BeentheredonethatRN

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  1. How did you spend your first nursing paycheck?

    BeentheredonethatRN replied to NewGradRN114's topic in General Nursing

    I was so young -REALLY YOUNG and no real bills- I " Balled out " . Man , I spent every dime like there was no tomorrow. Plus, over night , it was like my credit report went into space and the same...

  2. Unfair Shift Rotation

    BeentheredonethatRN replied to KHVILLE's topic in General Nursing

    My suggestion is to stay under the radar , keep a smile (but not too happy ) , hang in there , but look for another job. Go figure , who knows what politics are at work there. Check this out , right...

  3. Nursing Pay Question?

    BeentheredonethatRN replied to Humaneclowninscrubs's topic in General Nursing

    For me , it was just being at the right place at the right time. In the beginning , I just kept looking for something better ,and finally found it. It's not perfect ,but back then I was listening to...

  4. MAGNET Designation

    BeentheredonethatRN replied to kgg6's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Just pay for Magnet and it's all

  5. How Magnet Hospitals are destroying Nursing

    BeentheredonethatRN replied to trinitymaster's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    " Movements become business -that turn into rackets " and that is what I see with Magnet. Yes, I'm in a wealthy Magnet hospital and things are good , but they were good anyway with so much cash on...

  6. Hospitals Firing Seasoned Nurses: Nurses FIGHT Back!

    BeentheredonethatRN replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    It's all about survival . Upper Amin. clearly understands the stats and probably help write your old text books ,but spit in the face of idealistic nurses. Just think about it-what a Five -Star...

  7. Denying Death As A Society

    BeentheredonethatRN replied to Kyrshamarks's topic in General Nursing

    Guess who eats this up ? The healthcare industry that's who . Ok, don't take my word for it - maybe 60 minutes can convince you The Cost of Dying - CBS News Trust me -my teaching, Magnet ,all that and...

  8. RN Long Term Care Facility Interview

    BeentheredonethatRN replied to cupquake's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    To even be concerned-you are

  9. Do you carry around your stethoscope?

    BeentheredonethatRN replied to tarotale's topic in General Nursing

    Dead give away of a new grad -The stethoscope Also, doctors ( even seen docs fake listen ) don't use them - they just order an expensive test or treatment. Ok,ok, for an NG tube placement or ET...

  10. Evidence-Based Practice

    BeentheredonethatRN replied to aimeern58's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    It sounds so good on paper -now tell that to upper administration and check if they give a _____ ? Plus, I'm writing this from a huge wealthy Magnet and Academic hospital. Preach one thing and do...

  11. How many different nursing positions have you had?

    BeentheredonethatRN replied to LittleMissVixen410's topic in General Nursing

    Since "93" , during the nursing shortage , I have had so many jobs. Those were the days , I would " peak to peek " for another job, and at the end of the year I would have a stack of W2s. Matter of...

  12. what age did you decide to become a nurse

    BeentheredonethatRN replied to Nursetobe25's topic in General Nursing

    16 y/old and best friend's Dad ( he was a dentist and I wanted to be just like him ) talked me into being a nurse . Matter of fact, after going to an all boy high school , it was going to be a cool...

  13. Ever accepted a job you knew was a mistake?

    BeentheredonethatRN replied to Lucky724's topic in Nursing Career

    Yes, but lucky for me, it was back in the early "90"s . Nursing Shortage ! On that note, I ran with it ,and rotated junk jobs all the

  14. Dwindling faith in this profession

    BeentheredonethatRN replied to mclennan's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Eric Hoffer-'Every great cause begins as a movement, becomes a business, and eventually degenerates into a

  15. Young, Thin, and Cute New Hires

    BeentheredonethatRN replied to TheCommuter's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This is so interesting ! Not long ago ,there was a post that was asking for advice to HR questions for where I am presently employed ,and my response was - "As long as you are young and cute , you...

  16. How to prepare for JCAHO survey

    BeentheredonethatRN replied to scorpio82's topic in General Nursing

    Make sure your hospital has their sales receipt ,and you will pass everytime.

  17. The Failure of the Joint Commission

    BeentheredonethatRN replied to abbaking's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Wow ! After being a nurse for over 20 years ,I finally decided to lookup the "Boogie Man a.k.a JCAHO "- just like so many of you have stated - A joke ! Get this ! They are supposed to be coming...

  18. SICK of BSN Pedestal

    BeentheredonethatRN replied to DUDERNGUY's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    So far , I have been taking classes for my BSN and now have about three classes left. On that note, none of the classes have made me a better nurse-just going through the motions. Also, nurses that...

  19. CNN article on nurses and job growth

    BeentheredonethatRN replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    So true ! I have been out of school since "93" and have seen so many changes ,and I am in school for my BSN just to keep up with the game. However, it is just like an article I read and I believe it...

  20. What are your thoughts on patients who request no male nurses taking care of them?

    BeentheredonethatRN replied to Mike A. Fungin RN's topic in Men in Nursing

    Just one less pt I have to deal with-there will be more pts to come don't worry lol. While u are reading this there is a call light

  21. Northwestern Memorial Hospital Interview

    BeentheredonethatRN replied to Cherry29's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Hi, Presently , I have worked at NMH for over 15 years ,and this hospital loves new grads,and the more you look like a little school girl with pigtails the better.Really ! I believe it is the...

  22. Chamberlain RN to BSN online Jan 2013

    BeentheredonethatRN replied to toniannryan's topic in Chamberlain College

    Presently, I am attending Chamberlain online ,as well as , many of my fellow staff while working full time at our Super Mega Hospital here in Chicago. As for the classes , you are signed up to take...

  23. Does anyone else experience pain from standing all day?

    BeentheredonethatRN replied to Margaritaville's topic in Operating Room

    I use to work in a fast pace recovery room in a mega hospital ,and there wasn't even wall/chair to lean on. In th end ,I got use to it and what helped was changing shoes during the shift. Oh, I just...

  24. What's the weirdest thing management has said to you?

    BeentheredonethatRN replied to monkeybug's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    "Don't punchout later that you are scheduled !" ,and this is in an extremely busy ER . Oh, just one more . "Please dont use the foam cups for yourselves ,they are for the pts-budget cuts !" hospital...

  25. First job and I am in total shock!

    BeentheredonethatRN replied to visionsbydean's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    You haven't seen anything yet -just wait till you start your second job lol.All this sterile technique ,interventions, tell Supervisor, trauma , etc. = joke . I once work in a joint that had nine...