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    I confess...I'm a nurse who doesn't want to work in a hospital again

    NurseCard replied to Marshall1's topic in General Nursing

    I currently work in a nursing home. It's not my dream job, but I'd rather be here than working in Med/Surge, ICU, ER, OB... ANY of those places, any day of the week. Psych is another story... love...
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    Long Term RN to Hospital RN

    NurseCard replied to stjohn's topic in General Nursing

    I've thought a little bit about going back to acute care after doing mostly LTC for the past two years.... it's just that... physically ill people SCARE me to death. Plus I like knowing pretty much...
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    Anyone else think HIPAA rules are getting out of hand?

    NurseCard replied to BrandonLPN's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    You know, I do understand the reasoning behind HIPAA, but some people really do get overly bent out of shape for nothing... Once upon a time when I worked at the local hospital, I was written up for...
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    Do you have a set schedule?

    NurseCard replied to Jmiami's topic in General Nursing

    I work 11p-7a four nights a week, and I generally always know which nights I will be working. When I first started this job, I had a 7a-3:30p, M-F, no weekends, type of schedule. I was thrilled,...
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    I dont' have a clue what to do, please someone help me.

    NurseCard posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I've got a state inspector that will not stop calling me. I have already talked to this person about a situation that is being investigated, but now she is wanting to talk to me again and will not...
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    Would you become an RN again if you had the choice?

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

    I don't know... I had the opportunity to become a teacher instead, but I kept feeling a "tug" to go back to nursing school. I think part of that though, was that the education program at the college...
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    How old is your hospital?

    NurseCard replied to NevadaFighter's topic in General Nursing

    I work PRN at the second oldest psychiatric facility in the country; it's in Kentucky. It also has some extremely spooky tunnels; most were used by the nurses to return to dormitories, but some...
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    Was I at fault? the nurse embarrassed me in front of others.

    NurseCard replied to crunchytaco's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    To be honest, I don't like to answer call lights when I'm in the middle of my med pass... I work LTC and am constantly super busy. However, if I have to, I have to, and I often have to. =) I would...
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    Are all nurses extroverts?

    NurseCard replied to Katy642's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Oh heavens, yes. I'm very introverted by nature, and I've known other nurses who were as
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    Dear God, Help me

    NurseCard replied to artsmom's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    At least you don't have someone yelling "Blue Cross! Blue Shield! Blue Cross! Blue Shield!" over and over again.
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    I dont' have a clue what to do, please someone help me.

    NurseCard replied to NurseCard's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Just thought I'd give an update. I finally called this woman back and simply answered her questions the best that I could. She repeated a lot of the same questions that she had already asked me...
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    Over 60, seasoned nurse, fired for not being a "Robot RN."

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

    What values? SOUNDS like you were fed a load of crap. I mean, seriously, what good reason did they try to give you for firing you? There had to be something other than "You aren't following our...
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    Disgusted - wipes for bathing

    NurseCard replied to beeker's topic in General Nursing

    Weird. In my facility we can't get WIPES, so we have to use washcloths, soap and water EVERY time someone has an incontinence episode. I don't like it. For an actual BATH though? Washcloths,...
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    What are you really good at?

    NurseCard replied to proud nurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm the nurse that every CNA wants to work with. I'm very very easy going, I stay pretty calm about 95 percent of the time.. I keep a pretty "oh, that's cool" attitude about everything. This seems...
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    Do all nurses want to work in a hospital?

    NurseCard replied to luvmykids0810's topic in General Nursing

    Noooooo.... I hate hospital work, unless it's a psychiatric hospital. Otherwise, I stay the heck away from hospital work. Can't stand the overall atmosphere, can't hardly stand dealing with doctors....
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    Are there any jobs in nursing where you can work alone?

    NurseCard replied to Kadambari's topic in Nursing Career

    I work night shift in LTC and on my unit, it's usually just me and two CNA's. It's nice. I know you say you've been bullied by CNA's; have you ever tried nights? To me, night shift attracts a...
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    Please quit wasting my time: Interview Advice from Hiring Manager

    NurseCard replied to Teacher Sue's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I do have to say for my own part... after about ten years I FINALLY wised up and changed my email address. It was NOT the most professional sounding address in the world; I created it when I was quite...
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    Have you ever lost it with a patient?

    NurseCard replied to notjustanurse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Oh
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    unsure what to do

    NurseCard replied to cantdoit's topic in Nursing Career

    Where do you get that this person "hates" nursing? Sounds to me like they like nursing OK, would possibly even love it if it were not for the low staffing, inability to take a break, etc.. EDIT:...
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    Have I Committed Career Suicide?

    NurseCard replied to KaressaD's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm sorry that I don't have much advice for you other than to keep with the plan of waiting until after your pregnancy is over to begin searching for employment. It's of utmost importance for you to...
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    Being an ugly nurse

    NurseCard replied to mofomeat's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm pushing 40, have pores that you can hide a small family in, I'm very tall, and I'm classified as morbidly obese. So... where am I going with this... um, I feel for
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    Offered a job but...

    NurseCard replied to pamelaRN06's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I think you are being jerked around. I think someone decided that they couldn't use you after all. Consider the other
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    What do you pick for breakfast?

    NurseCard replied to smily11's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, something with plenty of complex carbs, like cereal or oatmeal, is good. You know what I've found gives me a ton of energy? ENSURE. I am not
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    Moving On

    NurseCard replied to anotherone's topic in General Nursing

    I think if you want badly enough, a new LIFE for yourself in another place, then that is what you need to go for. Your new nursing job would be just a small part of that; your job isn't your life, or...
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    Funniest thing ever.....

    NurseCard replied to mindlor's topic in General Nursing

    If you aren't comfortable, don't do it. I have known nurses who were only 6 months out of school (or so) to precept.. I've also been ME, 3 years on a Med/Surge unit and STILL not comfortable enough to...