cherryames1949

cherryames1949

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  1. Top 10 Reasons We Get Fired: Sleeping on duty

    cherryames1949 replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    I worked 12 hour night shifts in an oncology hospital while in my 30's. We only got paid for 12 hours. No overtime! I never ever left on time. Driving home was dangerous and it was only by the grace...

  2. Visitors/family with bad odors

    cherryames1949 replied to winterblue's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I agree with the above suggestions. It cannot be healthy for any of

  3. Centimeters Away From Brain Death

    cherryames1949 replied to nursey246's topic in Nurses Rock

    I just finished wiping the tears off my face. Isn't it nice to have a victory? So many times it doesn't work out that way. It's such a great

  4. The Top 10 Things I Loved About Nursing

    cherryames1949 replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Nurses Rock

    Viva, I agree with you. I still love my job and I'm grateful that at 64 I am still able to do it. Cherry Ames was my inspiration as a child but in my profession it has been my fellow RNs and patients...

  5. Hanging It Up

    cherryames1949 replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Retired Nurses

    Merry Christmas Viva. Here's wishing you all of the best as you embark on your new adventure. Best of luck in the New Year and beyond. I hope you know that you are a

  6. Received my 3rd rejection today.

    cherryames1949 replied to iono101's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Do not give up your dream! These rejections will make your success all the sweeter. I agree with those that are advising you to think outside the box. There is a way forward for

  7. I can't believe the MD did that

    cherryames1949 replied to cardiacfreak's topic in General Nursing

    I live in fear of a doctor like this. We need nurse advocates but we also need a nursing administration that supports them. Nurses are expected to advocate on the patient's behalf but are often in...

  8. How much is too much?

    cherryames1949 replied to WalterWho's topic in General Students

    I would never make it through nursing school today! Don't give up! It may be hard but it's worth

  9. Is it covered under Obamacare? - Cartoon Contest Winner

    cherryames1949 replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    I moved south 20 years ago and it still has me shaking my head! People here will vote against their own self interest. Obama care is only the beginning of reform. It will take many years to catch up...

  10. Six weeks out - never been so happy

    cherryames1949 replied to savoytruffle's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Best of luck in your new job. You will never regret your decision to leave a job that was robbing you of the life you

  11. Always thank your nurse...

    cherryames1949 replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    Truer words were never

  12. ADN plus a previous 4 year degree

    cherryames1949 replied to MN2LA's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    It certainly can't

  13. Wish me luck!!

    cherryames1949 replied to Morganalefey's topic in School

    I congratulate you for jumping at an opportunity for a complete change. It is a good thing to challenge yourself. Good

  14. Things You Didn't Learn in Nursing School

    cherryames1949 replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    I learned that my life would be very different from Cherry Ames. I wouldn't get to marry the handsome doctor and live a life of adventure (she was a nurse during WW2). My uniform would not remain...

  15. Vent about scrubs

    cherryames1949 replied to NellieRN10's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    My pet peeve are scrubs that drag on the floor. The patient makes an assessment of you by your appearance. The way you choose to dress can affect your professional career as well. My advice is to...

  16. Retirement in the nursing field.

    cherryames1949 replied to A.B.123's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    There are many areas of nursing requiring different skills. I am a Home Infusion nurse. I am sure that I can continue as long as my health and the desire to do the job hold out. I would never even...

  17. new allnurses logo - feedback wanted

    cherryames1949 replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    I have to agree with all of the above. Leave well enough alone! Nothing I saw was creative or outstanding. Change for change sake is a waste of time. It only puts people

  18. CCRN

    cherryames1949 replied to *LadyNurse*'s topic in MICU, SICU

    What a success!

  19. Signing RN behind my name

    cherryames1949 replied to copelald's topic in General Nursing

    RN is part of your identity now. Good luck in your job and your new

  20. Sometimes it hits you...

    cherryames1949 replied to umcRN's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    I am grateful that you were there for that Mom. To me, what you did for her is the very essence of nursing. Job well

  21. Moving on.....

    cherryames1949 replied to TorsadesRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Never look back. You are a

  22. Today I passed AANP FNP boards!!!

    cherryames1949 replied to MedVision's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    You did it! Congratulations! Bask in your

  23. Warning to us ALL!!

    cherryames1949 replied to GitanoRN's topic in Nursing Humor

    Thanks for the

  24. Poetry: Nursing Haiku

    cherryames1949 replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Nurses Rock

    Thanks

  25. Primary Care vs Specialty

    cherryames1949 replied to Georgia RN03's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Graduated a Long time ago. I was in my early thirties and didn't want to wait to start in oncology. I accepted a job at a specialty hospital and never looked back. Take the job. I'm betting that you...