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  1. feel like I've lost a friend

    weetziebat replied to Purple Princess's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Sounds more to me like it just wasn't a good fit for her to be your mentor. Perhaps she didn't realize how overwhelmed she would feel, and how little support she would be able to offer you. Perhaps...

  2. feel like I've lost a friend

    weetziebat replied to Purple Princess's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Sounds more to me like it just wasn't a good fit for her to be your mentor. Perhaps she didn't realize how overwhelmed she would feel, and how little support she would be able to offer you. Perhaps...

  3. What are the 3 "befores" in giving meds???

    weetziebat posted a topic in General Nursing

    O.K. - just got a phone call from an acquaintance who is currently studying medications. Wanted to know why nurses massage a site after giving an injection (course I knew that), what are the 6 rights...

  4. What are the 3 "befores" in giving meds???

    weetziebat replied to weetziebat's topic in General Nursing

    Hi - Unfortunately, I haven't heard from this acquaintance again, so don't know how she did on the exam. But I gave her everyone's advice on what the "3 befores" could possibly be - so how could she...

  5. Staying Calm

    weetziebat replied to Nurseboy1's topic in General Nursing

    Ben, sounds to me like you did just fine. As a new grad, of course you are scared. You said it yourself - you worry that you "might miss something important and harm someone." Now, if you didn't feel...

  6. Will it ever get better

    weetziebat replied to michw2's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing school has a well deserved reputation for being very difficult. My husband basically took over running the household when I went back for my RN, and my daughter was in middle school. I did not...

  7. Locked in state?

    weetziebat replied to blue eyes's topic in General Nursing

    Locked in state has always scared the heck out of me. What an awful thing to contemplate.

  8. are we too dependent on assistive devices?

    weetziebat replied to leslie :-D's topic in General Nursing

    Lets don't forget the dang ear thermometers. Now matter how I shove them in the ear, I get a temp of 93, if I'm lucky. I've also seen the pulse oximeter register in the 80's on a patient who looked...

  9. A mothers' request ( not nursing related)

    weetziebat replied to debRN0417's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I can only imagine what you are going through, Deb. Will definately keep both CJ and you in my prayers. And, yes, please keep us posted on how you both are doing. (((((((HUGS))))))) &

  10. PLEASE HELP - Need ideas fast!

    weetziebat replied to mandykatrn's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sure this isn't a new thought, but you didn't mention it, so I'll ask. Can't he go to a doctor there and get a prescription? The new doc could contact his doc at home if need be. So sorry he has...

  11. Told off the MD today

    weetziebat replied to beckymcrn's topic in General Nursing

    Proud of you, Becky. You done good, girl!!! I'm also impressed that he listened, apologized and is willing to have a meeting about this. Hope there are ways that you guys can manage to deal with the...

  12. What are the 3 "befores" in giving meds???

    weetziebat replied to weetziebat's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks all for the replies. I just called her back and told her what you all said, and she says a big "Thank You" for helping her.

  13. Nurse's syndrome

    weetziebat replied to ollikristiina's topic in General Nursing

    Kristiina, You should have seen me when I was in nursing school. Certain I had it all. Heart disease, cancer, lupus, brain tumor. Would wait till I knew I was a hopeless case, then drag myself in to...

  14. I need your opinions!

    weetziebat replied to babynursewannab's topic in General Nursing

    Why, thanks so much, Talaxandra - that really works.

  15. My dental hyginenist was surprised that I was an RN.

    weetziebat replied to Jo Anne -OLD's topic in General Nursing

    It reminds me of when I was an LPN and people would ask me "Are you a real nurse, or just an LPN? :angryfire Ignorance and stupidity, what can I say? Now I work with developmentally disabled...

  16. Making students undress for clinicals is a violation of basic human rights.

    weetziebat replied to Roland's topic in General Nursing

    i feel for you, roland. and hope you can come up with some way that you can be passed on these skills while not feeling humiliated. let us know how it goes,

  17. Making students undress for clinicals is a violation of basic human rights.

    weetziebat replied to Roland's topic in General Nursing

    Roland, I too can understand what you are feeling. We had to wear bathing suits in class when we were giving bed baths. But, for me, sports bras would be worse. They would flatten me to nothingness....

  18. New Charge Nurse in LTC Rant

    weetziebat replied to MikeLPN's topic in General Nursing

    mike, you have my deepest sympathy i lasted three months in ltc, and had to get out before i cheerfully strangled everyone in the place. those poor folks are so badly in need of good care, but the...

  19. Just a Vent About My Evening Yesterday...

    weetziebat replied to IDlvrM's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    As I was reading your post felt like I was right there with you. Know well just how you are feeling. Been there and done that!! So dang frustrating. I think the cell phones need to be turned off...

  20. Night nurses: Do you have a sign?

    weetziebat replied to PJMommy's topic in General Nursing

    oh, i love this one! you'd never have to worry about being awakened again. will have to remember this

  21. NURSING in the NORTHWEST ???

    weetziebat replied to Oregon Runner's topic in General Nursing

    hi - i live in eugene, but don't work in a hospital so can't answer your questions about salary there. but i make $25./hr. working in a group home so the salary is not bad. just wondering if you...

  22. What is Harlequin's Sign?

    weetziebat replied to wonderbee's topic in Ob/Gyn

    KittyKat, When I worked in NBICU we would occasionally see babies with this. It was as though you'd drawn a line down the center of their body and on one side the skin was red and on the other they...

  23. Was I right to resign???

    weetziebat replied to anndoodle's topic in Nursing Career

    Sounds like you could call in during these two weeks, no? After all, I'm sure you are having a case of "bad nerves" as

  24. Goin' crazy wanna come along??

    weetziebat replied to crispix's topic in General Nursing

    So sorry you are going through this. Gee, if that is the worst thing the state can ding you on, you're doing good. It is a shame you're not perfect, like the nurse you were working with :rotfl: but...

  25. Am I the only one to feel this way?

    weetziebat replied to LadyMadonna's topic in General Nursing

    LadyMadonna, first of all, I'd like to give you a big (((((((HUG))))))). I think all of us have felt that way at one time or another.There will always be those who seem to have it all - or at least a...