MotherRN

I didn't realize it was her personal cell phone until the day I decided to call the number, thinking it went to her office line at work, and instead I reached her on vacation, out of state with her kids!! I have to admit I did enjoy getting a little ...

So, THAT'S why she used her personal cell phone! Thank you for clearing up the mystery! I added her name to the number in my address book so I would know when she was calling me in for work. Then, she, too switched to text messages. I call back. I sa...

I'd chose family. Having those holiday's and weekends plus the option of off time in the summer sounds way better to me than exhausting, variable shifts. The extra money may not seem worth all the hassle. And, with good planning, you can 'make' money...

And when you spike IV fluid, make sure your tubing is clamped, so it doesn't prime by gravity, then end up with air bubbles all throughout once you get to the pump and try to prime it again!

I think the classes talked about are more of the general studies courses, like literature, history, or humanities course that are required by most bachelor programs. I like them from an educational standpoint, but I understand they don't always appl...

That's nice! Wish it had worked that way at my school!

I agree with the picking up a shift and getting in trouble. I lost a job that way!

I am going to exit the discussion at this point. Too many things to do with school starting and my new job. I hope everyone has a restful, as-stress-free-as-can-be-expected-for-nurses upcoming fall!

Sorry for the double post. It wouldn't post the original because I edited it.

When people evangelize, they aren't saying they personally are perfect and without sin. They are sharing the Good News. It is about spreading the message of Jesus. I agree with you all are capable of selfishness; thus the need of the Word. Maybe tod...

When people evangelize, they aren't saying they personally are perfect or not a sinner. They are sharing the good news. It isn't about them personally. Its about Jesus. I agree with you that all are sinners. Catholics don't believe we are saved once...

It's MUCH better to just quote from anonymous sources snarky little sarcastic quips than from the book that is the inspired word of God when on All Nurses, apparently. And, when people continue to wander around in the dark puffing themselves up with ...

Bundy was attractive and appeared to be injured to make himself seem harmless. Girls were duped into helping him, against their better judgment. Girls are better informed now thanks to studying these cases. There were some girls who didn't fall for h...

It's sad so many Catholics shy away from evangelization. Have the courage of your convictions. Share the message. It is not being superior or judgmental to share the message of charity and love.

Bundy, huh? Well, as native Floridian and from the era of Bundy ( and having studied him in my persuasion classes back in college along with Manson). I think what we all learned from Bundy was to have some common sense when dealing with strangers. Yo...

Sorry you feel this way. But, that is the usual response whenever someone brings their religious beliefs into an argument. The truth is the truth- it's not situational.

For me, the issue isn't the details of this one story, it's more about the big picture- the attitude being casually put forth that helping random people you run into in life when off the clock is a negative situation. That bothers me. I find it inte...

As a confirmed Catholic, I am obligated to provide good counsel when the situation arises. You, of course, are free to exercise your own will as to whether or not you choose to listen. Still it is my duty to speak up, though I realize I will be expr...

It's not your duty as a nurse...its your duty as a human being.

The whole point of the post is that she would NOT be happy to talk to random strangers who invade her privacy when she is off the clock. And, nearly everyone who has posted agrees with this perspective. I think the demands of nursing and 'compassion ...

I don't mean to be a kill-joy here, but, I feel for that guy! As someone who moved often over the years, I know what it feels like to be lonely. Sometimes I would strike up conversation with strangers in line or where-ever. It was like throwing out a...

The administrator of the WHOLE building at my current summer LTC is an LPN. LTC is a DIFFERENT world! It has been the domain of the LPN for so long that at my facility, we both are equal. And, I don't get to do the IV's just because I am an RN- only ...

I've been in LTC this summer, and now that I have learned how to do tube feedings, hang the bags and program the pump; take blood sugars, give insulin injections and manage the highs and lows; do nebulizer txs; and HELP hand ONE bag of Rocephin (beca...

In Summer 2012 I got my first two nursing jobs in LTC (my first jobs ever). Needless to say, after much venting here at AN, they both ended badly for numerous reasons. Fortunately, I was able to bump along with a job in my local school district as a...

I have an interview in the morning for a permanent school nurse position! I hope it goes well. I have subbed at this school over the last year and really enjoy the atmosphere. It would be a great fit!