NelleG

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1. Veterans administration 72/80

   NelleG replied to Carrie Johnson's topic in Government, Military

   72/80 means work 72 hours, get paid for 80. Therefore you do not earn less. If anything you might earn more since you have freed a day to potentially work OT. I like the scheduling much better this...

2. I hate being a nurse

   NelleG replied to Kmc12's topic in Health, Stress Management

   I also hate nursing. I hate it with every fiber in my soul right now. I’ve been at it for seven years, six years away from being eligible to retire. Of course I won’t be able to afford to...

3. Newly hired New to hospice

   NelleG replied to elimayrn's topic in Hospice, Palliative

   "Unfortunately the reality is hospice is taking a huge toll on me physically, mentally and emotionally. I love my patients and families, even the feisty ones.. Love working autonomously and my IDT....

4. What HARD truth have you learned once you became a nurse and/or CNA?

   NelleG replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

   many people do not want to take responsibility for their health. They just want a pill/procedure to fix the mess they

5. Home Hospice

   NelleG posted a topic in General Nursing

   I am with a parent who is at home on Hospice. Is it legal/ethical/moral/ok? for me to push IV meds? I would rather do IV than watch him struggle with PO. I do have a nursing license in the state he...

6. If you wear Danskos.... How often do you replace shoes?

   NelleG replied to dannygirl04's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

   I have *many* pairs that I wear on a rotating basis. I keep adding to the collection too. I imagine at that rate they will last

7. Danskos

   NelleG replied to MissCoCoKit_E's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

   anyone who hates their size 38 or 39 Danskos should just send them to me. I'm happy to help

8. Interview for Ortho Unit this week

   NelleG replied to Graduatenurse14's topic in Orthopedic

   so how was the interview? did you get the

9. The Face of a Medical Error...

   NelleG replied to Music in My Heart's topic in Patient Safety Issues

   I do, and I do. It is an ugly, sad, painful

10. The Face of a Medical Error...

    NelleG replied to Music in My Heart's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I am also walking this path today. So far it has cost me my job and possibly my

11. Any Jewish nurses?

    NelleG replied to Cora_Ann's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    member of the

12. How good is your food?

    NelleG replied to xoemmylouox's topic in General Nursing

    the food is one of the better things where I work. Sometimes I go in early to get dinner before the cafe closes for the

13. How old were you when you started Nursing School?

    NelleG replied to NursingStudentMomof3's topic in General Students

    47. graduated @ 49. Oldest classmate was 60. You're starting awful early if you ask

14. Being a patient where you work

    NelleG posted a topic in General Nursing

    has anyone ever been a patient on the hospital unit where you work? It's a real possibility for me in the future and I'm not sure how I feel about it. I tend to be a rather private person and I have...

15. Allheart causes overdraw in my checking account

    NelleG replied to Sensibility's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I had a rotten experience with them as well. I ordered a pair of scrub pants that were never delivered. Instead of sending out a replacement pair, they made me wait over a month, THEN sign a "legal...