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  1. My family can't believe nurses don't get breaks

    flygirl43 replied to newtress's topic in General Nursing

    This is so true....but in all honesty....what other profession do you know, where basic labour law is not enforced? You need to take your breaks, have time for yourself. You will provide better pt...

  2. Sleep Disorders

    flygirl43 posted a topic in General Nursing

    After nursing for 7 yrs...I have developed a severe sleep disorder. I have gone up to 18 days without significant REM sleep. Needless to say, I'm off on disability until I retrain. Has anyone else...

  3. Sleep Disorders

    flygirl43 replied to flygirl43's topic in General Nursing

    Was on sleep meds...finally off that!!!!!! Ive seen a sleep specialist. They suggested I find another career lol!!!!! iM OK AS LONG AS i DONT DO NIGHTS. rETRAINING (DIALYSIS) Just wondering if anyone...

  4. Nurses working midnights and sleep disorders

    flygirl43 replied to Elisheva's topic in General Nursing

    I have had severe sleep issues for 5 yrs. Resulted in ++++ tachycardia and hypertension. Quit. Looking for straight daysd (dialysis????) Figured out, some of us just can't do shifts! Good

  5. Sleep Disorders

    flygirl43 replied to flygirl43's topic in General Nursing

    It's not the norm in Ontario....however, most corporations follow the collective agreement and allow accomodation. But not

  6. Should I go ahead and call staffing?

    flygirl43 replied to emnicams's topic in General Nursing

    Why are you being a

  7. forced vaccines

    flygirl43 replied to crissrn27's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Your not poking me....where is the concern re: MRSA CDif? Are they swabbing. Gimme a

  8. How to deal with pt's sexual advances?

    flygirl43 replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    Report them to mgmt...if it continues w/o mgmt intervention....human rights comission and union....go

  9. My pt. punched her SO...

    flygirl43 replied to shortstuff31117's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Im thinking...anger mgmt...and a dose of reality for pp mom...get a grip. Advise her....NO MORE

  10. Unsafe Nursing

    flygirl43 replied to trimeduRN's topic in General Nursing

    Quit. They're unsafe. That's not enough orientation. It's your licence on the line. There is a nursing shortage. Vote with your

  11. All critism and no thanks

    flygirl43 replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    I know the feeling...I'm off on stress leave for the same. I suggest you rethink your career, as I am doing, and find a more user friendly field. They will eventually get it, when all their nurses...

  12. Need Advice -should I stay?

    flygirl43 replied to 2006RNCS's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Your job is not worth your health....leave. You will be so happy in a few mionths....trust

  13. If you weren't a nurse what other job would you like to do?

    flygirl43 replied to Ms. Nurse Assistant's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldnt be in health care....I would go where the money

  14. Will you work during a Pandemic?

    flygirl43 replied to Goju's topic in Disaster Preparation

    If you worked near Toronto during SARs, your response might be different. What you don't know is, 37 of our colleagues are on permanent life support, intubation d/t SARs. Their lives are...

  15. Will you work during a Pandemic?

    flygirl43 replied to Goju's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I worked in Toronto during SARs. We had 1 N95 mask on our trauma unit, and a Dr took it. Are you kidding. If that's the type of protection they offer us (and its what theyve done in the past) Im...

  16. Have you quit in disgust?

    flygirl43 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I recently ended a 3 yr engagement @ a rural hospital. From the moment I started there I was treated terribly! Bullying and degredation were part of everyday life. We lost 85% of our staff every year...

  17. I want your staffing horror stories. . .

    flygirl43 replied to NorfolkRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I nurse to 13 fresh

  18. Have you quit in disgust?

    flygirl43 replied to flygirl43's topic in General Nursing

    Your simplifying a situation that may/has become critical for the public. When 89% of nurses on one unit quit annually, what kind of care do you think is being provided. And why is mgmt not held to...

  19. Leaving Nursing...

    flygirl43 replied to s1shaw's topic in General Nursing

    I completely understand!!!! It's sad! Good

  20. I need encouragement.....

    flygirl43 replied to charlottegirl's topic in General Nursing

    We all have dreams....follow them and create your future. Never live someone elses "version" of your life. Live it for you, and you will be the best role model for your kids....ever!!!!!!! No one...

  21. What the....??

    flygirl43 replied to eccentricRN's topic in General Nursing

    No...honestly, it doesn't get any

  22. Frustrated with Leadership!!!

    flygirl43 replied to BRK97's topic in General Nursing

    Alot of corporations dont have a clue about retention! Do as Im doing. Quit until you find a decent job! We are far to educated and valuable for crap like

  23. Why did you take up nursing? What's your story?

    flygirl43 replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    To care for people, and make a difference! Then I woke

  24. Have you quit in disgust?

    flygirl43 replied to flygirl43's topic in General Nursing

    Im going back to school for perioperative nursing. Hope it will be better. Just couldn't handle senior staff telling junior staff how stupid they were all the time. They even alienated a minority...

  25. Have you quit in disgust?

    flygirl43 replied to flygirl43's topic in General Nursing

    Thankyou for your support. Ive been very