goldilocksrn

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1. note to nurse dude, will they never learn!

   goldilocksrn replied to bunky's topic in General Nursing

   I don't know about any of you, but I am a generation Xer, and my philosophy regarding nursing is this: I am going to have to take a load of crap being a hospital nurse, and the crap is pretty much the...

2. What Freaks You Out?

   goldilocksrn replied to JennieBSN's topic in General Nursing

   Two things I have seen so far have really grossed me out: one is a lady who was found down in her home. She had a open wound to her abdomen that she wasn't taking care of, and when you would touch it...

3. HELPPPPPPPPPPPP

   goldilocksrn replied to Frustrated RN's topic in General Nursing

   Just remember this: We can't always please everyone, and some people are never pleased. When I have upset patients, I try to resolve issues with as much dignity and respect as I can give them. I, in...

4. Discussing salary during an interview

   goldilocksrn replied to got2gorn's topic in General Nursing

   Salary is very important, so I discuss it in my interviews. I usually save it for the end, when they ask me if I have any questions. I merely point out that I need to be making "x" amount of dollars...

5. Is there a Public Health Nurse in the house?

   goldilocksrn posted a topic in General Nursing

   I have recently applied for a public health position for the county I live in and have been accepted for an interview. I was wondering if anyone would/could give me advice as to how to prepare-what...

6. Whining nurses

   goldilocksrn posted a topic in General Nursing

   I don't know about any of you, but I am SICK of whiny nurses who complain all day, but when the opportunity arises to stand up and make a difference about what they are whining about, they sit back...

7. need help with a trach question

   goldilocksrn replied to leetraumarn's topic in General Nursing

   I always keep trach and vent patient's cuffs DEFLATED unless they are eating or at risk for aspiration. From what I am understanding, the more time that a cuff is inflated, the less protective it...

8. Truly sad- please read and consider

   goldilocksrn replied to ShannonB25's topic in General Nursing

   I want to stay positive, so I thought I would give you some hard learned advice: 1) Do not think you can go to administration and they will listen to YOU. If you have any hope of them listening to...

9. Nurses suing hospitals

   goldilocksrn posted a topic in General Nursing

   I wonder if it is do able.... Any lawyers out there? Can't we as nurse sue hospitals for mental anguish, unsafe conditions, something to get attention? In the wake of the million nurse march, I think...

10. Truly sad- please read and consider

    goldilocksrn replied to ShannonB25's topic in General Nursing

    I must say that I applaud your optimism and hope that you may hold onto it for years to come. I myself had this mentality that I could burst out into the profession and make a difference. It didn't...

11. Would you do it all over again?

    goldilocksrn replied to KatieD's topic in General Nursing

    I am concerned for those that are leaving nursing for teaching and teaching for nursing. They are truly frighteningly similar. You can't get the appropriate services for you...

12. So long Nursing

    goldilocksrn replied to realnursealso/LPN's topic in General Nursing

    You want to make a difference still? Write some of what you posted here to every congressperson, talk show host and news station you can think of. Let them know why after 21 years of dedicated...

13. It's a nurse's market

    goldilocksrn replied to goldilocksrn's topic in General Nursing

    I think that before we improve our working conditions, the mentality of a lot of the nurses we work with must change. I had an incident yesterday where a nurse went and told on me to management...

14. Anything nice to say?

    goldilocksrn replied to lorrie's topic in General Nursing

    Let me just say congrats on your hard work. Let me also say that I hope you can keep this positive attitude. This negativity is why you must keep this positive attitue. Due to our working conditions,...

15. Would you do it all over again?

    goldilocksrn replied to KatieD's topic in General Nursing

    I love being a nurse. It is very rewarding for the mostpart. However, I have read that you are leaving teaching due to low pay, and politics. I must warn you that nurses are now fighting over these...