Wrench Party

Wrench Party

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  1. Libertarian Healthcare

    Wrench Party replied to 1edwood79's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Most anarchists tend to not like Libertarians that much, mainly because of that whole free market thing that puts capitalism over things like human rights and the environment. Instead they believe in...

  2. Libertarian Healthcare

    Wrench Party replied to 1edwood79's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Wow...I leave on vacation for a week and y'all come up with the strangest stuff. But, uh, seriously, what sparked this thread? Was there some liberal vs. conservative fisticuffs going on in another...

  3. Is it possible to accept two positions. One as an SICU nurse and the other as an ER nurse?

    Wrench Party replied to OnlyHim's topic in Nursing Career

    As a new grad? NOPE. Hmmm...methinks it would be easier for you to orient FT on SICU for awhile ( 6 months-1 year), then cruise around hospital websites and see if there are any part-time ED...

  4. Weirdest/most difficult thing swallowed by a patient

    Wrench Party replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sure I told this story before: had a psych nursing instructor relay her experience with pica in a roommate. My instructor was a nursing student back in the era of starched caps and white dresses...

  5. Wearing skirts as a nurse

    Wrench Party replied to purplescrubs15's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Welcome to adulthood. As other PPs have said, you need to decide if this is a "hill you're willing to die on". Personally, I would wear normal clothes out of the house and then change into the pants...

  6. Do RNs get extra pay for working with students?

    Wrench Party replied to johndough's topic in General Nursing

    Extra pay for precepting maybe, not for nursing

  7. Anticipating other offers?

    Wrench Party replied to blackvans1234's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I kinda wish I'd done this recently! I had to turn down 2 other interviews because I decided to accept the first position offered. My best advice is ask how long you have to decide in an email. If...

  8. Did you marry a doctor?

    Wrench Party replied to KayStanley's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Nope, married a non-competitive software engineer who works in academia with relaxed hours of the 10-6ish variety, M-F. Works great for our critters and my weird nursing hours. I could never marry a...

  9. Unsupportive boss? Is it worth quitting over??

    Wrench Party replied to Cola89's topic in General Nursing

    Time to look for a new job! Like Farawyn, I also just left a job due to ineffective management. I'm not interested in the drama or making anyone else do their job the way they should. I'm all for...

  10. Firearms

    Wrench Party replied to cracklingkraken's topic in General Nursing

    Hmm....I was and am all for CC (those of you that do it) but I've definitely got an issue with people that don't practice regularly and don't understand their guns. I was on the range one day at a...

  11. Can we lay to rest the "compassion" nonsense?

    Wrench Party replied to dinah77's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry, Internet, I left my compassion at the door of the clinic when I left it today. I have even less compassion today than usual because I feel like crap after getting my annual flu shot. However,...

  12. Mandatory flu vaccines

    Wrench Party replied to MJB2010's topic in General Nursing

    Just got my flu shot today at Employee Health. Took less than a minute, and got to chat with one of the cool nurses I graduated with. Eazy peazy, no panties got into a wad,

  13. Nurses don't know the lab

    Wrench Party replied to ezpzpizzi's topic in General Nursing

    Yawn....what's your point, OP? I have 2 Bachelor's degrees, one in Biochemistry and one in Nursing. I'm GCP and GDP trained, and I know how to run a centrifuge, fix machines, do QA/QC/caibration,...

  14. Nurse Retention ideas

    Wrench Party replied to CCU-Flight RN's topic in General Nursing

    1) Decent pay. People are going to up and leave if your pay sucks, especially for experienced RNs. 2) Decent management. I left my previous job because of poor management and general unresponsiveness...

  15. Is there anything I can do with a BSN besides being a nurse?

    Wrench Party replied to whydidipicknursing?'s topic in General Nursing

    Don't get me wrong, nursing school was tolerable, but I'll be ok if I never see the majority of my instructors and fellow students again. EESH. I've never seen such immature, catty behavior from both....

  16. What would you do? I am so torn... Take med surg offer or stay with clinic job?

    Wrench Party replied to Jaellys's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Go do the med surg job, transfer to days eventually if that's your thing, and stay per diem at the clinic. That's what I'm doing in a similar

  17. If you had a reset button, would you choose nursing again?

    Wrench Party replied to amazingme's topic in General Nursing

    This is my second career, and so far it's been fairly interesting after a few years. I'll get back to you after a few months back on the floor. I have the math and science chops to do med school or...

  18. Brian Short News

    Wrench Party replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    Wow...speechless. My thoughts are with his extended family. and with everyone here at Allnurses absorbing the

  19. Why did you want to be a nurse?

    Wrench Party replied to cantgowrongwithjwong's topic in General Nursing

    Why: I wanted to do something different, have a flexible schedule, and have a flexible career. Right now I'm about to start an acute care job in a hospital, and I also do research nursing home health...

  20. Nursing student hair color change for more respect

    Wrench Party replied to Vonqiqi's topic in General Students

    Here's what my conservative nursing school told us: a) hair a natural color, all styles are acceptable (if you have cornrows, braids, twists, etc.) if below shoulder length it must be pulled back for...

  21. Not Naturally Smart

    Wrench Party replied to happyinmyheart's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Grades mean sh-- at the bedside. Some of the best nurses I know suffered tremendously through their time in school with academics, but have done very well in their careers. I've seen some academically...

  22. Multiple interviews, possible offers, new grad needs help

    Wrench Party replied to mrdearmas's topic in Nursing Career

    ...Isn't that the way it always is? When it rains, it pours? I was toodling around about a month ago throwing out some resumes because I was considering going back to the hospital. I'd like to be a...

  23. Trying to get back into nursing after six yes

    Wrench Party replied to Perisoreus's topic in Nursing Career

    Another science nerd!! Hi!! (7 years at Duke as a lab manager/research tech in molecular biology with S. cerevisiae here!) Don't let recruiters get you down. They thought I was also a strange bird...

  24. Should I take this tour from a hospital that I was terminated from?

    Wrench Party replied to carolyn87's topic in Nursing Career

    I was dinged as 'not recommended for rehire' by my current facility when I left a year ago over a scheduling conflict for one shift. Having learned that lesson, the unit manager can override HR and...

  25. Age Discrimination in Nursing

    Wrench Party replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Just a thought: When going for your interview, simple hydration, minimal makeup, adequate sleep and flattering clothing can work wonders for confidence. Unfortunately, dehydration, lack of sleep and...