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weetziebat

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  1. What to do? Any Suggestions?

    weetziebat replied to GatorRN's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry to hear about the medical problems. I agree that signing up for the disability insurance is an excellent idea. One never knows, as you found out! In Home Health you have to lug around a dang...

  2. Time criteria to be considered "experienced"

    weetziebat replied to CyndieRN2007's topic in General Nursing

    Good question. I would imagine it would depend on the type of unit. In a doctor's office, probably a year - but on a transplant unit, for example, probably two years still wouldn't find you totally...

  3. eating our young?

    weetziebat replied to happytobehere's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Rachel, after 35 years in nursing I think I am safe in telling you a little secret. No matter who you are, how old or young you are, how experienced or not, what unit you work on, what shift you work,...

  4. RN with huge medical debt, looking for high paying work

    weetziebat replied to neophyte's topic in General Nursing

    You have some of your facts mixed up as far as women in Saudi Arabia, but no point in going into that. You are certainly entitled to your opinions and Lord knows, no one is dragged overseas to work in...

  5. RN with huge medical debt, looking for high paying work

    weetziebat replied to neophyte's topic in General Nursing

    flyingsolo, just curious. Have you ever lived in the Middle East? Many times folks pick up information from the Western press etc. which can be very misleading, especially when trying to understand...

  6. Problem at work...I posted in general before I found this area of the site

    weetziebat replied to nursetina05's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Sorry you are having such problems - always seems like there is one in every workplace! My question is did you talk with the clinic manager about why the change from what she told you in the meeting?...

  7. Advice for RNs who are still wet behind the ears

    weetziebat replied to suture_self's topic in General Nursing

    I was just going to write and suggest Timothy write a book. Loads of excellent tips, and one can tell by your writing you'd make an excellent teacher. Your patients are lucky to have you for their...

  8. eating our young?

    weetziebat replied to happytobehere's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Timothy, Sounds good. Hope you and the kids have a wonderful time at the camp. See ya when you get

  9. Advice for RNs who are still wet behind the ears

    weetziebat replied to suture_self's topic in General Nursing

    I'd be very leary of anyone who claims to know so much more than others. Generally, in my experience, that is a big tip-off that they know much less than they think they do, but have a enlarged

  10. eating our young?

    weetziebat replied to happytobehere's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Just my , but I notice this is your first post. IMHO, I would not consider Timothy (or any of the other posters) as 'callused'. Nor would I consider them as having an 'attitude' problem. Seems to me...

  11. 1st, 2nd, 3rd shifts? 12 hour evening shifts?

    weetziebat replied to testikleez's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, that's pretty impressive! Never heard of so many shifts. Personally, I'd stick to

  12. 1st, 2nd, 3rd shifts? 12 hour evening shifts?

    weetziebat replied to testikleez's topic in General Nursing

    I think you should ask the recruiter. It would be very interesting to discover there is actually a 12 hour evening

  13. 1st, 2nd, 3rd shifts? 12 hour evening shifts?

    weetziebat replied to testikleez's topic in General Nursing

    1st,2nd and 3rd shifts only occur in facilities where staff work 8 hour shifts. Its 7a-3p, 3p-11p, and 11p-7a. When you do 12 hour shifts, there are only two. 7am-7pm and 7pm-7am. Have never heard of...

  14. eating our young?

    weetziebat replied to happytobehere's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I've always believed you graduate from nursing school with a license, not to take on the world as a nurse, but to learn how to be a nurse. Time management, critical thinking skills, just figuring out...

  15. sO eXcItEd!!!

    weetziebat replied to texaschic888's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    :balloons: Congratulations! So glad to hear it. Good

  16. Please just stop...VENT

    weetziebat replied to irwin's topic in Male Nursing Students

    :rotfl: You are a smart guy, Corvette Guy. Obviously married. 'Communication is the key to the universe for males in the art of survival among females' is another way of putting it. Hang in there,...

  17. Nap

    weetziebat replied to dubkaf's topic in General Nursing

    Aside from being honest, take a moment to think before answering questions. If there is a lull after your answer, just sit tight. They sometimes will do that to see if you are going to add anything....

  18. Pregnant and terrified NICU nurse here...

    weetziebat replied to Gompers's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    So glad to hear everything is looking good. Now take your doctor's advice and relax and enjoy. Thanks for the update. Oh, and enjoy the ice cream

  19. Has anyone read this?

    weetziebat replied to aimeee's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    req_read, thanks so much for explaining that. i'm just starting in hospice and had no idea about any of this. very, very interesting.

  20. Employee of the month yet written up 4 insubordination and put on 60days probation.

    weetziebat replied to icare4icu's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Well, maybe I shouldn't toss in my two cents here, but this place sounds too messed up to be a good place to work. All the changing rules, high turnover, including management. Being told everyone...

  21. RN with huge medical debt, looking for high paying work

    weetziebat replied to neophyte's topic in General Nursing

    Are you being sarcastic? :trout: You're a mod - do some 'mod' stuff and get rid of those two extras posts! Love ya

  22. Pregnant and terrified NICU nurse here...

    weetziebat replied to Gompers's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Oh, when you mentioned the super gag reflex, all I could think about was when I was pregnant and had so much saliva I didn't know what to do with it. Lordy, it was terrible - between that and the...

  23. Rescue 911---Staff Member Down!!

    weetziebat replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    I know!! I've been in ER's telling them I'm allergic to Sulfa and having the nurse (different nurses on different occasions) say things like "Oh, yeah, when I eat fish it upsets my stomach" or "I know...

  24. RN with huge medical debt, looking for high paying work

    weetziebat replied to neophyte's topic in General Nursing

    :)

  25. RN with huge medical debt, looking for high paying work

    weetziebat replied to neophyte's topic in General Nursing

    I'd go back to Saudi Arabia in a heartbeat and never be afraid, but there is no way anyone could lure me to Iraq. Now, IMHO, that is for those with suicide ideation. Wonder how many American nurses...