ThePrincessBride MSN, RN, NP

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    I just can't do this anymore...

    ThePrincessBride replied to ruthiemk's topic in General Nursing

    Your husband sounds like a winner... (note sarcasm). Life is too short. Screw him and find something that makes you happy or at least is tolerable. Your husband isn't the one having to work your...
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    Unusual Names for Medical Diagnoses

    ThePrincessBride replied to flashpoint's topic in General Nursing

    Walking Corpse Syndrome. I kid you not. The nurse who showed me this syndrome told me in your near 40 years of nursing she had NEVER come across "Walking Corpse
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    tatoos & piercings, part 2

    ThePrincessBride replied to amoLucia's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Last time I checked, I couldn't help being black or a woman, but one can choose what and where to tat themselves or to just skip the ink altogether. Do not compare race and gender to this issue. It is...
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    tatoos & piercings, part 2

    ThePrincessBride replied to amoLucia's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    As long as the tats are not vulgar or offensive, I don't see the big deal about having some ink on your
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    Bad Job Market? Be a NURSE! (Insert eye roll here)

    ThePrincessBride replied to BloomNurseRN's topic in General Nursing

    The people I know who did not have a problem finding jobs had: 1. A BSN and 2. CNA experience at the hospital they applied
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    Do you like working weekends? Holidays?

    ThePrincessBride replied to LTCNS's topic in General Nursing

    I work pretty much every weekend by choice. I love the differentials and since I go to school during the week, it is much more convenient. As for holidays...it depends. I wouldn't mind working some...
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    Random question: Would you wear a $300 watch to work

    ThePrincessBride replied to TXRN44's topic in General Nursing

    Also, I'm not sure why people are comparing watches to engagement and wedding rings in terms of expense. Two different things, in my opinion. Either way, I don't see why people wear the wedding bands...
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    Random question: Would you wear a $300 watch to work

    ThePrincessBride replied to TXRN44's topic in General Nursing

    No. I meant to quote BlueDevil. My
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    Random question: Would you wear a $300 watch to work

    ThePrincessBride replied to TXRN44's topic in General Nursing

    Compare to a Swiss watch...sure. But I'm willing to bet that to most floor nurses, three hundered dollars for a watch is
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    Got my RN license in CA with 5 felonies and 3 midemeanors

    ThePrincessBride replied to HellooooooooooMurse's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    That's all fine and dandy and while I applaud you for getting y our act together, I find your post to be very misleading. Many nursing schools won't admit students with previous drug offenses and the...
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    "I don't want an admit..."

    ThePrincessBride replied to MessyMomma's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It really depends. I've worked on VERY busy med-surg floors where nurses are being piled on with seven...EIGHT patients. To me, that is just not safe. If I have five or six patients, I would NOT take...
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    Am I the only one who hates 12 hour shifts?

    ThePrincessBride replied to jdubs99's topic in General Nursing

    Funny. Just a couple of minutes ago, my coworker and I were talking and she said that she thinks 1100-2300 are perfect. I agree. I am looking forward to having only three shifts a week. Yeah, twelve...
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    How much are you paying...

    ThePrincessBride replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Students

    I guess I should add that I'm in an (overpriced) BSN program ,if that means
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    Thought I would have a job by now. Getting depressed

    ThePrincessBride replied to SWRNUSA's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It has been two months. I know of some new grads that looked for almost a year before getting a job. Calm
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    Does anyone else plan to stay in bedside?

    ThePrincessBride replied to BSNbeauty's topic in General Nursing

    Honestly, if I didn't plan on having children, I would consider bedside nursing for life. Three shifts a week is a pretty sweet deal. However, I have found that children and nursing don't really go...
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    Older workers that are new grad nurses, please explain.

    ThePrincessBride replied to wish_me_luck's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Wow...so you are making the assumption that all the younger workers have meaningless work experience over the older generation? I am happy to inform you that at 21, I already have 2+ years in the...
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    Older workers that are new grad nurses, please explain.

    ThePrincessBride replied to wish_me_luck's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I'd choose the 22 year old worker with four years of CNA or LPN experience before the forty year-old accountant with ZERO healthcare-related work experience. To me, age shouldn't even be a factor when...
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    Can you work straights days?

    ThePrincessBride replied to IcySageNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Oh...I totally didn't recognize the poster. Whoops. She seems to change her story every other post. First it is poop, now she is claiming it is because she doesn't like the hours.... OP, you are...
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    Can you work straights days?

    ThePrincessBride replied to IcySageNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I have met some new grads who have gotten straight day-shift, and I know of hospitals that hire people on JUST DAYS or JUST NIGHTS. I feel your pain. I absolutely hate night shift. I've tried, and it...
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    Nurses 6:1 Patient Care Techs 25:1 in an Acute Care Setting. Is this fair??

    ThePrincessBride replied to KatieCutieRN's topic in General Nursing

    Not fair? Try not safe. I work as an aide. The most patients I've ever had was about 14 or 15 patients, and that is too much. Once a tech is pass 8 or so patients, that is when you see the quality of...
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    Work and school *need advice*

    ThePrincessBride replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Students

    Hey everyone, Thanks for your replies! To answer your questions, both jobs are flexible and I can work as many and as few hours as I want. I haven't taken online classes, so I'm not sure how...
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    Work and school *need advice*

    ThePrincessBride posted a topic in General Students

    So, I am a Junior (finally!) after much struggles and having to be retake a class. My school is on the semester system, from August-December. I am taking thirteen credit hours, Med Surge II (7 creds,...
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    Why are there no nursing jobs available for new grads? What is going on??

    ThePrincessBride replied to vab229's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I also want to add that the people I know who had no trouble finding jobs are the ones who work as aides, most having a
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    Why are there no nursing jobs available for new grads? What is going on??

    ThePrincessBride replied to vab229's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    OP...why didn't you do your research prior to pursuing nursing? I'm sorry, but I don't think you can lay the blame on employers. Before making an investment, one should always investigate before...
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    What Is The Deal With All The Highly Educated & Professionals Becoming RNs?

    ThePrincessBride replied to PMFB-RN's topic in General Nursing

    Come again? I'm assuming that this was aimed at me and I can't really tell what it is you are trying to say so...but don't begrudge someone for their