FroggyMama

FroggyMama

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  1. Would you ever own a motorcycle? YES or NO?

    FroggyMama replied to borinick1492's topic in General Nursing

    You bet. I own one. So does my hubby. I always ride with a full face helmet and gear. I am careful, much more careful than when I drive a car, actually--you have to drive not only YOUR vehicle but...

  2. Honest thoughts on Job Market

    FroggyMama replied to pat8585's topic in General Nursing

    Worst I've ever seen it. Moved from a state where hospitals were doing layoffs, hoping to find work easier, took months to find a job here, not even a 'good' job, just ANY

  3. Do you see yourself retiring from nursing, or will you change professions?

    FroggyMama replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    Trying my best to get out of it

  4. I want to leave nursing....now what do I do?!

    FroggyMama replied to np7797's topic in Nursing Career

    I am right there with you! I hate my job. Not just this particular job, I just got a new job, and it's not too bad, considering. I mean, I hate nursing. I want desperately to do something else. But I...

  5. OK, so I am whining but....

    FroggyMama replied to qaqueen's topic in General Nursing

    I can totally empathize with you. I just moved to a different state, and it took me three months to find a job. I thought moving to a large city would make it simple, but apparently there is no...

  6. As good as, Better or Worse than you thought it would be...

    FroggyMama replied to Krazy4pedsRN's topic in General Nursing

    So much worse, you would not believe. If I knew then what I know now, I would have run so far the other direction, they'd never find me! Why, you ask? Low pay, crappy hours, tons of responsibility...

  7. What age will you retire?

    FroggyMama replied to phlox's topic in General Nursing

    When I'm dead, or when I'm smart enough to find a job in a different

  8. Do you regret going into nursing?

    FroggyMama replied to Crystal112's topic in General Nursing

    Every day of my life. The only good thing about it is that it pays the bills. If I would have had even the SLIGHTEST clue ahead of time of what I was really getting myself into, there is no way I...

  9. Those who want to get out of nursing..

    FroggyMama replied to martymoose's topic in General Nursing

    Thinking about going back to school for a degree in ultrasound tech. Better hours, same pay, less

  10. Saying No

    FroggyMama replied to tolerantgirl's topic in General Nursing

    Just say no. I do. My family is FAR more important to me than my job. I work only to put food on the table. If I had the choice, I would be home with my kids every day. They are my priority. It is not...

  11. Options for Nurses who HATE nursing.

    FroggyMama replied to PopeJane3rd's topic in General Nursing

    I'm looking at going back to school to be an ultrasound tech. Better hours, same pay, less stress. Sounds good to me! That or physical therapy. Definitely not resp therapy, and rad techs don't get...

  12. Nurses who wish you "hadn't" - other healthcare careers you wish you'd pursued?

    FroggyMama replied to arigsbee's topic in General Nursing

    Oh yeah. The old "if I knew then what I know now". I desperately wish I would have been a PT or OT, or even a radiology tech, or ANYTHING other than nurse. Most work 8-5 M-F, no holidays, no weekends,...

  13. How many would consider leaving nursing if they had a similar or slightly higher pay.

    FroggyMama replied to jean36's topic in General Nursing

    I'd be gone in a second, even for a job with slightly lower pay. That's the problem, I don't know how to do anything else that could support my family. If I did....the door wouldn't have a chance to...

  14. What Song Describes Your Life? What Song Describes Your Attitude Towards Nursing?

    FroggyMama replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    For my job? "She works hard for the money!" (so you better treat her

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

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

    I carry mine, on vibrate. I have kids. If they get sick or hurt, I need to know it. I only check my messages when I'm on a break or at lunch. I am an adult, and know not to yak on company

  16. How many hours would you work?

    FroggyMama replied to mikethern's topic in General Nursing

    8. Not a minute more, if that would pay my bills. That would be my dream come true--that, or not working at

  17. call pay

    FroggyMama replied to sadiej1's topic in General Nursing

    We get $2/hr on call, regular pay when we get called in.

  18. Does nursing have to be your "calling" for you to be a great nurse?

    FroggyMama replied to WantAccel.BSN's topic in General Nursing

    Not at all. I've been told I'm a very good nurse, and I'd rather not be doing it. My 'calling' is to be a Mom. I wish I didn't have to work at all. But since I do right now, I take my job seriously,...

  19. What's your patient load?

    FroggyMama replied to guest64485's topic in General Nursing

    Med-Surg, days, 4-8 (usually 5-6). Our grid varies tremendously. Nights is usually 8-10, can be

  20. Any nurses out there still wearing a cap?

    FroggyMama replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    I never got one. I've seen a few, and I mean only a few of the older nurses still wear one. Like, one or less at each facility I've worked at. I think they just get in the way--always hitting on IV...

  21. Does taking low census look bad?

    FroggyMama replied to uscstu4lfe's topic in General Nursing

    They're going to give it to somebody if it's available, and you're saving your co-workers who need the hours on their check some money. I appreciate it when one of our staff volunteers, it means I get...

  22. Day shift nurses needed...WHAT??!!

    FroggyMama replied to mondkmondk's topic in General Nursing

    I've worked every shift, only one I just can't do is nights--I get physically sick from lack of sleep, the job itself is ok. I work days now for one reason...KIDS. If it was just me and hubby, I'd be...

  23. The worst or strangest orders you have seen...

    FroggyMama replied to MadisonsMomRN's topic in General Nursing

    My Dr. ordered some ativan for me when my dad died suddenly. I was losing it, and I was glad I had it to get some sleep, even though I certainly never asked him for it. Gave some to my mom too. She...

  24. Nurses and their own families...

    FroggyMama replied to Delirium, RN's topic in General Nursing

    BTDT, with my grandpa when he was on hospice for lung/prostate CA. It sucked! Would NEVER do it

  25. Options for Nurses who HATE nursing.

    FroggyMama replied to PopeJane3rd's topic in General Nursing

    I think about it all the time. I wish I would have been smart enough when I started school to either go with Radiology or Physical Therapy. Much less stress, better hours, pay about the same. I...