TexasPoodleMix

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  1. This article disturbs me

    TexasPoodleMix replied to TexasPoodleMix's topic in General Nursing

    I am thinking of going into nursing because (as I said once already) i love helping people and I feel a real need to help the elderly. I also love being busy and having a "job". However , job...

  2. This article disturbs me

    TexasPoodleMix replied to TexasPoodleMix's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Mike, I am working on becoming a CNA. This will prob take a while though as many programs are full at the moment (I have been researching and calling) Thanks for the

  3. This article disturbs me

    TexasPoodleMix replied to TexasPoodleMix's topic in General Nursing

    unfortunately not all of us are able to pick up and relocate at the drop of a

  4. This article disturbs me

    TexasPoodleMix replied to TexasPoodleMix's topic in General Nursing

    I am not sure what you are implying here, if anything, but I don't want anyone to "hand" me anything. However, I cannot pack up and leave. It is not an option. My husband has lucked into a very...

  5. This article disturbs me

    TexasPoodleMix replied to TexasPoodleMix's topic in General Nursing

    Now, I have been lookign through RN positions and many, many of them do require 2++ yrs of experience. This worries me ! I have no problems looking aggressively for a job, but one of the problems...

  6. This article disturbs me

    TexasPoodleMix replied to TexasPoodleMix's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with all of that. :chuckle The area i live in is REALLY growing so hopefully in 3 yrs when I finish, the jobs will be plentiful. I'd also like to work in LTC and I hear the jobs are...

  7. This article disturbs me

    TexasPoodleMix replied to TexasPoodleMix's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't write that article ! :) I ran across it while browsing for nursing sites. I agree with everything you said though. I am planning on starting the ADN program in 05

  8. This article disturbs me

    TexasPoodleMix replied to TexasPoodleMix's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you so much for responding. I was afraid no one would ! :) I feel better now, I just like to get all perspectives. Like I said, I felt like most of it was just old fashioned 'griping' but...

  9. This article disturbs me

    TexasPoodleMix replied to TexasPoodleMix's topic in General Nursing

    well there are alot more just like that. http://www.aboutmyjob.com/main.php3?action=displayarticle&artid=255 IS IT REALLY THAT BAD

  10. Design the Ideal Nurse

    TexasPoodleMix replied to zenman's topic in General Nursing

    HAHAHAHA I LOVE THAT !

  11. Pumped about my future career but am scared..help!

    TexasPoodleMix replied to SoulShine75's topic in Nursing Career

    I agree. You do hear alot of negative stories, alot of horror stories. But you are soo right, there are so many bad things that go on in every career. I am not yet a nurse, either , hopefully will...

  12. Getting Fired ?

    TexasPoodleMix posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have been skimming through some posts and it seems as though lots of nurses get fired for no reason or because someone from management has it in for them (for lack of a better term). What my...

  13. Taking Kids to the Job is it OK?

    TexasPoodleMix replied to Destinystar's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Once while I was at a gyno. appt. the Dr's very small obnoxious children were running around the office halls. There I am in stirrups and the kids banging on the door. Call me cold, but I didn't...

  14. Getting Fired ?

    TexasPoodleMix replied to TexasPoodleMix's topic in General Nursing

    Ok , i will !

  15. Getting Fired ?

    TexasPoodleMix replied to TexasPoodleMix's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the response. I want to work in LTC because I adore the elderly. I feel as though they are so disenfranchised. It would just break my heart to see them mistreated. On the flipside,...

  16. Getting Fired ?

    TexasPoodleMix replied to TexasPoodleMix's topic in General Nursing

    Ok, let me apologize for sounding naive or out of it, but I am very new to this... I am just wanting to be prepared before I enter the situation. When you say patient conditions, what do you mean ?...

  17. Getting Fired ?

    TexasPoodleMix replied to TexasPoodleMix's topic in General Nursing

    Very, very true

  18. do new RNs always get the night shift??

    TexasPoodleMix replied to amyrae76's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks, NICU

  19. Getting Fired ?

    TexasPoodleMix replied to TexasPoodleMix's topic in General Nursing

    I haven't been reading names, etc. just skimming. thanks for the reassurance

  20. do new RNs always get the night shift??

    TexasPoodleMix replied to amyrae76's topic in General Nursing

    What exactly is floating? And nights the pay is better

  21. When One Child Is Enough

    TexasPoodleMix replied to Spidey's mom's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Since my son is still in Africa and I still look at the photos of the orphans and since I realize there are so many older kids who need homes here in the US I guess I wish people would look at...

  22. When One Child Is Enough

    TexasPoodleMix replied to Spidey's mom's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Why tell him

  23. When One Child Is Enough

    TexasPoodleMix replied to Spidey's mom's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I agree ! If I see that litter of kids on the cover of another "Women's" magazine during another holiday season I think I will

  24. do new RNs always get the night shift??

    TexasPoodleMix replied to amyrae76's topic in General Nursing

    I would like to work a few nites a week , mostly bc I am a night person and DH would be home at nite with our neurotic poodle ! :) To the OP, I am sure you will find something that fits your schedule...

  25. Job won't quit calling on my days off!!!!!

    TexasPoodleMix replied to jenny_g's topic in General Nursing

    I think this is typical in any situation. I know I had similar experiences in substitute teaching as well as a volunteer group I am a member of. It is so hard to say no, at least for me it is. Then...