madwife2002 BSN, RN

madwife2002 has 26 years experience as a BSN, RN and specializes in RN, BSN, CHDN.

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   Death came to visit

   madwife2002 replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

   We have to be so strong when advocating for our loved ones! Sorry for your loss
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   Death came to visit

   madwife2002 replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

   Nutella a great insight-In 2000 my mother was diagnosed with a stage 4 uterine ca. The specialist said nothing they could do-too far gone and was not operable. My mother and I had talked for years about end of life care. I lived 5 hours away and wou...
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   Death came to visit

   madwife2002 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Death came to visit Friday, it was not kind, and it was not peaceful for my friend's mom-it was hard, she struggled so much, her mind was ready, but her body fought her to the bitter end; causing trauma to her loved ones who stayed by her side so she...
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   EQ Versus IQ

   madwife2002 replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

   Can you give me the link to the studies I would be interested to read
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   EQ Versus IQ

   madwife2002 replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

   What is Emotional Intelligence (EQ)? | Psych Central Emotional Intelligence 2.
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   EQ Versus IQ

   madwife2002 replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

   Cowboyardee-it is indeed a good read It does say that EQ can be used for both good and bad, I am an advocate for EQ because my emotions can be detrimental to me in my position. I need to be able to function more effectively. Since using EQ in my work...
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   EQ Versus IQ

   madwife2002 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Emotional Intelligence or EQ Emotional Intelligence (EQ or EI) is a term created by two researchers - Peter Salavoy and John Mayer - and popularized by Dan Goleman in his 1996 book of the same name. In the recent past it was always considered that IQ...
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   First Nursing Job interview

   madwife2002 replied to prettyup's topic in General Nursing

   Wear business clothes, closed toe shoes Shake hands with your interviewers-even if they don't offer their hands walk over and offer yours Take several resumes and hand to each interviewer If you do not know the answer to the question do not waffle on...
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   So is there really a nursing shortage?

   madwife2002 replied to VegGal's topic in General Nursing

   No nursing shortage just a shortage of good nurses
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    Wearing Scrubs Outside of the Workplace

    madwife2002 replied to NewGradRN114's topic in General Nursing

    Just plain nasty!! I do not want to see anybody in their scrubs in the supermarket
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    "They" Who Are "They"?

    madwife2002 replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry wasn't meant to say something so inappropriate-but I do see how it can be read that way
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    "They" Who Are "They"?

    madwife2002 replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    Great comments thank you for reading and taking the time to comment-I can't argue with any of the issues you have raised because what you say are very real issues. I am not part of the operations I am purely clinical leadership, so while I do agree w...
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    "They" Who Are "They"?

    madwife2002 posted a topic in General Nursing

    When I came into nursing, which was a long time ago now, I was part of the old cliche, which was to help people, I know a shocking concept in the ever changing world of healthcare. Never in my wildest dreams did I envision my self at the top of the l...
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    An Unexpected Twist

    madwife2002 replied to Pinky89's topic in General Nursing

    It happened to me once many years ago, I so totally understand the feeling-The patients wife gave me a folded bill I tried reasoning but they were so instant when I looked it was $100 and I never felt so awful and horrible in all my life I left the m...
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    Reported for this?

    madwife2002 replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Private Duty

    Moved to Private Duty Nursing forum at the request of the OP