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weetziebat

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  1. Sick and tired of being sick and tired

    weetziebat replied to Okla.Nurse's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    oh, yeah - big time empathy [color=#483d8b] [color=#483d8b]there are better jobs out there. don't keep putting yourself through this. [color=#483d8b] [color=#483d8b]good

  2. How many of you practice homeopathy?

    weetziebat replied to healinghand's topic in Holistic

    i'm studying for a degree in natural health. homeopathy is my main interest, but as i am just starting this, would be interested in other's experiences with it. know that i use a wonderful remedy for...

  3. Eugene OR? Jobs? Schools?

    weetziebat replied to luckymichelle's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Michelle - I am living in Eugene, and really think its a great place. Rains a lot, but at least you don't have to spend the winter digging your car out of the rain. And you do get used to it. The rain...

  4. new to the site

    weetziebat replied to nurseLori's topic in Oregon Nursing

    lori - your being a facility nurse sounds just like what i do as, yes, a nurse consultant. do client assessments, monitor their healthcare needs and make sure they are up to date on appt's etc.,...

  5. My 1st week as a Registered Nurse

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

    congratulations :balloons: just remember that nursing school is one thing but you don't really start learning till you are out of school and in the "real world" - so don't be too hard on yourself. it...

  6. screwed up at work... feeling crappy...

    weetziebat replied to Kudra's topic in General Nursing

    ((((((((((Beth)))))))))) I'm so sorry you had such a rotten day. Try to remember that you can't really be expected to do something perfectly when you weren't even shown how. I've screwed up,...

  7. Tell me the truth about being a CNA

    weetziebat replied to justkaren's topic in General Students

    Karen - Just a thought - after putting in my two cents worth about my experience as a CNA. You might give a thought to being a caregiver. You can find people, like quadriplegics, that need someone to...

  8. In it for the long run nurses:)

    weetziebat replied to RN30years's topic in General Nursing

    gosh, i remember well all those things - as well as sippy diets for ulcers, long bedrest for m.i.'s, cap falling off my head - usually into the patient's wound, 30 bed wards with only 2 bathrooms....

  9. Tell me the truth about being a CNA

    weetziebat replied to justkaren's topic in General Students

    When I was training to be an LPN I spent 2 weeks working as a CNA, on a surgical floor, day shift, in a medium size hospital. The charge nurse acted like a drill sargeant in the Marine Corps. Scolded...

  10. new to the site

    weetziebat replied to nurseLori's topic in Oregon Nursing

    sounds typical of so many hospitals to punish nurses for not playing by their rules. sure planning for your wedding was a lot more fun anyway. don't think i'm familiar with the apprenticeship program....

  11. In it for the long run nurses:)

    weetziebat replied to RN30years's topic in General Nursing

    i agree that this is a great thread. so nice to chat with other "old timers". as far as mr/dd nursing goes - i find it a secret almost too good to let out of the bag :chuckle i monitor the health...

  12. Story on Oprah: Cradle Rape

    weetziebat replied to NannaNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Where are the parents of these babies? Are they involved in all this? Didn't see the show, but cannot even begin to comprehend what kind of a "man" would do that to a child. Who is telling these...

  13. new to the site

    weetziebat replied to nurseLori's topic in Oregon Nursing

    I graduated in 1986 and worked at BAH on the postpartum/ nursery floor for 9 months after graduation. Left for two reasons - first was because I lived 30 miles away and, after working nights, I found...

  14. Mature Nurses over 50

    weetziebat replied to Su360's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I'm 58 and working in Developmental Disabilities nursing. Great job, and the best part is how all my nursing experience has finally paid off. I can get a phone call in the middle of the night, tell...

  15. Mature Nurses over 50

    weetziebat replied to Su360's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I'm 58 and working in Developmental Disabilities

  16. new to the site

    weetziebat replied to nurseLori's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Hi Lori :balloons: Welcome to the site, and welcome to nursing. My first job as an RN was in the Coos Bay hospital. I'm still in Oregon but no longer on the coast. Still miss it

  17. What Would You Do?

    weetziebat replied to nurseygrrl's topic in General Nursing

    Good for you!! Glad to hear the write up was pulled from your file. Imagine she will be more careful about messing with you in the future. Hopefully anyway

  18. Training for OR nursing plus...

    weetziebat posted a topic in General Nursing

    I've got questions and need some advice/information. I'm an RN who hasn't worked in a hospital in years. Present job involves lots of paperwork, and has become pretty boring. Decided I'd like to train...

  19. Training for OR nursing plus...

    weetziebat replied to weetziebat's topic in General Nursing

    Wow!! just to show you how dumb I am - never thought about recruiter fees!!! Should I just contact hospitals that offer OR Internships and ask about things? I need to relocate because in the dinky...

  20. In it for the long run nurses:)

    weetziebat replied to RN30years's topic in General Nursing

    i've been a nurse forever!! first as an lpn, and then 15 years later got my rn. glad i went back to school but originally did it because we were told lpn's were being phased out. yeah, right. have...

  21. What do you do and how long have you done it?

    weetziebat replied to RNPATL's topic in General Nursing

    I was an LPN for about 10 years and the job I enjoyed most during those years was in NBICU. Stressful, but so rewarding. Then went back to school for my RN and have worked in postpartum, nursery, M/S,...

  22. What Would You Do?

    weetziebat replied to nurseygrrl's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry if I gave the impression I thought you should apologize because you'd been in the wrong. I think you were totally right, and agree that you handled the situation very well when she made those...

  23. What Would You Do?

    weetziebat replied to nurseygrrl's topic in General Nursing

    You know - I see everyone's point, but having recently been in a similar situation I can now look back with hindsight. Granted, her comment about your karma was totally uncalled for, but perhaps she...