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  1. a rant (pts come to hospital for the littlest of things)

    redwinggirlie replied to babyktchr's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I hear Kauai is nice this time of year....

  2. can you work at a Hospital even if you get ADN?

    redwinggirlie replied to Remnants's topic in Nursing Career

    ADN? BSN? Doesn't matter.... you will be hired. ADN is faster and you can get in the field faster AND WE NEED

  3. Why on earth does no one make eye contact?

    redwinggirlie replied to z's playa's topic in General Nursing

    It

  4. A little distressed, accused of stealing....

    redwinggirlie replied to gwlillith's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like they asked

  5. I need advice with life-please help

    redwinggirlie replied to nicenurse911121's topic in General Nursing

    There's a lot going on there. Be well and be there for you. Can you take some time for your family and get help with counseling? I mean for everyone. Seems like you are the one with the clear head....

  6. I wonder why.....

    redwinggirlie replied to begalli's topic in General Nursing

    Because many may feel they don't have a place to vent other than

  7. New Grad Needs Advice Please!!!

    redwinggirlie replied to MarylandNsgStudent's topic in General Nursing

    If you have a feeling it is not right for you, don't do it. Contact the manager and let them know and be

  8. Nurses Who Shouldn't be Nurses

    redwinggirlie replied to bobnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Wasn't there just a thread that said nurses weren't paid enough? Search it and find all the reasons.... Forgive, but I do

  9. Is there a spot for CNA's on this forum?

    redwinggirlie replied to najahlei's topic in General Nursing

    Many of the CNA's posting here are going to school to become RNs. Try the nursing student forum. You may get more input from fellow CNA's. Be

  10. Nurses with MRSA infection

    redwinggirlie replied to photonurse505's topic in General Nursing

    With all the MRSA cases in hospitals, I bet if everyone of us did a nasal culture, many would prove positive. Too many people in and out of rooms, too many nurses and other care people go into rooms...

  11. Need help with my position paper on adn vs bsn

    redwinggirlie replied to jazzpRN's topic in General Nursing

    you might want to check the scads of previous debates on this issue at this

  12. RN with Associates degree vs RN with BS

    redwinggirlie replied to CLD's topic in General Nursing

    Get your RN by ADN then let your employer pay for the BSN if you need it to get to your final destination. Most employers will and have a program to get you

  13. Did you live off of student loans while in school?

    redwinggirlie replied to wannabenursetx's topic in General Nursing

    I did use the student loan to help through school. The interest rate is near nothing and, now that I'm financially secure, my debt is dwindling down. I had and have no problems using the loan. I...

  14. Career Change and Family influence...

    redwinggirlie replied to Curious1alwys's topic in General Nursing

    Go and do what you desire. Period. It really doesn't matter what anyone else thinks about you, it matters what YOU think about you. Be well and good

  15. Public Misconceptions

    redwinggirlie replied to annmariern's topic in General Nursing

    4) ICU can fix anything Heyyyyy, I thought ATM could fix

  16. Are there still "cluckers" out there?

    redwinggirlie replied to 1Tulip's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry, I can't...but there are GOOD people out

  17. tips for a new nurse like me

    redwinggirlie replied to eezee's topic in General Nursing

    Practice good time management. If you are in the middle of something and you get called to do something else, try to finish that task first then go. Think ahead at the start of your shift. If you know...

  18. any advise for a first timer?

    redwinggirlie replied to hunny_pye's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    If you are a new RN, NO NO NO NO NO is six days enough orientation. Though I work in a hospital, orientation can and should last a few weeks. Please be careful. Take the time you need to become...

  19. why are cna's treated like they are stupid and replaceable?

    redwinggirlie replied to Purple Princess's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The CNA's I work with are wonderful. They are the difference between a good night and a bad

  20. It Burns My Cookies ( a quick rant)

    redwinggirlie replied to schroeders_piano's topic in General Nursing

    Good for all of you.... I just hope patients didn't hear your

  21. Grey's Anatomy Premier!!! + How to Contact Show Creators

    redwinggirlie replied to miya's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry folks, I saw the title and thought it was about the book. And about something important. I'm so glad I don't watch TV (except for hockey of

  22. First Nursing Job Interview Do's and Don'ts

    redwinggirlie replied to Serenyd's topic in General Nursing

    I think that would do fine. Don't wear cologne/perfume though. When you interview, be prepared for questions you've probably never been asked before, such as, "If you are having a problem with one of...

  23. Reality TV : Nurses

    redwinggirlie replied to goodknight's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah on that hairy legs comment...... lol I'm so glad I don't watch

  24. My husband wants to go to nursing school but........

    redwinggirlie replied to catkaminski's topic in General Nursing

    Check with your board of nursing. You will get your answer there. Best of luck to you

  25. I quit smoking and need advice

    redwinggirlie replied to Medic2RN's topic in General Nursing

    Try using the support groups found at quitnet.com Might find some great tips, there. Good luck and be