Futterwacken

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  1. Would you cut your hair for your career?

    Futterwacken replied to Claritee's topic in General Nursing

    Would you absolutely have to shave it? I have heard that locs can be combed out with a great deal of patience. I feel your pain though- I made the decision to go natural a few years back and my...

  2. I was reported by the social worker.........

    Futterwacken replied to Vonique's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    If this SW was is so concerned about the residents, maybe SHE should volunteer to sit with some of them while they take their meds. I doubt she could walk a mile in your

  3. A question about college and RNs who got their GED.

    Futterwacken replied to LeeyuhRae's topic in General Nursing

    I got my GED in 2003 when my family moved to the US. I attended about four different state colleges to get my prereqs done and none of them ever had a problem with admitting

  4. Gotta Wear Shades

    Futterwacken replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    I also just finished my last shift at my old job and start a new one in a few hours. I'll be driving 45 min compared to the five I was driving before. Saying goodbye to my residents has been a lot...

  5. Smart Nurse vs. Dumb Pharmacy, Round One. DING! | Life of a Nurse

    Futterwacken replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    How do you find time to pass meeds through all of this? Or are you lucky enough to have med

  6. Forced Flu Shots

    Futterwacken replied to Tinksrn's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    How about flumist. They give to people with yourvkind of allergies in the

  7. Kaplan College, Student Loans??

    Futterwacken replied to Pouneh's topic in General Nursing

    i called kaplan, found out its a bit more expensive but...classes start 3 times a year so at least i dont have to wait a year to attempt to get in. kaplan is also in san diego, which means id have to...

  8. It's all about who you know!

    Futterwacken replied to lucylu 777's topic in General Nursing

    You say

  9. It's all about who you know!

    Futterwacken replied to lucylu 777's topic in General Nursing

    Back in the day it was known as nepotism - today it's called networking. No

  10. Can a nurse report a MD for being rude?

    Futterwacken replied to Forever Sunshine's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Honest question from a fairly new ltc nurse.... What would be the repercussions if you dished back some of what you got? When I was in the military, we had to respect higher ranking authority, but...

  11. Are nurses allowed to wear "doctor-like" lab coats?

    Futterwacken replied to lalalalexi's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Have you considered wearing long sleeves under your scrubs or even a turtle neck? Works great for me in the winter and I bet they're a lot easier to

  12. Hang in there, new grads!

    Futterwacken replied to anonymurse's topic in General Nursing

    I completely agree with summitAP on saturation. I spent the better part of today getting my hair done infront of the tv and you would not believe how many nursing schools exist in this part of Indiana...

  13. New grad in Nairobi looking for volunteer positions

    Futterwacken replied to Genuine_Pure_Setae's topic in General Nursing

    PM me- I grew up there and know atlast two nurses working

  14. Remember The Stalker....here's an update!!

    Futterwacken replied to Serrano2886's topic in General Nursing

    I'm loving all these new posts about people finding jobs (esp the new grads)!! Maybe there's hope for me when I'm done with school..

  15. Why Didn't You Go To Med School?

    Futterwacken replied to Missy BSN's topic in Nursing Career

    Honestly? Because I couldn't make it through calculus (and that goes for pharmacy too). I'm naturally good at drug calculations but all that other math is just pointless and toturous to me. To be...

  16. Is it worth it??

    Futterwacken replied to marty6001's topic in General Nursing

    Yes and I don't know. I've had many rewarding moments working as an lpn at ltc. However, I'm going to have my RN in another year and if this hiring freeze continues, I'll be a very jaded

  17. Laid off after 38 years

    Futterwacken replied to Ckwil1948's topic in General Nursing

    (((Nurse Chris))) I really feel for you. Right now it might not feel like it, but this could be the beginging of bigger and better things in your

  18. Has your alma mater ever mattered?

    Futterwacken replied to Darjeeling22's topic in General Nursing

    At the rate these diploma mills are mushrooming all over the country, I think it will when the market is flooded with

  19. My first ranting

    Futterwacken replied to tokebi's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I feel your pain since I work in LTC too. It got so bad coz we were all leaving two hours past the end of shift, that management decided to hire med aides and free up a nurse for charting, and doctors...