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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 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...

  5. 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...

  6. 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 :

  7. 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

  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 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

  10. Now what?

    texasmum replied to texasmum's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thanks preemie! Best of luck

  11. 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...

  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. Not feeling the love.

    texasmum posted a topic in General Nursing

    After a lot of thought, I resigned my first nursing position this past week. The unit I have been working on has numerous issues that I don't think are going to be rectified anytime soon. I was...

  16. 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...

  17. Not feeling the love.

    texasmum replied to texasmum's topic in General Nursing

    As I said, my question was simply that, if this was her plan, why she did not make my resignation effective immediately so that I could move on. Would have been better for both her and myself. That...

  18. Not feeling the love.

    texasmum replied to texasmum's topic in General Nursing

    As I said, I realize there is nothing I can do. And I am handling gracefully and fully intend to just move along. Doesn't mean the whole situation doesn't tick me off. Even tho I know better I...

  19. Not feeling the love.

    texasmum replied to texasmum's topic in General Nursing

    Esme - I am trying! : ) Not much I can do anyway. That's why I was venting here :) LLg - I understand - and like I said - all she had to do was discuss it with me (like an adult) and let me know...

  20. Not feeling the love.

    texasmum replied to texasmum's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks! The problem is that I have only been there six months and since we have been getting cancelled (low census) I have already used the little I have : / And I had no problem taking my "turn"...

  21. Someone with insight into bonuses

    texasmum posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have a question regarding a sign on bonus. And yes, I know they are few and far between. I took a job six months ago that came with a sign on bonus. Our census has plummeted and we have be...

  22. Someone with insight into bonuses

    texasmum replied to texasmum's topic in General Nursing

    That was my next step. Thanks :

  23. Someone with insight into bonuses

    texasmum replied to texasmum's topic in General Nursing

    It does not address in any way not being able to work full-time due to call-offs. Only if I choose not to work full time. Which was not the case. This has been an on-going situation for the past...

  24. All the cool people work nights!

    texasmum replied to meanmaryjean's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I've only been on nights for a six months but now I really hesitate to work a day shift. Family and friends keep asking when I am going to "get" to go on days. They can't understand when I tell them...

  25. Unrecognizable without scrubs...

    texasmum replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    Love this! Years ago we were at the BallPark in Arlington (three hours away from home). Got on the elevator and vaguely recognized a man who just talked and talked to me. But, hey, I talk to...