Carolbknits

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  1. Refusal of Potentially Lifesaving Treatment

    Carolbknits replied to Mike A. Fungin RN's topic in General Nursing

    I think many people don't have peace with dying (like those who say its too bad they are refusing treatment). My father is on daily IV and basically has no life other than being housebound and tied...

  2. Returning and how to find niche without wasting time?

    Carolbknits posted a topic in Retired Nurses

    Hi, I too am reentering the workforce. Background BSN Nursing 1993, BS in Physical Education 1988. Worked ICU/CCU/telemetry floor 4-5 years .....secondary infertility hell hit so I left to go to...

  3. Returning and how to find niche without wasting time?

    Carolbknits replied to Carolbknits's topic in Retired Nurses

    HI Poodlelover :-) Hang in there! I'm taking a nursing refresher course and it actually feels good to feel "important" again. I think it will do wonders for you depression! I have been there with...

  4. Small vs large hospital - transitions?

    Carolbknits posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I am attempting to reenter the workforce. I used to work at a smaller hospital in the ICU/CCU (no open heart, no angio). I am taking the nursing refresher course and am wondering what direction I...

  5. Men have it harder?

    Carolbknits replied to fabiusgile's topic in Male Nursing Students

    My instructors seemed to love the boys! Of course they were young and handsome guys to boot LOL! love hugs and prayers

  6. Please pray for a friends granddaughter!

    Carolbknits replied to Mommy_of_3_in_AL..RN's topic in General Nursing

    I will continue to pray for the mother, sister and family. It is such a tragic loss but I have peace knowing that God is in control. She is free from pain. Is she possibly going to be an organ...

  7. Money saving measures used by employers

    Carolbknits replied to AlsgalRN's topic in General Nursing

    We never got a bonus at

  8. Specializing help or hurt during these times?

    Carolbknits posted a topic in General Nursing

    hi, i am reentering the nursing field and am wondering if trying to specialize is going to help or hurt my marketability? any thoughts? thanks

  9. Specializing help or hurt during these times?

    Carolbknits replied to Carolbknits's topic in General Nursing

    I did work ICU/CCU years ago when I first practiced but now an out of the specialty 11 years and (3 years outpatient Cardiac Rehab)...trying to figure out whether to go back to the units or floors or...

  10. Please pray for a friends granddaughter!

    Carolbknits replied to Mommy_of_3_in_AL..RN's topic in General Nursing

    I will pray for God's will as well. It sounds like a tough road ahead for her if she should survive :-( I also pray for their mother, as it sounds like this could have been prevented :-( love hugs...

  11. Home Infusion Per Diem

    Carolbknits replied to HendersonRN's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    I don't know of any agencies in my area. My dad is receiving daily home infusion right now and unfortunately I am not able to help much since I live out of state. I haven't even been there when the...

  12. Small vs large hospital - transitions?

    Carolbknits replied to Carolbknits's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Diane, I'm 43 and I think I'm open to most areas (except psych). I have worked in ICU/CCU/telementry. I have also worked in Cardica rehab. I have thought about pediatrics and oncology and...

  13. Did you ever have such a bad day, that you regretted becoming a nurse?

    Carolbknits replied to linda2097's topic in General Nursing

    Emmalou, I am curiuos, what is your new position you have started? thanks

  14. Home Infusion Per Diem

    Carolbknits replied to HendersonRN's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Hi, Thank you very much for the informative reply! What parts do you like/dislike about your job? What kind of support do you have during you day? How long did it take you to get comfortable with...

  15. Home Infusion Per Diem

    Carolbknits replied to HendersonRN's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Did you ever get a reply to this? I too am intersted. thanks

  16. Wound care certified right out of school?

    Carolbknits replied to jiggybrown's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Are there any wound care/ostomy nurses to shadow? I have an interest in this area but want to be sure it is what I want to do before spending the time/money to be certified. Thanks

  17. Returning to patient care

    Carolbknits replied to soldiersmomma160's topic in Retired Nurses

    I too am reentering the workforce and trying to figure out how to find my niche. I am supposed to start a refresher course in 3 weeks, again a big committment (with 3 kids-2 in preschool, one in high...

  18. Reentering nursing workforce, soul searching, suggestions?

    Carolbknits posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Hi, I don't know if this got lost in cyber space or never posted so I guess I'll write it again :-( I am reentering the nursing workforce and doing some soul searching. What do I want to be when I...

  19. Reentering nursing workforce, soul searching, suggestions?

    Carolbknits replied to Carolbknits's topic in Nursing Career

    p.s. I was in ICU/CCU/stepdown with telemetry prior to Cardiac

  20. Reentering nursing workforce, soul searching, suggestions?

    Carolbknits replied to Carolbknits's topic in Nursing Career

    OOps sorry, I have been off the "floors" for 11 years ...although I feel like I never left because my dad has been a chronic patient for the last 5 years in and out of ICU/med surg/rehab etc. I was...