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  1. Long term care, you can move on (but don't have to)

    mejsp replied to JBMmom's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Your article is convicting. It is downright goofy to want to work in a "cool" setting. It is like everyone in high school saying they plan to major in marine biology or something. We've all known...

  2. Funniest Nursing Situation

    mejsp replied to Neats's topic in General Nursing

    The funniest things that come to mind: I worked as a nursing assistant during LVN school. We took report and jotted notes on a little pad with the patient's information on it, name, diagnosis, vital...

  3. To wash or not to wash?

    mejsp replied to sunflower3,RPN's topic in General Nursing

    Golden rule: Do unto others as you'd have them do unto you. I am very grateful for the nursing instructor who said, "I hope when I'm a little old lady unable to care for myself someone will help me...

  4. Least Senior RN to Supervisor

    mejsp replied to Mil0o's topic in Nurse Management

    I pray for guidance, my coping mechanism. If you feel led to supervise, just do it. I assume you are female. You know how women behave. We can all be witchy, but you may very well be the best...

  5. The Death Spectrum: A new(ish) ER nurse's perspective

    mejsp replied to rldubz's topic in General Nursing

    You sound like you started nursing with a level head and a degree of maturity. I'm guessing your co-workers appreciated your lack of drama. I managed well with the death of elderly med-surg and ICU...

  6. Soo tired of bedside...

    mejsp replied to Grobyc82's topic in General Nursing

    I am listening to a book at present, recommended by my brother, a life coach. It is called Die Empty: Unleash Your Best Work Every Day. The author is Todd Henry. Consider reading or listening to...

  7. Men not helpful

    mejsp replied to Sarah2018's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm the wife of a retired, male nurse, a CRNA. I loved calling him to the bedside for an epidural. It was fun having the patient brag about him. One mom said, "I want to kiss you husband on the...

  8. Thoughts on being a CNA in Nursing school. Is it a good idea?

    mejsp replied to rleah's topic in General Students

    I liked your article and agree with you. I loved working as a nursing assistant during LVN school. I'm not sure there were CNAs in the early 80s in Texas. My qualification was our nursing program...

  9. UK nurse waiting for 10 years for USA

    mejsp replied to michaRN's topic in General Nursing

    Wow! I can't speak to nursing in the U.K. My mother was a WAC in WWII and was stationed at Burtonwood Air Force Base near Chester. I've always been fascinated with England. We visited in 2016,...

  10. Who is planning to retire in a few years?

    mejsp replied to Blackcat99's topic in Retired Nurses

    Mickey, I've had similar thoughts. My husband, a CRNA, retired at age 62. I continued to work to provide healthcare insurance until be became eligible for Medicare. I retired three years ago at...

  11. New grad interested in becoming a clinical instructor

    mejsp replied to sistasoul's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Heather, I think your first 4-year degree will help. Only 2 years of nursing experience may be a problem, but that depends on your work experience. One of my students who graduated last year is...