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  1. Should I quit my job?

    URO-RN replied to jacesmom2's topic in Nursing Career

    Make sure you have a job offer lined up before you leave. If you have to explain why you left, say that it was due to a schedule conflict that could not be resolved. Keep it simple. Good luck to...

  2. Resignation

    URO-RN replied to robynhood's topic in Nursing Career

    Like some of the other responses... make a clean break, turn in a short and to the point resignation and carry on. Good luck to you at your new

  3. Renowned Child Heart Surgeon Commits Suicide

    URO-RN replied to ERNurse752's topic in General Nursing

    He was such a great surgeon. I am deeply saddened by

  4. suturing information required

    URO-RN replied to barrabird's topic in Emergency

    Hi and

  5. Dealing With Aggressive Coworkers

    URO-RN replied to Mystery5's topic in General Nursing

    Absolutely. I have run into these problem personalities. Don't get into an argument with them. It is not worth it. But, you do have to draw the line and make sure that she understands that if she...

  6. Reaction to passing NCLEX

    URO-RN replied to babynursewannab's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I had my dh call up the testing hotline and then have him call me up at work during new grad orientation. He said it very slowly and with a disappointed tone in his voice, my stomach sunk and then he...

  7. What does your spouse do?

    URO-RN replied to vaughanmk's topic in General Nursing

    Former Marine Security Guard, then Economist/International Relations guy, and now

  8. Nasty medical students

    URO-RN replied to Tony35NYC's topic in General Nursing

    Remind them, in no uncertain terms, that you and fellow nurse collegues have a license and they do not. So, until they graduate medical school, & get some experience under their belts, they need...

  9. Tracheal Suction Technique

    URO-RN replied to diane1970's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I've read, either here or online journal that saline is a no-no d/t pneumonia. It washes the germs deeper into the lung tissue.... Gosh, I wish I could find that darn article. If anyone finds it...

  10. 12 hour shifts to 8 hour shifts...

    URO-RN replied to alli's topic in General Nursing

    If I was in school and no family commitment I would do it. I have a family and it was hell. It just didn't work for us. I switched back to 8 and only did 12 if and only if, my husband happened to...

  11. Tracheal Suction Technique

    URO-RN replied to diane1970's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Interesting thread. I too was taught that I needed to elicit a cough(I've reached the corina). So, is the jury still out on

  12. Change in Menses

    URO-RN posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Is it normal for a woman to notice an increase of clots with her menses?. Should a woman be

  13. How much time did you take off for a death of loved one?

    URO-RN replied to Nursesuzi's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I would like to extend my deepest condolesces. I lost my dad Mother's day this year. Take as much time as you need. Check out the Family Leave Act. Your supervisor should of offered this to you...

  14. Old Ladies Having Babies

    URO-RN replied to alphafe's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I'd rather see a 60 y.o. with a baby than a 14 y.o

  15. Keep an eye on those Rx pads!

    URO-RN replied to URO-RN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Perhaps that DEA # is printed on the script or pharmacists are not checking? Who

  16. Keep an eye on those Rx pads!

    URO-RN replied to URO-RN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    What happened to her?. Beside losing her license, of

  17. Must we all die with a feeding tube?

    URO-RN replied to URO-RN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I am filled out my POA and I am taking it with me on my next doc visit. I just went through a similar situation with my dad who passed away this year. I don't want that to happen to me. My personal...

  18. Praise God..I PASSED!

    URO-RN replied to discouraged's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats.

  19. Am I right or wrong?

    URO-RN replied to ddtd1992's topic in General Nursing

    Excellent!:)

  20. Wondering why you can't get hired or promoted: Resume + Interview hints!

    URO-RN replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Nursing Career

    My school conducted Resume clinics prior to graduation for all senior nursing students. They even brought in the HR person from the hospital across the

  21. Wondering why you can't get hired or promoted? Resume + Interview hints!

    URO-RN replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    My school conducted Resume clinics prior to graduation for all senior nursing students. They even brought in the HR person from the hospital across the

  22. Am I right or wrong?

    URO-RN replied to ddtd1992's topic in General Nursing

    If he was fresh post-op TURP and CBI, of course his urine will be bloody. I look for clots and notify MD accordingly. Seems that you were doing things right .:) When I had a case just like yours, the...

  23. Your perception of student nurses when they visit your hospital?

    URO-RN replied to avery's topic in General Nursing

    When I was a student, yes, there were a few nurses who were not very friendly. I finally got over it when I realized that their indiference was not personally directed at me. I showed up for...

  24. Why? Do you ever want to just give it all up?

    URO-RN replied to live4today's topic in General Nursing

    boy, your post hit the spot.... so good i am going to print it off. :) thanks so much for posting

  25. new member on board

    URO-RN replied to Ruqayyah's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Welcome.:)