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  1. My new job...

    weetziebat replied to McArdle's topic in General Nursing

    As a CNA, I'm sure you will give this patient the very best care you can. But it scares me to think of someone with CNA training caring for vents, trachs, G-tubes etc. You just simply do not have the...

  2. As the Stomach Turns: Drama in the Workplace

    weetziebat replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    Isn't it amazing the ways we change? When I look back at so many ways in which I let myself be walked all over, I just shake my head. Sheesh! When did I grow up? Sure happened without my even...

  3. As the Stomach Turns: Drama in the Workplace

    weetziebat replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    Yikes! Marla, what a mess. There is no way you could let her continue to work there, and you know you did the right thing. Is there proof that she diverted meds? If so, perhaps the police could be...

  4. Anyone ever think they made a mistake?

    weetziebat replied to lisalpn06's topic in LPN to RN

    You'll do just fine. You just graduated as an LPN, and took the boards so all the knowledge is fresh. You've done the clinicals in your program, so you know how to do it. Lots better, in my opinion,...

  5. Residential Care Homes

    weetziebat replied to micheleg1's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    I really don't know details, but my friend, who has a huge house in the country, decided to open her home to MR/DD clients. She choose to limit it to 3 or 4 clients. I don't know if there are...

  6. Do you have a union? Should nurses strike?

    weetziebat replied to glenwood's topic in General Nursing

    Do I have a union? No, and wish I did. Should nurses strike? Yes, if necessary. Sometimes it is the only language understood by administration. I once worked in a unionized hospital and it was...

  7. New Nurse Burn Out...

    weetziebat replied to dmg213's topic in Nursing Career

    Ms. Int., you have my deepest sympathy. Seems like so many nurses lately have been having the same problems. I know some CNA's who just do as they please cause they know the facilities have such...

  8. Shouldn't have waited until the last minute to ask this, but...

    weetziebat replied to catlady's topic in General Nursing

    If you're not gung-ho on the first place, and even feeling bad vibes, I'd say call today and tell them you've changed your mind. Sounds like the other job is what you want, and chances are you'd know...

  9. Australian Nurse Murdered in Thailand

    weetziebat replied to Grace Oz's topic in International Nursing

    Just don't know what to say. Such a senseless act of violence, by a coward, and this young woman is dead. My deepest condolences to her family and friends. No matter if they catch the murderer, or...

  10. Good News......................so glad that I made the change

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

    :balloons: congratulations! i'm soo happy you've found a good job, with welcoming co-workers. good for you!! thanks for posting. always nice to hear someone likes their

  11. New Nurse Burn Out...

    weetziebat replied to dmg213's topic in Nursing Career

    I'm really sorry to hear that after only a year you are ready to leave the profession. Not surprised, but sorry. I don't know what to say except what I would do. Not sure talking with these folks...

  12. Poll: How many of you have been fired from nursing jobs?

    weetziebat replied to weetziebat's topic in General Nursing

    Why do nurses do this? So many times we can be our own worst enemy. One of the reasons I believe nurses won't get what we deserve till we have more men in the profession. So many of us females being...

  13. Poll: How many of you have been fired from nursing jobs?

    weetziebat replied to weetziebat's topic in General Nursing

    thank you, friends. i've had an offer of a job last week that sounds really good. just waiting to see if we can up the hours a bit. hopefully will hear about that ?tomorrow. "being a good nurse is...

  14. Substance Abuse Nursing

    weetziebat replied to Now or Never's topic in General Nursing

    I worked in a substance abuse facility for 1 1/2 years and loved it. Personally I would not work in Corrections, but imagine even the Yellow Pages would have someplace listed under 'substance abuse'...

  15. Poll: How many of you have been fired from nursing jobs?

    weetziebat replied to weetziebat's topic in General Nursing

    Leslie, I think stories like yours are the reason that nurses are consistently seen by the public as folks to be trusted and to have confidence in. I think all of us are in this field because we...

  16. Poll: How many of you have been fired from nursing jobs?

    weetziebat replied to weetziebat's topic in General Nursing

    Gosh, guys - how did I ever cope with life before Allnurses? Can come here anytime and cry, rant, rave, screech, whatever - and know you'll be sure to find good friends with excellent advice, caring,...

  17. Reminiscing

    weetziebat replied to knockandhello's topic in General Nursing

    I trained at a hospital that had been built in 1892. We had 30 bed wards, with only one bathroom. Consequently used lots of metal bedpans. We thought it was great when we could use the steam heater to...

  18. How about your favorite Old Wives Tales related to health?

    weetziebat replied to NurseyTonyaLPN's topic in Nursing Humor

    Perhaps more to the point is how do they get the pigeon to die? O.K. I realize these are old wife's tales, and no doubt the pigeon was supposed to die after sucking out the hepatitis. Has to make you...

  19. How about your favorite Old Wives Tales related to health?

    weetziebat replied to NurseyTonyaLPN's topic in Nursing Humor

    O.K. I give up. What does the pigeon have to do in order to cure the

  20. Does anyone take or know someone who takes Inderal?

    weetziebat replied to RN-oneday's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, Well, I can tell you my experience with Inderal, but as you say, everyone is different and reacts differently to medication. When I was diagnosed with MVP, I was put on Inderal. Was a long time...

  21. How about your favorite Old Wives Tales related to health?

    weetziebat replied to NurseyTonyaLPN's topic in Nursing Humor

    Thanks for reminding me of this one. I heard it too, but can never remember if it is 'feed a cold and starve a fever' or the other way around. My mother used to tell me if I sat on the radiator it...

  22. How about your favorite Old Wives Tales related to health?

    weetziebat replied to NurseyTonyaLPN's topic in Nursing Humor

    I graduated from my LPN program when I was 7 1/2 months pregnant. As a student, whenever I went to hang an I.V. patients would gasp and grab at my hands. "Don't raise your hands above your head when...

  23. RN considering LTC

    weetziebat replied to EDGRADNURSE's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I currently work Assisted Living and, in my many years as a nurse, have worked in other LTC facilities as well. Personally, I hate long term care. The residents are wonderful, but for nurses you get...

  24. Leaving the Profession!

    weetziebat replied to chrispicritah's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Cathleenmermaid, On the upper left hand side, above the posts, is a blue oval(?) marked 'New Thread' - you just click on that, and make a title, then post your

  25. Leaving the Profession!

    weetziebat replied to chrispicritah's topic in General Nursing

    Heh Heh, we're starting something, folks! Being as we all know everything is a conspiracy, we'll need lots of people on the payroll. Think we should have the CIA pay us, no? Whadya think, Chadash, my...