RNSuzq1 RN

RNSuzq1 has 7 years experience as a RN and specializes in Med/Surg..

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1. Your thoughts on being "written up".

   RNSuzq1 replied to RNSuzq1's topic in General Nursing

   O/P Here. Partly - because of everything in my post, but mostly - because I'm ready to move onto something different than floor Nursing, I recently put in for a transfer to another Dept. I found out...

2. Your thoughts on being "written up".

   RNSuzq1 replied to RNSuzq1's topic in General Nursing

   You hit the nail on the head. It's totally belittling. I work with the same group weekend nights. 1st thing we do Friday night is check our mail-boxes in the break-room. OMG, Talk about killing...

3. Your thoughts on being "written up".

   RNSuzq1 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I'd like others thoughts on being "written-up" at work. Before becoming an RN, I spent 6yrs in the Navy & 10yrs in Business. In all those yrs, not once was I written-up for anything. I've been...

4. Do nurses get holidays off?

   RNSuzq1 replied to Jmiami's topic in General Nursing

   Merlee, I think that's Wonderful that you volunteered to work for others over Christmas. My Dad worked nights at the Post Office for over 30yrs - Christmas being the busiest time of yr. I still...

5. Stress, Stress

   RNSuzq1 replied to RNSuzq1's topic in Health, Stress Management

   Hey, Crusty Old Bat I totally agree with everything you posted. 2 of the people I went to about orienting to Charge are officially PRN status, but have worked the same full-time, weekend night...

6. Stress, Stress

   RNSuzq1 posted a topic in Health, Stress Management

   Hi All, I'm one of those people that were "called" to Nursing, love caring for others. Candy Striper in HS, 6 yrs as a Navy Hospital Corpsman, some yrs at home when our kids were young & finally...

7. Do nurses get holidays off?

   RNSuzq1 replied to Jmiami's topic in General Nursing

   I agree with everyone re: Nursing is a 24/7 job - you will be required to work some Holidays. My DH's hospital splits the Holidays - one group gets certain Holidays off one yr, works them the next,...

8. How To Spot a Workplace Bully, Part One

   RNSuzq1 replied to rn/writer's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   Because of all the great advice from Allnurses during NS & my early yrs as a Nurse, I knew I'd find some info. re: a current problem at work. Bingo - Workplace Bully, just what I was looking for....

9. From Raleigh to Wilmington?

   RNSuzq1 replied to kimmersRN's topic in North Carolina Nursing

   Hi Kimmie, I absolutely understand what you're saying about living at the Beach!!! My plan was always to eventually move to the Coast. I worked at Wake for a short time, I've been at a smaller...

10. Relocating to NC and looking for info on nursing programs

    RNSuzq1 replied to wanna-b-a-nurse's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Hi Wanna-b, Just wanted to give you some NS info. I live outside of Raleigh, went to NS in Wilson, NC (almost an hour from my home). Not sure if this is how every school handles admissions, but this...

11. Feeling totally behind the 8 ball

    RNSuzq1 replied to NurseRobby's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Hi Rob, I've been on an adult Med/Surg floor for the last couple of years. Best thing you can do is talk to your Mgr. about the issues you have. On my floor, after orientation, they buddy you up...

12. Bizarre Admitting Diagnosises

    RNSuzq1 replied to MedicalLPN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Re: The AMS pt's - we had 5 on our MS floor this week. Most are usually dementia/alzheimers pt's the Nursing homes send us because they are "confused". Yes, they're confused, they have dementia and...

13. Vacation in Raleigh/Durham- questions

    RNSuzq1 replied to Blackcat99's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Hi Blackcat, I agree with the other poster, not much doing around Hillsborough. Actually, the whole Raleigh/Durham area isn't what I'd call a touristy place. If you're going to be in NC for a few...

14. getting trouble with interview questions, did not get any offer

    RNSuzq1 replied to tylenolnurse's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Hi, I agree with the previous poster, these are all personal questions that only "You" can answer. Question 4 for example: Why should I hire you? Mention your educational background, if you're...

15. Air Force medic vs Navy Medic?

    RNSuzq1 replied to TrinaRoschelle's topic in Government, Military