leosasha

leosasha

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

    leosasha replied to sandlewood_nurse's topic in General Nursing

    It was impressed upon me in Nursing School that we are going to have to be accountable to each other. Until we collectively come to the conclusion that there is a real problem and are willing to...

  2. What makes a good nurse?

    leosasha replied to T123G123's topic in General Nursing

    Excellent response Flightline! I'm a nurse everywhere I go. I don't leave it at work. It's not just a job. I would have been gone long ago if it was. Still considering leaving though. Just need...

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

    leosasha replied to sandlewood_nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with jlsRN. Lets move on. There is'nt a one of us that has "sounded off" at some point. I think Runman1914 is correct. We are contributing to our own shortage. I think it is time to...

  4. Can you quit during orientation and still be on good terms?

    leosasha replied to DaisyChains's topic in General Nursing

    Have no idea what the place you work is thinking just know that it would be great to be on the same page in case you would like reconsideration for future employment. One manager got miffed at me...

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

    leosasha replied to sandlewood_nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Must asknowledge that nursemike my be correct. I am not going to attempt to defend the, "acting out" statements but understand the space you are coming from. Anger can be a precurser to activism. I...

  6. Can you quit during orientation and still be on good terms?

    leosasha replied to DaisyChains's topic in General Nursing

    I have left orientation 3 seperate times at a leading hospital in this country and they will still accept me back. Make sure you give two weeks notice. Would reccomend giving the option of you...

  7. What makes a good nurse?

    leosasha replied to T123G123's topic in General Nursing

    Microbiology was my least favorite part. My chemistry was from highschool prior 15 years. I was not made to repreat. Last year for that so I was lucky. Science is not my best subject. Thats what...

  8. Need suggestions regarding career change

    leosasha replied to heaverboo's topic in General Nursing

    My recommendation... try it all. If you leave your unit on good terms it leaves the door open to going back. The more you see and learn as a new nurse the more well rounded your practice will be....

  9. Am I doing it the same way as you?

    leosasha replied to tanthalas's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not terrible concerned as to why a patient is SOB. I'm mostly concerned with treating it. It is the Dr's job to diagnose. I can only theorize which is not difinative. If I think the Dr is...

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

    leosasha replied to sandlewood_nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I think your probably "meant" to be a nurse. Your description of yourself fits the picture to me. I testified before a state legislative commitee this year. Why not Washington? I would truly...

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

    leosasha replied to sandlewood_nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Good for you for taking a stand! I noticed that you are "thinking" about quitting nursing. Thinking is good. We need thinkers. It will be easier to think away from the mess. The kinds of behaviors...

  12. How Can You Tell if a Pt. Is Addicted???

    leosasha replied to Pretty in Ink's topic in Addictions

    This is an interesting thread. Having worked Psych and Medicine I have cared for numerous patients that have been "chemically challenged". At the beginning of substance us a person is not an addict....

  13. Has your health declined since becoming a nurse?

    leosasha replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    I'm with you Liz67. No more Nursing school for me. I almost dropped out in the middle of my assiciate degree to switch to law. Was talked out of it. It was horrible. As my late father would say,...

  14. What do i have to look forward to? GOOD AND BAD THINGS...

    leosasha replied to TrinaCNA's topic in General Nursing

    Challenges. Lots of

  15. What me laugh today:

    leosasha replied to Sonjailana's topic in General Nursing

    It I could't find humor in nursing I would have been out the door ages ago. It sustains

  16. Ok seasoned nurses, I have a question!

    leosasha replied to gagurl's topic in General Nursing

    Its bag balm for me all the way. Been using it for

  17. Fed UP IN MISSOURI!

    leosasha replied to lorilou22RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Won't even ask which hospital but I bet I can guess from over here on the east side. I have decided that Joint Commission is not my friend. It is clear that they are very aware of the problems in...

  18. Has your health declined since becoming a nurse?

    leosasha replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    Thought this post had died out. Got my colonoscopy yesterday. Am having serious gastro problems. Colonoscopy ok. Now it's off to the thyroid Dr to hear about all those test. TSH and T4 low. Could...

  19. striking a deal with employers?

    leosasha replied to nurturer's topic in General Nursing

    Don't forget turned and hydrated. The staff if having a difficullt time with these two important

  20. Do you raid the patient fridge?

    leosasha replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Only if I am having a hypoglycemic attack. Milk and peanut butter is great for that. Otherwise, there is'nt a whole lot that interests

  21. Co Worker and snide comments

    leosasha replied to Jaybird310's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    How ugly! I agree that the manager should have intervened. Her remark was conpletely innappropriate. Better get that shut down ASAP. I would consider her a disruptive employee. She is creating a...

  22. striking a deal with employers?

    leosasha replied to nurturer's topic in General Nursing

    I believe you are correct about the box thing. Some hospitals have massage therapists available to the public but it is outpatient. I think you would have better luck applying for a straight CNA...

  23. What type of nursing job do you think is the best to start out with?

    leosasha replied to TrinaCNA's topic in General Nursing

    Med/Surg. It provites the strongest across the board knowledge

  24. I am sad and disapointed

    leosasha replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in General Nursing

    I would like to point out that pediatric patients also have parents that must be dealt with. Some can be as difficult as parents in the ER. Also...Psychiatric patients are everywhere not just in the...

  25. But I LIKE My Colleagues

    leosasha replied to Medic09's topic in General Nursing

    Better hang onto that job. I don'nt believe it is the norm. Sounds like the vast majority are functioning in a highly professional manner at your facility. Morale appears high in spite of the...