Midwest4me

Midwest4me

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  1. Stupid things that bosses have you do

    Midwest4me replied to JB2007's topic in General Nursing

    Now THAT is funny! Thank you--I needed that

  2. Do other people in your life recognize Nurses' Day?

    Midwest4me replied to cherrybreeze's topic in General Nursing

    Nope, I don't know of anyone (other than nurses)who knows that there is such a thing as Nurses Week. My youngest sis, however, makes me things throughout the year celebrating each season and each...

  3. 100 Best Twitter Feeds for Nurse

    Midwest4me replied to Spirit of Humor's topic in General Nursing

    thanks; your feedback was helpful! i'm just behind the times--only recently found this "facebook" thing, have no idea what the ipod does except it has something to do with music, no idea of how the...

  4. crappy nurses day

    Midwest4me replied to frann's topic in General Nursing

    Hey Frann--no thanks to the offer of a nursing theory book. Nice of you to offer, however! We didn't get a banner but we got a homemade breakfast and a colorful pin to wear that talked about pride...

  5. 100 Best Twitter Feeds for Nurse

    Midwest4me replied to Spirit of Humor's topic in General Nursing

    What exactly IS twitter? Is it like facebook? Can someone be specific about it...and compare it to facebook(if it's similar).

  6. Who hates nursing, honestly????

    Midwest4me replied to believeallispossible's topic in General Nursing

    i believe that imho means "in my humble opinion".... or "in my honest

  7. So after reading enough posts, I can't help but wonder..

    Midwest4me replied to TheFuture2010's topic in General Nursing

    If you read enough of the posts here, you'll learn the myriad of reasons for getting out of the field. It seems the main reason is burn-out which results from short-staffing, excessive demands,...

  8. Of Kittens and Computers

    Midwest4me replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    i believe in some biblical punishment for that guy...as in "an eye for an eye." that guy who so thoughtlessly threw that kitten from the car should be thrown from a car. what a horrific thing to do to...

  9. Is there a feeling of entitlment among new grads?

    Midwest4me replied to MesaRN's topic in General Nursing

    perhaps not always a "deal breaker' but if you can find out who the don is and address the cover letter to him/her, it is more professional and demonstrates you've done your

  10. Is there a feeling of entitlment among new grads?

    Midwest4me replied to MesaRN's topic in General Nursing

    I became a nurse way back in 1985 and even then had to hit the streets to find a job....yet come to think of it, even then it did seem easier than what it seems to be today. My sis finally starts her...

  11. A Beautiful Mother's Day Poem...

    Midwest4me replied to NIGHTWOLF87's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for sharing that. Happy Mother's Day to all of

  12. Quick Question

    Midwest4me replied to Seagate's topic in General Nursing

    exactly! with our insurance programs at our hospital, short term disability pays you 60% of your gross wages---that's better than nothing, i say! you're even better off if you've racked up enough sick...

  13. Bullying ?

    Midwest4me replied to bubbles64's topic in General Nursing

    Could you be more specific as to the kinds of things that the Unit manager is doing that constitutes harrassment? I wouldn't go to the director of nursing and make threats of filing a harassment suit...

  14. Confused and I don't know what to do... PLEASE I really need help!!!

    Midwest4me replied to lulu0704's topic in General Nursing

    I've never heard of a FREE LVN program. Is the program certified? Who pays the instructors of that program? I'd definitely THOROUGHLY check it out before attending; if it is certified then by all...

  15. Is my NM whack or is it just me?

    Midwest4me replied to jomoholono's topic in General Nursing

    yep, ploppers is

  16. New To Night Shift

    Midwest4me replied to PennyNickelDime_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I DO get bored; most of the pts are sleeping but we do have 2-4 who get up, wander around for several hours, sit and play games or work puzzles. To alleviate my boredom I get on the internet,...

  17. Have a cultural sensitivity question:

    Midwest4me replied to SmilingBluEyes's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hi Dedream: I like your idea! And, oh, by the way SmilingBluEyes you should NOT be shouldering the entire blame(nor the majority of the blame) for that situation--after all, you DID pass along the...

  18. Would you do it all over again?

    Midwest4me replied to ohcomeon's topic in General Nursing

    Nope. Too much disrespect by peers, patients, supervisors. I can't wait to retire in another 7-8 years. Our trucks will be paid for, major bills paid off so we can move home to the

  19. What can a LPN with a Bachelors do?

    Midwest4me replied to ThePrestige's topic in General Nursing

    Sadly, I can't think of any particular jobs for your friend. I agree it is a rare combination. Pursuing his RN degree would make more sense...in my opinion. I am an LPN and have a BS in Psychology,...

  20. New To Night Shift

    Midwest4me replied to PennyNickelDime_RN's topic in General Nursing

    i smiled/laughed at the post (by kcochrane) too as i'm 50 and been doing nocs for nearly 5 years now(used to do 3 12-hr shifts but for the past 3 years have done four 10-hr shifts). it's hard working...

  21. marriage and nursing school

    Midwest4me replied to beatrice1's topic in General Nursing

    actually, the original poster, beatrice1, never really stated that her spouse was forcing her to make a choice between him and nursing school. i agree--she should be able to have both---a good...

  22. marriage and nursing school

    Midwest4me replied to beatrice1's topic in General Nursing

    is he asking or demanding that you choose? your marriage came before nursing school. the vow "for better or for worse"(or something like that) should mean something to both of you. nursing school is...

  23. Should we chart in 24-hour time?

    Midwest4me replied to MikeyBSN's topic in General Nursing

    frankly, i'm surprised too. i thought all hospitals had been using military time for the past 20+

  24. Ativan for Everything?

    Midwest4me replied to smilesandstickers's topic in General Nursing

    thanks for the suggestion. i've never heard of that so i'll look it up and convey that as a suggestion to the

  25. Ativan for Everything?

    Midwest4me replied to smilesandstickers's topic in General Nursing

    i hear good things about versed---but your last statement has me concerned---i'm due to have versed with ...i think i was told demerol....when i have my colonoscopy done next month. i do not tolerate...