Have you thought about psych nursing? I was a nurse in an inhouse rehabilitation for eating disorders for 2 years and I loved it! There were a few medical issues of course that went along with the...
I honestly don't think there's a nursing shortage. I believe it's a money shortage...as in the hospitals don't have enough, or so they claim, to hire more people. I know in my hospital if we could...
So when we new grads were first hired everyone was excited to see us. Of course they were...night shift was WAAAY short staffed. We have a short class time each week and then we work with a...
Teamlangston replied to Teamlangston's topic in Emergency
The ones giving me flack aren't my preceptor. My preceptor rocks!! These people are just people we work with. I have found that asking other people questions seems to be the answer. I just hate...
Teamlangston replied to Teamlangston's topic in Emergency
I realize that there is unpleasantness in lots of jobs, because this is not my first job....just my first RN job And I also know that management can't fix everything, but it'd be nice if they...
Aeryn is in daycare and at home. I get off at 7am, so my husband takes her to daycare and I pick her up on my way home. I take a nap with her and then get up to get the boys from school. If I have...
Teamlangston replied to bustthewave's topic in General Nursing
AS long as it's coverable it shouldn't be a problem. We're required to either wear long sleeves for bigger tattoos or bandages over any that are viewable in plain sight. No biggy
I like nights. I have a 7,5, and 18 month old. if I work days I leave before they get up and get home usually right after they go to bed....or just as they are going to bed. I do not like going a...
So sad to hear this. She was instrumental in helping so many of us nursing students survive and navigate the treacherous road of nursing school. She gave wonderful insight into the critical thinking...
Teamlangston replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing
I actually read an article in Reader's Digest that addresses this subject. It was talking about the cat at the nursing home who always knew which patients were going to pass away. The doctor said...