rebelgirl#1

rebelgirl#1

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  1. Nasty residents, smoking, and insubordination

    rebelgirl#1 replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I love the last response which would be to teacher her to be more effect. Most of us are not taught good communications skills, nor how to manage effectively. After that if she still is not up to...

  2. Pa hospital system won't hire smokers

    rebelgirl#1 replied to ktwlpn's topic in General Nursing

    I have a few vices, drink, smoke and weigh more then I should. My husband does all the above, served in the military, was in a job for 30 years that required him to be physically fit. Not just one...

  3. Dislikes

    rebelgirl#1 replied to mindystl's topic in General Nursing

    1) The coworker who thinks she should be off for all holidays, the day before and the day after. Tells me I do not have children so I should work. 2)The same coworker telling everyone how bright and...

  4. Dislikes

    rebelgirl#1 replied to mindystl's topic in General Nursing

    1) bosses who do not manage their unit well 2) coworkers with no consideration for the people they work with, come in late and leave early: see above 3) Non medical staff who think I have time to...

  5. STILL don't have a job?? Vent here!

    rebelgirl#1 replied to wonderwomanchels's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hello, Try the federal Jobs. Web site is USAJobs.GOV. We are hiring about 6 new nurses where I work. Used to be needed lots of experience. We work short by one nurse all the time as no one wants...

  6. For those of you "hot shots" who didn't think the nursing program was " that hard"...

    rebelgirl#1 replied to caffeineRx's topic in General Nursing

    Sit down with your husband and state it simple as what if I had hear failure, was a diabetic, would we go all natural or would we use medications. Most people say of course we would use medications...

  7. Don't know what to do. I just CAN'T. TAKE. THIS. ANYMORE...........

    rebelgirl#1 replied to JoblessRN's topic in General Nursing

    Hello, Try usajobs.gov. They have all the Federal Jobs. I work for the Federal Prison. But has the VA, Military, etc. Lots of Benefits. Check to see if they will pay some of your students loans....

  8. broken hearted new grad

    rebelgirl#1 replied to brokenheartedrn's topic in General Nursing

    Hello, Try USajobs.gov. I work for the Bureau of Prisons as a registered nurse. We prefer experience but are short in lots of facilities. Just hired a young nurse with little experience. This site...

  9. Corrections Nurse vs Clincial Nurse

    rebelgirl#1 replied to Nurse This!'s topic in Correctional

    Hi I have been a correctional nurse with the Federal system for over 10 years. I love it but have lost some of my clinical skills. We have every thing that the outside world has, just throw in the...

  10. Just promoted, but coworkers are mean!

    rebelgirl#1 replied to nursechick182's topic in Nurse Management

    Hello, I came from an environment where the supervisor tried to be the friend, never took any actions to clean up the environment and make it a better place. Hold your ground, reward positive and...

  11. Things you'd like to say to your co-workers, but never would ....

    rebelgirl#1 replied to SoundofMusic's topic in General Nursing

    1) Please clean up after you self everywhere. I do not need to clean the breakroom after you and I am not your mother, nor do I need to see the remains of your food. 2) Do not eat my food, snacks or...

  12. How to NOT cry at work

    rebelgirl#1 replied to wooh's topic in General Nursing

    Find a private spot and have the melt down. Allow time at home. If you do not feel better then you may need more professional help. I have found the melt down and some good old fashion hard work in...

  13. Above and Beyond Scope

    rebelgirl#1 replied to gingersdad's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Wow, I am surprised by how many people think that some sort of action should take place. How about education on the new ADA standard for bringing up blood sugar. Then everyone is on the same boat,...

  14. Being an ADVOCATE for a less than helpful coworker

    rebelgirl#1 replied to missnurse1's topic in General Nursing

    Hello, I love it and good for you. Nothing gets done on these people because management continues to say "Oh that is the way so and so is" Meanwhile the rest of us work hard and pay the price or the...

  15. Is It Easier?

    rebelgirl#1 replied to henryswife's topic in Correctional

    Hello, I work at a Federal Medical Center. We see a lot of the chronic disease, post surg, wounds and I draw blood, start IVs, do EKGs, and lots of good old assessment. My coworker came from a fast...

  16. What do you wish for in a break room?

    rebelgirl#1 replied to RNmom08's topic in General Nursing

    I would love two big refrigs and someone else cleaning them. Food keeps piling up in ours until one of us gives in and throws things away. comfy

  17. Do Cheaters Annoy You?

    rebelgirl#1 replied to modelmama07's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Cheaters worry me. I always figure that they made to the floor and are taking all the shortcuts. Yes I have met a few of them, not sure how to do the EKG, do not do the admit that came in on their...

  18. Moving to Arkansas

    rebelgirl#1 replied to rebelgirl#1's topic in General Nursing

    Hello, Thanks for the help. We are coming from Rochester, Mn. Time to get my BSN so I hope the job I applied for works

  19. Moving to Arkansas

    rebelgirl#1 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello, Can anyone give me info on the area around Forest City. My husband is transfering with the BOP (Bureau of Prison). At the moment I work as a nurse at the federal prison. How are jobs in that...