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  1. Disgruntled RN

    kesr replied to SonicnurseRN's topic in General Nursing

    On the other hand - to be devil's advocate - when I was breifly a manager, one of my nurses called me at 2am because her father had just had an MI. I went in to cover for her - but do you think I...

  2. Disgruntled RN

    kesr replied to SonicnurseRN's topic in General Nursing

    I know of a nurse who was a patient in her hospital's ICU - the supervisor actually had the gall to ask her when would she be back to work! Needless to say, she never went back and found an new job....

  3. As if nursing isn't hard enough, this comment appeared in a local newpaper by "none"

    kesr replied to latebloomernurse's topic in General Nursing

    GOOD teachers should be well paid, but there is too little accountability in teaching. Also they have much better pensions and survivor's pensions than any nurse will ever see. In fact they have...

  4. Must see commercial for nurses

    kesr replied to TDKH54's topic in General Nursing

    The same folks probably steal stuff from hotels, too. Single use stuff I always offered to pts - never know when an emesis basin will be handy (ha ha). I figure the rule of home applies: if it was...

  5. Cherry Ames (Nurse) Stories

    kesr replied to Guest717236's topic in General Nursing

    Loved Sue Barton,

  6. switching schedules

    kesr replied to MassED's topic in Emergency

    Maybe you should switch a shift or two with him - what goes around comes around! If you get a cooperative reputation, it may pay off for

  7. Did you get anything?

    kesr replied to Sl1011's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, stick to something personal and not public. I got a charm for my (now unused) charm bracelet. Buy yourself something nice you'll keep - and

  8. Cherry Ames (Nurse) Stories

    kesr replied to Guest717236's topic in General Nursing

    oh my yes, read them all multiple

  9. Age of a Nurse

    kesr replied to ttpurtee's topic in General Nursing

    There aren't many hospital bedside nurses over 55-ish, but there are some hardy souls. However, there are many nurses who have go on to other opportuinties that are easier to work until retirement...

  10. Have you always known you wanted to be a nurse?

    kesr replied to Getreal2011's topic in General Nursing

    Yes. I was fascinated by my grandmother's old textbooks. From as far back as I can remember reading, I read all the girlie nurse books, Cherry Ames, Sue Barton (anyone else remember these?), all the...

  11. Nurses, I need advice

    kesr replied to kstain's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Since it costs you nothing and fills your high school time, I'd do it. The knowledge will be priceless since you need to take something for the next 2 years anyway. Best wishes future

  12. Stressed out and I need a new job

    kesr replied to nurse grace RN's topic in General Nursing

    At one institution for so long, I assume you are in a good position of benefits: retirement, vacation days, sick time, etc. In that case, totally changing institutions may not be wisest - but look...

  13. What do they mean by street clothes? Quick clarification please :)

    kesr replied to NICU Kristen's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with your mother, they mean classroom clothes, not patient care clothes. But no jeans on the first day! Nice slacks or skirt, top no more casual that a polo shirt. Then you can get a feel...

  14. Nurses..plz help me with a possible life altering career choice!

    kesr replied to midnightrose8504's topic in General Nursing

    Tough choice - do you really want to be a manager (been there, and I was NOT suited to it). You must be available if that is in your contract, so turning off you phone as DON is not an option. But,...

  15. Obstetrics For Nurses - Circa 1906

    kesr replied to DoGoodThenGo's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Sometimes the old rules still make perfect

  16. Obstetrics For Nurses - Circa 1906

    kesr replied to DoGoodThenGo's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I still have a couple of my grandmother's nursing textbooks from 1918-1920. Fascating stuff, probably put me on the path to nursing. Alos have a book of poems for nurses that was one of her...

  17. Quit my stressful job, now I miss it ...

    kesr replied to SoundofMusic's topic in General Nursing

    Been there, experienced that. I'd agree with the others, give yourself some time to adjust. I went from a big NICU to a desk job. Think about what aspects you really miss, and what you are just...

  18. I want to be a RN but don't want to deal, with you know...

    kesr replied to Back2Nursing09's topic in General Nursing

    I found that the help and compassion I could provide the family to be a very meaningful part of nursing. Claeaning up the patient after death was a part of the full circle of

  19. Calling in sick too late...feeling horrible about it.

    kesr replied to Katie_Bell's topic in General Nursing

    While not ideal, you did what you had to do. I guarante you are not the first person to have called in late. Just don't make a habit of it. Sometimes things happen - I would focus more on figuring...

  20. Who's responsibility is it?

    kesr replied to PEBBLES1's topic in General Nursing

    Here's my case for both: If I was going off I would want to be assured everything was ok and I had not inadvertantly left a mess behind. As oncoming nurse I would want to see exactly what the...

  21. Who's responsibility is it?

    kesr replied to PEBBLES1's topic in General Nursing

    Another vote for both going - in fact, I can't imagine NOT going; either as the oncoming or outgoing

  22. patients family photographing your badge?

    kesr replied to melgrek's topic in General Nursing

    I would think there would be a hospital policy against cameras in general, and any picture taking - I'd look into

  23. Do you still use your old nursing school textbooks??

    kesr replied to werkinit's topic in General Nursing

    I kept them too long probably more for sentimental reasons that anything practical, and finally got rid of them. But by then they were woefully out of date. I wish I had kept the anatomy book. I still...

  24. Would you ever own a motorcycle? YES or NO?

    kesr replied to borinick1492's topic in General Nursing

    You bet - until my hand arthritis made it impossible to shift anymore. Now I'm back to being my husband's passenger. Last year we logged over 7,000 vacation miles traveling from Michigan to the west...

  25. new position resume - put MSN in progress?

    kesr replied to elsa2304's topic in General Nursing

    Of