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  1. I'm not sure I'm cut out for this

    abbnurse replied to ItsThatJenGirl's topic in General Nursing

    Same here, Miss Ruby Vee - Jen, I have always enjoyed your posts. Good luck! You've got loads and loads of support here on

  2. What Did You Get For Nurses Week?

    abbnurse replied to iPink's topic in General Nursing

    We got a nice tote bag (with company logo), and inside the bag were hand lotion, lip balm, water bottle, and Chex mix. It was really nice, considering that for many years we got nothing. Even...

  3. Favorite Motivational Quote

    abbnurse replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    OMG, Farawyn. So beautiful. Thanks

  4. Favorite Motivational Quote

    abbnurse replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is the small voice at the end of the day, saying, "I will try again

  5. Pet Peeve Friday

    abbnurse replied to SaltineQueen's topic in School

    I wondered this, too. I had no idea young men weren't allowed to wear earrings, or to have long hair! I would guess it must be a millitary

  6. What does your nursing career repair bill say about you?

    abbnurse replied to Beldar_the_Cenobite's topic in General Nursing

    Wow . This is absolutely excellent advice! I wish I'd known ALL of this when I was

  7. It smells like...

    abbnurse replied to Flare's topic in School

    I thought the same thing! ( RIP, Kurt

  8. Weird meeting with manager

    abbnurse replied to amzyRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Esme is a treasure! She's helped many, many of us with advice, encougagement, and her willingness to share her amazing amount of knowledge. Best wishes to you

  9. Sweet, Honey

    abbnurse replied to LikeTheDeadSea's topic in School

    I was raised in the North, and things like "Sweetie" and "Hon" have never bothered me, either. Different strokes for different folks

  10. WILTW 3/11/17: The Seven Stages of Grievance (Part III)

    abbnurse replied to LadyFree28's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations! I'd been wondering how you were! Hope you're home and feeling

  11. May I have your attention please?

    abbnurse replied to Supernrse01's topic in School

  12. Essential oils

    abbnurse replied to MrNurse(x2)'s topic in School

    I love patchouli ! I vividly recall opening up my brand new copy of Madonna's "Like A Prayer" album, and inhaling the lovely scent.

  13. Support Planned Parenthood Today!

    abbnurse replied to elkpark's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I wish I could "like" this 10,000

  14. What was the REAL reason you called off

    abbnurse replied to Orion81RN's topic in General Nursing

    Cat365 - ((((Big hugs)))) I love pets,

  15. Support Planned Parenthood Today!

    abbnurse replied to elkpark's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    We had a large protest/counter-protest in my city. I was literally in the middle of it ! Pro-choice Planned Parenthood supporters (counter-protesters) outnumbered the anti-choice protesters by...

  16. Student Nurse Clinical Site

    abbnurse replied to nursemichelle04's topic in School

  17. Is this appropriate?

    abbnurse replied to Newbie93017's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You absolutely did the right thing. When I worked in LTC, the CNA's were my "eyes and ears" when I couldn't be in the room with the resident. Alerting your nurse and the head CNA is exactly what...

  18. a day for reflection

    abbnurse replied to poppycat's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Happy Birthday (late) ! Thanks so much for this! I really, really needed some positive thoughts/vibes today. Congratulations on your 28th anniversary

  19. Is age just a number?

    abbnurse replied to B52Bomber's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Thanks for this. Good luck to you ! You've got a wonderful, exciting career ahead of

  20. Is age just a number?

    abbnurse replied to B52Bomber's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    My primary care provider is an FNP. Can you tell me what you mean by this? (This is a sincere question.) She is probably the best health care provider I've ever been to, and she definitely...

  21. What are your biggest pains/ problems as a nurse?

    abbnurse replied to dma13's topic in General Nursing

    I think this will echo what previous posters have said: - Verbally abusive patients (and family members of patients). - Unsafe, unrealistic workload expectations. - Out of touch administration...

  22. Helping patients kill themselves

    abbnurse replied to Cwoods's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    That's my all-time favorite bumper

  23. LPN to social work or RN?

    abbnurse replied to Tessseracts's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Absolutely, what TheCommuter said. We have MSW's where I work, and they earn less than the LPN's. I know this may not be your only concern, but it's something to consider. Good luck with whatever...

  24. Crossed the line with a flirty family member. How to deal with ethical issues?

    abbnurse replied to Scuba_NurseBSN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Same here! Please don't beat yourself up.

  25. Easily annoyed

    abbnurse replied to freckles23's topic in General Nursing

    I hadn't heard of this book, but after a little research, I (literally) just ordered it from Amazon. It sounds great. Thanks for the