Aurora77

Aurora77

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  1. This is just too much

    Aurora77 replied to seconddegreebsn's topic in Medical-Surgical

    That should not be normal anywhere. We go as high as 7 on nights and that feels unsafe most nights even with a tech. Our patients are very sick and we have many fresh post ops. It truly sounds like...

  2. Feeling dumped on as new PRN

    Aurora77 replied to adpiRN's topic in General Nursing

    I don't understand that line of thought. I want the float pool and those from other floors to feel welcome and comfortable on my floor. I always try to assign easier patients to people who might not...

  3. Just a Cog

    Aurora77 replied to blondy2061h's topic in General Nursing

    How offensive! I'm appalled at that attitude. While i have complaints about my facility, nurses are at least recognized as part of the team. Not as valuable as though Docs, of course but still...

  4. Is it possible to actually LIKE my job in nursing?

    Aurora77 replied to DaughteroftheKing's topic in General Nursing

    I'm in the middle range as described by The Commuter. Some days I love my job, some days I hate it. I have more good days than bad and I enjoy my coworkers so I stay. What's helped for me is...

  5. How do I tell my boss I want to change from full to part-time?

    Aurora77 replied to nurset4835's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Unfortunately, that's how my hospital works. Want to go part time or PRN? You have to apply for that open position. If there's not an official open position, our director can't just change your...

  6. Afraid of loosing my job

    Aurora77 replied to Katniss88's topic in General Nursing

    Faking being outgoing is a skill and can be learned just like anything in life. It just depends on if you want to obtain that skill or not. It's also a skill that can benefit you in all areas of...

  7. How long do you wait from graduating nursing school to further your education?

    Aurora77 replied to kyski's topic in General Students

    I graduated with my ASN in May and began my BSN in August of the same year. I knew the longer I waited the harder it would be to go back. It was a great choice. Getting my BSN has opened up new...

  8. Med-Surg Certification

    Aurora77 replied to Sabr's topic in Medical-Surgical

    You can't be certified without

  9. Burnout or just Cranky?

    Aurora77 replied to NurseOnAMotorcycle's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Enjoy your vacation! It sounds like you need a break. I can relate. I go between the "we can make this work, we're an awesome team, everything is OK" to that "nothing I do is good enough." For me...

  10. Time to go??

    Aurora77 replied to mamax3's topic in Medical-Surgical

    If you can afford the pay cut, I'd jump at the opportunity. You only have one life, there's no sense being unhappy if you can avoid

  11. Hygiene After Hospital Shift

    Aurora77 replied to nifty_n's topic in General Nursing

    I always shower after work, but that was my habit before I became a nurse. It grosses me out to go to bed without taking a shower. I don't take any special precautions because I'm a nurse. The only...

  12. Fix me NOW (but on my terms or I'll leave AMA)

    Aurora77 replied to HikingEDRN's topic in Emergency

    I work the floor and have the same attitude. We've got plenty of sick patients who really want our care; I don't waste time with people who make threats like this. They're adults and can make their...

  13. IV starts in nursing schools

    Aurora77 replied to DaynaPierceMorgan's topic in General Nursing

    Since giving IV meds is such an integral part of floor nursing practice, it seems bizarre to me that schools don't teach this skill. It's doing a huge disservice to the students and would make me...

  14. Have you noticed...

    Aurora77 replied to joe_mulligan88's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    No. I work with some great people. I have complaints about my job but my coworkers are not among

  15. Esme Needs Your Prayers and Well Wishes

    Aurora77 replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    I love her posts and personality. Best wishes,

  16. Knitting during class: ok or not?

    Aurora77 replied to BusyBee91's topic in General Students

    I'm an avid knitter too, love making socks and shawls. One thing I loved about my online RN to BSN program was the ability to sit and knit while listening to the lectures. It helped me tremendously....

  17. When A Nurse Needs A Doctor.....

    Aurora77 replied to nurse2211's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It really depends. Would I get a routine colonoscopy from one of the general surgeons I see daily? No. Not because they aren't good, but I don't want my coworkers seeing that part of my anatomy....

  18. Does anybody else feel guilty about calling off?

    Aurora77 replied to Codeblue1982's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Brilliant post, Ceccia. It's no one's business how anyone else chooses to use their sick days. I've taken mental health days and sick days. Guess what? The hospital is still standing, the unit...

  19. Newbies Who Want to Pay ZERO Dues Schedule-Wise

    Aurora77 replied to Emergent's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    We've got one of those. It drives me crazy! Her schedule is actually very reasonable, but she's still not happy. I call her on it when she complains. If you want a Monday through Friday gig,...

  20. How far should I further my education?

    Aurora77 replied to ccarda's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Is this

  21. Goodbye...

    Aurora77 replied to Music in My Heart's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Ditto to what everyone else has said. I've always enjoyed your posts and found them helpful. I saw your last thread and was irritated for you. Good luck to

  22. I Lost All Respect For A Colleague Today

    Aurora77 replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    If I caught someone in a lie, any lie, I would trust them less in the future. Maybe I'm just odd, but I tend to think past behavior is indicative of future behavior until proven

  23. I Lost All Respect For A Colleague Today

    Aurora77 replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I disagree. If a person can lie about something as important as their wedding vows (open marriages aside), what else will they lie about? A liar can't be trusted, whatever the lie

  24. Me... Me... Me: A Sense of Entitlement

    Aurora77 replied to Joe V's topic in Nurses Rock

    What always amazes me is that the actual Really Sick People and their families tend to be the nicest, easiest to work with, while the not so sick can be

  25. I Lost All Respect For A Colleague Today

    Aurora77 replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I've been in a similar position to the OP. My boss was cheating on his wife with a coworker (also married) in another department. I lost all respect for both of them. If a person can so blatantly...