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  1. New Grad - am I doing something wrong?

    dede1956 replied to AhJee's topic in California Nursing

    No you are not doing anything wrong. Unfortunately it is the economy that we are in at this time. Have you tried other hospitals outside of California? It may be that the ones that you have applied...

  2. Now its getting outta HAND !

    dede1956 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Students

    Please do me a favor and tactfully tell the instructor it is her "big fat mouth" that is the issue. If nothing happens/changes with the next class go to the coordinator, and right up the chain of...

  3. Nervous over possible termination

    dede1956 replied to funsizedliv's topic in General Nursing

    First off, God Bless You for putting up with such a horrendous work load for as long as you have. I don't know what state you work in, but I would check the state regs as to what staffing should be...

  4. Am I too old to just be starting?

    dede1956 replied to Roxy0628's topic in General Students

    As mentioned in an earlier post, what age will you be a couple years from now if you don't go to nursing school. Everyone goes to nursing school on the same level....learning all there is to know...

  5. Am I too old to just be starting?

    dede1956 replied to Roxy0628's topic in General Students

    By no means are you too old!!!! I have students that are starting their program in their 50's and some that will graduate in their late 50's early 60's. GO FOR

  6. Double Shifts: Your tips and tricks for getting through it

    dede1956 replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    AMEN to tat

  7. Working 16hr Shifts-Weekend Double

    dede1956 replied to brotherbear's topic in General Nursing

    Having done 16hrs as both staff nurse and supervisor on weekends and during the week in the acute care setting, I am here to tell you that you are no longer as alert and effective at the end of your...

  8. Infuriating Responses To Questions

    dede1956 replied to ADPIE10's topic in General Students

    Thank you wilber's mom. As an instructor with over 10yrs experience and a nurse with over 30yrs experience, I wish I had an instructor that made us think outside the box. I had "those" instructors...

  9. Infuriating Responses To Questions

    dede1956 replied to ADPIE10's topic in General Students

    As a nursing instructor I had to smile when I read this message. Personally I do answer my students questions 90% of the time. The other 10% I make them research the answer and present it to the...