RNman09

interesting experiences, thanks everyone for sharing them

Yes, and this will continue until we RN's put a stop to it. What I don't understand is how the Grocery unions, truck drivers unions always make a big fuzz about contracts, wages, working conditions, etc. but in our profession it seems to be very difficult. Why because we allow it to be this way. Just my opinion:twocents:

:flwrhrts:rest in peace DAYTONITE:flwrhrts: my condolences to her family

Well I guess that settles it, not a lot can turn an OR RN's stomach:barf01: or make their teeth cringe (maybe the smell :sniff:at times) thank you all for sharing your experiences :thankya:

Yeah, that is wrong!!! You all have some interesting stories, Thanks for sharing them . Once we had pt who had an unexpected case of flatulence during a hemorrhoidectomy while being cauterized. It created a small spark but no harm to anyone, it just made the case a memorable one.

No, you are not making a mistake, but only you can decide what your career path will be. Good luck in your future endeavours.

The result of an ectopic pregnancy which was a hanful of hair with teeth:eek: So what have you seen?

No, because Nursing is not "just a job" it's a proffession and we are not "just a nurse" that are part of the bunch.:hpygrp:

Good replies from everyone Thank you:) I would also change on how hospital facilities use the economy to justify not hiring more nurses but then turn around and say that the ones who apply aren't qualified/experienced for the job. If the economy was that bad then bonuses wouldn't be given out. :thankya:

You are right Kayartea, but unfortunately in this economy it seems that patient care is not the priority for hospital admins, thus neither is nursing and money is. While the economy is the way it is, people in charge of hospital facilities will try and get as much labor out of one RN, LVN, CNA and make the arguement of "they did it why can't you?". The fact is that now days as long as the patient gets the nursing care (ooops) I meant patient care they need, it doesn't matter how they get it. One RN to whatever number of LVN's, CNA's they give you and it takes teamwork to accomplish that job. Plus, doctors are the reason patients are admitted to hospitals, but RN's, LVN's, CNA's are the ones who ensure they get out. Also, we as RN's need to educate the public about the importance of our jobs and the need for adequate RN's, LVN's, CNA's and patient ratios in hospitals. But until society opens up their eyes to what really is that we RN's do, it won't change.

That would be a nice change for the better:yeah:

The media (and some nurses) potrayal of male RN's and the Nursing profession all together. Gaylord Focker, Nurse Jackie, Hawthorne, etc...

I haven't read those books but after reading some of the pages Amazon allows for reading I think I'll be buying them. The books seem interesting, thanks for sharing and suggesting those books-- lee1

unfortunately our nursing profession has been imbued with the practice of intimidation, harassment (constructive criticism as some want to call it in some cases), and a hostile working environment stemming from threats that it might just as well take an act of congress to change this practice.

This why we need to enforce the RN to patient ratio 1:5 and rally to make it national law. That is something I would like to see change for the better of our proffession on a national level.

:ancong!::beer::hpygrp: We believe you passed

I would change the apply on-line attitude from HR because that is how your first impression gets deleted the majority of the time with the click of a button. Even if you go in person you are told to fill out the application on line.Lets just go back to the old way (hiring) of doing things.

Yeah me too, I even tried the Pearsons Vue trick for the four days (qhr) while I waited to see when my name would pop up on the BON website it worked for me.

Lets keep it going and see if we can reach 2010 "Wish You a Happy New Years" by 2010 :dancgrp::dncgcpd:

I would change the law to stop outsoursing nursing jobs to foreign nurses until all US educated/born/legal resident nurses fill those positions. Plus mandate hospitals to report number of RN applicants turned away. :yeahthat:

Wow what an interesting thread. It's good to read about how things were done back then. I know it's a nine year old thread but it is an interesting to a new RN.

My condolenses to you and your family. I believe you will make a wonderful CNA,or LVN,RN at whatever level you decide to stop. But either way it is a good start good luck to you.

When I took my exam it didn't stop at 75 questions and I said oh %@#!* no, but then I remembered being told not to freak out if it doesn't stop at 75. As we all hope 75 is the golden number anything else we automatically worry and don't deny it (LOL). So I relaxed and continued with the test and four days later I saw my name on the BON website. I passed on the first try. So what went through your mind when the NCLEX computer didn't stop at 75?