texasmum

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1. Enough is Enough...

   texasmum replied to MrChicagoRN's topic in Nurse Management

   I think they are referring to the OP not having a cardiac event before realizing less stress was needed. It took my husband having a heart attack (different profession, lots of stress) before he...

2. Is aspirin a blood thinner?

   texasmum replied to ChloeLissa's topic in Patient Medications

   Sounds like

3. The Worst Hospital Visitor I've Ever Seen

   texasmum replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   I think Milton would get reported to APS and the

4. Calling in sick

   texasmum replied to texasmum's topic in General Nursing

   We are a small rural hospital. No floaters, etc. Went back today and amazingly enough, the world had kept turning. Coworkers ask if I was feeling better and that was it! (one small jab from...

5. Calling in sick

   texasmum replied to texasmum's topic in General Nursing

   Went into doc to get work release for tomorrows shift. Came home with a steriod shot to the bum and omnicef. Guess it's not all in my head :

6. Calling in sick

   texasmum replied to texasmum's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks ya'll. It my heart I know I shouldn't be around patients (or staff) if I have had a fever. But I feel guilty for leaving my shift mates short

7. Calling in sick

   texasmum posted a topic in General Nursing

   I never call in. But I've had to this week and I feel guilty when I shouldn't. Came down with some viral something last weekend and just can't seem to get over it. Didn't see doctor because nothing...

8. Now what?

   texasmum replied to texasmum's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   Did not do well at the interview. Came up sick this week and should have postponed. But I didn't. All I can do now is wait and

9. Now what?

   texasmum replied to texasmum's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   Thanks preemie! Best of luck

10. Now what?

    texasmum replied to texasmum's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Your enthusiasm is fantastic! Thanks for that : ) One of the aspects of the interview that I am excited about is that it includes meeting with the NICU education person. The learning curve is...

11. Now what?

    texasmum posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Finally put my big girl panties on and applied for a job in NICU. And I got the interview! After working Med Surg I am a little nervous, I admit. Time will out I

12. Charting Disruptive Patient Behaviors: Are You Objective?

    texasmum replied to SHGR's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Very informative. I work med-surg but here lately we have had more and more patient's that I would loved to have charted as a "Royal PIA!" Rude, demanding, threatening, um,

13. I asked for Christmas off and they...

    texasmum replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    I don't have problem with working on a holiday; my problem is the way they handle the overtime. Our only "benefit" for working is that we get time and 1/2 from midnight to midnight on the holiday....

14. Dealing with toxic boss

    texasmum posted a topic in Health, Stress Management

    I recently changed jobs in order to shorten my commute (from 90 miles round trip to 14). While that part has worked out well, I find myself in an environment were NO ONE is happy. The boss is a...

15. How do I answer "Why did you leave your last job?"

    texasmum replied to Peppermint_RN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Won't even be asked. If you went back to nursing school it is obvious that you would be leaving your fast food job : ) If it is, go with your husband's answer or simply say you left to give yourself...