HannasMom

HannasMom

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  1. Where's a pretty place to live?

    HannasMom replied to Dixen81's topic in General Nursing

    I live in Oregon and totally love it! It's snowing here, I walked home in the beautiful white stuff, after working night shift. I live in Portland, Oregon and absolutely love this

  2. Clayton College

    HannasMom posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    I am seriously thinking about taking a Certificate Program or The Bachelors in Natural Health at Clayton College. I completed an online course called Natural Health and Wellness and really enjoyed...

  3. SICK (whine)

    HannasMom replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    I have had this awful virus for one week now, I missed four days of work, due to it. I still feel like crap, but I have to go to work tonight. It sure hangs on along time. I went to my doctor, of...

  4. I hate being sick at Christmas

    HannasMom posted a topic in General Nursing

    Ugh! I have been sick the last three days and have missed three days of work so far. Headache that keeps coming back, sore throat, neck and body aches, nausea, especially in the evening and at...

  5. I hate being sick at Christmas

    HannasMom replied to HannasMom's topic in General Nursing

    I know my doc can't do much for this virus or whatever it is, but my work requires a sick note from the doctor if you miss more than two days. So, I made an appointment with my doctor, plus then I...

  6. New Job and Scared to Death

    HannasMom replied to AndiMac's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I work in an LTC, and had a one month orientation before I worked on my floor alone. At our facility the nurses don't pass the meds, our Med Aides pass medications. We double check the narcotics,...

  7. The Results of Absentmindedness

    HannasMom replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Gotta love the

  8. Working the night shift

    HannasMom replied to Mommy/Grandma's topic in Nursing Career

    I have been on the night shift since July 2003. So, I am new at this. I work at a LTC, and I love my job. Due to the fact I love my work, I really wanted to adjust to the night shift. I work from...

  9. Yummy Nutritious Breakfast For Nurses!

    HannasMom replied to nurseygrrl's topic in General Nursing

    Lately I can't get enough of French Toast. I work night shift and it is my favorite breakfast before I go to bed. Love

  10. My Nocturnal Lifestyle

    HannasMom posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have finally adjusted to sleeping during the day, maybe too well. Anyway, I live in Oregon, so when I get off work, I usually walk home with clouds over head. No sun. If there is sun, I sleep...

  11. My Nocturnal Lifestyle

    HannasMom replied to HannasMom's topic in General Nursing

    My 2 older sons are grown and on their own, my youngest son is 17 and will graduate in 2004, so they don't mind my "night life". I don't mind staying awake at night while everyone is sleeping, but...

  12. Why Aren't Call Bells Answered?

    HannasMom replied to Dolphin777's topic in General Nursing

    mjlrn, you must live near Salem, Oregon. The snow missed us here in Portland. I lived near Salem for 5 years, but we moved to Portland in July. I love Portland! I have such a great job here. Even...

  13. Seasonal Affective Disorder

    HannasMom replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    I also live in Oregon, and I too feel the affects of limited sun, due to the rain, plus I now work the night shift. I was attending the last day of my IV Therapy class, today. We had a great teacher...

  14. Nights

    HannasMom replied to fourbirds4me's topic in First Year After Licensure

    When I first started working night shift at the end of July, I really disliked it. I couldn't sleep more than 3 to 5 hours and couldn't nap in the evening. I cried sometimes before the shift, just...

  15. I hate nightshift

    HannasMom posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am to the point where I can't handle the nightshift anymore. I like my staff, I like the work, I love the facility, but it is hard on me physically and mentally. During my last days off, I slept...

  16. I hate nightshift

    HannasMom replied to HannasMom's topic in General Nursing

    The day I vented, it had been a real bad couple of days. My DNS, Assistant DNS and Staff Scheduler are trying a different schedule for me. We have two part-timers, who wish to work a few more days...