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  1. My RN New Grad is losing hope need suggestions

    shouldabeenabarista replied to RN Boyfriend's topic in General Nursing

    Give her a hug for me. There is a lot of unemployed nurses right now along with other professions and it hurts. Just support her because she is going to feel defeated. She has to continue to keep...

  2. autobiography, nursing program PLEASE HELP!

    shouldabeenabarista replied to mustlovemars's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly! I had something similar for my entrance to nursing school. What they want is pretty much what you listed here but how did you handle it and how did it change the person you became and how do...

  3. Stress of finding a job

    shouldabeenabarista replied to RoxyChic's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Let me drop this out here- in my recent experience it doesn't seem as if there is any "right" way of doing things in the job hunting / nursing field. What I mean is this: 1) I have been passed by...

  4. Stress of finding a job

    shouldabeenabarista replied to RoxyChic's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I feel your pain-I am in similar situation job seeking. Don't apologize for your frustration- there are tons of us feeling it too. BTW- where is this nursing shortage they talk about? Maybe you and I...

  5. Jobs in Seattle

    shouldabeenabarista replied to dshearer's topic in Washington Nursing

    Hi! I don"t know if this helps with your decision but I am an RN in Eastern WA state. The job market here in my area is HORRIBLE. The only jobs open right now are $22-$24/ hr for RN. Many clinic and...

  6. bad feeling

    shouldabeenabarista replied to birdie22's topic in General Nursing

    This too shall pass...this is one of your million times in your career that you will not be perfect. Sorry :). I also tend to get upset when I think another nurse is thinking I am an idiot (human...

  7. Would like input

    shouldabeenabarista replied to eyeball's topic in General Nursing

    I have to agree with the advice of getting another job before you quit this one- sitting here pretty much unemployed- I left a job from hell thinking "I am a nurse we are supposed to have a nursing...

  8. I should have become a teacher!!!!

    shouldabeenabarista replied to NayD_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I feel your pain- I have a couple of years of experience but stupid me I didn't go right into the hospital after graduation so now most doors are closed to me (I get told that my experience isn't...

  9. what do you think?fired for a comment

    shouldabeenabarista replied to yajaira21's topic in General Nursing

    From my own experience, I will also share a story: I had a good friend (RN) who worked a hospital for a year and was highly competent, never absent, etc. "Problem" was that she is gay- the other...

  10. Trying to forgive and forget

    shouldabeenabarista replied to Healing Soul's topic in General Nursing

    Once again, good post. I think that your story and the contributions from other posters have helped many who have read this topic, whether they have responded or not. I think from the way that you...

  11. Trying to forgive and forget

    shouldabeenabarista replied to Healing Soul's topic in General Nursing

    I am so glad you found your spot....I am still trying to find mine. I have been henpecked by the popular club myself: left out of social interactions as a CNA because I didn't go out on weekends and...

  12. I/M cheeking and snorting meds

    shouldabeenabarista replied to tg363's topic in Correctional

    Any ADD meds (if you allow them), any narcs, psych meds such as neurontin, seroquel, etc. If an IM is REAL friendly during med pass or several IMs are interested in what they are taking or an IM is...

  13. Scrubs for Prison

    shouldabeenabarista replied to evelynkarirn's topic in Correctional

    Hi! I am back working in corrections after a stint in LTC- anyway I had to dump my blue scrubs after an IM sent in a kite stating "talked to the nurse in the gang blues".

  14. No boundaries with staff

    shouldabeenabarista posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I am a newer nurse manager (as you probably got from my rants on other posts) and I am at my end with my staff. #1- The secretary sends all "medical" calls or questions to me- I gave her some...

  15. Halitosis invasion

    shouldabeenabarista replied to Sugar-Phosphate's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I agree with lots of water and I have found if I keep my mouth shut for a long time it gets icky. Try darting in the bathroom and swishing your mouth with some water now and then. FYI- if you smoke...

  16. LTC Risk Manager

    shouldabeenabarista replied to Marshall1's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    WOW! At least they gave you some of the dirt before you signed on as an employee! It's amazing that employers think nurses have to sacrifice themselves for the corporation bottom line because we are...

  17. LTC Risk Manager

    shouldabeenabarista replied to Marshall1's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Don't beat yourself up over this- I have been beating myself up plenty and it doesn't help. People who have a heart and a drive to do well sometimes get into a situation where we think we can change...

  18. No boundaries with staff

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

    Just an update- I have quit. I have had NO support and every idea or plan I have came up with has been shot down. I cannot deal with my name on the line but no authority to enforce anything. After...

  19. LTC Risk Manager

    shouldabeenabarista replied to Marshall1's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Be VERY cautious- I took a job with a fancy title that is basically a DNS in LTC. When I got hired I was the only one who walked thru the door (should have had a clue then). It has been a horrifying...

  20. When does the responsibility of a nurse start/end ?

    shouldabeenabarista replied to Truth66's topic in General Nursing

    "Wow-

  21. When does the responsibility of a nurse start/end ?

    shouldabeenabarista replied to Truth66's topic in General Nursing

    WRONG!!!!! I work as a nursing supervisor and I have held firm from day one- if you are there doing your job then you will be paid. Period. I have stood up and defended my nurses who have stayed...

  22. No boundaries with staff

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

    Thank you all for so many sensible responses- I have been reading them all and I am grateful for the advice and support. :heartbeat I am taking all the wisdom to heart- I may have to print them out...

  23. Stigma with LTC

    shouldabeenabarista replied to Derek1975's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I believe the stigma comes from many lazy people who are drawn to LTC because they THINK it's an easy job or at least easier to slack off at. If those people are at a place they bring down the entire...

  24. Being a team and not a clique

    shouldabeenabarista replied to twinduff's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Basically be a nice person, work hard, keep your personal life at home, and avoid getting into the drama. People who are in cliques usually end up getting fired in

  25. Is it okay for a CNA to call herself a nurse?

    shouldabeenabarista replied to Mrs. SnowStormRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    NO it is NOT ok for anyone to misrepresent themselves and I don't care if it hurts feelings or not. I get very irritated when I call a clinic and have someone say "Hello this is the nurse" when I know...