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  1. short term health insurance

    retiredlady replied to lalalalexi's topic in General Nursing

    If you are healthy, then just go ahead and get an individual policy or short term policy. But, be aware that you might not get a job for awhile if you get a short term. But if you have pre existing...

  2. So You Want To Go To Nursing School? (circa 1960's 1970's)

    retiredlady replied to DoGoodThenGo's topic in General Students

    Wow, that brought back memories!! I wasn't quite that early, but close. Thanks, that was

  3. OR -C/S QUESTIONS

    retiredlady replied to ldcmw1's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Depends on the hospital. Our NICU always attended with the

  4. press-ganey when you are the patient

    retiredlady replied to oramar's topic in General Nursing

    I have filled them out and I have been honest. That's what is needed. Usually, good

  5. Dislikes

    retiredlady replied to mindystl's topic in General Nursing

    1. hours you sometimes have to work, working holidays. 2. Negative coworkers 3. inadequate staffing Good things 1. The patients 2 The salary 3. I always had a job (not so much I know

  6. At what point is it not worth it?

    retiredlady replied to ONCRN84's topic in General Nursing

    Go to mother/baby care, a happier

  7. what should I do? Need major help with a terrible situation that I am in with my prof

    retiredlady replied to raindrop's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the others. Is there another student who could have looked at it? My son needs a lot of help with his college papers and I help proof read them. Not everyone can write, but they have...

  8. Which job would you take?

    retiredlady replied to ajaxgirl's topic in General Nursing

    Good Luck in whatever you decide, it's

  9. Which job would you take?

    retiredlady replied to ajaxgirl's topic in General Nursing

    Think about the case management. That's what I would do. Probably less stress, maybe less daycare and it could be interesting. Only if your husband would do daycare on the weekends that you work....

  10. I'm *really* worried about my job... Need advice (long)

    retiredlady replied to WalkieTalkie's topic in General Nursing

    Never, talk about other people, even if it is a little thing. It can come back and bite you. I learned the hard way also. I think you will be all right if you will follow the advice about not...

  11. Is this a bad idea? (loan debt) Need advice!

    retiredlady replied to myty23's topic in General Students

    Have you ever worked in a hospital before? Maybe you could get a CNA job while your kids are little. I would definitely do that so you can see if you like it first. It's a lot different than on TV....

  12. How to deal with those family members who are "nurses"?

    retiredlady replied to shoegalRN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that it is a control issue and stress. I have been a family member many times. Nurses have made mistakes and you tend to watch. But the good nurses out weigh the bad.. Just had a family...

  13. Horrible 14 1/2 hr shift.

    retiredlady replied to jessiern's topic in General Nursing

    Take a deep breath and tell yourself that you will have a few weeks off with your beautiful little baby, away from all the drama in just a few weeks. That's what I used to

  14. Is this even possible?

    retiredlady replied to lcs7h's topic in General Nursing

    You could work what they call flex time, but you wouldn't have the medical benefits and you would have to get an individual policy which is expensive or if you are married you could be on your...

  15. Negative Pressure Wound Therapy - does it really help ??

    retiredlady replied to i.care's topic in General Nursing

    Very expensive though. Rents for over $5,000 a month plus

  16. Out of luck,came down with flu and have two interviews coming up!

    retiredlady replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    Do you have a license in that other

  17. Do you actually wear gloves/gowns/masks ?

    retiredlady replied to Nepenthe Sea's topic in General Nursing

    Get in the habit of using all the necessary gear and it will become the norm for you. Always wash hands and use gloves (universal precautions). I knew of a little old lady who was HIV

  18. Should I go to work tomorrow

    retiredlady replied to bunnie004's topic in General Nursing

    Call in. If you call in 2 days in a row that is one absence, if you call in one day, go back a day and then call in the next, that is 2 absences which is worse. So be careful. With any sniffles on...

  19. Stethoscope colors...HELP!

    retiredlady replied to oguesswhat's topic in General Nursing

    The brighter the better so you can spot it!!!!!!

  20. Baby Deaths

    retiredlady replied to LLLLiiiFFEsaveer's topic in Emergency

    Thinking of the many others that you have helped to take care of and are now at home with their

  21. low albumin

    retiredlady replied to retiredlady's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    So sorry to hear about your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Take one day at a time and you will get through

  22. low albumin

    retiredlady posted a topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    If a patient has a low albumin 2.1 and he is not eating well, what could be done? This patient has been offered Nepro, shakes, protein powder and it isn't going up much. At what point do the docs...

  23. low albumin

    retiredlady replied to retiredlady's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    kidney disease or failure, liver problems,

  24. I got hired on the spot!!!

    retiredlady replied to aromarn's topic in General Nursing

    Take the one offered and work there for a while and then you can always change. Too many can't get jobs right now. Good

  25. Don't know what to do. I just CAN'T. TAKE. THIS. ANYMORE...........

    retiredlady replied to JoblessRN's topic in General Nursing

    You can get deferrals on your student loans if you are unemployed or having hardship. Just call them. The interest will keep accumulating but they can add that on to the loan. Come to Oklahoma,...