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  1. anyone love there job?

    witnurse replied to AmyD_RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    :smokin: I think this is a great question and I plan to share some of your answers with the nurses where I work. I too am so tired of hearing the "horror stories". I became a nurse because I was an...

  2. Forced retirement for nurses?

    witnurse replied to stidget99's topic in General Nursing

    Did you know that loss of memory is not a NORMAL part of aging. :angryfire I am 52 years old. I have a frien who is still working at our county nursing home at 76 years old and I would rather take...

  3. Drug seekers "Drug of Choice"

    witnurse replied to SWFlorida's topic in Emergency

    Sorry. It was meant to lighten things up. There is caffeine and sugar in HO-HO's. However that is hardly the point. I understand both sides of this issue. I do not like the fact that some abuse the...

  4. Drug seekers "Drug of Choice"

    witnurse replied to SWFlorida's topic in Emergency

    My my. Let's play nice. Some migraine sufferers use caffeine and sugar to HELP their pain. I know it works for me. However now I need to loose weight.

  5. Drug seekers "Drug of Choice"

    witnurse replied to SWFlorida's topic in Emergency

    This does not mean there addiction to meds has to be fed. I do not know of one state that does not have medicaid NOT ONE. People who are frequent flyers to the ER for migraines, backpain and what...

  6. Drug seekers "Drug of Choice"

    witnurse replied to SWFlorida's topic in Emergency

    This does not mean there addiction to meds has to be fed. I do not know of one state that does not have medicaid NOT ONE. People who are frequent flyers to the ER for migraines, backpain and what...

  7. Drug seekers "Drug of Choice"

    witnurse replied to SWFlorida's topic in Emergency

    Not everyone can afford a primary care doc, and in some states like mine, if you are over 18 no matter how poor you are or why you are poor, you do NOT get any medical or dental benefits. We have...

  8. Calling All Nurse Managers/Clinical Directors

    witnurse replied to RNPATL's topic in Nurse Management

    I have been in nursing management for about 9 years. I was a staff nurse on various types of Critical Care Units. The most exciting was Cardiothoracic Surgical ICU. That also morphed into my first...

  9. What shift was your first job?

    witnurse replied to jaylynn67's topic in First Year After Licensure

    My first job as a nurse was 11p to 7a 5 nights a week. It was a very busy general surgical floor. We had a neat variety from gyn to ortho to bellies etc.I had an excellent charge nurse who was my...

  10. You know its going to be a bad shift when...

    witnurse replied to Adam D. RN2005's topic in Nursing Humor

    :uhoh21: I work in a 16 bed CAH Rural Hospital. Some of our bad nights might be tame to most of you, but here goes You know it is going to be a bad night/shift when: 1.You are driving up the hill to...

  11. Why did you take up nursing? What's your story?

    witnurse replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    :) It is really neat to read everyones' stories. My story is complicated and yet simple to explain. I had a full scholarship to Northeastern University pre-med. I fell in love december of my senior...

  12. Wage Increase for All RNs But Not Me Please advise

    witnurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am a nurse in administration. When I took this position my wage was increased by 2 dollars and hour. I care for Infection Control, Employee Health, Survey Readiness, Education and am an active...

  13. Wage Increase for All RNs But Not Me Please advise

    witnurse replied to witnurse's topic in General Nursing

    It was never my intent to disrespect in anyway bedside nurses. If you carefully read my post you would see I still work clinically when needed. I too did bedside nursing for over 30 years, I pursued...

  14. Your Worst Mistake

    witnurse replied to aurora_borealis's topic in General Nursing

    I hope you will change your mind. You sound like a wonderful, caring nurse. I know some who would not have admitted to their mistake as you did. Please reconsider.We need nurses like you.

  15. Wage Increase for All RNs But Not Me Please advise

    witnurse replied to witnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I know you are right. I am going to talk with my direct supervisor and my CEO on Tuesday. I was just trying to get some advice prior to the meeting. Yours is good. I do love my job but I do resent...

  16. Wage Increase for All RNs But Not Me Please advise

    witnurse replied to witnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I see your point. I even thought about this. However if there is no financial incentive to advance I don't think many nurses would want to do so. I have been in the trenches for 30 years and have...

  17. How many maximum hours did you work in a week?

    witnurse replied to earthlovers123's topic in General Nursing

    You would certainly be more error prone. greatfully I am extremely anal when it comes to meds and treatments and I didn't make any that I know of. I am not sure about losing your license. I know you...

  18. How many maximum hours did you work in a week?

    witnurse replied to earthlovers123's topic in General Nursing

    :chuckle Most hours worked in a week? a few years ago, 3 regular staffers out, waiting for travellers, holiday week (Christmas and New Years) In management, SCU resource nurse, worked 20 out of 24...

  19. Youngest labor patient?

    witnurse replied to RNLaborNurse4U's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thank you for the information. In the three places that I have lived while homeschooling it was the way I described. I would still ask to address the school board and try to get it changed. That is...

  20. Youngest labor patient?

    witnurse replied to RNLaborNurse4U's topic in Ob/Gyn

    If you are a resident and tax payer in your town they can not prevent your child from playing sports or taking music or arts class or anything else offerred. Fight this HARD. I am so glad I...

  21. Tell us what makes your location great for a nurse!

    witnurse replied to military spouse's topic in General Nursing

    I would love to send you the information requested. If you would send me a private message I will respond.

  22. Tell us what makes your location great for a nurse!

    witnurse replied to military spouse's topic in General Nursing

    What else would you like to know? We have hunting, fishing, skiing-cross country and down hill, white water rafting, lakes for boating, water skiing and swimming. Montreal- 2 1/2 hrs Boston 3 Wall...

  23. Tell us what makes your location great for a nurse!

    witnurse replied to military spouse's topic in General Nursing

    :yelclap: I am very excited to have this opportunity to share with you all. My hospital is a Critical Access Hospital in rural Northern New England. Our crime rate is very low. Our air is clean....

  24. University trained RN's or Hospital Trained, which would you prefer?

    witnurse replied to AussieKylie's topic in General Students

    I hate to disagree as well however I have worked with all 3 levels of RN preparation over the last 35 years. The diploma grads DO hit the ground running so to speak and have the clinical "skills" down...

  25. University trained RN's or Hospital Trained, which would you prefer?

    witnurse replied to AussieKylie's topic in General Students

    If that is the education you were providing at your diploma school, 100's BP and P's then I am sorry for your students. I had a three year diploma program education and we were well prepared in...