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  1. I got the job!!!! Two in fact!

    Guest343211 replied to itsnowornever's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Forgot to add this. If possible, keep both nursing positions.

  2. Would you become an RN again if you had the choice?

    Guest343211 replied to eminthesr's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    OK. So far I have counted the following: 28 "No's," 19 "Yes's," and about 7 "? - Maybe if this or that/unsure, or not definitively answered either

  3. Would you become an RN again if you had the choice?

    Guest343211 replied to eminthesr's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    After two decades, I honestly struggle with answering this question. Right now, I will say this. I wish I had pursued certain other scholastic interests earlier. I have liked so much of what I...

  4. Getting a job - from the employers perspective

    Guest343211 replied to Nascar nurse's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Yes, unless they have to perform emergency surgery (lol), if they have a reliable vehicle, and are willing to do the distance, who cares. This is how I first got open heart SICU experience when no...

  5. I got the job!!!! Two in fact!

    Guest343211 replied to itsnowornever's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Good for you! Congratulations! I hope all goes well.

  6. Why does every unit have a princess?

    Guest343211 replied to echoRNC711's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Ah, well, this is one of those things in life that goes on everywhere. Just remember to do right and be true to yourself, b/c the BIGGER reality is no one 'wears a crown' forever in this imperfect...

  7. How do you cope with looking "too young" to be a nurse?

    Guest343211 replied to LaceyRN12's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have always been cool with it. You show competence and confidence, but don't overcompensate, as some may, with an attitude. "I'm blessed with good genes and clean living." That's my bit and I...

  8. Interns takes credit for my idea!! so unfair sometimess

    Guest343211 replied to willowRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Ha. Have a kid right now that's not a candidate for a port or pic or midline. Only place to give this vital medicine is antecub. So I guess we nurses are bad guys too sometimes. When you have been...

  9. If I hate being a Cna, should I stop pursuing Nursing?

    Guest343211 replied to Pattycakes85's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Well, as far as work and stress go, to me, poop, blood, vomit, pee, sputum (something I've always had a tough time with--and I work in critical care of all ages--we are almost always trying to suck...

  10. How much personal info do you share with pts?

    Guest343211 replied to Bouncyball's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Agree. I am a pretty open person. People tend to like me and want to know things. IDK, I play it by ear, but I also limit things, primarily in order to get back to the patient and their...

  11. Is it normal to go from straight As in prereqs to b- grades in nursing classes

    Guest343211 replied to SarahBean87's topic in General Students

    B/c true reasoning and understanding is not achieved by taking extremes. I have heard sooo many nurses say knowledge is the key thing. No, it is what you do with the knowledge and how you do it that...

  12. Is it normal to go from straight As in prereqs to b- grades in nursing classes

    Guest343211 replied to SarahBean87's topic in General Students

    My answer to this has always been that it's not an either or kind of thing. If you CARE, you will make it your business to know your stuff. At the same time, knowing your stuff does make not caring...

  13. From a simple foster mom...

    Guest343211 replied to dsb_fam's topic in General Nursing

    I am sure your case is different, but I have SEEN, more than a few times, people taking in children like this b/c they don't want to work as a nurse anymore. If the child is medically fragile, the...

  14. Clinical Failure

    Guest343211 replied to student1919's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    ^ This x's 1000! Listen to these nurses. All of them are essentially saying the same thing--and of that, not a few. Seriously, no one is going to have any sympathy for you at all based on what you...

  15. Fired for expressing concerns about patient safety and care!

    Guest343211 replied to hkrntobe's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Too true Nurses. It's beyond sad to

  16. Talked out of nursing by others and myself....

    Guest343211 replied to radicalsenseofhope's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Truly, the best to you. Seems like you have some inside insight too. If you feel this strongly, go forward and feel good about it. Just look out for you and protect yourself and your practice.

  17. Over 60, seasoned nurse, fired for not being a "Robot RN."

    Guest343211 replied to Wise Woman RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Gross. I still would pursue this with an attorney based on principle. What changed with her that all of a sudden she didn't meet "core values." It's disgusting. OP, please, please fight this. It...

  18. New grad RN in the ED. Am I being hard on myself?

    Guest343211 replied to phlebitis's topic in Emergency

    ^ This, and it's more like at least two years full-time to reach independent-competent status, much longer for expert

  19. Talked out of nursing by others and myself....

    Guest343211 replied to radicalsenseofhope's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Why should you listen to other, experienced nurses? I don't know. Maybe b/c they have decades of experience, and they have pretty much seen it all. I will tell you this, and then I am done here....

  20. Over 60, seasoned nurse, fired for not being a "Robot RN."

    Guest343211 replied to Wise Woman RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This is totally true. See a lawyer if you can. Age - if that is the factor, is covered under EEOC. They may try to make it about something else. File an EEOC complaint

  21. MD screaming at RN's in front of patients regularly

    Guest343211 replied to AtivanIM's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Hey thanks. It feels like there is general sense of oppression in nursing. To me this speaks of a hostile work

  22. MD screaming at RN's in front of patients regularly

    Guest343211 replied to AtivanIM's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Good idea. It's just that the families are in a vulnerable state and often don't know what to

  23. Why do the unit nurses treat the students like this?!

    Guest343211 replied to CT Pixie's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Wow. I wish this could be more sustained and global--moving well past a nurse's orientation through to years later. The spirit of those that truly love nursing hasn't died. It's just getting harder...

  24. Talked out of nursing by others and myself....

    Guest343211 replied to radicalsenseofhope's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Well, people need the income, and they will get paid more as a nurse than they will at the local convenience store or department store. Right now, our economic climate is seriously BAD. I mean we...

  25. MD screaming at RN's in front of patients regularly

    Guest343211 replied to AtivanIM's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Holy crap. I think I have to break from these forums. They are depressing me. And no, not all physicians are @#$%s. Sounds like she needs some anxiolytics or something. I'd have to just look...