MedSurgeMess

MedSurgeMess

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  1. What is the most you've worked (days) without having a day off?

    MedSurgeMess replied to Nightingale11's topic in General Nursing

    18 12 hour shifts not too long ago. I come to realize, I'm getting too old for that

  2. Happy New Year from...

    MedSurgeMess replied to RNman09's topic in General Nursing

    It's the 2nd, but Happy New Year from

  3. Feel like throwin' in the towel!

    MedSurgeMess replied to ljb2584's topic in General Nursing

    It's like this everywhere. And they wonder, when the economy is good, why nurses run for the

  4. Ivy Tech, Purdue or IUN?

    MedSurgeMess replied to Jgarrison's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Actually, they do transfer, as I did it myself for RN-BSN program. They also transfer to ISU, USI, PU, any state funded college. It is up to the accepting university to decide what they will accept,...

  5. I'm Sorry, But I'm Thankful, part 2

    MedSurgeMess replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    thank goodness you were there! I know the patient feels this way, whether they express it or not. Double kudos to

  6. Introduction - along with a few questions

    MedSurgeMess replied to HusbandOfANurse2B's topic in General Nursing

    Check your local hospitals online employment opps to gauge what the need is in your area.....some areas are in terrible shape, others in decent shape. Good luck to

  7. Bitter endings, sweet beginnings, and blessings in disguise.

    MedSurgeMess replied to NeoPediRN's topic in General Nursing

    with the "customer service" mentality that is in healthcare these days, common sense and good patient care are the last thing admin cares about. It's sad. Congrats on the new job, and I hope it's...

  8. For Burned out nurses who are leaving the profession...

    MedSurgeMess replied to GaMBA's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry, kiddo, that is very delusional. Most patients and families are hateful, they have the gimme-gimme attitude, and don't care about what you can teach about staying well, and usually never get...

  9. Anyone in their 40's here?

    MedSurgeMess replied to regnurse1995's topic in General Nursing

    41 and have senior moments. My mil laughs and asks what I'm gonna be like at

  10. Holiday!!

    MedSurgeMess replied to nursingstudent221's topic in General Nursing

    And the same to you! May everyone be blessed with health, happiness and love in the new

  11. nclex question...can someone please answer this question?

    MedSurgeMess replied to princess007's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Same as 1st 2

  12. So, who is working for the holiday?

    MedSurgeMess replied to DLS_PMHNP's topic in General Nursing

    working 23, 24, 25 day shifts, volunteered as sons are older and many I work with have young 'uns....Also working 31st and 1st......Some days I wish I weren't so

  13. did your job give you a holiday gift??

    MedSurgeMess replied to ohmeowzer RN's topic in General Nursing

    A $10 gift card for a local grocery store.....that's all, but better than

  14. Looking for fellow black nurses!

    MedSurgeMess replied to jtmonique's topic in General Nursing

    As a non-minority nurse (yes I'm white), I think this is an excellent thread, and to the OP, yes go to the help desk and see if they will start a "Minority Nurses" section under specialties....

  15. Is 2 years in ICU enough to teach med surge? I want to work in pediatrics.

    MedSurgeMess replied to caitiecait's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    You may have med/surg ICU background, but it is totally different than a dedicated med/surg background. Again, you have to be able to balance 6-10 patients, and have that experience to transfer to...

  16. Grr! "Customer Service" Nursing Gone Crazy!

    MedSurgeMess replied to KaseyBSN's topic in General Nursing

    I love Moogie and the Grand Nagus, I always thought they were such a cute

  17. Grr! "Customer Service" Nursing Gone Crazy!

    MedSurgeMess replied to KaseyBSN's topic in General Nursing

    Funny, funny

  18. How do you know if you are ER material?

    MedSurgeMess replied to RN <><'s topic in General Nursing

    Try shadowing in the ER for a shift or 2....especially during a busy

  19. LACC or Mount st Marys College

    MedSurgeMess replied to rita1988's topic in California Nursing

    If it's not accredited, then do NOT do

  20. Holiday Season and Weight management

    MedSurgeMess replied to Katie5's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I had bariatric surgery in Sept. so I, too, get to watch everyone else with the treats. I never was much for sweets, so that helps a

  21. Am I crazy because I love med surg???

    MedSurgeMess replied to Born2BWild's topic in General Nursing

    I love it too, been doing it for 7+ yrs. I have days where I hate some of the goings on, but still think it's the best area to work. Always something to do, even if you are running like a headless...

  22. I'm new to allnurses and I need help

    MedSurgeMess replied to erica34's topic in General Nursing

    it's possible to study way too hard. Take Flarn's advice and have that tea....come back to the math a little later. Good luck on that

  23. Young adults and MI

    MedSurgeMess replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    semantics can matter, but there's probably a lot of variability in which are the right words. there's way too much truth in

  24. Senate passes health care bill

    MedSurgeMess replied to jlwerley's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I wanted to add that medicaid in my state only pays $0.14 on the dollar at the max, so watch out healthcare

  25. Senate passes health care bill

    MedSurgeMess replied to jlwerley's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    never a truer statement spoken, but I think that payments may resemble something like medicaid or hopefully better....I hope it doesn't kill the system. So many