DizzyLizzyNurse

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  1. When calling in are you asked "what's wrong with you"

    DizzyLizzyNurse replied to squatmunkie_RN's topic in General Nursing

    My last job would give you the third degree and usually would tell you to come in anyway. My favorite is when I was achy all over and exhausted and had a fever of 102....I was told to take some...

  2. Sex in the workplace.....what do YOU think should be done?

    DizzyLizzyNurse replied to pawsomepooch47's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Honestly after some the replies from the OP I'm starting to wonder if she wasn't the CCU nurse who barged in on the nurse and doctor? Having been cheated on I think adultery is disgusting. But how...

  3. Sex in the workplace.....what do YOU think should be done?

    DizzyLizzyNurse replied to pawsomepooch47's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Um it takes 2 to tango. I love that the nurse is "Keeping him away from his duties" instead of calling the doc responsible. If she (who wasn't even on duty) gets punished the doc should DEFINITELY...

  4. Starting Salary [new grad]?

    DizzyLizzyNurse replied to clandestine-approach's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I am an ASN in a mid size town in NY state. I make $24.61/hr for a long term position. I'm going to m/s where I'll make $27.61/hr plus shift diff of

  5. Nurses~

    DizzyLizzyNurse replied to GitanoRN's topic in General Nursing

    All I can say is wow! Is this for real??? Your staff is very lucky. My old job used to go all out; administration cooked us bbq and served us which was nice lol. We'd also get some kind of small...

  6. Decisions Decisions...Med-Surg or Cardiac Step Down

    DizzyLizzyNurse replied to SwissMiss167's topic in Cardiac

    If you can move, I'd take the new grad cardiac position! You are lucky to get such a

  7. Nurses who worked through school

    DizzyLizzyNurse replied to ginaw623's topic in General Nursing

    I worked part time as a CNA when I went to LPN school. But I was 21 and lived with my parents. I worked full time as an LPN when I went to RN school. Hardest thing I've ever done. I would not...

  8. Have been in the ER for 3 hrs now....

    DizzyLizzyNurse replied to MadpeysRN's topic in Emergency

    I had to explain this to a friend who was angry she had to wait 6 hours because her mom needed some blood work done. She thought I was full of ****. 6 hours isn't bad. I waited 6 hours when I had...

  9. FINALLY

    DizzyLizzyNurse posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    Ok fellow Med Surg nurses, I am FINALLY joining your ranks. Worked 10 years in LTC as a CNA, then LPN, then RN...quit and got a job with a big company that has several hospitals and LTC places. Could...

  10. "I DEMAND an antibiotic. I am the customer and I am paying your salary"

    DizzyLizzyNurse replied to Nascar nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Yes just like the guy take care of at work who was FINE on 10 mg of morphine. His wife insisted he needed more so the doc upped it to 15 mg. Then she was screaming bloody murder because he was...

  11. Can you live a luxury lifestyle as a nurse?

    DizzyLizzyNurse replied to trustabdy's topic in General Nursing

    Kinda off topic, but how did you like traveling alone? I want to travel ALL the time, but usually can't find someone who both wants to go and can afford to go. I've thought about going by myself but...

  12. Are many nurses products of abusive/drug dependent homes & parents?

    DizzyLizzyNurse replied to wsp4905's topic in General Nursing

    3 cheers for amazing step parents! I have a great step mom. Took me years to appreciate

  13. Why are some people so successful while other's are failing

    DizzyLizzyNurse replied to lifein08's topic in General Nursing

    I truely believe in this: The Seven Simple Secrets of Naturally Lucky People . Plus Over 200 Advanced Energy Workshops for Physical and Spiritual Evolution. This is a summary of what I was taught as a...

  14. Are many nurses products of abusive/drug dependent homes & parents?

    DizzyLizzyNurse replied to wsp4905's topic in General Nursing

    I'd be a statistic then. My biological mother was a nurse who's alcoholic father took off for another state when she was a young girl. She had me at 19; my dad was 18. She had drinking problems and...

  15. Things You Need To Know To Be A Nurse...

    DizzyLizzyNurse replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    This, too, shall pass. (Whatever it is.)

  16. What CAN they do? (a vent)

    DizzyLizzyNurse replied to Nurse Leigh's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I've had to train the people who answer the CB's to ask what they want the nurse for? (Instead of just coming to me and saying so and so needs the nurse. IDK what for.) because I started...

  17. What CAN they do? (a vent)

    DizzyLizzyNurse replied to Nurse Leigh's topic in General Nursing

    YES!!! I don't put dietary orders in, I don't type them up, I don't make the trays, I don't even pass them (our place is trying a new thing before anyone yells at me for not passing trays lol)....yet...

  18. sweating on the job?

    DizzyLizzyNurse replied to supersonic7667's topic in General Nursing

    I too sweat profusely, especially when in isolation gear or running around. No one else is sweating. I have always sweated more than everyone else. I usually just splash water on my face afterwards...

  19. Yes, it's possible to go to nursing school and work full time...

    DizzyLizzyNurse replied to Joe V's topic in General Students

    I worked full time and went to school full time. Luckily the place I worked at was paying for my education so I didn't have to worry about loans. They were also very flexible about my schedule and...

  20. "the future days"

    DizzyLizzyNurse replied to Creamsoda's topic in General Nursing

    The stuff with the robots is kind of sad. Can you imagine all those LOL's and LOM's who don't have family or friends to visit? No human contact at

  21. Sorry Nurse Recruiters/Nurse Managers!

    DizzyLizzyNurse replied to Isitpossible's topic in Nurse Management

    Ok I haven't read all 16 pages, but I just wanted to say maybe we should switch places. I worked full time as an LPN during school (and was an LPN before that) and a CNA even before that. I had a...

  22. What do I say to rude patients?

    DizzyLizzyNurse replied to floatRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have been dealing with this myself lately. I try to treat the "good" residents (work in LTC) extra good and do what I have to do for the "bad" ones and then get the hell out of their room lol. One...

  23. Job options you never knew about, but wish you did as new RN?

    DizzyLizzyNurse replied to blinky's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Um they do this in long term care too lol. I want to try a flu clinic this year or maybe PRN school nurse. Just for something

  24. Would this be appropriate for an interview?

    DizzyLizzyNurse replied to Despareux's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Sounds good to me! You will look nice and be more comfortable in those clothes than ones that don't fit well. Good

  25. "Sir or Ma'am" when addressing physicians?

    DizzyLizzyNurse replied to nurs4kids's topic in General Nursing

    I would never call a doc sir or ma'am. I call them Dr Whatever. I am always polite, but I was taught we are