Iam46yearsold

Iam46yearsold

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  1. Commute times

    Iam46yearsold replied to tinderbox's topic in General Nursing

    Depends on whether I drive, ride or

  2. Need Night Shift Tips

    Iam46yearsold replied to amb123456's topic in Emergency

    For nights, actually for any shift Good Rest, Good Diet. Good Exercise. Good Sex. I think all 4 lead to a healthy pleasant work experience. Actually to a good life experience. Sorry for being

  3. Police use excessive force, ER docs say- What do ER nurses think

    Iam46yearsold replied to rjflyn's topic in Emergency

    I for one support the police. One of my buddies at work that I also golf with. Got kicked in the mouth by a handcuffed women. He lost 3 teeth. Then she nearly bit an officers finger off. So when they...

  4. What are some US cities where you do NOT need a car at all to live / work?

    Iam46yearsold replied to student456's topic in General Nursing

    actually no parking with the bike trailer is not more difficult. In fact depending on how it is designed it can also be used like one of those roiling briefcases. For dressing that can always be...

  5. What are some US cities where you do NOT need a car at all to live / work?

    Iam46yearsold replied to student456's topic in General Nursing

    Actually the idea that we can not live with out a car is a belief thrust onto us the the big business and the automotive industries decades ago. I live almost 20 miles from work. I routinely ride my...

  6. Pain is NOT subjective

    Iam46yearsold replied to SunnyAndrsn's topic in Pain Management

    Dont forget the drug companies. How many companies are offering their drugs to those with Fibromyalgia on TV. I do take exception to a lot of these medicine commercials on TV. They affect everyone who...

  7. How do you get patients to give you a "very good?"

    Iam46yearsold replied to MrsWampthang's topic in Emergency

    For me it is too cold in

  8. Pain is NOT subjective

    Iam46yearsold replied to SunnyAndrsn's topic in Pain Management

    For my point of view, pain is subjective. But the powers that be and the doctors want it objectified and quantified in something they can understand. Nothing gets them rolling their their eyes more...

  9. Misjudged EMT

    Iam46yearsold replied to Iam46yearsold's topic in Emergency

    Some of the older RNs on the floor said this new girl was hunting doctors. Maybe she was just upset all that looked at the bait was a chevy and not a

  10. Misjudged EMT

    Iam46yearsold replied to Iam46yearsold's topic in Emergency

    I will let him know I will support him. He really is a nice kid. He isnt the sneaky type at all. He cant be. He is a red head and blushes brighter than a well known reindeer does when he gets...

  11. Charge nurses with regrets?

    Iam46yearsold replied to Larry77's topic in Emergency

    I did charge for a long long time. Finally gave it up, now I feel so much

  12. the Subpoena Blues

    Iam46yearsold replied to teeituptom's topic in Emergency

    I got a subpoena last night, the curse of

  13. Tired of EMS thinking they can walk in!

    Iam46yearsold replied to TraumaNurseRN's topic in Emergency

    I like EMT help in the

  14. Come backs...

    Iam46yearsold replied to ER Tigger Girl's topic in Emergency

    I am the queen of

  15. Police use excessive force, ER docs say- What do ER nurses think

    Iam46yearsold replied to rjflyn's topic in Emergency

    I like this one prisoner who got brought in after he tried to punch out a 130 pound german shepherd police dog. He had over 80 different bite marks all over him. And very little sympathy from us....

  16. Eat Before You Get Here!

    Iam46yearsold replied to NurseJacqui's topic in Emergency

    How dare they come in wanting to eat. They should come in bringing us food,

  17. Reducing misuse of Emergency Departments!

    Iam46yearsold replied to hmccartn's topic in Emergency

    Because I like to think in a very positive manner about life in general I

  18. union pro or con

    Iam46yearsold replied to mark3274's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    I believe RNs have that peace of mind anyway if they are self conficent in themselves, You can not buy confidence by paying union dues. You either are very self confident are you arent. A crutch isnt...

  19. Nursing in Texas- Full Name legality on badge

    Iam46yearsold replied to rkitty198's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I can see you in public, get your cars license number and for the same 9.95 get all that information also. So you are really not safe anywhere. When not at work I do have a permit and I do carry my...

  20. How many hours would you work?

    Iam46yearsold replied to mikethern's topic in General Nursing

    I have chosen to only work 24 hours a week. I have already semi retired. I just work for fun and

  21. Hourly Rounding in the ED

    Iam46yearsold replied to biker momma's topic in Emergency

    It is the shape of things to

  22. Least Healthy States

    Iam46yearsold replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I just had a few girlfriends from Ca fly in for a visit. They are all nurses also. They looked at the home I live in. And what I paid for it. Then they did some math, Comparing Wages to benefits, to...

  23. hospital rating

    Iam46yearsold replied to PMHNP10's topic in General Nursing

    check to see if its accredited as an Magnet

  24. Is it ethical for nurses to go on strike?

    Iam46yearsold replied to ManuelaBeltran's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    State labor laws already addresses meals and breaks.So it took 18 mos and 3 strikes to agree with mandated labor laws. Seems curious to me. Then it takes 2 hours to handle money. Handle the money...

  25. Hourly Rounding in the ED

    Iam46yearsold replied to biker momma's topic in Emergency

    We hourly round and document our roundings also. The new way of life in the ER. I think its for the