middleagednurse

middleagednurse

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  1. I'm quitting today! Finally had enough!

    middleagednurse replied to SoontoBNP's topic in General Nursing

    They abused you because they could. Live and learn from

  2. If you could pick up and go..

    middleagednurse replied to Libby1987's topic in General Nursing

    Someplace in northern CA, where they have nice scenery, so I could work under a union and make big

  3. You know you've been a nurse too long when...

    middleagednurse replied to wooh's topic in Nursing Humor

    You go out to dinner with friends, and you are the only person who washed their hands, and you really want to give a lecture on

  4. You know you've been a nurse too long when...

    middleagednurse replied to wooh's topic in Nursing Humor

    You're looking at the gorillas at the zoo and the first thing you see are their giant

  5. How do you get your first nursing job?

    middleagednurse replied to stnurse2016's topic in General Nursing

    This isn't the answer you are looking for but I thought I would share a "blast from the past". In my last semester of nursing school all the hospitals in town threw lunches and brunches, and all soon...

  6. Comments to make on an Unjust write up?

    middleagednurse replied to Satsun's topic in General Nursing

    You're right. You DON'T have any rights, so suck it up. Welcome to

  7. Working 12's with small children

    middleagednurse replied to karo07's topic in General Nursing

    Can you get a teenage sitter to come over for a couple hours? Have food already prepared so sitter won't have to

  8. Agency Nursing Problems

    middleagednurse replied to psych.nurse's topic in Agency Nurses

    Agencies are not run by nurses, they are run by young adults who don't have a clue. Their goal is to provide staffing coverage, by hook or by crook. They will lie to achieve their

  9. Is private duty nursing a stable job? Options for LPN's?

    middleagednurse replied to shannonw6290's topic in Private Duty

    Plus, you don't generally get benefits. If you're sick, you don't get paid. And no paid vacation either. Some agencies offer health insurance, but not all of

  10. Is private duty nursing a stable job? Options for LPN's?

    middleagednurse replied to shannonw6290's topic in Private Duty

    I'm sure everyone has had different PDN experiences, however, I used to do PDN and I was working around 50 hours a week. The deciding factor is your client. If you can get a steady client who is not...

  11. Help!

    middleagednurse replied to Jusween's topic in First Year After Licensure

    All of the above, plus, you should never give meds that have been prepared by another

  12. New nurse, having issues at first job out of school, advice is appreciated

    middleagednurse replied to jlb1988's topic in First Year After Licensure

    This job is not a good fit for you. You need to cut your losses and find a different job

  13. Ageism - 61 Yr Old & Need to go Back to Work after 3 Yrs off Taking Care of Wife

    middleagednurse replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Check out insurance companies. I was hired by an ins company at the age of

  14. Help! UTIs in LTC

    middleagednurse replied to RNAndi's topic in General Nursing

    Two important factors are hygiene and hydration. I have worked in LTCs and no one seems to consider the importance of these factors. People who feed the residents need to give the residents more...

  15. Husbands!

    middleagednurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    Do any of you married/in a relationship nurses ever have a problem with your SO expecting you to know everything, since you are a nurse? My husband will ask me a question, and if I say I don't know,...

  16. Husbands!

    middleagednurse replied to middleagednurse's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for pick me up. Funny

  17. Husbands!

    middleagednurse replied to middleagednurse's topic in General Nursing

    This is embarrassing. I'm usually the one critiquing other people's

  18. Husbands!

    middleagednurse replied to middleagednurse's topic in General Nursing

    His question today was "why is addiction a disease?" Well iDK. I could look it up but I'm

  19. Just Curious... Retirement

    middleagednurse replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Retired Nurses

    I am 64. I will probably work full until 70, at least. I have no interest in retiring unless my health forces me to do so. I have a job where I sit in a chair all day, so this is perfect for

  20. I Don't Think He Meant To Hurt Me

    middleagednurse replied to SunnyPupRN's topic in Private Duty

    Maybe this kid should not be watching violent TV

  21. Worst/Best thing a nursing instructor ever said to you?

    middleagednurse replied to CryandNurseOn's topic in General Nursing

    45 years ago my peds instructor told me "I hope you never have kids, because you have no maternal instinct". That hurt my feelings. But I eventually had 4 kids and was a great mom

  22. Why is there a Bully on the Playground?

    middleagednurse replied to Ahvegas's topic in General Nursing

    I despise bullies, and I am so glad the nursing profession is addressing this

  23. Is there Hope for me after 21 yrs???

    middleagednurse replied to Momtotjmatt's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe be a hospital receptionist? Or activity director at a SNF? Or go back to school to become an

  24. Need standard response response suggestions

    middleagednurse replied to lavenderskies's topic in General Nursing

    Assume positive intent, work on building relationships, be super polite, don't ever lose your temper. DON"T ever be

  25. Shift work and dating

    middleagednurse replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Nursing

    I met my husband on POF.com. We are currently active in MEETUP.COM, which is our primary social