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  1. I lost my empathy

    bellcollector replied to Bronte03's topic in General Nursing

    Bronte03, I can relate on a personal level. If you don't mind I would like to add you to my prayers? Big

  2. back injury?? what to do

    bellcollector replied to mhinds12's topic in General Nursing

    I have a severe back right side injury that has resulted in multiple surgeries and nearly 10yrs out of work. Multiple MD's wanted me on total permanent disability. I could not accept this as my...

  3. A concerned LPN!

    bellcollector replied to gil3's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    gil3, I really feel for you. When I first started I got 2 days orientation and 1 shadowing and was then immediately 3rd shift charge in a skilled LTC geriatrics facility. I had the back which were...

  4. To be or not to be an LPN?

    bellcollector replied to Rice7's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am an LPN. I completed all my RN course work but then, as is often the case, life got in my way. Not going for my RN to begin with is one of my biggest regrets. Back then I really thought the LPN...

  5. I can't do this anymore

    bellcollector replied to kwaziness's topic in General Nursing

    I agree stargazing. I am just suggesting that we all not belittle one another for expressing differing views. I felt rivalicious took a kind of reprimand simply for having some different yet valid...

  6. I can't do this anymore

    bellcollector replied to kwaziness's topic in General Nursing

    Excuse me, but I don't think it is very supportive or polite to attempt to beat down anyone who may have a differing view to the op either. I can empathise with the op, but that doesn't mean I should...

  7. Injured worker trying to return to nursing

    bellcollector replied to bellcollector's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Thank you Esme12 and VivaLa for your responses. VivaLa are those jobs you listed able to be done by

  8. clogged picc line

    bellcollector posted a topic in General Nursing

    My son is in iccu as an lpn i know nothing about certain things. 1. We are told that d/t multiple intubations multiple bouts of aspiration pnuemonia they are having a very hard tlme weaning him back...

  9. clogged picc line

    bellcollector replied to bellcollector's topic in General Nursing

    Spoke with pulmonologist this a.m. he did a nice job of explaining things. You all are correct you never push if an occlusion is even suspected. You all are wonderful educators thank you very much....

  10. clogged picc line

    bellcollector replied to bellcollector's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you very much for the responses. Thank you also for the explanation about someone possibley saying "on AN they said" I would hope that neither myself or anyone else would do such a thing I can...

  11. clogged picc line

    bellcollector replied to bellcollector's topic in General Nursing

    I don't want medical advice I just want to know why multiple intubations and aspiration makes further intubation harder to wean off of and if a lot of force in a saline flush is what is done to clear...

  12. Nursing: Then and Now

    bellcollector replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    My youngest is 25 and I remember my MD having a cigarette hanging out of his

  13. HCR Manor Care Facilities

    bellcollector posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Does any one work for this corp. or know anything about it. I know in a large corporation like that every individual facility will be different. I am looking to find out what the company overall is...

  14. This is why I love my job

    bellcollector replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have been out of work on workers comp for 5yrs. I miss it so much. I worked in geriatrics and the pts made me feel needed and alive. Unfortunately the working environment was often toxic. I have...

  15. Stuck on an unsafe floor (Vent, long)

    bellcollector replied to monkeyadale's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Ask yourself if it is really worth risking your license and career and or possibly another persons life just to tough it out another 3 months. When you accept an assignment you are saying you...

  16. Help: Calling any MDS nurses

    bellcollector posted a topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    I may have a chance at an MDS nurse position. I have absolutely no experience other than filling out some MDS forms. They say they are willing to train however I figure the more I know the better my...

  17. Want to get off of disability

    bellcollector posted a topic in General Nursing

    I would like some advice and ideas please. I was severly injured @ work 3.5yrs ago and have had 3 surgeries and several rounds of PT. I am still on temporary total and most likely will be for 6mos...

  18. Want to get off of disability

    bellcollector replied to bellcollector's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for the replies. First off I don't plan to make a living just teaching cpr I just thought being certified to teach it may improve my chances at a job. I am not on SSDI and I don't get...

  19. Getting thru clinical with disability and pain meds!

    bellcollector replied to anangelsmommy's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Transplant nurse very good post. You are exactly right. It is unbelievable to me how quickly we forget what we are taught about pain meds acute and chronic. As another poster mentioned there is a HUGE...

  20. Mandatory inservices, meeting, etc

    bellcollector replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    The only place I have worked @ that actually accomodated night shift was the 1st place I worked and it was not a hospital. The 2 other places had no consideration for nights and they didn't pay a...

  21. Do you carry liability insurance?

    bellcollector replied to MrsMommaRN's topic in General Nursing

    Absolutly yes. Generally when there is a lawsuit everyone and their grandmother is named and we all know the truth does NOT always prevail. Do not trust your employer and their lawyers to protect...

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

    bellcollector replied to pumpkin1984's topic in General Nursing

    I resolve this year in which I turn 40 to stop letting life get me down. I will count my MANY blessings and be thankful. I will help lead my family in a healthier lifestyle by eating right and...

  23. How would you feel?

    bellcollector posted a topic in General Nursing

    How would you feel about camera's being everywhere in the work place? Or possibly state hired investigators being sent out to actually be hired and work for a time in nursing facilities in order to...

  24. How would you feel?

    bellcollector replied to bellcollector's topic in General Nursing

    If not cameras, what about the nurses hired by the state to see how things are actually being

  25. It's CHRISTMAS!!!!!!

    bellcollector replied to danissa's topic in General Nursing

    Merry Christmas to all. My oldest, his wife and 4 boys came over tonight. Traditionally we all go to Christmas Eve service together and then back to our house for hot beef sandwhiches and such with...