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  1. Gift for a graduating Parish Nurse?

    redwinggirlie replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing

    Instead of something like a pin, why not a donation of some sort to the cause she holds dear? Time, money, things? Just a thought. The pin does sound nice, though. Wish her

  2. invitations for nurse pinning ceremony

    redwinggirlie replied to techie2's topic in General Nursing

    I went to an office supply store and got a prepackaged kit for invites. Entered my text then I added a gold seal to the envelope. Quick, easy and pretty. Oh, I also used a gold pen to address them....

  3. Danskos

    redwinggirlie replied to TLC RN's topic in General Nursing

    I just went to a shoe store yesterday and was told the heel slip was supposed to happen. Didn't like that. Felt like they were coming off. I didn't buy them, but they are

  4. Anyone with info on Medstaff?

    redwinggirlie replied to redwinggirlie's topic in Travel

    Don't know. Guess I'll call them back and get more information. Thanks for your time. I'll let you

  5. Undergrad nursing texts - save or trash?

    redwinggirlie replied to apaisRN's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I don't remember the site, but there's an organization that's looking for nursing texts to send to the Tsunami ravaged area. You might try a

  6. I need opinions from practicing RN's for school project

    redwinggirlie replied to LilRedRN1973's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I am new to nursing, just a couple of years, and we have no union here. I come from union country though and know the value of being

  7. Please vote...

    redwinggirlie replied to gerinurse10's topic in General Nursing

    Hey there. Went to the link you suggested and still got the same long explanation. I know you want to do a poll to see if anyone knows about it, but it would be helpful for you to post what you know...

  8. How can you say you're not paid well?

    redwinggirlie replied to malusport's topic in Emergency

    I have to add, if you haven't been a nurse, you don't understand that those figures you cited mean nothing. A good nurse is a godsend. If you've not done the job, you will never understand that for...

  9. How can you say you're not paid well?

    redwinggirlie replied to malusport's topic in Emergency

    To the original poster: Have you ever been a

  10. falling leaf fall program

    redwinggirlie replied to panurse101's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We put red slip proof socks on their feet. This way, if they are up and out of their room unattended, everyone knows they are at

  11. Demanding Patient

    redwinggirlie replied to bikeracer5313's topic in General Nursing

    Get this all the time. I ask what they will do when they are not in the hospital. I do this in a conversation set for just that, conversation. I pick up on what they plan, what their current situation...

  12. Pt got no care all night

    redwinggirlie replied to LPNer's topic in General Nursing

    I haven't read the other posts, but, is there not a CNA who works with the nurses on your shift? Would they have known? You said the patient was tacked on to you. Do you not have other support staff...

  13. Turning your patients

    redwinggirlie posted a topic in General Nursing

    As a nurse, do you make sure your patient is turned? Do you leave it for someone else? Do

  14. Turning your patients

    redwinggirlie replied to redwinggirlie's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks all for responding. I'm in a position where I go to all the units on our hospital to perform my job. There I find people not being turned, in the same position for hours and no one seems to...

  15. Ever hear of females trying to prevent a cycle

    redwinggirlie replied to sherichance's topic in General Nursing

    Get pregnant? Lol. There are birth control pills that can control your period like a previous poster said, I have heard of Seasonale and of skipping the week of off pills in your prescription........

  16. How do you deal with backstabbing

    redwinggirlie replied to gladtobeOB's topic in General Nursing

    Originally Posted by Tweety shopgal, isn't that a bit of stereotyping, presuming women are more petty than men? Tweety, I think you are right. I work in a position a couple times a week where I am...

  17. How do you deal with backstabbing

    redwinggirlie replied to gladtobeOB's topic in General Nursing

    I try not to give them

  18. Artificial feeding-Terri Schiavo

    redwinggirlie replied to ktwlpn's topic in General Nursing

    No no

  19. eating at the desk

    redwinggirlie replied to dkarlin's topic in General Nursing

    The break room is never too far away. don't like my food on a desk on the floor. UNLESS I have disinfected it first (the desk) and can be assured I can finish my food at one

  20. Your Recommended Watch

    redwinggirlie replied to agent's topic in General Nursing

    Yay! I'm not the only one wearing the cheap watches. I buy them in pairs, leave one in the locker, the other on my wrist to be destroyed by washing my hands a ZILLION times! I've killed two lovely...

  21. where are the nursing shortages?

    redwinggirlie replied to jenago's topic in General Nursing

    About 75 percent of our tele floor is comprised of travelers......we're short all

  22. Shoes...omg my feet are in heaven!!

    redwinggirlie replied to RainEdayWoman's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Oh how I wish those crocs weren't like sandals - I do want a pair of shoes that are comfy - but I kind of draw the line at clogs and holes in shoes in a hospital. Any other great shoes out there that...

  23. How many of you had a different career/education before becoming an RN?

    redwinggirlie replied to cancergirl's topic in General Nursing

    Eight years military as a medic, orthopedic technician and then journalist. I spent a few years in the civilian sector as a reporter in radio, newspapers and TV. When I had nothing more to say, I went...

  24. Why do RN's with ASN and BSN make the same?

    redwinggirlie replied to cancergirl's topic in General Nursing

    Because we all do the same

  25. NCLEX Nighmares

    redwinggirlie replied to LilRedRN1973's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't worry about working right now.... you will get the job you want. Focus instead on getting through the now.... then the NCLEX .... then work. I really liked a Springhouse study CD a couple...