lawandaluxnurse ADN, BSN

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    How long do I have to be penalized?

    lawandaluxnurse replied to lawandaluxnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Yes I was told that. Love your call name by the way. Thats how I feel . not done yet. The thing they are missing is that I worked for the same system for 20 years and also worked for another...
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    What is your window to complete your q4h assessments?

    lawandaluxnurse replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    I do them as close as I can but in reality you can do 15 minutes or 30 minutes prior or after it depends on how many patients and the
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    applied for nicu got a call for ER interview

    lawandaluxnurse replied to lawandaluxnurse's topic in Emergency

    Thanks
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    applied for nicu got a call for ER interview

    lawandaluxnurse replied to lawandaluxnurse's topic in Emergency

    my main concern is do I have what it
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    I'm tired of nursing

    lawandaluxnurse replied to lawandaluxnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I agree I think I need the challenge.
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    I'm tired of nursing

    lawandaluxnurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have been a nurse for 14 years and am burned out and tired of it. I have tried many areas and not really liked anyone of them. I love the patients its just all the other junk you have to go...
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    Why do mean/crabby people become nurses??

    lawandaluxnurse replied to R!XTER's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Its all part of the nursing fun. I don't think people start out mean( at least most) but I think we harden to it after awhile because we take care of people day after day and some of these people you...
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    Nursing sucks

    lawandaluxnurse replied to lawandaluxnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I have also been in those shoes although as a RN casemanager for homecare I worked the 60 plus weeks and got burned out all while going through a divorce, yes we have choices but there are slim...
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    Nursing sucks

    lawandaluxnurse replied to lawandaluxnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I have worked those jobs, I started in the dishroom at my old hospital and worked my way up, sorry but I am an Rn and I work just as hard as the CNAs. I just as much physical work as they do....
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    8 hrs night shift, x5/week

    lawandaluxnurse replied to winter_green's topic in General Nursing

    I worked 8 hour nights right out of school, I had never worked 3rd in my life, it was tough, i never slept. I then transfered to a unit that did 3 x 12 hours shifts and that worked out much for...
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    Job market in Milwaukee for ADNs

    lawandaluxnurse replied to Mangofruit's topic in General Nursing

    then try LTC, I have been an RN for 14 years and have never seen the job market this
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    Job market in Milwaukee for ADNs

    lawandaluxnurse replied to Mangofruit's topic in General Nursing

    sorry to be negative but the job market sucks right now in milw for adns, they want
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    Nursing sucks

    lawandaluxnurse replied to lawandaluxnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I am recently divorced and lost a parent to alzheimers, nursing is all I have left and it is making me crazy, I am not sure what to do next, maybe a nice long vacation is in
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    Nursing sucks

    lawandaluxnurse replied to lawandaluxnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I used to be so proud to tell people I am an Rn, now I don't
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    How do I start over again?

    lawandaluxnurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    I may have burned a bridge or two, I have alot of varied experience, how do I start over again, I have been through alot of personal stuff and health stuff but I am now physically strong and...
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    Why did/are you getting your BSN?

    lawandaluxnurse replied to thesundowner's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    to keep a my job or to be able to get a new one since most hospitals are requiring
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    Experienced RN job hopping...is it that bad?

    lawandaluxnurse replied to CApediRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have been in a similar situation due to various reasons, health, personal etc. I kind of agree that maybe going the travel route may be the way to go. I have found it difficult and get put...
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    Is homwcare worth a third try?

    lawandaluxnurse posted a topic in Home Health

    i HAVE WORKED HOMECARE TWICE BEFORE BUT GOT BURNED OUT, IS IT WORTH A THIRD TRY? I AM CURRENTLY WORKING A MED-SURG FLOOR AND I CANNOT STAND IT. ANY THOUGHTS
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    Reasons Hospitals Will Not Have Traveler Back?

    lawandaluxnurse replied to adoula's topic in Travel

    Nursing jut sucks these days not other way to say
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    What jobs did you do before nursing?

    lawandaluxnurse replied to nursefrances's topic in General Nursing

    I worked as a pharmacy tech and also schooling in medical lab
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    anxiety after being an RN for 14 years

    lawandaluxnurse replied to lawandaluxnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for all the responses. I have tried meds and at times they work, you have all given me some good ideas.
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    anxiety after being an RN for 14 years

    lawandaluxnurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    Why am I having so much anxiety? I have been an RN for 14 years , I can perform tasks just fine but I still worry about what everyone thinks of me and my decisions. I have gone for counseling...
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    anxiety after being an RN for 14 years

    lawandaluxnurse replied to lawandaluxnurse's topic in General Nursing

    It never hit me until you said it, my anxiety had increased as I have aged, something to think about,
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    What supplies would not leave home without?

    lawandaluxnurse replied to alabamagrad's topic in Home Health

    gloves, alcohol pads, extra gauze 4x4s, extra kerlix, extra foleys, betadine or chlorhexadine, saline syringes and lots of tape , ace wrap or coban, extra hubs for picc lines and extra...
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    Is submitting W-2 and pay stubs to prospective employer common?

    lawandaluxnurse replied to 50kn's topic in Home Health

    That is a very odd request, it is none of their business what is on your