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  1. lazy charge nurses

    flygirl43 replied to cupcake25's topic in General Nursing

    I've worked with that charge nurse..grrr....illegal thoughts! It's about pt care....not your status as official dog flicker of the

  2. Help...references

    flygirl43 posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I graduated in 2003. Worked in a teaching facility for 2 years, did well, great references, loved it. Then....I moved to a rural community (love country life) From the minute I stepped on the floor,...

  3. Help! How do you stay awake on drive home after night shift?

    flygirl43 replied to neetnik461's topic in General Nursing

    Your ehausted drive is illegal!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You are a risk to other drivers on the road......the same as an impaired driver. If you do get in an accident, you will be charged.....the same as an...

  4. has anyone been mandated to stay over their shift

    flygirl43 replied to rn-jane's topic in General Nursing

    FYI: It ias against the law to drive if you have been up for 24 hours. If you get in an accident you will be charged with dangerous driving and have no insurance! How do they expect you to get home?...

  5. Unfair orientation discipline?

    flygirl43 replied to RosieD's topic in General Nursing

    In my experience, nursing as a profession can be one of two things. You either work in a toxic atmosphere with a bunch of psycho nazis who will rip you to shreds at any given chance, or you work with...

  6. Unfair orientation discipline?

    flygirl43 replied to RosieD's topic in General Nursing

    I ran away from toxicity, just found an awesome new job. There is life after crap. You will do very well, once you get away from them. Good luck and be strong. It's not you, it's

  7. Unfair orientation discipline?

    flygirl43 replied to RosieD's topic in General Nursing

    I've worked at a similar facility. My advice...get over wanting to work there and move on. Sounds toxic. It won't get any better. Your a newbie and they have already started their crap....

  8. Do You Want Universal Healthcare?

    flygirl43 replied to DanFNP's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    You seem very angry at people less fortunate than you. Stop, take a deep breath. Realize, that all of us that "make it" do it on the backs of others. Compassion is the glue of human...

  9. Do You Want Universal Healthcare?

    flygirl43 replied to DanFNP's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Health care is a basic human right. Be poor and sick/injured. Everyone deserves a certain quality of life, no matter what your social or income status is. The rich do not deserve any better care than...

  10. She is sleeping with a patient.............

    flygirl43 replied to fournee's topic in General Nursing

    You can still report her...it's still about

  11. She is sleeping with a patient.............

    flygirl43 replied to fournee's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes compassion, understanding and empathy can carry us a long way. Love rules. Nosey coworkers with cameras make for a hostile workplace. Be

  12. New admits at shift change

    flygirl43 replied to megananne7's topic in General Nursing

    Transferring pts at shift change is dangerous. If the pt is unstable, they do not get the appropriate attention during report. Period. You need to talk to your

  13. Not allowed to say "I was busy w/ another pt"

    flygirl43 replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in General Nursing

    Lol.............

  14. She is sleeping with a patient.............

    flygirl43 replied to fournee's topic in General Nursing

    Are you ever judgemental...I hope you never take care of me or my loved ones. Give it a rest, get a

  15. Do You Want Universal Healthcare?

    flygirl43 replied to DanFNP's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Access to health care should not be based on income. It is a basic human right! All lives are valuable, no matter what the American gov't and HMO's say. I've lived in both the USA, Canada and Europe....

  16. what do nurses hate about doctors?

    flygirl43 replied to futureMD's topic in General Nursing

    How about abusive, disrespectful, arrogant etc, etc,

  17. Nurse calls in because of herpes outbreak

    flygirl43 replied to nurseby07's topic in General Nursing

    Lol......

  18. Do you need to carry your personal cell phone while at work?

    flygirl43 replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    I carry my cell phone at work all the time. I always have it on vibrate, and do not make personal calls. My partner was seriously injured in a fire (he is a fire fighter) while I was at work. I...

  19. Religious believes expressed in nursing theories. For or against

    flygirl43 replied to justagirl81's topic in General Nursing

    Religion is a personal issue and does not belong in the education system, the work place or any other forum. Once again...it's personal....it should remain that way....keep it to

  20. Questions..please help

    flygirl43 posted a topic in International Nursing

    i am considering writing my Nclex and doing some travel nursing in Florida (I am Canadian). I have a retired common law spouse with a pension. Can he get a green card? He is a dive master and wants to...

  21. Questions..please help

    flygirl43 replied to flygirl43's topic in International Nursing

    Im unsure of the whole process. just starting the "ball" rolling. My partner works for Toronto Fire and is retiring very soon. We are both VERY AVID scuba divers and fishing people. Have spent several...

  22. What is the Law for Nurses taking breaks?

    flygirl43 replied to Ebeza's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Your not "on the job" if your not being paid because its a labour law mandated

  23. What is the Law for Nurses taking breaks?

    flygirl43 replied to Ebeza's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I agree. If your on break, your off! I smoke. If Im outside having a puff, Im not going to hear a code blue. I leave my pts when they are stable...and with a good report, just as all nurses should. If...

  24. How to stay in shape???!!

    flygirl43 replied to FutureLatinaRN's topic in General Nursing

    We all eat at certain meal times...not when we are hungry. I lost 50 lbs and kept it off for years, by only eating when I was actually hungry...and being very aware of portion size. I walk 5 miles a...

  25. What is the Law for Nurses taking breaks?

    flygirl43 replied to Ebeza's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    In my province, we don't get paid for labour law mandated breaks....doesn't matter if we take them or not. I would assume, that while you are on your break, you are free to spend it as you...