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  1. Working the holidays to get away from family...

    amygarside replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    Working during the holiday would mean extra pay although I have to sacrifice not being with my family. I make up for it during my day

  2. Vent thread... when to send a pt out

    amygarside replied to pppp87's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You did great and you did your best. Sometimes we think we should do more but the mere fact that you act quickly is something to be proud

  3. Where can I actually help people??

    amygarside replied to AlphaPig's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Maybe you should try pediatric nursing so that you can help

  4. Sponsor relapsed

    amygarside replied to TorsadesRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Keep fighting! I hope you will be able to find the will power to overcome this phase in your

  5. How early to apply?

    amygarside replied to Twinmom06's topic in Nursing Career

    You can apply a few months before your

  6. Do Nurses Earn Big Money? You Decide.

    amygarside replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for sharing your

  7. Overtime

    amygarside replied to Mickme's topic in General Nursing

    It will depend on the hospital or medical facility that you work for. It will also depend on the policy and

  8. The cases that break your heart

    amygarside replied to KelRN215's topic in Pediatric

    I have not experienced this yet, but I can emphatize. This kind of case is really

  9. Pretty bad at starting IV's

    amygarside replied to NurseJessie2's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Don't punish yourself too hard. It takes time to be an expert. We all have some weaknesses that we have to improve on. Just practice and just make sure you show your gratitude to the nurses that...

  10. Thankful To Be A Nurse On Thanksgiving

    amygarside replied to TheCommuter's topic in Nurses Rock

    Great article! Thank you also for showing us how to be grateful in things that we

  11. Feeling really down in the dumps and friend-less in nursing school...advice needed

    amygarside replied to willow298's topic in General Students

    These people may feel envious because of the achievement you have attained. They are not the people that you should waste your time with. I am sure you will still find worthwhile people that can be...

  12. Speaking of... Getting to work early

    amygarside replied to jrsmrs's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I come in early because I do not want to feel harassed. At least when I am early, I feel prepared and still fresh and ready to take on the duties assigned to

  13. Which states hire new grads?

    amygarside replied to greyL's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Most states hire nurses but if you would like an assured job you can try the rural

  14. Anyone here who hate the holidays?

    amygarside replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    I love the holidays, it is celebrating with the loved ones that make it more special and meaningful. These days it has become more about what gifts you should give but to me it is about togetherness...

  15. I am Afraid. Please Pray for Me.

    amygarside replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Thank you for this article, it is both informative and

  16. leaving my job gave a 2 weeks manager very rude.

    amygarside replied to purpleRN6163's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I think it would just better if you would be the better person. Finish all the task that needed to be done, then move on to your new job. At least she would not be able to say that you reneged on your...

  17. The Battle of Day vs. Night Shift

    amygarside replied to nkochrn's topic in General Nursing

    I quite agree that each shift has their own pros and cons. Maybe if we just learn to get along and avoid the bickering then we can have a smooth working relationship. I think it will start with the...

  18. When Nurses Cry

    amygarside replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Thank you for sharing this article. It reaches to the innermost

  19. Please tell me Im not being Dramatic!

    amygarside replied to RN_by_day's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe a bit trusting is more like it, which is not wrong because that is how it should be. Unfortunately, there should have been a clarification and a documentation about it so that there will be no...

  20. called in sick, nurse manager calling back (inappropriate tactics?)

    amygarside replied to jbaggins's topic in General Nursing

    I feel for you. It is somewhat unfair that this happened. If a person is sick then he has the right to not answer his

  21. masters degrees without ever working at the bedside?!

    amygarside replied to nightengalegoddess's topic in Post Graduate Students

    This is an interesting question. Thanks for voicing them

  22. Unemployed New Grad Support Group

    amygarside replied to wish_me_luck's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    That is a great idea, at least while waiting for a job you can refresh yourself with all the topics you learned in nursing school. I wish you good luck in this undertaking and hope that it will be a...

  23. Hanging up the scrubs.

    amygarside replied to AHeart4Kids's topic in Nurse Management

    Congratulations to your new post. I hope that you will really be a part of the reform for the better. It is right that it can take a small step at a

  24. Why did you become a nurse?

    amygarside replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    It was a course that offer me the chance to be with other people and be a part of a team that can help people get

  25. New Grads, It is Possible!

    amygarside replied to owlRN01's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Congratulations on your job. Thank you for sharing this encouragement for those who may not have yet the job that they want. Yes, I agree with you that it is possible to find a nursing job. Sometimes...