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  1. I am just Sad!

    headinsandRN replied to lorettap's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry for your

  2. Should I do the Honors Option in my nursing program???

    headinsandRN replied to wilso114's topic in General Students

    if in the end your ultimate goal melts down to getting a job...any safe reasonable job, then the additional effort may be unjustified. Sadly, many have found that academic excellence doesn't trump...

  3. Sex in a LTC...is this ok?

    headinsandRN replied to AKAnurse4's topic in General Nursing

    No foul Besides, Maslow says people need

  4. preceptor/preceptee, hanging by a thread.

    headinsandRN replied to LordErrorProne-RN's topic in General Nursing

    Its not clear what you are asking for a reply

  5. Starting nurse internship but discouraged due to an old write up...

    headinsandRN replied to spacy224's topic in General Nursing

    Op, take your feelings off your sleeve. Best

  6. Do give up your seat for a doctor?

    headinsandRN replied to Pmkn10RN's topic in General Nursing

    Depends Id give up my seat to anyone including our techs and on up the totem pole if I am just shooting the breeze and they look like they need my

  7. I want to know

    headinsandRN replied to pansyrose's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    You don't have time to read books, but you are worried about errors Good luck with that Not the best road to

  8. I want to know

    headinsandRN replied to pansyrose's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Looking up information is a habit you need to fall deep into. As a safe practicing nurse you will never stop doing so. Think outloud and tell us your train of thought about your questions. Some may...

  9. Finding a Nursing Job

    headinsandRN replied to FutureRN0711's topic in General Nursing

    Depends on the position To have a heads up, check out the career section on the websites for some hospitals you would like to work for Often, looking at the qualifications for the position you want to...

  10. What kind of holiday bonus do you get?

    headinsandRN replied to cbcle's topic in General Nursing

    5 to 6 pts. 3 total care. 2 saline lock pullers. 1 new adm 30 min before the end of shift and a partridge in a pear tree. Other than those small tokens ,

  11. Happy Thanksgiving to all! Reason to be thankful: I am not a nurse anymore!

    headinsandRN replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for sharing op You still have an attraction to this site What's the draw for you since you have aquired a bad taste for being a nurse Happy turkey

  12. Needle-stick, i think

    headinsandRN replied to NewlyGradBSN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Unscrew the needle and put it in sharps (if one is present) before

  13. Needle-stick, i think

    headinsandRN replied to NewlyGradBSN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    waiting for the dots to be connected in regards to using a needle with a foley I am sorry to hear about your stick but the input you get in reply to your original post is no substitute for a lab I...

  14. Just get out of nursing already

    headinsandRN replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    Op, you got your angry posts as you forecasted. Satisfied? The bye idiot comment.....the put up or shut up remark...could this be another thread seeking to put us at odds for entertainment? If it...

  15. Do you think Patients would confuse me for a doctor if I'm South Asian and male?

    headinsandRN replied to Samian Q's topic in General Nursing

    only one way to find out good luck in

  16. Scheduling on your unit

    headinsandRN replied to mmm cdiff's topic in General Nursing

    op, that screen name made me laugh. it sums up my thoughts exactly as i gown and glove

  17. Nurse helping out Cna at times = they eventually expect the nurse to help them?

    headinsandRN replied to nd deb's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    dont look for anyone to rush to your side when you need help if you cant make yourself available for others. no help = possible fiasco dont write a check your *** cant cash. help

  18. Do I have what it takes? Am I cut out for nursing?

    headinsandRN replied to Kenrb27's topic in General Nursing

    i cant answer the title of your post. only you can. dont let the chem class calibrate your chances for success in the nursing program. nursing programs are a totally different

  19. What is the least amount you would work for as a RN?

    headinsandRN replied to K.Jamison, RN's topic in General Nursing

    i would sweep floors to care for my family, but a $12 an hour offer is a slap in the face for an rn unless it comes with at least 300% or more shift dif. op, i can understand why your answer is

  20. Need urgent reply, please help. Regarding NCLEX acceptable identification.

    headinsandRN replied to regrebs's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    op have you considered rescheduling until you have confidence that you have the proper identification to remit to be allowed to take your nclex? nclex is far from free and you sound quite worried and...

  21. Saw this on Facebook. Felt the need to share.

    headinsandRN replied to KarmaComesAround's topic in General Nursing

    your years exp , your specialty and your remark quoted above all beg the question:

  22. why nurses cannot have a nail polish..?

    headinsandRN replied to ar.en.greta's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    we've used glo germ on new hires to show the importance of good handwashing. those with polish or fake nails always had residual left on their hands even after more than one round of careful hand...

  23. Gosh being a nurse is hard when you have

    headinsandRN replied to chiuli's topic in General Nursing

    i am very sorry you were treated that way by the don. you may not have people skills but she obviously has no heart , nor the ability to conduct her self professional manner or any reserve. be glad...

  24. Withdraw then audit?

    headinsandRN replied to Flare's topic in General Nursing

    seeing all of this years exams will help him know whats on the tests next year. knowing whats on the test never hurt anyone. tell him to stick around and milk every

  25. Paid for background check and still no work....

    headinsandRN replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    start applying elsewhere stat . the job market is