be stupid - help needed

    boopchick replied to Rocknurse's topic in General Nursing

    I understand your frustration. I wish it were that easy here in the

  25. what crackerjack box did she get her license from?!

    boopchick posted a topic in General Nursing

    I worked a 3-11 shift the other night and when I counted the narc box with the day nurse it was COMPLETELY out of order. I had to keep asking her to stop so I could find the right card and count it....