Lael

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  1. What is it like being a Pre-op nurse?

    Lael posted a topic in PACU

    Hi, I'm a new nurese thinking of going to the hospital to do pre-op nursing. Is there anyone out there that can tell me a little about what it's like and what they do day-to-day

  2. How do you talk to doctors on the phone?

    Lael posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Just about every time I've ever called a doctor seems like without fail they always seem to ask about the one thing I forgot to look up or do b4 I called them, then I feel like a total idiot or they...

  3. Alcoholism: disease or choice?

    Lael replied to HonestRN's topic in Addictions

  4. Alcoholism: disease or choice?

    Lael replied to HonestRN's topic in Addictions

    Well please explain your expert knowledge of these "diseases" to the victims of violence and their families. Like the shooting that took place in the CO movie theater recentl. I'm sure their families...

  5. Alcoholism: disease or choice?

    Lael replied to HonestRN's topic in Addictions

    This one especially, but similar things like in the mental health area are questionable to

  6. How do you talk to doctors on the phone?

    Lael replied to Lael's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    lol I know some of them want to make you believe they are! Ugh

  7. What is it like being a Pre-op nurse?

    Lael replied to Lael's topic in PACU

    Hrm, 9-11 hrs still doesn't sound bad if your getting off between 3-5 at the latest. Here is copy/paste of the job I am considering. [TABLE=class: iCIMS_MainTable iCIMS_JobPage, width: 100%] [TR]...

  8. What is it like being a Pre-op nurse?

    Lael replied to Lael's topic in PACU

    Wow, that sounds like an easy-going job. :yelclap: What are you hours like? Are they 8, 10 or 12? Do you have on-call or weekends

  9. Alcoholism: disease or choice?

    Lael replied to HonestRN's topic in Addictions

    I still think drinking and doing drugs is a personal choice. IMO calling it a disease is just another way to put them blame elsewhere instead of taking responsibility for one's actions. Seems like...

  10. One year into nursing and thinking about changing professions....

    Lael posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I've been a nurse (ADN) for over a year now and have been in the medical field all of my life (9 years prior as a medical technician). Now I am having seond thoughts and considering changing to...

  11. Thinking about changing professions....

    Lael posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I've been a nurse (ADN) for over a year now and have been in the medical field all of my life (9 years prior as a medical technician). Now I am having seond thoughts and considering changing to...

  12. One year into nursing and thinking about changing professions....

    Lael replied to Lael's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Funny you should say assisted living. I actually applied at one in my area and was offered a job at night, but I had to turn it down because I don't have any childcare at night. Would have taken it if...

  13. Do you think it is healthy to stay in nursing when it exacerbates anxiety?

    Lael replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I can relate to the anxiety and depression part. I also have had issues with these since I was young which seemed to have gotten worse while I was a med tech in the military and then since becoming a...

  14. New nurse with School Nurse interview this week! Advice? =)

    Lael posted a topic in School

    12:37 am by lael a member since mar '11. posts: 2 i'm a fairly new rn (adn) with about a year of doing prn and full-time nursing in ltc and mental health. i've also had about 9 years...

  15. School Nurse Interview this week! Any advice?

    Lael posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I'm a fairly new RN (ADN) with about a year of doing PRN and full-time nursing in LTC and mental health. I've also had about 9 years prior exp in the Air Force as an EMTB working in ambulance...