HeatherGurl84

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  1. Managers that don't like you.....ever been there?

    HeatherGurl84 posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I was just curious to hear from other nurses on this subject. At my last nursing position in a community health clinic, I LOVED what I did and got along well with my nurse manager. She complimented me...

  2. Managers that don't like you.....ever been there?

    HeatherGurl84 replied to HeatherGurl84's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    And I am going forth, in interviews right now. I will find that great job

  3. Did being unattractive hurt your career?

    HeatherGurl84 replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Nursing Career

    i have trouble with people thinking I am under 18 years old......they always ask me "Are you sure you know what you're doing?" I may appreciate looking younger someday, but just not at the moment...

  4. Managers that don't like you.....ever been there?

    HeatherGurl84 replied to HeatherGurl84's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I no longer work at the place this happened at but have heard that multiple nurses have left.....seems I am not the only one she drove

  5. Med/Surg fail x 2. Now what?

    HeatherGurl84 replied to DrivenToDream's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Have you thought of clinic nursing such as physician's offices, health

  6. Constant Fear. Help Needed. 1 nurse 80 Residents

    HeatherGurl84 replied to xanderx's topic in General Nursing

    Don't feel bad! You are protecting your license...if you can stick it out until you work a notice then fine but if not,

  7. a positive thread?!?!

    HeatherGurl84 replied to Mr. Murse's topic in General Nursing

    This is a great place to VENT, but that doesn't mean we are always

  8. Did being unattractive hurt your career?

    HeatherGurl84 replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Nursing Career

    Beauty comes from within, I just wish the world would remember

  9. New graduate-should I take this job? What does a good nursing position include?

    HeatherGurl84 replied to mkonigs's topic in General Nursing

    You are lucky to be offered this position......take

  10. Constant Fear. Help Needed. 1 nurse 80 Residents

    HeatherGurl84 replied to xanderx's topic in General Nursing

    Oh honey, RUN from that place. You worked hard for your license, and I know you want to keep it. There are too many liability risks it sounds like. 1 nurse to 80 patient is INSANE, plain & simple....

  11. Did being unattractive hurt your career?

    HeatherGurl84 replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Nursing Career

    i am not sure how to take this

  12. Help ! Urine test came back diluted!

    HeatherGurl84 replied to samantha120.'s topic in General Nursing

    Like Stargazer said....only have one cup of water before hand. I think with just the coffee and water you should be

  13. Managers that don't like you.....ever been there?

    HeatherGurl84 replied to HeatherGurl84's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Each one of you offering advice has been very valuable to me! This experience taught me that I am not a bug to be stepped on! I hated that I did leave but I just couldn't take the environment. A job I...

  14. If You Can't Handle the Heat, Get Out of the Kitchen!

    HeatherGurl84 replied to GreenApplesauce's topic in General Nursing

    Nicely said

  15. Orientee Horror Stories?

    HeatherGurl84 replied to megank5183's topic in General Nursing

    I am so glad you said this because I still consider myself new and I was getting sad/scared/humiliated reading some of these horror stories I have witnessed fellow nursing students who really just...

  16. Need help for upcoming interview!!

    HeatherGurl84 replied to Jsnurse16's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Sounds like that manager either didn't want to bring it up or was someone you wouldn't want to work for to begin with. I always ask that and have been told " I am glad you asked!" Or "good...

  17. Need help for upcoming interview!!

    HeatherGurl84 replied to Jsnurse16's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Make sure you ask about nurse to patient ratios, staffing, and I always like to ask my interview 'What is your favorite thing about working here?" I have always gotten good reactions from that...

  18. Nominated for Daisy Award :)

    HeatherGurl84 replied to julz68's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations!! :) You should be very proud of

  19. Out of Work Nurse

    HeatherGurl84 replied to kathyshonk66's topic in General Nursing

    I am also currently going through interviews, awaiting word on any prospective offers and it is very frustrating. It feels like you either never get return calls, or always get looked over. All you...

  20. Compassion, easily lost?

    HeatherGurl84 replied to xoxJanexoxDoexox's topic in First Year After Licensure

    So many healthcare professionals, law enforcement officers and many others develop a hardness that is very difficult to understand. I feel when that happens, it may be time to rethink the career....

  21. Confidence in practice

    HeatherGurl84 replied to Banksvilleroad's topic in General Nursing

    Your confidence will happen when it is the right

  22. How long after interview before being contacted ??

    HeatherGurl84 replied to BennyBear's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Congrats!!!

  23. Public Health Immunization nurse interview...any advice?

    HeatherGurl84 replied to HeatherGurl84's topic in Public, Community Health

    Thank you!!!

  24. Scared I will lose my job :-(

    HeatherGurl84 replied to passionateaboutlife's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I honestly think a lot of nurses forget that they were once "newbies", and they act like they came right out of nursing school as god's gift to the nursing profession. God forbid you ever ask a...

  25. If You Can't Handle the Heat, Get Out of the Kitchen!

    HeatherGurl84 replied to GreenApplesauce's topic in General Nursing

    You are dealing with professionals that "eat their young". Remember to breathe and that there is stress in ANY area of nursing, it may be a different kind of stress depending on where you are, but it...