Wave Watcher

Wave Watcher

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  1. St James Chicago Heights

    Wave Watcher replied to sj73201's topic in Illinois Nursing

    If you go to the top of page under yellow tab that says US, then click on the state you are talking about working you will probably get more answers to your question. Best of

  2. Patient Abandonment by Physician???

    Wave Watcher replied to TammyG77's topic in General Nursing

    I was thinking the exact same thing. Her appointment was for a second opionon but before it was even over she was asking for 2-3 script refills that were narcs, stimulants and benzos. I wouldn't...

  3. Why do people insist that there is a nursing shortage?

    Wave Watcher replied to MissNancy's topic in General Students

    "mar 21 by crazygoonlpn mar 21 by crazygoonlpn a member since aug '09 - from 'tennessee'. posts: 107 likes: 66 age: 27 awards: it depends on where you are located in the country....

  4. Silly random nursing thoughts, one sentence, NO JUDGMENTAL FOLKS ALLOWED

    Wave Watcher replied to wooh's topic in Nursing Humor

    On my way up to the Ortho/Neuro floor when I was floor nursing and worked nights: (all the way up to the 6th floor) "Please dear Lord Baby Jesus let the elevator get stuck....please dear Lord Baby...

  5. Socializing after work in your scrubs

    Wave Watcher replied to klone's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm exhausted by the time I get off work. If I want to go eat, go shopping, go to the grocery store....whatever....I'm going. In my scrubs. I am not going home to change, I am not going to lug around...

  6. Nurse with a stipulation on license - military nursing impossible??

    Wave Watcher replied to supera's topic in Nurses Recovery

    The main issue will be "why" and what were you convicted of (if anything). Right now the military is not issuing waivers and they frown upon any type of convictions on your record. In fact if you have...

  7. Fun Questionnaire for Nurses

    Wave Watcher replied to sarah16493's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    1.) what type of nursing licensure do you have? please check or type your title. ____lpn_____rn______other 2.) how long have you been a nurse? a. less than one year b. 1-3 years c. 4-6 years d. 7-10...

  8. Drug Testing Questions!!!

    Wave Watcher replied to FutureRN_NP's topic in Nursing Career

    Employer's do drug screens to see if you have taken "recreational or illegal drugs" without a prescription. If you had a prescription for your medication then you are fine. OTC meds do not count and...

  9. "But for me, 98.4 means I have a fever...."

    Wave Watcher replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    I had to laugh! I am a school nurse and just the other day I had a 1st grader come into office complaining of belly ache and said he threw up in the bathroom BUT no one saw it. Well, my policy...

  10. Finally decided to quit nursing

    Wave Watcher replied to jennjen512's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    If I hadn't of found School Nursing I would have quit with less than 2 yrs under my belt. I HATE floor nursing. I will go hungry before I go back on the floor. BUT I found my place......in the...

  11. I couldn't believe what I was hearing!

    Wave Watcher replied to sra27's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You just found the Village Idiot. I pity the fool. (Mr. T,

  12. HELP, new nurse and I dont like it

    Wave Watcher replied to mqnurse36's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I was in your position when I graduated nursing in '09. I was hired right out of school onto an ortho/neuro floor. We worked 3-4 12hr shifts per week. It was a very busy floor....I worked nights...

  13. Job background checks

    Wave Watcher replied to lovelifehappiness's topic in General Nursing

    You can pull your own background check online for a fee or you can go down to your local court house where the charges took place and pull your report also. This way it will let you see for yourself...

  14. Navy Nurse Candidate Program

    Wave Watcher replied to EvyBelle13's topic in Government, Military

    You will need to contact your local Navy recruiter. You will not be under any obligation just by talking to them. They are your best resource to give you the most accurate and up to date information....

  15. I'm a bad man. Someone help me.

    Wave Watcher replied to Manepride's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Okay, trying to figure this out....Are they finding this on your background check? If you were never charged or charges were dropped then there will be paper work that backs you up. I'm just not sure...

  16. Would they really???

    Wave Watcher replied to mmc51264's topic in General Students

    Yes. Only half of our class graduated. Thank God I was one of them. Hang in

  17. Confused about types of degrees...

    Wave Watcher replied to SayceGards's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    MC Hammer's "You Can't Touch This", totally popped in my head! Now it won't

  18. Is it bad that I accidently contaminated pt. urine?

    Wave Watcher replied to Spring235's topic in General Students

    Just put my face as the icon. That should just about do

  19. What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    Wave Watcher replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

    After a year of working nights I woke up one morning went to the bathroom. As I walked into the bathroom I cut the light on....there in the mirror....staring at me with dark eyes and...

  20. CA RN license endorse to TN

    Wave Watcher replied to riomarie's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Once you take the NCLEX-RN and PASS it is good for the entire USA. You only have to apply for license in another state. All it takes is paper work and money. I have my FL, TN, Virgin Island

  21. New RN; take a job that's a bad fit or keep looking?

    Wave Watcher replied to RNJoInMI's topic in General Nursing

    1st Obligation: PROTECT YOUR LICENSE! If you feel this position is above and beyond your nursing skills then pass on it. It only takes one mistake (depending on policy,facility, and seriousness of...

  22. are there any nurses out there who haven't been vaccinated?

    Wave Watcher replied to Kendel.G's topic in General Students

    If we were not vaccinated we could not participate in our OB/Peds clincals. Therefore, you

  23. do you think I should be written up?

    Wave Watcher replied to daisymae65035's topic in General Nursing

    You should always check your EMAR. Do not assume anything. You are at

  24. Moving to a new city without having any job prospect?

    Wave Watcher replied to climb's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Check out Centennial Medical Center in Nashville. They are always looking for someone to work Tower 6, Ortho/Neuro from 7pm-7am. Also, check out Stallworth Vanderbilt Rehab....they normally have...

  25. Can stupid people pass nursing school?

    Wave Watcher replied to countrygirl1234's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes."You can steer yourself any direction you choose." ~Dr.