I have worked through tornadoes in KS and Hurricane Ike in the only hospital(direct hit) that was open during the storm. We were allowed to bring our family and we rode out the storm and evacuated the...
rn4life2009 replied to laderalis's topic in Geriatric, LTC
The year I work on ltc we bought like nice fuzzy socks with slip grip, nice smelling lotions(vanilla, fruit pleasant easy scents) and body sprays. We would make sure to use the lotions on them and...
rn4life2009 replied to Bruin's Mom's topic in General Nursing
I have been through this before. I dreaded going to work my stomach was in knots. I would cry on the way to work. When I was layed off I felt bad at first but I am relieved I no longer have to work at...
Go online and look up the different procedures. The company might even have a web page explaining the procedures for the patients. I would take extra care with my physical looks. Careful tasteful...
rn4life2009 replied to eternalbride's topic in General Nursing
I have been there. I had never failed anything until the RN program. I had alot of things going on in my personal life and I failed my second semester. It was a severe blow to my self confidence. It...
rn4life2009 replied to Nursey Face's topic in General Nursing
I would definitely get short term disability insurance in case you have any complications. I was doing med surg(eve) and started pre term labor(never happen in the other 2 pregnancy) and was put on 6...
I wasnt exactly offered a job. The owner wanted me to come in so she could try me out to see if I would work out. She said she couldnt offer me a job because my references had not called back. The job...
rn4life2009 replied to purple nurple's topic in General Nursing
I am in the Houston area too. I have my ADN and have worked as a LPN and CNA and have over 2 yrs experience as a nurse. I cant find a job either. I was layed off after 1.5 yrs as a rn in dec 09. I...
rn4life2009 replied to rn4life2009's topic in General Nursing
I sent them an email with the boards policy on the title nurse. I also told them if the 10 was referring to looks it was tacky! I mean really! I could care less what the person looks like who is...
what do you think of this ad posted on craigslist(tx)? is 10 a reference to looks or skills? office "nurse"/medical asst date: 2011-03-21, 12:43pm cdt reply to: [errors when replying to ads?]...