leosasha

leosasha

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  1. I feel excluded at work.

    leosasha replied to abcotta's topic in General Nursing

    The dynamics on some of these nursing floors has become pathetic. They are completely beneath the dignity of the nursing profession. Unfortuanately, this type of "crap" is becoming all too common. I...

  2. I made a med error

    leosasha replied to Curlup's topic in General Nursing

    What is the saying, " To err is human. To forgive is divine". You need to forgive yoursel and move on. I have respect for the fact that you took responsibility for the error. It won't be your last....

  3. Mucous Plug

    leosasha replied to JenTheRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    It seems like you are "coming across" as annoyed. Thats why I asked if this was one particular issue or if there are others as a cumulative. I am not an OB nurse but recognize that all disciplines...

  4. Mucous Plug

    leosasha replied to JenTheRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    My daughter in law is expecting and she called me a couple of weeks ago to enquire after this. No one had educated her on it and she was concerned. I reassured her that all was well and she did'nt...

  5. I'll not be around for awhile

    leosasha replied to P_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Although I am not Catholic I know the Rosary and have beads given as a gift from a very special person. I will pray a Rosary for you and your

  6. Iam NEW Here

    leosasha replied to richard02's topic in General Nursing

    :balloons::clpty::spnngwlcm:

  7. I'll not be around for awhile

    leosasha replied to P_RN's topic in General Nursing

    My father had a sudden cranial bleed at age 61. He would'nt adress it and my mother had to wait until he lost conciousness before calling an ambulance. He regained conciousness long enough for me to...

  8. So Tell Me About Med-Surg

    leosasha replied to misslo's topic in General Nursing

    Gives you a broad experience of the disease processes being treated. lots of IV's. Your learns organizational skills. Overall, offers the broadest experience. Its a good place to start although...

  9. St. Louis ICU

    leosasha replied to circusgirl's topic in General Nursing

    That bad rep is well earned. Time factor is all according to where you are coming from in Southern Il. Probably at least 2-3 hours. Yes, I do have somewhere I stay. ICU is probably better because...

  10. Just got off the witness stand

    leosasha replied to suger56's topic in General Nursing

    What a rat

  11. Big Fish, Small Pond Syndrome

    leosasha replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Can agree with what you say. Have always been fascinated by the group dynamics within nursing. I am most amazed when a unit secretary is the fearless leader behind poor dynamics. Have seen this in...

  12. easy street - where is it?

    leosasha replied to allibear's topic in General Nursing

    Forget travel nurse for the easy thing because it is not. Can vouch for that for sure because I have been doing it for awhile. Might try corrections. Have a friend who does it and she sais that it...

  13. St. Louis ICU

    leosasha replied to circusgirl's topic in General Nursing

    I also live in Southern Il. and commute to work through Agency to St Louis and surrounding area. Have worked at most hospitals in the area either as staff or through agency. Bocephus is correct...

  14. A Nurse Is A Nurse?!?

    leosasha replied to sxybuttrfly's topic in General Nursing

    Was my response not, "real". I thought the texting issue had been resolved. My 1st job out of school was Gero-Psychiatry. Went on to Pych rehab for awhile then Acute before switching to medicine for...

  15. A Nurse Is A Nurse?!?

    leosasha replied to sxybuttrfly's topic in General Nursing

    I managed to get it read. Am wondering what special needs you are refering

  16. Is it time to get rid of 12 hour shifts?

    leosasha replied to country mom's topic in General Nursing

    No way I am going up in there more that three times a week so I'm all for 12 hours. If I was to do 8's it would be 3-11. It's my favorite 8 hour

  17. Dedicated to all Nurses

    leosasha replied to SeychelleRN's topic in General Nursing

    A nurse is a nurse. Does'nt matter what letters are behind the name. You will never be forgotten by me. As a new RN an LPN mentored me. I will always be

  18. I shouldn't be a nurse...

    leosasha replied to nanae_snow's topic in General Nursing

    I picked, "fat cow" up from another post. That was pretty much my reaction to the terminology also. :igtsyt: Could'nt resist throwing it in

  19. my pyxis nightmare..

    leosasha replied to annreese's topic in General Nursing

    How ridiculous. Are there bags on NS available. Draw your own up. We ran out of flushes a couple weeks ago on a weekend. The house supervisor just shook her shoulders ( Oh Well ) when I informed...

  20. end of my rope...trying to tie a knot and hang on!

    leosasha replied to sweetieann's topic in General Nursing

    I noted that one factor keeping you in place was the money. I know what it is like to, " need the money ". I have a lot of people depending on me. As far as co-dependency one must be careful of a...

  21. I shouldn't be a nurse...

    leosasha replied to nanae_snow's topic in General Nursing

    I noted that your stated that you started working LTC again. It seems that you may have already known how anxiety provoking this environment can be. Sounds like you became overwhelmed and " shut...

  22. Telling it how it is.

    leosasha replied to twistedpupchaser's topic in General Nursing

    I prefer forthwright as the terminology. Blunt is too abraisive. Want to leave them standing. Occasionally I have to resort to it but not as a

  23. Michigan at- will employment

    leosasha replied to Thundercat's topic in General Nursing

    You can always write a letter of intent, date it, and put it under the appropriate doors. You are an at will employee. It works both ways. I know of nurses being escorted out the door when they show...

  24. Dedicated to all Nurses

    leosasha replied to SeychelleRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank

  25. I quit my job and am seriously considering quitting nursing

    leosasha replied to sandlewood_nurse's topic in General Nursing

    A follow up note from me then I really must go. This has been a great thread. Have decided that I will stay in nursing until Sept 2009. Some of you are very uplifting and enspiring. Will decide on...