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  1. Do doctors have any idea what we nurses do? lol

    nervousnurse replied to missladyrn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    No. they. do. not. ......and, sorry you are having a hard time with the twelves---- I cannot IMAGINE how hard running for 12 hours would be while pregnant....((( hugs ))) to you! "eatmysox"....WOW!...

  2. I feel i am doing the Lord's work

    nervousnurse replied to SNB1014's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I love your post, and fully agree! (and, next time there is a BAD "code brown", I will think of your post....LOL!) But seriously, there have been soooooo many times I have driven home after a...

  3. I understand why people go the LPN route

    nervousnurse replied to downsouthlaff's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I just want to say GOOD for you, and I'm excited for you to get your LPN! I also wanted to let you know that it makes me SO MAD how much they underpay EMTs!!! (and CNA's too!) Many, many years ago,...

  4. No Oxygen or Suction in dining room...normal?

    nervousnurse posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hi, I'm new to LTC and wondered if your facility has oxygen and/or suction either IN the dining room or very close by? I realize we can perform the Heimlich for FOOD choking; I am more concerned...

  5. How Nurses Feel...

    nervousnurse replied to Joe V's topic in Nurses Rock

    OMG!!!! ROFLMAO over "free-balling" annnnnnd, the Foley, Peg tube, and colostomy bag!!! The other day I had been so busy, I finally crammed a banana down my throat. I was still chewing when my...

  6. Insight About a LTC Job Interview I Just Had?

    nervousnurse replied to Funnybunny's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    wyogypsy---I am so new to this terminology! What does "Medicare" patient mean? I couldn't tell if it meant the same as a rehab patient or skilled, or....? FunnyBunny---that is great how it worked...

  7. Please help! Questions I haven't read here yet....so curious!!!

    nervousnurse posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hi, I've read lots of threads here and they are very helpful! I am considering a position in LTC and I'm skeeeeeered! I am SO used to having my own "little" group of patients, and I like to know...

  8. Question about experience required

    nervousnurse replied to scorpio1113's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Your question is NOT stupid! I agree that getting a job as an CNA or "AUA" (Advanced Unlicensed Assistant) would be a great idea. You may find other terms such as "Nurse Partner / Nurse Extern"....

  9. Night Shift Question/Advice/Tips

    nervousnurse replied to EMEddie's topic in General Nursing

    everything everyone else said, but one thing I didn't read was get yourself a DARK mask to cover your eyes. I have known RARE people who can't stand having that over their eyes, but I can tell you,...

  10. VENT!!!

    nervousnurse replied to WldChrry's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    WldChrry---glad you got a doctor's note!! :) calliou---thanks for explaining.....whoa! Lovely to make jokes about someone who is BEYOND tired. Not to mention, we've all read the studies that after...

  11. Please help! Questions I haven't read here yet....so curious!!!

    nervousnurse replied to nervousnurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    THANK YOU, everyone!!! This has been SO helpful! Oh, and "WittySarcasm"---about keeping copies of blank forms with you---what a GREAT tip!!! I have actually done that before---it is SO annoying that...

  12. What do you eat before work?

    nervousnurse replied to Mnstn's topic in Health, Stress Management

    if not the smoothie, another thing I'd bring with me is yogurt (LOW sugar!!!), and a couple scoops of flax seed for mid-morning when I started getting hungry after being so

  13. What do you eat before work?

    nervousnurse replied to Mnstn's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Was your toast whole grain/ 100% whole wheat? As you know, if it was white bread (simple carb!), that won't hold you as long. Are you drinking too much coffee or other caffeine? I used to take a...

  14. Former teachers: why change career to nursing?

    nervousnurse replied to akang5's topic in Nursing Career

    Hello! I enjoyed your post---I am actually in a VERY similar situation as you, except I've already been a nurse for years, and I started in pediatrics. I have also considered preschool teaching in...

  15. LTC-What is meant by "The skilled nursing area of LTC"

    nervousnurse replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Whoa! I did NOT realize that a "SNF" admitted patients that were only 3'rd day post-op! And a ratio of 30:1....!?!?! (re: Brandon's post) No WONDER I'm so skeeerred to accept my job

  16. VENT!!!

    nervousnurse replied to WldChrry's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Wow, they MADE you work that entire next shift??? Glad you made it through!!! I don't claim to know the law very well, but you said they "MADE" you work---did they threaten that you could be sued...

  17. Attention All Nurses....

    nervousnurse replied to combsj25's topic in General Nursing

    It's GREAT that you want to be a nurse, but I also agree that there are SOOO many other things you could do besides nursing. Do you love the elderly like I do? Nursing homes would LOVE to have you...

  18. Be the Nurse You Would Want As a Patient

    nervousnurse replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Nurses Rock

    Excellent post!!! I have always *tried* to think/be this

  19. 1st Psych Nursing Job starts Monday, any advice?

    nervousnurse replied to ChelleNurse's topic in Psychiatric

    I'd love to know how your new job is going

  20. New Grad--how to prepare for 1st job as PsychRN

    nervousnurse replied to Stephieee's topic in Psychiatric

    I am interested in psych nursing and would also like to know how you're doing....Hope it's going well!

  21. Notes to take while waiting for THAT job.

    nervousnurse replied to SENSUALBLISSINFL's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Good for you, having such a positive attitude and keeping up with the learning!!! I hope you and Radiant91 and all the other new grads out there are hired soon!!!!

  22. God's perfect timing

    nervousnurse replied to Chasity2495's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Wow, that is a wonderful story, and how wonderful that you got a position in Oncology. I have been struggling and struggling (and praying! and prayinggggg!!!!!) about whether to stay in nursing or...

  23. Is Nursing Really for me? I think I hate it...

    nervousnurse replied to Emily Star's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Wow, first, I want to send you many, many ((((( hugs )))))!!! I am sorry you are feeling suicidal, and also very sorry you don't have family---that must be very, very hard!!! You say you've tried...

  24. You might be a night shifter if...

    nervousnurse replied to beeker's topic in General Nursing

    LOVE this thread!!! And omg, the "Spinal Tap" comments!!! The "PO challenge" and "co-signing insulin"...LOL! ....when you haven't worked nights in YEARS, yet you *still* feel the need to wear a...

  25. Nurse trying to get NON-nursing job....impossible!!

    nervousnurse replied to nervousnurse's topic in Nursing Career

    mtngrl---yes, the salary question is always tricky!!! Ugh, when I have gotten interviews for non-nursing jobs (which is RARE!), I always get "that look" and they ask "is such-and-such salary going to...