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  1. Learn To Say It Correctly!!

    shugrr22107NA replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    There are lots of ways to see things and I agree wholeheartedly that we are all special and important in the world of medicine. I believe this thread was (and my post was written in that spirit) one...

  2. Learn To Say It Correctly!!

    shugrr22107NA replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    This is exactly the way I feel. Every time I take report from one of our PM CNA's she is sure to tell me how many "Aqua checks" I need to do....(Accucheck, like it says ON THE LID!!!) I deduct points...

  3. uncomfortable "selling" myself

    shugrr22107NA replied to gr8fulnrs's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Thanks for being a part of my recovery. It's a WE program and HE takes care of all of us, if we just get out of His way! I have an interview with a great hospital today, I think I'll just do what YOU...

  4. DukeRaleigh CNA wages?

    shugrr22107NA replied to shugrr22107NA's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Online app, 4 days ago, I interview today, I'll let you know how it goes! Thanks for the reply! I LOVE team work, we should function as an interdisciplinary TEAM with positive PT outcome as the goal....

  5. Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

    shugrr22107NA replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    AMEN!

  6. Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

    shugrr22107NA replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I recently had a pt who brought a blanket from home... they must have dogs, I could smell wet dog in the hallway before even entering the room, like you said,nice lady, smelly blanket! A nurse...

  7. Your favorite nursing gadget?

    shugrr22107NA replied to AOx1's topic in General Nursing

    TAPE! (after my 4 color pens of

  8. North Carolina Roll Call

    shugrr22107NA replied to RNPATL's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    CNA, Former Computer geek, Studying for Unit Clerk, waiting for my Higher Power's direction on the next step in this segment of my journey.... Working in Wilmington now but I'm looking for a move...

  9. No More Fingersticks for Techs!!

    shugrr22107NA replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a CNA and we do the accuchecks for AC&HS pts. My usual Pt load is 8-11 pts and if there are alot who require it can be pretty daunting to get the numbers to the responsible RN. If I have alot...

  10. women working with women, why its so hard

    shugrr22107NA replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    What other people really think about me is none of my business. If I go to work, am a friendly and helpful person doing all I can for the patients (The reason I am in nursing...) I have done my part....

  11. 4th time with a pass

    shugrr22107NA replied to kcj07's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations! My Nursing teacher always began the class with a prayer that we would be guided from above as "His hands"...I believe you will be an asset to medicine and to His children as long as...

  12. Will I survive this?

    shugrr22107NA replied to Imgettingthere's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    THAT's the nurse I want to be each day....starting as an NA @ 40 and finding alot of the same pitfalls...if you can do it, I can do it! Thanks for sharing your courage! I emailed your quote above to...

  13. Will I survive this?

    shugrr22107NA replied to Imgettingthere's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    "This job rocks. It's hard as hell, my feet hurt, and it's terrifying. But if it's YOUR mom who is assigned to me, you would want ME as her nurse. My energy and focus is on HER and not what my...

  14. Wasted Years

    shugrr22107NA replied to Magsulfate's topic in Nurses Recovery

    My sponsor reminds me often...Page 449...Acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. It's either that or change, I can choose to change it if I can or not repeat the past. Staying in today as...

  15. Hi, I'm Marla and I'm an Alcoholic

    shugrr22107NA replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Well said my friend...grateful for those who have come before me to carry the message. It's a good day to be

  16. uncomfortable "selling" myself

    shugrr22107NA replied to gr8fulnrs's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Before sharing my story, my sponsor taught me to clear my mind of my own words and ask my Higher Power to speak thru me, it has worked on many occasions where I would have had trouble making my...

  17. Approaching 11 months and life is good.

    shugrr22107NA replied to LilRedRN1973's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Alive & sober by God's grace I have not found it necessary to take a drink since 2-21-2007. My life and those around me have begun to heal and I've discovered Nursing as a calling. I constantly...

  18. ecg test yourself strips may help...

    shugrr22107NA replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in General Students

    If you're using Mozilla Firefox browser try pressing the CNTRL Key and the Plus sign a few times, this increases the size of the web page displayed. Thanks for reposting the link! A great resource!