SAHMnurse

SAHMnurse

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  1. Experienced nurse now inexperienced

    SAHMnurse replied to BSNWendy's topic in General Nursing

    I am in the same boat and recently applied for a refresher course. My problem is that the thought of going back to nights, holidays, weekends, and an over-worked situation doesn't appeal to me. In...

  2. Nurses~

    SAHMnurse replied to GitanoRN's topic in General Nursing

    Seriously?!?!?! WOW, that is fantastic!! Those nurses are very lucky to have you honoring them in such a way. I was always happy to get a tote

  3. How I Got My Dream Job!

    SAHMnurse replied to tokyoROSE's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Thanks so much and congratulations! What unit will you be working

  4. Opinions please asap

    SAHMnurse replied to promote.health's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I like the idea of bringing your family. I know for me, personally, I could not leave my children. Let us know what you decide. It sure does sound like a great

  5. What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    SAHMnurse replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

    I am sitting here reading these stories and an onion randomly fell out of it's bowl, off of the kitchen counter, and onto the floor. It scared the sh!t out of

  6. RN going back to work as an LVN

    SAHMnurse replied to witc's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the update! I agree with the others too. Best to

  7. So tell me.. What's New?

    SAHMnurse replied to bratmobile's topic in General Nursing

    Just wondering how long have you been out and specifically what are you going to be doing? Did your refresher have clinicals? I'm thinking about doing this

  8. How long did you lurk before you joined?

    SAHMnurse replied to nurseprnRN's topic in General Nursing

    About one

  9. Do you ever get tired of hearing this phrase?

    SAHMnurse replied to Double-Helix's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not as worried about loosing my license as I am worried about making a mistake. It is true, when I was in critical care I often worried I would make an error or miss something. Not an unimportant...

  10. What is the most interesting case you've seen in the ER?

    SAHMnurse replied to BigDiesel's topic in Emergency

    Holy

  11. What is the most interesting case you've seen in the ER?

    SAHMnurse replied to BigDiesel's topic in Emergency

    Seriously? That is

  12. What do I do after my clinical instructor told me I will never be a good nurse?

    SAHMnurse replied to starrys's topic in General Students

    What were the two most important

  13. I gave two weeks,,,but I dont want to finish

    SAHMnurse replied to KarriRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yep, I have done that too. Wish I would have finished

  14. Back to hospital nursing?

    SAHMnurse replied to missladyrn's topic in General Nursing

    Hey, I am in similar shoes, but gave it 1 1/2 years. How long have you been away? I have been away about 10 years. I am probably going to take a refresher course that includes lecture and clinicals....

  15. Giving Report...Please help.

    SAHMnurse replied to SweetseRN's topic in General Nursing

    I will be interested in hearing responses to this post. I haven't worked bedside in 10 years so I'm a bit rusty. I worked ICU and my report went something like this: Name, age, gender, diagnosis,...

  16. Feeling sick but don't want to call out on first day of orientation

    SAHMnurse replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    Well? Did you go in? Hope you feel

  17. Need advice on which job to choose as a new grad..........

    SAHMnurse replied to Sherbi5's topic in Nursing Career

    Yay! In my opinion, this is absolutely the right decision. Let us know how it goes.

  18. RN going back to work as an LVN

    SAHMnurse replied to witc's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds fishy to me too. Don't risk

  19. Need advice on which job to choose as a new grad..........

    SAHMnurse replied to Sherbi5's topic in Nursing Career

    Hi again! I have been thinking about your situation since I posted yesterday. I also wanted to add that I think I would take the neuro opportunity before I would take the ICU position. Getting your...

  20. Need advice on which job to choose as a new grad..........

    SAHMnurse replied to Sherbi5's topic in Nursing Career

    Interestingly enough, I totally disagree with the other posters. I took an ICU job at a community hospital right out of my BSN program. It was a larger ICU (20 beds) and we did have drips, post heart...

  21. Feeling bad, like I "ratted out" a nurse

    SAHMnurse replied to Ginger80's topic in General Nursing

    What ever

  22. Alas...bedbugs-precautions??

    SAHMnurse replied to vanburbian's topic in Emergency

    Nasty! I can't stand bugs

  23. What's the task you like doing most on the job?

    SAHMnurse replied to PreStudent101's topic in General Nursing

    Hey, I did that exact same job too! I wouldn't say I loved it. Definitely less stressful than ICU, but missed the patient interaction. My caseload was around 400-500 so didn't have time for many home...

  24. Using

    SAHMnurse replied to SIXGUNS's topic in General Nursing

    I'm laughing about this, but it really isn't funny. I always enjoy your posts Esme. What I don't understand is, if retention is important why not try to please your employees? I know the budget is...

  25. Is nursing really for me?

    SAHMnurse replied to <3 RN <3's topic in General Nursing

    As a new grad I went to adult ICU. I was so stressed before, during, and after EVERY shift. I stuck it out for 1 1/2 years. My supervisor really wanted me to stay. She promised me I would have less...