MN-Nurse

MN-Nurse ASN, RN

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  1. End of Life Experience

    MN-Nurse posted a topic in Spirituality, Religion

    A nurse from my graduating class sent me this: "Was talking with a pt about the dying process and what he will be going through. After many tears together, I told him I would be sure to say goodnight...

  2. Nursing is not what I thought it would be!

    MN-Nurse replied to loheRN's topic in General Nursing

    No, you got it wrong. I had a great day - both days. The whining by people who hate their jobs - on allnurses and the hospital - has been ongoing. Your standard of "bullying" is so goofy (telling...

  3. Nursing is not what I thought it would be!

    MN-Nurse replied to loheRN's topic in General Nursing

    Your choice, but many don't make it based on that

  4. Nursing is not what I thought it would be!

    MN-Nurse replied to loheRN's topic in General Nursing

    If you really think that was bullying, you are out of your

  5. Nursing is not what I thought it would be!

    MN-Nurse replied to loheRN's topic in General Nursing

    mn-nurse is a he. that might help you a bit for context. i honestly am tired of the complaining about the job. you take a job in med-surg, you are going to be challenged. my point to the op is...

  6. Nursing is not what I thought it would be!

    MN-Nurse replied to loheRN's topic in General Nursing

    Fine. Here's a rainbow and a kitten..Happy? Ours is a very difficult and demanding job and I'm sure there are plenty of very "good cop" supportive posts awaiting this nurse. But on the day I posted...

  7. Nursing is not what I thought it would be!

    MN-Nurse replied to loheRN's topic in General Nursing

    They used to. In diploma

  8. Nursing is not what I thought it would be!

    MN-Nurse replied to loheRN's topic in General Nursing

    It's called paying your dues. Pony up, baby! You'll get that caring job you want, but you have to dig a few ditches first. What, you wanted the whole dream laid at your feet 7 months

  9. rehab to med-surg insanity

    MN-Nurse replied to thesundowner's topic in General Nursing

    You'll pick it up again. Like riding a bike....a bike that every so often falls apart mid ride and flings you into traffic. But still - like riding a

  10. A rant from the night shift.

    MN-Nurse replied to gingerpeachee's topic in General Nursing

    Dear Epic, I love you. Thanks,

  11. Pardon the bad math, but I noticed something about nursing jobs!

    MN-Nurse replied to Burlshoe114's topic in General Nursing

    Yes they did. Probably around day

  12. What have I gotten myself into.....?

    MN-Nurse replied to lgood905's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I had what I considered a very good background to work as a med surg nurse. But every day during orientation and for many days after, I was terrified as I got my assignment.... Then, one day, I...

  13. Two nurses - one marriage

    MN-Nurse replied to mysonsmama's topic in General Nursing

    I only know one couple who are both RNs. Wait, they got divorced last year. I don't know any couples who are both

  14. Verbal Abuse...I Gave What I Got...

    MN-Nurse replied to abundantjoy07's topic in Emergency

    Usually, responding with aggression just escalates the situation and doesn't do any good. That's why you don't hear about it too often. In certain situations, though, it works. Quite well. I've seen...

  15. When will people learn NOT to say the "Q" word...

    MN-Nurse replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I love the Q word. A shift is either going to turn into a crapshow or it isn't. I have zero problem acknowledging and celebrating the rare quiet

  16. Why is it called "RN to BSN" - not "ADN to BSN"?

    MN-Nurse replied to mclennan's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Non-medical people are stupid. Film at

  17. How to avoid conflicts with instructor.

    MN-Nurse replied to kelli class of 2013's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I was never in the military, but I regarded nursing instructors like drill instructors. Right or wrong, it's their world and I am just in it for a couple years. Yes sir, no sir, thank you for my...

  18. Mandated :(

    MN-Nurse replied to Morganalefey's topic in General Nursing

    Your husband is a jerk and a

  19. New grad in HH $20/visit no mileage.... is this right?

    MN-Nurse replied to vn-rn's topic in Home Health

    I wouldn't take that job, but in any job you have to make sure everything that has an expiration date hasn't passed

  20. Why is it called "RN to BSN" - not "ADN to BSN"?

    MN-Nurse replied to mclennan's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    My BSN completion program required me to have an RN

  21. BioEthical Dilemna: to whom will you give the organ?

    MN-Nurse replied to chocoberry's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I might start with the one least likely to reject

  22. Nursing is Not a Science

    MN-Nurse replied to UserG's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Well, as long as "Disturbed Energy Field" remains a Nursing Diagnosis, anyone saying "Nursing is not a science" sure has a good freaking point. I don't think nursing classes in general should be...

  23. What would you do?

    MN-Nurse replied to nursalicious's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    What I would do is ask myself why I didn't send a thank you

  24. Am I in the wrong job?

    MN-Nurse replied to Denise81's topic in Nursing Career

    Then go work at Starbucks. Warning: the same schmoes come in every day ordering the same damn drinks. 365 days in a

  25. A Diabetic rant

    MN-Nurse replied to veggie530's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    No checks during the