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  1. Tired of toileting, docs, and pt dependency

    lady_jezebel posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have been nursing for 7 months now (age 33, second career). Today I absolutely HATED my job. I hate the way docs talk to & perceive nurses, being chronically understaffed on our floor,...

  2. Do nurses take more crap because of their percieved role in health care?

    lady_jezebel replied to warrior woman's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, nurses definitely take more crap. No doubt about

  3. Failed NCLEX multiple times

    lady_jezebel replied to Brickman's topic in General Nursing

    For safety reasons, most states have limited the number of times a candidate can take the test before they have to undergo another nursing program. I think it's a good thing for the profession &...

  4. the term "animal nurse"

    lady_jezebel replied to Clarvina Streisand's topic in General Nursing

    Most of the planet doesn't really understand what a nurse does on a daily basis, and how complex and "technical" our jobs are. If one of these techs could spend some time in a human ICU observing...

  5. Gre

    lady_jezebel replied to preCRNA's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I took the GRE last month and did really well. Honestly, there is nothing to worry about. It's not really a difficult test. Just buy a few study guides and go through them a few weeks in advance of...

  6. Marriage to a Nurse-- Need HELP

    lady_jezebel replied to NeedAdvice1234's topic in General Nursing

    My husband (and engineer) and I are both very glad that I went into nursing. Now that we are expecting our first child, I can continue to work until delivery since my job is so flexible. Shift work is...

  7. C3--C6 Spinal injury ??

    lady_jezebel replied to Cubby's topic in General Nursing

    Run to a

  8. My baby was a 24 weeker...

    lady_jezebel replied to foxy star's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thank you for sharing your story. I am pregnant right now, and can't even conceive of losing a child. I worry about miscarriage, complications and the health of my baby on a daily basis. Sometimes I...

  9. OB/GYN vs Midwife vs Fam Practice MD

    lady_jezebel posted a topic in General Nursing

    Am pregnant, due end of year. I love my family practice physician, but he is not board certified in OB/GYN (though he practices "pediatrics, family, obstetrics"). Additionally, he will not be there to...

  10. Does anyone recommend working as a patient care technician?

    lady_jezebel replied to LPN-n-2005's topic in General Nursing

    This experience will make you a much, much better nurse than other graduates who have never worked as aides/technicians. Do yourself a huge favor & go for it! Reasons: 1) You'll understand the...

  11. I am pregnant!

    lady_jezebel replied to lady_jezebel's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks to everyone for their advice, sharing & congrats. Right now I'm too excited to be exhausted (but it's early). I will remember what you have all said. Zac -- you know me.

  12. What is your biggest nursing pet peeve?

    lady_jezebel replied to ferfer's topic in General Nursing

    emotional-based, unreasonable neediness and dependency on the part of my pts &/or their family members. hate childishness/regression. oh -- and being treated like a slave/waitress. hospitals are...

  13. Previous 4yr degree helpful?

    lady_jezebel replied to carlalogan's topic in General Nursing

    I asked my nurse manager the same question. She stated that a BSN is by far preferable to other BS/BA degrees. The other degrees don't really mean anything in the field of nursing. They do not lead to...

  14. Would you assist in abortions?

    lady_jezebel replied to Blackcat99's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Yes, I definitely would. Abortion is a personal & difficult decision, and I support choice. These women need compassion, understanding, and support. Not

  15. Chemo admin while pregnant

    lady_jezebel posted a topic in General Nursing

    Is it advisable for a pregnant RN to avoid working with I.V. chemo drugs? Also, any other job related health-hazards to worry about?

  16. I am pregnant!

    lady_jezebel replied to lady_jezebel's topic in General Nursing

    That's what I was afraid of! Oh, dear. Hopefully it's ultimately worth it in the long

  17. I am so UNHAPPY!!!

    lady_jezebel replied to altomga's topic in General Nursing

    Where do you work? I used to live in NC, and attended nursing school there. My mom is a nurse in NC, and also not very

  18. Survey: Has your facility implemented nurse to patient ratios?

    lady_jezebel replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    Med-surg ortho floor with medicine overflow: never more than 4 patients on day shift. If acuity is high, only 3 patients. If very, very challenging, charge nurse also

  19. Has Anyone Read the Echo Heron Books?

    lady_jezebel replied to BabyRN2Be's topic in General Nursing

    I discovered her books before starting nursing school, and was thrilled to find a description of what the day-to-day events are like for a hospital RN. It helped solidify my choice of entering this...

  20. social work to nursing

    lady_jezebel replied to Freeda's topic in Nursing Career

    My best friend of nursing school was first a social worker. She returned to school b/c she wanted to expand her role. Now she's a nurse on a cardiothoracic unit, and absolutely loves it! The...

  21. transgender nurse (transvestite)

    lady_jezebel replied to nursecathy's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    What an interesting thread. Stuff I've never thought about before or even realized was an issue, but it's helped me formulate my own stance. I believe that anyone who is 1)dealing with the agony of...

  22. Anyones test shut off at 75?

    lady_jezebel replied to Jabber964's topic in First Year After Licensure

    For it to shut off at 75, it means either 1)that you're a major idiot, for you've failed such a high percentage of the questions already & continuing to 265 will statistically never put you in the...

  23. Minor in Biology

    lady_jezebel replied to tsu_girl82's topic in General Nursing

    i have a bs in biology, bs in nursing, and a minor in chemistry. honestly, the minor was a completely worthless thing for me to get. absolutely no one cares about a minor, even graduate schools. they...

  24. Chemistry?????

    lady_jezebel replied to Deb123j's topic in General Nursing

    Know where the gases, solids, liquids and metals are located; the general categories for each column or row (ex. the "noble gases", "rare earth metals"); how many electrons the elements within the...

  25. Please Help Me

    lady_jezebel replied to deniseS's topic in General Nursing

    I think you should choose the job that you will be happiest with in the long run, the one you want to keep after the child is born. Also think of practical issues -- which job pays the salary you...