Midwest4me

Midwest4me

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  1. Calling out sick...?

    Midwest4me replied to Dempather's topic in General Nursing

    Call in! Your health is most important; this bug you have could worsen as well as put your patients at greater

  2. Would you choose a union job or non union job?

    Midwest4me replied to hollyberry678's topic in General Nursing

    Union all the way, mostly due to the representation it provides(although the benefits are a huge plus too). You're really at the mercy of a non-unionized workplace---one could be fired for virtually...

  3. The Doctor said WHAT?

    Midwest4me replied to nurz2be's topic in General Nursing

  4. Nurse's what's your New Year's resolutions?

    Midwest4me replied to pumpkin1984's topic in General Nursing

    I resolve to do the same! My irritability with co-workers has increased of late....perhaps caused by our nasty weather (constant gray days, constant rain) and an ill husband....or it's the idea of...

  5. I am so grateful...

    Midwest4me replied to AtomicWoman's topic in General Nursing

    I'm grateful for.... the gift of Jesus Christ(from whom ALL blessings flow) a fine, caring, devoted husband a wonderful home nice children(however wayward they've become) the sweetest, most precious...

  6. How do you stay nonjudgmental?

    Midwest4me replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    I AM judgemental though morally and professionally I'm not supposed to be. There have been many times I'd like to say something smart but have to realize these are ill people. Ill people sometimes do...

  7. The Doctor said WHAT?

    Midwest4me replied to nurz2be's topic in General Nursing

    What an interesting conversation that was you witnessed! I'm with Angie when she says we have to choose our battles. Although we're all supposed to be "on the same team", docs are unfortunately placed...

  8. your first....

    Midwest4me replied to misslo's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing school scrubs in my day were blue and white(and I admit I felt pretty cool in those--as though to say well finally I'm a nurse in training!). When the program was over, I couldn't wait to...

  9. problem with CNA

    Midwest4me replied to adnstudent2007's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't mean for it to be construed as "hard core"---I get that sometimes though because I believe in, and always practice, being direct instead of dancing around an issue. I was trying to convey the...

  10. problem with CNA

    Midwest4me replied to adnstudent2007's topic in General Nursing

    In my opinion this CNA IS disrespecting you and her behavior IS demeaning. Perhaps she is not meaning to come across as she has but you won't know until you have a talk with her. Ask the DON or...

  11. Ready to Call it Quits

    Midwest4me replied to whontime's topic in General Nursing

    Gosh it's amazing how many of you feel the way I do! Been nursing for 22 years and, with the exception of two jobs, have never been happy with the career. I stay due to the great pay and benefits at...

  12. Merry Christmas Eve

    Midwest4me replied to MiaKeaRN's topic in General Nursing

    I, too, wish you all a very merry Christmas and a safe, blessed new

  13. Hit 'Enter' Key to make Paragraphs! (Then I can read your allnurses posts!)

    Midwest4me replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

  14. What would you do?

    Midwest4me replied to jschut's topic in General Nursing

    :yeahthat:

  15. What is your opinion on this job offer?

    Midwest4me replied to raindrop's topic in General Nursing

    Do what your heart tells you to do; this sounds like a great opportunity. A variety of experiences in different specialties is always more preferrable(I believe) than one long stint in one...

  16. New nurse wanting to know how to deal with co-workers

    Midwest4me replied to hollyberry678's topic in General Nursing

    Plaster a smile on your face and be honest with the oncoming shift as to why things were left undone. As far as the LR not running; explain that it just arrived, that you have NO CONTROL over when...

  17. Outsourcing nursing home patients.

    Midwest4me replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    I've NOT heard of this recent trend but can see how the dramatic cost difference would be an appealing factor. Speaking from vast past work experience in that environment, I know that nursing homes...

  18. How do I do this without hurting anyone?

    Midwest4me replied to HappyJaxRN's topic in General Nursing

    I see boundary issues here. As another nurse posted, she does indeed have an unhealthy dependence on you and is manipulating you. You need to have a sit-down honest talk with her and explain that you...

  19. Working as an CNA after finding out you passed????

    Midwest4me replied to tattooednursie's topic in General Nursing

    I agree wholeheartedly with this nurse! Look for a nursing job--that's why you went to school--start enjoying the fruits of your long hard labor!!! I too offer my congratulations on passing the...

  20. Why shift diff nights when days are so busy?

    Midwest4me replied to Johnny Moo Man's topic in General Nursing

    WOW Johnny! Base wage per hour PLUS $5.00 every hour for shift differential and then a bonus each month of $50 sounds pretty good.(Of course I know it's all relative.) The RNs at our hospital make...

  21. I think I really screwed up choosing nursing

    Midwest4me replied to Curious1alwys's topic in General Nursing

    Life is too darn short to be as unhappy as you sound in this field. You most certainly are dissatisfied with nursing and SHOULD listen to your instincts to leave it, but FIRST check out the various...

  22. Are psych nurses safe to float?

    Midwest4me replied to Jelli_Belli's topic in General Nursing

    No orientation yet expected to work the units at the drop of a hat???? That's unsafe for everyone concerned. I'd be worried about the patients and my license too. My advice is to look

  23. Your Specialty: Do You Have Regrets?

    Midwest4me replied to Weeping Willow's topic in General Nursing

    Oh yes I have regrets; should have stayed with with the RN program (instead of stopping at the LPN level) when I'd had the chance---more job avenues from which to choose--too late now for me,...

  24. Getting your education out of state?

    Midwest4me replied to pumpkin1984's topic in General Nursing

    I attended nsg school out of state back in 1984-85 because I'd heard so much negativity about the local colleges here(political headgames and refused to play them). I'd also been very impressed with...

  25. Is it just me?

    Midwest4me replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    My heart goes out to you!!!Sounds like a staffing problem to me; the CNAs should have been assisting with the baths so you could take care of other nursing tasks. Time management skills are learned...