Ellean55

Ellean55

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  1. Hard to stay interested in this forum once graduated

    Ellean55 replied to epiphany's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Well share more about your role and the work you do. I am staff nurse, but I am also very ambitious as well. What are your tips for getting to the top of the nursing profession? Once reaching the top...

  2. How has having/not having children affect your career?

    Ellean55 replied to Ellean55's topic in General Students

    Hi Prudence, like you I dont have any children. I dont know your views on this, but said that I had some wonderful opportunities come my way in my career, however it may not have happened had I been a...

  3. What Would You Do If You Had My Life?

    Ellean55 replied to kendra1978's topic in General Nursing

    To those who have children you can combine a nursing caree with having little ones. It maybe alot of hard work but its

  4. How to tell you've worked too many shifts in a row

    Ellean55 replied to nerdtonurse?'s topic in Nursing Humor

    Its always important to have days off. Working too many shifts can put your practice at risk and also the risk to your patients. As tempting as it is to work that extra 12 hours for a bit more cash -...

  5. What Would You Do If You Had My Life?

    Ellean55 replied to kendra1978's topic in General Nursing

    It seems my comments have been deemed offensive. I am sorry. I didnt meant to cause offense. I wont mention about me not having children and my career again. I have strong views I didnt realise how...

  6. What Would You Do If You Had My Life?

    Ellean55 replied to kendra1978's topic in General Nursing

    I have worked with nurses who have children and trust me some of them were SO pre-occupied with their little ones that they became ineffective. It really got on my nerves. I reported one nurse because...

  7. What Would You Do If You Had My Life?

    Ellean55 replied to kendra1978's topic in General Nursing

    Kendra just because I have chosen to be child-free does not make me stupid. What is it with mothers who condem women who are

  8. What Would You Do If You Had My Life?

    Ellean55 replied to kendra1978's topic in General Nursing

    Again I have to ask why do we as women make life so hard for ourselves by being silly and irresponsible at times. Why lumber yourself with 4 children??? I would never do that to myself. As for me I...

  9. Dangerous nurses

    Ellean55 replied to funmom's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Also I think its important for clinical areas to specify if they want EXPERIENCE or are prepared to accept newly qualified graduates. Normaly specialities such as ITU (intensive care unit nursing)...

  10. Railroaded at work

    Ellean55 replied to Babzuptown's topic in General Nursing

    Thats not good advice at all. It sounds like she being

  11. Railroaded at work

    Ellean55 replied to Babzuptown's topic in General Nursing

    I am not from the US but are you registered with the ANA? I live in the UK and we have the RCN. this is an organisation that represents nurses. I dont know if you have a similar organisation where you...

  12. Dangerous nurses

    Ellean55 replied to funmom's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Just wanted to add also, for me I always reflect upon my own practice. I always ask myself is there anything that I do that might be considered dangerous or incompetent? I think its also important for...

  13. Dangerous nurses

    Ellean55 replied to funmom's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I think is also important to assess the quality of nursing training. I gather some nursing schools are going to be better than others. I will give another example. When I worked on a particular unit...

  14. Dangerous nurses

    Ellean55 replied to funmom's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I am particular about my work because it took me three long, hard years to get my registration. I dont intend to lose it for

  15. Dangerous nurses

    Ellean55 replied to funmom's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    My colleagues say I worry too much - but to me its far better to worry than to be careless. I am very particular when it comes to patient care. At times I have left the **** an 30 minutes after...

  16. Dangerous nurses

    Ellean55 replied to funmom's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This is a really interesting topic. How do we define dangerous and incompetent?Is it a combination of * Lack of knowledge/outdated practice * Lack of Experience/outdated experience * Poor clincal...

  17. Anyone ever gone through nusing school while pregnant?

    Ellean55 replied to ngillilan1's topic in General Nursing

    To the poster who became pregnant with her FIFTH child during her nurse training, I just think its highly irresponsible and career damaging. If you are constantly pregnant how are you ever going to...

  18. Anyone ever gone through nusing school while pregnant?

    Ellean55 replied to ngillilan1's topic in General Nursing

    I know people have strong views on this - but what getting an

  19. Anyone ever gone through nusing school while pregnant?

    Ellean55 replied to ngillilan1's topic in General Nursing

    It should be about focussing on career goals - especially if nursing is what one has always wanted to do. I personally think its better to wait and start a family when you have your nursing career...

  20. Anyone ever gone through nusing school while pregnant?

    Ellean55 replied to ngillilan1's topic in General Nursing

    When I here things like this I despair. If you have always wanted the chance to become a nurse - its a great opportunity. Why oh why spoilt it by becoming

  21. I am a trained nurse in Europe but want to relocate to California or Los Angleles.

    Ellean55 posted a topic in International Nursing

    I am a qualifed RGN from Europe., I am currently gaining a second qualification in Psychiatric nursing. I do have some experience in general nursing, but would like to move to the United States and...

  22. I am a trained nurse in Europe but want to relocate to California or Los Angleles.

    Ellean55 replied to Ellean55's topic in International Nursing

    Thank you for that. You have certainly given me food for thought. Experience and a high salary as well as promotion and professional development are also very important to me as well. Also If I travel...

  23. I am a trained nurse in Europe but want to relocate to California or Los Angleles.

    Ellean55 replied to Ellean55's topic in International Nursing

    Sorry Longoria I do realise my error. Thanks for pointing it out to me.

  24. I am a trained nurse in Europe but want to relocate to California or Los Angleles.

    Ellean55 replied to Ellean55's topic in International Nursing

    Thanks for the advice. Its really

  25. UAB ER Nurse Rap

    Ellean55 replied to markuskristian's topic in Alabama Nursing

    Its funny because half of my family live in the states, and when I talk to them they say they have never experienced racist/sexist attitudes. They said they felt more at home in the US than they did...