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  1. About paying off student loans

    eroc replied to Libby1987's topic in General Nursing

    Well, there are some nurses that see what is going to happen, and there are some that have no understanding of economics what-so-ever. Student loans are another bubble that are going to burst just...

  2. I must vent...

    eroc replied to Lola7211's topic in General Nursing

    It's just business, kinda like you don't want to be full time doing the extra small things you mentioned and wanting a higher hourly wage. It goes both ways. No abuse, just protecting the millions...

  3. Test question.

    eroc replied to Creedyfbaby's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    A. is the choice I would make. First, assume that when someone states they have an allergy you believe them until it is clearly proven they don't. So reaction to an allergy is the first

  4. Being Nurse Ratched

    eroc replied to proud nurse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I don't have authority over my patients. They do what they want, my job is to educate them if they have a lack of knowledge and provide the means to help the use the tools available to them. And be...

  5. About paying off student loans

    eroc replied to Libby1987's topic in General Nursing

    I don't get it. $10,000 for my ASN. And The country will fall due to the idea of everyone deserves the same rewards. Not everyone "earns" a trophy, but they do take the ones I have EARNED and GIVE it...

  6. Leaving Social Work to become a Nurse Practitioner

    eroc replied to dazed&confused8's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Great real world

  7. I need to know the starting pay

    eroc replied to proud nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Heard the "don't ask about pay" line from so many people. But I go to work to make money. I consider it highly inconsiderate to not tell a person the pay rate. I have been hired on the spot each...

  8. How did the 12 hour shift begin?

    eroc replied to anon456's topic in General Nursing

    I have done (7) 16 hours shifts in previous jobs outside of nursing. Three (12) hours shifts are like I am constantly on

  9. Would you send this patient to the unit?

    eroc replied to Birdy2's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I agree ED nurses should spend time on the floor…..but most have. The floor is 90% stressful because of task completion, not acuity. I have worked the floor (med-surg-teley), ED, & ICU. I...

  10. Would you send this patient to the unit?

    eroc replied to Birdy2's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Yep, the admitting MD generally is the one to decide. It is out of the ED's hands once the patient is in admitted status….so talk to the MD that shows up on the floor. Yep, step down pt. with...

  11. Am I a new nurse, or a new nurse with lots of experience

    eroc replied to medicbroomer's topic in First Year After Licensure

    ^^Yeah the "running a code by yourself" comment reminds me of many paramedics I have come across. I wouldn't state things like that, as it does appear boastful. You have "skills", as do many nurses....

  12. Nurses: You've Been LIED to about your Back and Body Mechanics

    eroc replied to Lynda Lampert, RN's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly!!

  13. Nurses: You've Been LIED to about your Back and Body Mechanics

    eroc replied to Lynda Lampert, RN's topic in General Nursing

    And while they do not ask for training stats, it has been obvious to me that on a daily basis I am always the one asked to help lift patients. And a sturdy looking physique has been of benefit when...

  14. Nurses: You've Been LIED to about your Back and Body Mechanics

    eroc replied to Lynda Lampert, RN's topic in General Nursing

    I have my own evidence through practice, not speculation. You most likely are correct about data/evidence not being widely available to the exact specifics of lifting patients. I have no doubt the...

  15. Nurses: You've Been LIED to about your Back and Body Mechanics

    eroc replied to Lynda Lampert, RN's topic in General Nursing

    So I have to state my thoughts. It disheartens me that people are stating that being fit does not factor into the ability to perform lifts safety using proper body mechanics. I am of the opinion that...

  16. Of your patient load..

    eroc replied to Libby1987's topic in General Nursing

    Most all problems are lifestyle induced, with genetics being a small factor. I am sure many people and some "research" will disagree, but people's ability to look past what should be versus what is,...

  17. My ER Rant

    eroc replied to us2uk4u's topic in General Nursing

    How about floor nurses getting an attitude if you call and give report about the reason for the pts. visit, yet you don't know the name of their dog at home? (I've worked ICU, floor, and

  18. Finally, I can add SRNA to my name

    eroc replied to sarahneeyah's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Yeah, the CVICU experience i am sure played more of a part of it than the CCRN. My manger and director used the "CVICU will get you into an CRNA school easier" line to convince me to accept my job....

  19. Students who get As are bad bedside nurses

    eroc replied to konstantine's topic in General Students

    If ones primary focus is getting A's, but not comprehending what is and isn't important to know…then yes you will make a bad nurse. I have come across several really dumb straight A students....

  20. The Fat One

    eroc replied to Pink86's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    It isn't the last legal 'shaming'. Try being a bodybuilder, people absolutely think it is okay to openly state how gross looking it is to them. And it is completely accepted to discourage people of a...

  21. The Fat One

    eroc replied to Pink86's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Just so we can add it to the list of offensive descriptors….I get insulted when people refer to me as the nurse with big muscles. It goes back to when I was much more muscular, and now that I am...

  22. The Fat One

    eroc replied to Pink86's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Just image if she said the 'thin' one…..how inappropriate to use accurate

  23. Problems with ER

    eroc replied to ReggieN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Policy at my hospital has been unless they are going to the ICU they don't have to call report. And a ER nurse only escorts a patient up if they are on a cardiac drip. It has worked well and I see no...

  24. Nursing school is on probation, need to transfer

    eroc replied to Reese2012's topic in General Students

    I understand your fears. My ASN program was not accredited and I was worried everyday they would close down with a Whew, I hate that feeling thinking back on it. Good

  25. I am the wife of a male student nurse and having trouble coping.

    eroc replied to Theotherone's topic in Health, Stress Management

    So he works part-time or he does "nothing" but go to school. I was only asking for the "truth". Poor guy is not here to defend himself. i feel like i need to speak up for him. I have gotten...