nola1202

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  1. Any phobias you overcame to become a nurse?

    nola1202 replied to linzjane88's topic in General Nursing

    I was and still am shy, but don't mess with the patient's I advocate for, I am momma

  2. Who Knew Gangrene Could Be So Much Fun?

    nola1202 replied to greenfiremajick's topic in General Nursing

    wait were you my lab

  3. feeling frustrated by AN posts and second guessing myself

    nola1202 replied to jlpsu's topic in General Nursing

    seriously?! Why would you waste your time reading said thread and wasting your valuable time discussing this topic? I really can't begin to understand why you would say such a thing. There are...

  4. feeling frustrated by AN posts and second guessing myself

    nola1202 replied to jlpsu's topic in General Nursing

    A lot of Social Workers and Teachers hate their jobs, some don't hate it but get frustrated by all the roadblocks....I think that's the majority of posters here. I think you should get that degree,...

  5. photographic memory real??

    nola1202 replied to kitty222's topic in General Nursing

    all I can think of right now is this old old song called hotel california "some dance to remember, some dance to forget" Regarding a kinda mean classmate or coworker....insecure, jealous, fearful....

  6. Working with a difficult nurse

    nola1202 replied to Delorem's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    yowsa..that one's a real piece of work isn't she...how about relating to the NUM the response her "being spoken to" elicited. Especially the part about her relating it in front of other staff, request...

  7. No nursing shortage: roll call!

    nola1202 replied to gigglymo's topic in General Nursing

    that is such beautiful country, wish I could be there but have obligations here...hope you get some great nurses from this

  8. Inappropriate medications for the elderly

    nola1202 replied to SneakySnake's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    awesome links and

  9. No nursing shortage: roll call!

    nola1202 replied to gigglymo's topic in General Nursing

    Just moved from Louisiana, swimmin in New Grads, jobs for those with experience,but not a lot of experience...have to pay u more. Also Texas...swimmin with new grads...(by the way we love you and are...

  10. Lunches: Brown bag or cafeteria?

    nola1202 replied to PediNurse3's topic in General Nursing

    darn it this thread has made me sooooooo hungry! It's time for sleep not food! mmmmmm I do have a chocolate bar hidden in the back of the freezer though...tip-toe, tip-toe, down the hall...shoot the...

  11. Lunches: Brown bag or cafeteria?

    nola1202 replied to PediNurse3's topic in General Nursing

    diluted squash? Never heard of this, can you tell me what it is and where you find

  12. No nursing shortage: roll call!

    nola1202 replied to gigglymo's topic in General Nursing

    Denver,Colorado...and surrounding suburbs...some new grad internship positions very

  13. healthcare cost

    nola1202 replied to link51411's topic in General Nursing

    thanks for

  14. Lack of basic care--appalling!

    nola1202 replied to kool-aide, RN's topic in General Nursing

    I know how tough it is to do barely adequate care with high acuity and high pt loads. Still I got tears in my eyes when Koolaide and others described their patient's esp. the poor little lady with...

  15. stay at nursing home or go to the hospital?

    nola1202 replied to haitianrn's topic in General Nursing

    If your gut says don't, don't. A job where you are content is a wonderful thing. Less stress means more ability to focus on your studies. Hold out for a job that suits you better or just focus on...

  16. Hospital wars in Denver

    nola1202 replied to nurse2033's topic in General Nursing

    National Jewish is awesome wish I was qualified enough to work there, always wanted to. I do see the rush to the burb's as a way to ditch the indigent. Denver Health and what used to be Colorado...

  17. .9 = Nine 8-hour night shifts in two weeks. Too much?

    nola1202 replied to EmmieRN's topic in General Nursing

    Night's are rough, seems like you only get one real day off, to work 9 instead of 10 seems a little better, you can always take it and go part-time or prn in a year or

  18. Battling back injury

    nola1202 replied to melisgood's topic in General Nursing

    I found acupuncture to help with the pain and yoga for the long term...some swear by pilates. Heal fast and well, and try to enjoy your unexpected down time. Try to find the hidden good in the bad...

  19. nurses,our ER system needs an overhaul.

    nola1202 replied to nobody067's topic in General Nursing

    Don't talk to the Nurses, talk to the the insurance companies and the Government, they're the one's who really provide treatment, not the Doctors or

  20. Lunches: Brown bag or cafeteria?

    nola1202 replied to PediNurse3's topic in General Nursing

    I'd much rather bring my lunch. Fun finger food is my favorite. string cheese. Weight watchers puts out a really good smoked string cheese, and also a 30 cal wedge of jalapeno jack. there's also...

  21. I'm going to nursing school-That's nice, DO YOUR JOB

    nola1202 replied to BrazoriaLVN's topic in General Nursing

    Interesting thread, I had a situation like this recently but the CNA wouldn't stop arguing her position and insisted that I was not in charge or her boss. She was totally out of the box and I can't...

  22. Nursing as a first degree

    nola1202 replied to puppies1123's topic in General Nursing

    I don't agree with the advice "don't bother with Nursing unless it's your first choice." "or you're not really sure." How do you really know you'll like or hate anything? Certainly I'm not the only...

  23. Nursing Budget

    nola1202 replied to txdon's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    and avoid using agency nurses! Give regular staff a bonus for coming

  24. Nursing Budget

    nola1202 replied to txdon's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I know floor nurses will hate me! But one person to log and distrubute supplies makes a huge difference esp with office supplies like pens! I have no problem with providing supplies but it's a well...

  25. Be honest - Do you get excited about birth anymore?

    nola1202 replied to adpiRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I remember one thing that really helped me get perspective when I woked in what we called the full service nursery (well-NICU in one big loong room.) I thought the nurses were all burned out and mean...