cherryames1949

cherryames1949

Oncology&Homecare

Member

  • Content

    347

  • Visitors

    11,175

  • Followers

    0

  • Likes

    9

All Content by cherryames1949

  1. I had an 89 yr old patient curse out the doctor today.

    cherryames1949 replied to my.toys's topic in General Nursing

    In the US death is not an acceptable

  2. *sigh* here come the guilt trips and the nagging.. etc..

    cherryames1949 replied to NurseCard's topic in General Nursing

    There you go NurseCard! He is welcome to change the situation at any time by seeking a job with better benefits. You have certainly borne the brunt of keeping health insurance. HE IS A LUCKY MAN!...

  3. Nurses Union Plans Ad Campaign Against Nevada Republican

    cherryames1949 replied to Anxious Patient's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Chico David RN thank you for your nutshell review of the reasons for political involvement. Both of your posts couldn't have put in better. The message is Get involved or be subjected to the will of...

  4. Dear Lord: Please give me patience....

    cherryames1949 replied to elizabeth8503RN's topic in General Nursing

    My grandmother used to say this little rhyme to us. Patience is a virtue Possess it if you can Its seldom in a women and never in a man. I am still working on cultivating the virtue of patience. I...

  5. Nurses Union Plans Ad Campaign Against Nevada Republican

    cherryames1949 replied to Anxious Patient's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Being politically active is the only way to effect change. I am happy to see that nursing is involved in the November elections. If we had the lobby that the AMA or the drug companies have, we would...

  6. A Word to the Wise

    cherryames1949 replied to KateRN1's topic in General Nursing

    You can't be hung for what you are thinking. (only what you put in

  7. I got the JOB!

    cherryames1949 replied to Miller86's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations! Best of luck in your new

  8. Alphabet soup

    cherryames1949 replied to badphish's topic in General Nursing

    badphish, you seem perturbed! I know that all of those initials can seem pretentious. On the other hand, if I had worked years to earn them, I would be proud to display them. Cut your colleagues a...

  9. Nurses, have you been been spit on, pushed, scratched and verbally or assaulted?

    cherryames1949 replied to Brian's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Our job is definitely a love hate relationship. It wears you out physically, mentally and emotionally. I always say that I am crawling to the finish line. I will be 61 in 9 days. Only four more years...

  10. med administration times

    cherryames1949 replied to sweet sunshine's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the update nursej22. I did not know

  11. What do you pray for?

    cherryames1949 replied to Destiny12's topic in General Nursing

    Destiny, pray that God's will be done. Having said that, don't be afraid to ask for other people's prayers. You are obviously a believer. The power of prayer is a well known force for good in the...

  12. interview tomorrow...swollen face due to periodontitis

    cherryames1949 replied to VRN-RN's topic in General Nursing

    Ditto to all of the above. Good

  13. med administration times

    cherryames1949 replied to sweet sunshine's topic in General Nursing

    That's what I've always been taught All4Nursing. I haven't heard of any

  14. Advice Needed!

    cherryames1949 replied to All4NursingRN's topic in General Nursing

    A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush. It is not an original saying but it is so true. In these rough economic times I would hang on to the job you have while you are looking. Before you quit...

  15. Nurses, have you been been spit on, pushed, scratched and verbally or assaulted?

    cherryames1949 replied to Brian's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I was sexually assaulted by an orthodox rabbi when he was 5 days post-op. I was told by a supervisor after I reported it that "You can handle it". I was lucky that after a dose of prescribed pain...

  16. Taking a Pay Cut To Get Out of Nursing

    cherryames1949 replied to PAERRN20's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing is such a flexible occupation. I have loved being able to work out of the 9 to 5 framework. I have worked in the hospital, a doctors office, home care and an infusion center. I have also done...

  17. Taking a Pay Cut To Get Out of Nursing

    cherryames1949 replied to PAERRN20's topic in General Nursing

    It is nice to dream about other jobs but truth to tell, I know in my heart, I wouldn't do anything

  18. Failed drug calculations quiz, need some encouragement...

    cherryames1949 replied to Katie803's topic in General Students

    :redpinkheKatie, to paraphrase Winston Churchill, don't ever give up! It looks so bleak right now and I know that you are depressed but " where there is a will there is a way". Take a deep breath and...

  19. ER nurses are the best!

    cherryames1949 replied to motivated2nurse's topic in Emergency

    Hats off to you! The best part of our profession is that there is a place for everyone's talent and expertise. I couldn't do what you do. The differences are what make our job interesting and...

  20. A Beautiful Nightmare

    cherryames1949 replied to acaitan29's topic in General Nursing

    Job well done! Adversity makes your success all the sweeter. Congratulations and good luck in your chosen

  21. Japan needs nurses, STAT

    cherryames1949 replied to betakurt's topic in General World

    Sounds like racism is alive and well throughout the world . When the need becomes critical the Japanese will have to reconsider or their health care will

  22. personal cell phone and the internet and impact on staff moral

    cherryames1949 replied to 24 yrs and counting's topic in General Nursing

    I work in home health so I don't really know what my colleagues do. I leave my phone in the car. I feel that I owe it to the patient to give them their time exclusively. As was stated, we got along...

  23. Should I Carry Nursing Malpractice (Liability) Insurance?

    cherryames1949 replied to sirI's topic in Nursing Career

    I have always carried malpractice insurance. It was called to my attention as a new grad and I took the advice. Thanks for the timely

  24. I'm sure this has been said.. MA's calling themselves Nurses

    cherryames1949 replied to AprilN's topic in General Nursing

    This is one of my pet peeves. It is misrepresentation pure and simple. As nurses it is our obligation to educate patients. Staff that mistakenly represent themselves as nurses need to be informed that...

  25. First Nursing job, and I drowned!

    cherryames1949 replied to galenanurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Gale I am so sorry that you have had such a horrible experience. Everywhere else you work will look good by comparison. Don't give up on nursing. All of the above posts have given you great advice....