rhythmqueen94

rhythmqueen94 has 34 years experience.

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1. Sigh.....Suspension

   rhythmqueen94 replied to Miss Lin's topic in Nurses Recovery

   So not sure what state you're from but I will say one thing. Your license, the BON, none of it matters if you're struggling with substance abuse. It's easy to rationalize and say that you're not that...

2. "Weaponized Advocacy"

   rhythmqueen94 replied to Brent Duff's topic in General Nursing

   I just smile and say " You're so kind but... xxx and xxx. I promise to call you if I need you. " They ussually dust off their halo and move on. If it persists, I mention HR and creating a hostile work...

3. COVID Immunized Guilt

   rhythmqueen94 replied to TravelNurseLady's topic in Disaster Preparation

   I have been struggling with those feelings too especially since my 59 year old 9/11 responder spouse with prostate cancer with a mets isn't yet eligible for the vaccine. I try to give back-by...

4. Is it reasonable for Nurses to be fired who "ran away" from work during the pandemic?

   rhythmqueen94 replied to Convoy2022_TrumpSupporter's topic in Disaster Preparation

   I think I understand some of the resentment that the OP feels. I went through something similar in March and April. I was "given" away to another manager and worked on a thrown together ICU with Covid...

5. Nursing is the Biggest Mistake of My Life

   rhythmqueen94 replied to almost_nurse's topic in General Nursing

   If I were a new graduating nurse - I'd shoot for the stars. Why not apply for some cool externships that the offer new grads? You get your foot in the door for specialty areas ,albeit at reduced pay...

6. Would you report possible diversion?

   rhythmqueen94 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

   By signing his wastes-you are enabling him , plain and

7. New Nurse With Large Disposable Income

   rhythmqueen94 replied to LDAthleteNurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Congratulations on your job and welcome to nursing. The smartest money move I made was to sock away as much as I could into a tax deferred annuity. It came in handy later on when I hit rough financial...

8. An Unapologetic Reasoning On Why You Don't Want To Be A Nurse.

   rhythmqueen94 replied to Mr Midwife's topic in General Students

   I'm not sure if it is different governmental systems at play here but as I was reading some of the responses I thought "So young and so burnt out already". I've been a nurse for 25 years and while...