Robin67

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1. Sorry Nurse Recruiters/Nurse Managers!

   Robin67 replied to Isitpossible's topic in Management

   I am so sorry for all you frustration. As a nurse manager myself, I have found that new grads (with or without experience) are the best untapped resource. I have had 2 openings in the past 6 months and have hired new grads with their fresh, shiny n...

2. Need help helping an unconfident nurse

   Robin67 replied to Aeterna's topic in Relations

   I have a nurse working with me who is a little like this. Although she is really a fantastic nurse overall, she is really nervous when it comes to procedures, blood draws, intradermals, etc. She always finds me and asks if I will do it or have some...

3. Most horrific interview ever !

   Robin67 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

   Okay, I did the same thing a few years ago. Interviewed with 2 docs; I didn't have the specialty experience they were looking for but I sold myself at the interview. I don't think they were expecting much from me, but I promised I would prove mysel...

4. Lpn Or Rn?

   Robin67 replied to bdlogo's topic in General Nursing

   If I were her, I would start the LPN program, but hold out for the RN program. I say this only because there seems to be a trend lately of hospitals phasing out LPNs. I am currently interviewing people for a couple of nursing positions we have avai...

5. Grieving a perinatal loss

   Robin67 replied to Elvish's topic in NICU

   WOW!! After all these years, I feel like there are people (more importantly colleagues) who know just how I feel. After 4 lost pregnancies (one at 18 weeks), I thought I would never be able to have children. With fertility care, I know have two be...

6. Pregnant in Nursing School....

   Robin67 replied to proudnurseRN's topic in General Nursing

   The day of nursing school orientation, the head of the department stated "If you're not pregnant, don't get pregnant; if you are pregnant, you'll never make it." (Nice, huh) Kudos to those of you who did it!! Never underestimate the power of an und...

7. Best makeup for clinicals?

   Robin67 replied to chinacatSN's topic in General Students

   I have also been put on a CNS stimulant (Nuvigil) and have found that I sweat like crazy under my arms even when I'm not hot. I also sweat around my hairline and upper lip, but have very little trouble since I started using Avon mineral makeup. I d...

8. Trying to avoid undesirable CNA duties

   Robin67 replied to girtenbt's topic in CNA/MA

   Sorry, its all part of the job. I am an office based nurse, so I don't have to wipe butts, but I see plenty of other messy body fluid. It is all part of the day. You won't be immune to it - sorry!

9. To My "Colleague" (Just a Vent)

   Robin67 replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

   Ohhh, I am so sorry I am dealing with a very similar situation in my office with an MA who would rather facebook than provide the patient care she is hired to do. Instead of paying attention to what the seasoned professionals are doing, she just ...