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  1. a matter of terminology

    sunnycalifRN replied to sunnycalifRN's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry, wasn't clear in my original post. I know what the Director of Nursing is at my facility . . . a nursing executive in charge of all nursing in the hospital. But, my point is that many posters...

  2. a matter of terminology

    sunnycalifRN replied to sunnycalifRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, that's my point in my original post. But, I notice that DON is used all the time on this site and I think that they're really talking about their Nursing

  3. Overheard coworkers complaining about me....feeling bad

    sunnycalifRN replied to Sugarcoma's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    The drama of nursing!! God forbid that you should make a mistake! I did, don't even remember what it was, but I'd see little groups of 2 or 3 whispering and looking in my direction!! So, I just...

  4. Uniforms and dress codes

    sunnycalifRN replied to inkedRN's topic in General Nursing

    Where I work, you can wear whatever you want (within reason, of course). Scrubs are not required. A few nurses just wear street clothes. A couple of the guys wear a scrub top with jeans. But, 98%...

  5. NCLEX + I have a municipal ordinance

    sunnycalifRN replied to jasminboo's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know what the "municipal ordinance" violation is . . . a misdemeanor? a citation? a fine only? I don't think that the Board of Nursing will be of any help with the NCLEX application . . ....

  6. NCLEX + I have a municipal ordinance

    sunnycalifRN replied to jasminboo's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think you will have any problem with taking the NCLEX examination. As far as getting your nursing license in New Jersey, you should check with your state board of

  7. does night shift make you fat?

    sunnycalifRN replied to LeLeeFNP's topic in General Nursing

    No, not in your mind. I, too, put on pounds on night shift. One of the reasons was that I could never figure out what meal I was eating . . . so I just seemed to be eating all the time!! Hence,...

  8. Questions about shift differentials

    sunnycalifRN replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    10% differential from 1800 to 0800 the next morning 25% differential on

  9. Overheard coworkers complaining about me....feeling bad

    sunnycalifRN replied to Sugarcoma's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Perfectly stated!! Ditto. To the OP, not everyone is like Dee, however; as you have seen. This kind of talking behind someone's back happens and is very hurtful if overheard . . . but, just forget...

  10. Where is the caring and advocacy for ME when I really need it????

    sunnycalifRN replied to LoveActually's topic in General Nursing

    I am so sorry for your loss, loveactually. And, the treatment you received from the answering service and your doctor's office is unbelievable! I think that after you return home, you should write...

  11. If it's such a horrible job, why not quit?

    sunnycalifRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Another currently active thread is asking why nursing is such a horrible job and there are many responses detailing posters opinions. My question is: if it's THAT horrible, why not quit? And, I...

  12. If it's such a horrible job, why not quit?

    sunnycalifRN replied to sunnycalifRN's topic in General Nursing

    Of course, I realize this. But, having survived many lay-offs, I know that if the job vanishes, you make do somehow. I guess I'm just wondering why so many folks who are so miserable don't plan to...

  13. The Worst Nursing Job You Ever Had

    sunnycalifRN replied to firstyearstudent's topic in General Nursing

    I've only had my current job in a med-surg ICU and it's great. Great management, great co-workers, some great patients. Compared to all the misery I read about on this site, I consider myself very...

  14. Accredited ASN Program in SF area?

    sunnycalifRN replied to UniqueHealth's topic in California Nursing

    Jason, as you've probably gathered by reading the various posts on this site, you've got a lot of challenges ahead if you choose to go for nursing. But, if you've been volunteering and during your...

  15. Is nursing your second career?

    sunnycalifRN replied to LeLeeFNP's topic in General Nursing

    Hardly. Right out of college, went to med school for two years . . . absolutely hated it . . . took a leave after 2nd year and never returned. This caused a major falling out with the parents . . ....

  16. If it's such a horrible job, why not quit?

    sunnycalifRN replied to sunnycalifRN's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't mean to sound flippant with the title of the thread . . . but, for some posters on this site, they describe their jobs as 100% miserable, dehumanizing, disgusting and horrible. If I were in...

  17. Me becoming an RN

    sunnycalifRN replied to JC_Smith2009's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't work full time during nursing school; I worked 2 12's, every Sat & Sun and it was quite doable. The problem with working full time is that most nursing programs are 4 to 5 days a week...

  18. Shift B.S.

    sunnycalifRN replied to firstyearstudent's topic in General Nursing

    Whenever you get a late admit or an emergency late in the shift, you may not be able to get everything finished. That is just the way it is. If the oncoming nurse can't understand that, tough! I...

  19. Why is nursing such a horrible job?

    sunnycalifRN replied to firstyearstudent's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't call it a horrible job. If it were horrible, I'd quit and do something else. What I will say is that it is a difficult, exhausting and often frustrating

  20. ICU documentation post sedation

    sunnycalifRN replied to AllAngelsRN's topic in General Nursing

    ativan is very long-acting . . . and 90 minutes is not enough time for and elderly patient to metabolize the circulating drug. regarding your documentation . . . we just chart the RASS score every...

  21. What is your biggest nursing pet peeve?

    sunnycalifRN replied to ferfer's topic in General Nursing

    There are so many, but a couple come to mind: 1) going to the Pyxis to grab a common item, such as chux or an IV pump tubing set, and finding it empty (and yes, the count is zero, and yes, it will...

  22. Proning

    sunnycalifRN replied to nightshift82's topic in MICU, SICU

    Let me guess, and these two hate each other, too? Wow, so extreme . . . what happened to

  23. 46 too old to start nusring school?

    sunnycalifRN replied to cute2's topic in General Nursing

    I'm 58 and I started working in nursing at 54. So, 46? You're a spring chicken!! You can do it! And, don't worry about be the oldest in the class . . . I was but I was also top of the class!! And,...

  24. TPN and PRBC

    sunnycalifRN replied to FlGasman's topic in General Nursing

    to get into CRNA programs, at least 1 year of ICU experience is required. Somehow, I don't think that the OP is going to return to this

  25. BA + LOW GPA...Career change advice? PT 2

    sunnycalifRN replied to Tela's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    As the previous poster advised, since you've already got a Bachelors degree, you could certainly try for one of the accelerated BSN programs. I'm in the Bay area and I believe that UCSF and Samuel...