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  1. WSJ Career Article...Please WSJ, you certainly can do better!

    weetziebat replied to NO1_2NV's topic in General Nursing

    NO1_2NV, I read the article and, although just stating facts, I definately got the feeling you mentioned. Just an undercurrent that as long as you are barely literate, you too can get into the fastest...

  2. What happens to the nurse?

    weetziebat replied to jessnurse05's topic in General Nursing

    Wow. I find it so sad that nurses are giving their phone numbers to be called in if they make an honest mistake. Can anyone think of any other profession where that would happen? Here is this huge...

  3. Do you see a problem with this?

    weetziebat replied to DallasRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, I sure see a problem with it. When I worked ER we never floated anywhere else, but the floor nurses floated to ER. Often without any orientation. Aside from being so totally dangerous for them...

  4. allnurses.com tshirt ideas?

    weetziebat replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    i like this idea

  5. New to Home Health....any tips or advice?

    weetziebat replied to jkaee's topic in Home Health

    I've been working in Home Health now for eight weeks - an ole timer! But will give you my perspective. I love my patients! You really do get a feeling of being a 'real' nurse. The opportunity to stop...

  6. Need help on which job to chose!!!

    weetziebat replied to avery's topic in Nursing Career

    Boy, is this ever true! My advice would be to follow your heart. No one else can tell you what is best for you. Good luck in whatever you

  7. allnurses.com tshirt ideas?

    weetziebat replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    i like it. think i'd just prefer spelling to be 'allnurses.com', but that is a very minor point. good idea! i'd like it in a dusty, kind of confederate blue, or medium grey. size 1x please. geez,...

  8. Tell Me Why??? Frustrated

    weetziebat replied to johnson0424's topic in Emergency

    yeah, i understand what you're saying. my fear is what happens if you go for, say, o.r. or e.r. - do it for years, then want to change to another area. are you gonna be able to? just a shame one has...

  9. Tell Me Why??? Frustrated

    weetziebat replied to johnson0424's topic in Emergency

    Well, this has nothing to do with ER nursing, but I ran into a similar problem and still can't figure it out. I've been a nurse for many years, and wanted to switch to working in the O.R. I actually...

  10. I Detest My Job--Help!!

    weetziebat replied to scmrn's topic in General Nursing

    I really do feel for you. I worked 3 months in a position very much like you are dealing with now. I'd be in the midst of a complicated dressing change and the phone would ring - two looong hallways...

  11. No response!!

    weetziebat replied to Erica1019's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I find this so irritating. I sent out my resume and just got a phone call to set up an interview Friday - two weeks since I'd faxed the resume. Was amazed to hear from them. I'd thought the position...

  12. Long lost member checking in!

    weetziebat replied to Hellllllo Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Good to see you!! Was wondering where you were. Shame about being away from dh, but sounds like the job may be worth it. Good conditions, nice pay, and being respected are things we all need. Keep on...

  13. leaving job after 5 months

    weetziebat replied to Goodby5's topic in General Nursing

    I feel for you. Nursing is a tough profession, and not getting any easier, that's for sure. With over 20 years hospital experience, I'm sure you know what is 'normal chaos' and when it is just tooooo...

  14. Going Against Hospital Policy...

    weetziebat replied to su_z1010's topic in General Nursing

    It's easier when you work in a tiny, rural hospital on graveyard shift, with only one other staff member, but YES, I've gone against hospital policy for the sake of a patient and would definately do...

  15. You know how ppl ask you stuff b/c they know you're a nurse? This tops it all....

    weetziebat replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    Wow! that's fascinating information. Never heard that before, but it is something to keep in mind. Just hope all of the pores exude the aroma, as there are definately places I would prefer not to...

  16. How did you hear about allnurses.com?

    weetziebat replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    I was searching for hospitals willing to train for O.R. when up popped Allnurses. Couldn't believe a site like this existed. Been addicted ever

  17. Will things get better as I get educated?

    weetziebat replied to Mirai Kangofu's topic in General Nursing

    I'd say in nursing school it should improve dramatically. Everyone in the nursing program, or pre-nursing, is really interested in what is beind taught, or at least aware that they have to learn it....

  18. Do you tell nurses ands Dr's that you are a nurse when you are the pt?

    weetziebat replied to FlyLady's topic in General Nursing

    No, I don't tell them if I can get away with it. Being a patient in the same hospital where I worked made it clear to me that knowing I am a nurse was making a lot of them nervous. I also agree that...

  19. New grad question for all you pros out there :)

    weetziebat replied to Maevish's topic in Nursing Career

    Having been a nurse for a long time, all I can do is speak from my own experience. I think you graduate with a license to learn, and the best place to start is in Med/Surg. There you get the basic...

  20. OK I made a mistake.... but am I in danger of failing clinical now?

    weetziebat replied to luv2shopp85's topic in General Students

    Wow.......personally I can't believe such a big fuss was made about this. We all (and I know this includes you) know the danger of needle-stick injuries, and we all know (again including you) better...

  21. Ambulatory resident with dementia who spits all the time

    weetziebat replied to karenlhm's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Good luck! We had a patient like that and there was absolutely nothing we came up with that worked. He not only spit, but then smeared it all over walls, tables, or anything else handy. Was pretty...

  22. Depressed and Torn

    weetziebat replied to Curious1alwys's topic in General Nursing

    I really feel for you, dealing with depression and anxiety - and not having the meds work well for you. :icon_hug: I also get the feeling that perhaps you are kind of 'sabotaging' yourself by missing...

  23. Help !!! Am I crazy or what???

    weetziebat replied to scottib's topic in General Nursing

    Nah, you're not crazy. I know just what you mean about the stupid mistakes. I have many years of nursing experience, and started a new job 6 weeks ago. Would you believe I still can't figure out how...

  24. "but doctors are better than nurses"

    weetziebat replied to AussieJack's topic in General Nursing

    Hmm.....actually I've never heard that one. A hospital full of just doctors, caring for the patients. My, wouldn't they all be beating each other down trying to schedule surgeries and prescribe meds...

  25. Is it like this everywhere??

    weetziebat replied to KK7724's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    KK, first want to just say how sorry I am that you are having to put up with this. I think many places play favorites, which is soooooo unprofessional, but your job sounds downright stinky! In NICU,...