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  1. Does allnurses.com make you a better nurse?

    chacomom replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    My feeling is that any time nurses can get together and share their thoughts and fears about their profession, its a great thing. Because of the number of nurses and the many types of nursing there...

  2. Do you like ER or ICU better?

    chacomom replied to LeLeeFNP's topic in Emergency

    While I have done both, I prefer ER nursing. Always something new and different. I think people who prefer to have control over a situation generally prefer ICU. Both areas require a trenemdous...

  3. Can I survive NS without previous health care experience???

    chacomom replied to AniraP's topic in General Students

    Yes you can. I graduated from a BSN program in 1974 with no previous health care experience to speak of. All I can tell you is pay attention, listen to your gut feelings and never be afraid to ask...

  4. CNA's and Fire Power

    chacomom replied to newtress's topic in General Nursing

    I had a similar experience at a small community hospital. The nursing assistants made various complaints against me because I would not do things the way they were used to doing them. I came from a...

  5. Nursing setting you up for failure?

    chacomom replied to nrsman1's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with you. I have been a nurse for over 35 years and in a variety of settings . In my last job at a VA hospital on a med surg unit the rules for nurse patent ratios seemed to change often....