philanurse74

philanurse74

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  1. So, tell me again why you suddenly want to be a nurse...?

    philanurse74 replied to JoblessRN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree they are nice NOW....For years they WERE a joke....and I for one am grateful, becuase as much as I do feel I was born to do this work, there is no way I would do it for a pitiful

  2. So, tell me again why you suddenly want to be a nurse...?

    philanurse74 replied to JoblessRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm just trying to point out that it's no more or less than any other career. It's not a calling or a vocation, that's for nuns and priests. That kind of attitude kept salaries a joke for years, and...

  3. New Nurses: Is nursing what you expected it to be???

    philanurse74 replied to Misslady113's topic in Emergency

    The overwhelming sense of responsibility for people's very lives. It's so heavy some nights. But I would not do anything else. I would do it all over again in a hurry if I could. Strangely, I kind...

  4. So, tell me again why you suddenly want to be a nurse...?

    philanurse74 replied to JoblessRN's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think there's anything wrong with getting into nursing for a decent paycheck, any more so that for getting into engineering, medicine, teaching, etc. Just because it's not a calling does NOT...

  5. Had my epiphany...found the dream, now I just want to live it.

    philanurse74 replied to biok8e's topic in General Nursing

    that is a shame...you would think they would want to hire the lowest paid employees possible with all this economic

  6. Becoming an RN just for the paycheck

    philanurse74 replied to Nellie Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Numbers 3 and 4 are very central to this discussion. Well said! (I agree with the others, too, of course.) Would anyone be arguing that lawyers and actuaries, janitors and pilots should only learn...

  7. Becoming an RN just for the paycheck

    philanurse74 replied to Nellie Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    People only really go to work for a paycheck, otherwise they volunteer. However, I certainly hope the nurse that takes care of MY family does it with compassion and intelligence, however it is that...

  8. Descrimination: A full hot meal or soup and a sandwich

    philanurse74 replied to Truth66's topic in General Nursing

    Curious, asking if anyone knows any other types of shift work, factory work, for example, how is it handled in their line of work? I agree, any free meal would be cause for excitement rather than...

  9. Working the Holiday

    philanurse74 replied to Looking4Seaglass's topic in Emergency

    That sucks, sorry. It makes me angry...follow my logic. If the day we were discussing were some random Friday, would HALF the staff HAVE to work? No, right? It seems some floors follow this...

  10. Passed my boards Saturday

    philanurse74 replied to csason's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats, what a great

  11. Is nursing really that stressful?

    philanurse74 replied to dslite's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, it's stressful, but if you love it, and I do, it's good stress most of the time. My shifts fly by, I joke and laugh with my patients and staff, Care is given, I go home. I am not saying some...

  12. The gift that keeps on hurting

    philanurse74 replied to mazy's topic in General Nursing

    does your employer have some kind of employee assistance

  13. What are the most/least popular jobs?

    philanurse74 replied to harborview's topic in General Nursing

    most difficult to get? OR, ER, ICU GI lab,...the specialy units. difficult to staff...med surg. why? It's a no-brainer. how many people do you want to take care of at a

  14. Episcopal School of Nursing in Phila

    philanurse74 replied to PEBBLES1's topic in General Nursing

    congrats! I am sure it will be a beautiful ceremony and very meaningful! Best wishes on your

  15. Episcopal School of Nursing in Phila

    philanurse74 replied to PEBBLES1's topic in General Nursing

    It will be sad...I think it's the oldest, or second oldest, continuously operating nursing school in the country....Anyone know if I am right on that? Ah..the fireplace room...........I will miss...

  16. Disgusting conditions on my floor. What would you do?

    philanurse74 replied to lsvalliant's topic in General Nursing

    How gross and unsafe and unfair. I would look for another job and blow the whistle. Very unsafe environment for all patients as well as staff. I just had a moment where, again, I realized I LOVE my...

  17. Can I get my loans forgiven??

    philanurse74 replied to rl589092's topic in General Nursing

    I thought there was a program in PA for nursing loans. Does your hospital pay back loans at

  18. Understanding Differentials and Overtime

    philanurse74 replied to mi428454's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry, I forgot to answer the question I was so in Awe of the shift dif..I think almost always the overtime is based on the hourly without the differential....Am I right

  19. Understanding Differentials and Overtime

    philanurse74 replied to mi428454's topic in General Nursing

    That's quite a nice

  20. I wish sombody would have told me......

    philanurse74 replied to Xcited 2B-N-RN's topic in General Nursing

    When your instructors say jump you will need to know how high and be mid-air before they finish their sentence. :) Oh and this I knew and it held true: It will all be so worth it. Many...

  21. Tips for getting past the Recruiter?

    philanurse74 replied to HeritageRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Try back to the recruiter at least once a week? I feel for you....I really do. It's brutal out there right now. I guess we should be grateful, in some places there's a shortage....so many people...

  22. Do you get an order to place your Patient on O2?

    philanurse74 replied to uscstu4lfe's topic in General Nursing

    You know, I always assumed it was protocol to place on up to 2 L O2 per nursing judgement, but now I have to go to work and check in the morning. These's a big difference between "what we do" and the...

  23. wrong injection for the patient

    philanurse74 replied to nursey2008's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    if you weren't a good nurse, you wouldn't care. This too, shall pass. you are human and made a mistake, and it could happen to

  24. I passed boards today!!!!!!!!

    philanurse74 replied to runningirl's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats, and I am so close to remembering how it felt....just passed last month....what a

  25. 200 Medications, can someone please expound???

    philanurse74 replied to puppyrules's topic in General Nursing

    Gosh this SHOULD be right on the tip of my tongue. Let's see...trade/generic names, routes, usual dosages for child and adult, major side effects, interactions, uses, contraindications, and what to...