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Anyone have any nursing experiences with this disease ie how it was manifested in a real life situation. Just curious.

I am just wondering, of the nurses who hate their jobs how much of that has to do with a dislike of management where you work?

I am so stressed out. I feel like my head is going to explode half the time. Is this normal? I am returning to school for my RN after being out of school for about 5 years. I am taking 16 credits. This alone is stressing me out. But I have to say th...

Thanks to all for the great supportive replies!! It does help...I think when I am feeling really negative I am more affected by the negative posts and shouldn't read them when I feel icky!! Todd.....I'm glad you post here! I guess we just have to lea...

Great post Caroline!! I completely agree. If it feels bad to give then don't and if you are expecting something in return then you aren't really giving. As others here have pointed out...there are many reasons why she may not have called you back. Yo...

Management can really make or break a work atmosphere. Managers need to take time to really get to know what is going on on the floors and be able to staff well enough and ensure that there is a good team atmosphere at work. I think nurses NEED to wo...

I was reading about the DWI being a possible precluder to taking boards and I am wondering if an arrest is also a precluder and do you have to disclose an arrest/charge if the case was dismissed? I was arrested for DWI and the case was ultimately dis...

Alot of DWI's are given to alcoholics but the only reason for that is because they do it more often thus have a higher chance of getting caught.

Larry, thanks for the reply... Todd...LOL to your quote!! I totally know what you mean about cops not always being right. People just kind of take for granted that if you are arrested that means you ARE a criminal. It's like innocent until PROVEN gu...

Oh my God...FBI checks? That is a little extreme isn't it? I don't think I am wanted by the FBI for anthing LOL. What type of information exactly does the FBI keep on people? Are you saying the FBI has records on EVERYONE of everything that they eve...

Thanks so much for the supportive replies. I just hope I make it through. I know this is a place to vent so I might more often hear about job frustrations. I guess every career has them. Wildcard you are totally right....I think it is how people c...

Ok here is a theory about why nurses are so negative to each other especially their young. It is a viscious cycle. It started with the nuns who used to teach nursing. Anyone who has had experience with a parochial school (raising hand) can testify t...

Yes, I completely agree. I don't think it prevents anything.

They are supposed to do 3 checks....which includes reading the bottle. I am sure it is a horrible situation for all involved but it is a lame excuse.....it is basic nursing to read the label of something before you give it. They need to step up and a...

Why not have a male nurse in your logo.

Well, you have a pretty blanket criticism of my post. They never hold up either.

I am not at work as some "charity service" or "volunteer". I work to get paid. I work hard and do a good job but I am there for money. I want working conditions improved and instead of actually DOING something about it they buy stupid little morale b...

I would have called the doc and then if he gave orders paged RN to come and get them. As far as signing as a witness for meds you didn't see destroyed well that is your call....I know some nurses who do simply because they trust and some don't becau...

Physicians don't "write each other up" and constantly run to management with petty little problems like "she looked at me meanly".........the type of things nurses so often do.

Nursing schools are consistently full with waiting lists. There are tons of nurses who LEFT and will never do nursing again. Many nurses here are probably on that edge. More instructors won't do it.

Let me add that I worked very closely with physicians for years and I saw NUMEROUS mistakes, (some serious) and you just do not see the same sort of backstabbing happening. They seem to ignore each others mistakes or are supportive of each other. Th...

Ainz, Sorry about my post earlier. I am just tired how hearing how nurses need to do this or that to evoke change but I have to admit I didn't really read your posts thoroughly before I responded and now that I have I can see you are very knowledgabl...

Well then you do harbor resentment, Louie. I take it you've been around awhile.....yes, I am sure things have changed considerably. One thing you have to consider in those changes is the population explosion and now, the baby boomers aging. That al...

They should be a "people person" that is outgoing and easygoing and communicative with staff. They should have integrity and be able to command respect not "control". They need to be objective and critical thinkers. They need to know how to manage co...

Get a strep screen.