simbawicz

simbawicz

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  1. What's it like having a flexible work schedule?

    simbawicz replied to LucidDreamer's topic in General Nursing

    I think it is

  2. Did I hit the sciatic nerve?

    simbawicz replied to Femine91's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Exactly, Furbabymom. And humans can have some less than perfect anatomy. Femine91, sciatic pain is exquisite. It would be unmistakable if you had hit

  3. Is this a fair pay rate for Florida?!

    simbawicz replied to vigoriki's topic in Florida Nursing

    Ditto!

  4. To take the sign on bonus or not...

    simbawicz replied to scoope23's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that the sign on bonus can be a red flag. I have taken two positions with sign on bonuses, and both were paid out at intervals, such as 25% after 6 months continuous employment, another 25%...

  5. My feet are KILLING me!!!

    simbawicz replied to GenSurgRNFA's topic in General Nursing

    I wear Sketchers Shape Ups. Since I found them I rarely wear anything else. And no, I never believed they would tone my thighs or make my butt smaller. For me, they have excellent arch support and and...

  6. Who here is starting April 1?

    simbawicz replied to nortonplusRN's topic in Western Governors University

    I start April 1, also. RN to MSN, Education

  7. Need Help with Anecdotal Notes

    simbawicz replied to StudentNurseADN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Here is an example: I admitted an elderly patient to our unit. I was going over the patient's health history, gathering information for completion of his database. He had said he was married, had...

  8. Working holidays and weekends

    simbawicz replied to mycatmax's topic in General Nursing

    mycatmax, Teaching, administrative type jobs such as case management, etc. I loved working weekends only--worked 48/52 weekends, but my hubby didn't love it. I got paid full time wages, had full...

  9. "Don't waste your time getting your BSN..."

    simbawicz replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    If you have the time and resources available to you to obtain a higher degree, go for it. I have incredible respect for people who increase their knowledge in whatever way they can. Start with a 2...

  10. Psych Nurse ="not a REAL nurse"?

    simbawicz replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    I am primarily a med-surg nurse. I have a director who uses that "not a real nurse" line on anyone who wants to go into anything but med-surg. She recently used that to try to dissuade a seasoned...

  11. Psych Nurse ="not a REAL nurse"?

    simbawicz replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    I am primarily a med-surg nurse. I have a director who uses that "not a real nurse" line on anyone who wants to go into anything but med-surg. She recently used that to try to dissuade a seasoned...

  12. Hiring freezes, cut backs?

    simbawicz replied to Floridanurse's topic in General Nursing

    I'm in Ohio. One of our city's hospital's is laying off. Our hospital has a freeze on hiring and educational spending. Construction and CEO bonuses are going full tilt,

  13. How often do you take a break?

    simbawicz replied to Alex3's topic in General Nursing

    We get

  14. Do patients/families that are hostile, rude affect your morale?

    simbawicz replied to smartynurse's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, they can. Like many of you, I try all the things we are taught, have picked up on my own, come in as divine intervention. There are a few patients/families though, who have an agenda coming in:...