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  1. Remind me to never work as a Sitter 7p-7a AGAIN !

    rngolfer53 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    You can only stay awake for so long, at least without chemical help. All you can do is show up to work rested. If you're in a situation that tells the brain to sleep, it will eventually have its way....

  2. Remind me to never work as a Sitter 7p-7a AGAIN !

    rngolfer53 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    I am not sure why it wouldn't be ok to read, use a computer, etc. These things are likely to actually result in a more alert sitter. If you're just sitting there, only the brain dead will remain more...

  3. Listing GPA on resume?

    rngolfer53 replied to Sensoria17's topic in General Nursing

    The caveat here is that employers usually have a pretty good idea of what the local schools are like. If you've done well at a well-regarded program, that counts for something. Particularly if you...

  4. Listing GPA on resume?

    rngolfer53 replied to Sensoria17's topic in General Nursing

    Resume inflation, otherwise called lying, is a problem in all fields. They are probably just checking something verifiable to see if your resume is factual or "enhanced." As to the OP, if you have...

  5. Someone told me something that upset me today.

    rngolfer53 replied to oramar's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I believe some guy named Custer was the first to use the

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

    rngolfer53 replied to JoblessRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm going to have to finally admit I'm getting to an age where many of the colloq, coloq, oh heck, sayings of the day are going through their life spans without my

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

    rngolfer53 replied to JoblessRN's topic in General Nursing

    You made this point much more effectively than my try at

  8. Do you experience jealousy from friends/family members?

    rngolfer53 replied to Ms. Nurse Assistant's topic in General Nursing

    There are always people who think that working hard to improve one's life and prospects, not to speak of family security, is somehow cheating. Just my opinion, but they seem to be making excuses for...

  9. Dental Hygienists paid more than Nurses?

    rngolfer53 replied to Platypus's topic in General Nursing

    The ones with bad teeth probably avoid the dentist. :wink2: So you should be

  10. Do you have your own malpractice insurance?

    rngolfer53 replied to ittybittybabynurse's topic in General Nursing

    Get your own insurance. NSO is well thought of. The trouble with employer insurance is that it's the employer paying the bill, and the lawyers for the employer and its insurance company making the...

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

    rngolfer53 replied to JoblessRN's topic in General Nursing

    Money is not really a "satisfier" in any field. The lack of it, perceived or real, is often a dissatisfier. Nursing is a second career for me, and I make less now than I did before. That doesn't in...

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

    rngolfer53 replied to JoblessRN's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing lucrative? Not really. Depending on what survey you look at, average RN salaries are around

  13. License Reinstatement After Revoke Is There Hope?

    rngolfer53 replied to robigayle's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I can't speak to having my license revoked, but my license endorsement to a second state was held up because of a 26 year old DUI stop. (Don't get me started on the ability of bureaucrats to lack any...

  14. New CMS payment, what Hospitals are not reimbursed for:

    rngolfer53 replied to lpnflorida's topic in General Nursing

    Medicare provides cover for private insurers. Regardless of how crazy, if the government does it, they can cite that as evidence to support following along. As the feds move further into health care,...

  15. License Reinstatement After Revoke Is There Hope?

    rngolfer53 replied to robigayle's topic in Nurses Recovery

    It took a lot of courage to make that call. I admire you for doing it. Just work the program they give you, take one day at a time, and before long you'll be back with a full license. I'll say...

  16. Should spelling count?

    rngolfer53 replied to betc's topic in General Nursing

    I can read the entire paragraph, but I won't unless I have to. Plus I will come away with a rather poor opinion of a writer who would leave such a mess for others to

  17. Nurses: Educated Professionals or Puppets?

    rngolfer53 replied to Truth66's topic in General Nursing

    At the end of the day, some employers are good and others not so much. Sounds like you're currently working for the latter. They come in all industries. It may not be easy to find an employer who...

  18. He doesn't realize my dreams

    rngolfer53 replied to dipsett08's topic in General Nursing

    Not sure if living by yourself is realistic. If you could share an apartment, rent a room in a house (common among students) that would help. And, if you want my advice, dump any adult boyfriend who...

  19. License Reinstatement After Revoke Is There Hope?

    rngolfer53 replied to robigayle's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Congratulations on 5 years of being clean and sober!!! :yeah:To me, that shows you have what it takes to turn your desire to get your license back into reality. Like others have said, start with the...

  20. So is this economy hurting anyone else??????

    rngolfer53 replied to mcknis's topic in General Nursing

    With that many managers and assistants, it's all but assured that no management functions will actually be accomplished. But don't be surprised if the managers make "the cut" and staff nurses get...

  21. Can we really afford any more medical advances?

    rngolfer53 replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    In other industries, advances are initially expensive, and then get cheaper over a few years. In computers, this has been dramatic. Anti-lock brakes, navigation systems, etc in autos are usually in...

  22. So is this economy hurting anyone else??????

    rngolfer53 replied to mcknis's topic in General Nursing

    I would say to go for the extra education. A BSN will be more marketable as, for better or worse, more education for entry is the way nursing is going. In my area, our hospice still has trouble...

  23. Coworkers that SLEEP on the job....arrrggghh!!!

    rngolfer53 replied to nervousnurse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I went into a LTC facility the other night for a visit to a Pt actively dying. Found 3 CNAs asleep in the hall, and one LPN watching TV. This isn't unusual at all. I've been with agitated Pts while...

  24. Transitioning Question

    rngolfer53 replied to AtlantaRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I was triage the other night, and had a call from a son, stating the Pt was calling for a deceased loved one and wanting to make sure the car was packed for the trip. The son was wanting to go for the...

  25. Learn To Say It Correctly!!

    rngolfer53 replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    Arrrgh. I do home visits at night, and believe me, no one has an address that can be read in the dark from the street, at least not with these 50-something eyes. They all say they'll have the light...