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Yes. Yes. Yes.

I order my wife Dansko's twice year from Amazon (from research on this site)... Work great for her 12hour shifts, much more supportive than tennis shoes for her. She got her first pair locally to get the correct size. They're $110-130 per pair, but well worth it...also compression socks from Ames Walker.

I realize this is long after the fact...but am I the only one who feels that "grandma" has an axe to grind? sheesh...great way to show your daughter how much you care about her. It's all about your pain about not seeing your grandson, and what a horrible person your daughter is, and trying to get her "caught" instead of helping her. I've got a feeling there was a lot more to this story, even if there was addiction involved. I'm sure a child (even an adult child) reading "grandma's website" would just feel the love and come rushing back into the author's "loving arms".

To the op, I would highly recommend some business, business law, and accounting classes at least at your local comm. college if you don't already have these under your belt. I hope you have some real world business experience as well. Too many people "go into business" with no business plan or experience and are then shocked when reality slaps them upside the face after the business fails. You would really help yourself by going to work in another bake shop for 2-3 years to learn not only the "trade" but the business aspect if the owner was willing to share that with you. (don't expect someone with whom you might be considered a competitor to open their books to you though). Go in with open eyes. Good luck! (honest)

If you're NOT doing that, do it NOW. That's how you will find a job.

You may want to brush up on your math skills too. Sorry, couldn't help it, good luck in the next class.

Great post OP. There's more than one way to love your job.

Irregardless of the profession, yelling is pretty much considered unprofessional (oil rigs, mining, construction sites etc., not withstanding). Consider it bad behavior by someone who doesn't posses good management skills...at least, not yet. You don't ever need to feel like being yelled "at" (as opposed to being yelled "to"), is an acceptable behavior. Sounds like you have a good attitude, though. Schtuff happens.

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58.7 % Just a guess though.

i know this is an old thread, but the last sentence above might not be the best choice of words to use for the patient in the op. just sayin'.

Have you considered killing her? With kindness, of course. No help, I know, but might help the rant/release.

That is something as a "non" nurse, that I was thinking. How does a charge nurse manage/help, with the same load as the nurses she is supposed to help?

If any new student reads this, GET A TECH job while still in school. This will give you the BEST chance of being hired. My wife is a new RN and did the above, plus I had some cards made here... http://www.vistaprint.com/vp/ns/studio3.aspx?pf_id=088&combo=68923.80.23.101364%7c101364%7c137%7c0&uei=117438&icparts=yes&ag=true&combo_id=112855&referer=http%3a%2f%2fwww.vistaprint.com%2fsearch%2fnursing.aspx%3frt%3d1&rd=2 when she STARTED nursing school. This isn't the same card, so do some looking around...BUT...they were $20-30, and they stand out. Hand them out to EVERYONE. Swmbo's had her graduation date and stated "Looking for an entry level position while in school". It STANDS out, and that's what you need. Good luck.