Nurse ABC

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  1. I'm torn between two career choices....

    Nurse ABC replied to givemeu1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    ...for what they do! Sorry, it got cut off. Good luck with

  2. I'm torn between two career choices....

    Nurse ABC replied to givemeu1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Well nurses DO make more money and have many more opportunities for advancement and variety than paramedics do and because of this I would recommend the nurse route. Nursing school is much harder and...

  3. My Dilemma

    Nurse ABC replied to UcStudentNurse's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    If you're going to start the job in Ohio and go through orientation you should stick with it for a while. However, most hospitals have a probationary period within the first 90 days where if either...

  4. What did you find was the hardest to adjust being a school nurse?

    Nurse ABC replied to Nurse ABC's topic in School

    I so totally agree about the parents as well. It really saddens me how many kids do not have a stable home life!! Many more than I ever realized beforehand. Also, the sheer amount of lice I have to...

  5. New Nurse: Delegation and CNA, PCA, PCT Issues

    Nurse ABC replied to NERD_RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I find this very frustrating as well. If they'd just do what they were hired for there wouldn't be a problem but there are some (not all by far) that try to get away with doing as little as possible...

  6. My LOL Moment of the Day!

    Nurse ABC replied to bleemadden's topic in School

    LOL! :) That is very cute!! Thanks for

  7. Is my husband being unreasonable?

    Nurse ABC posted a topic in General Nursing

    I currently work a med-surg position that is 12 hour days with no weekends. We all know how hard and challenging med-surg is and I have no great love for it. In fact when my required six months is up...

  8. Is my husband being unreasonable?

    Nurse ABC replied to Nurse ABC's topic in General Nursing

    They both provide the benefits. His does not provide dental or vision and my medical is cheaper but more restrictive than his. I don't think he's being the bad guy for worrying about his kids. I think...

  9. From being a nurse to a flight attendant

    Nurse ABC replied to abschick's topic in Nursing Career

    You'd just be trading one set of problems for another. Taking a pay cut and leaving your family behind all the time doesn't sound like a very good solution. What fun is traveling by yourself all the...

  10. Low morale at my new hospital job....

    Nurse ABC replied to AmyRN1227's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I second the not participating in the complaining and try to have a positive, cheerful attitude. Offer to help others and encourage them. Avoid gossiping like the plague. Find the positives of each...

  11. Is my husband being unreasonable?

    Nurse ABC replied to Nurse ABC's topic in General Nursing

    I loved working on OB. I wasn't trying to hide anything-just didn't think it really mattered to the discussion. As it is now, my kids get home at 3pm and I don't get home until 8pm. That's a lot of...

  12. Is my husband being unreasonable?

    Nurse ABC replied to Nurse ABC's topic in General Nursing

    Everyone makes such valid points! I agree older siblings shouldn't expect compensation for helping out the family esp when their car, gas, phone, etc is all provided for them. However, I also see...

  13. Will I be in over my head? Advice please!

    Nurse ABC replied to FutureNurseNYC's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Even though you haven't had 4 yrs of science and math you obviously catch on quickly and must be very smart to get such a high gpa. With your determination you will be fine. You're already smarter...

  14. Is my husband being unreasonable?

    Nurse ABC replied to Nurse ABC's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for all the advice! I know med-surg is a specialty but not one I like so I am not staying there long-term. I'm not leaving my facility when finding another job in a different specialty. My...

  15. Is my husband being unreasonable?

    Nurse ABC replied to Nurse ABC's topic in General Nursing

    Vanurse2010-I agree! I gave up my career for 10yrs so I could stay home with my kids which gave him the freedom to make many career choices he has enjoyed that he wouldn't have been able to otherwise....

  16. Potty training at school

    Nurse ABC replied to tanna898's topic in School

    Wow! Maybe she enjoys the extra attention? Are there issues at home? The fact she can put on a pull-up, pee, take it off and throw it away says a lot. That's better than peeing in her clothes or the...

  17. Is my husband being unreasonable?

    Nurse ABC replied to Nurse ABC's topic in General Nursing

    My 18 yr old will be attending a local college next year so that's not an issue right now but you are right-that's not fair for them to feel tied down and I never thought of it like that. I'm hoping...

  18. A facility that allows patient smoking. Feedback and advice-guidance requested!!

    Nurse ABC replied to Lipsmack's topic in General Nursing

    Our hospital including rehab they sign a waiver assuming all responsibility for any risks associated by leaving the floor on their own. They can then leave whenever they want. If they are unable to go...

  19. School nurse interview! PLEASE HELP!!!

    Nurse ABC replied to k.jones1119's topic in School

    I think the PP covered the interview info very well and it's all stuff I've been asked. I've subbed a lot as well and it can be feast or famine. The slowest times of the year for subbing for me was...

  20. Hired for part-time but being made to work full-time

    Nurse ABC posted a topic in General Nursing

    During my interview I specifically said I didn't want to work full-time hours and I was told I was being hired to work 2 days a week (12 hr shifts). (I'm considered flex-time so they are allowed to...

  21. Hired for part-time but being made to work full-time

    Nurse ABC replied to Nurse ABC's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for the advice! Who should I talk to? I'm not even sure we have a manager at the

  22. Thinking of changing from IMCU to mother/baby... need advice

    Nurse ABC replied to OregonRN512's topic in General Nursing

    If you think you'd like it then I'd try it. No one says you have to be stuck in it forever. As long as you're working and gaining experience as a nurse you shouldn't have trouble getting to work in...

  23. My appearance being an issue

    Nurse ABC replied to CNAEB's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    So which color of eyes do you put on your driver's license? Just curious. I don't think that would be an issue at all. Certainly not like a nurse I know with missing

  24. Tired of kids coming to the nurse...

    Nurse ABC replied to Nurse ABC's topic in School

    Caregiver, I'm sure your school nurse appreciates your help! I love when teachers and aides are willing to help out!! Our teachers do have first aid kits but it's the general complaint of "I don't...

  25. Other jobs with OB experience?

    Nurse ABC posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    What other type of jobs can you do with OB experience besides working on the L&D floor and dr's