mrnightinggale

mrnightinggale has 3 years experience.

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1. Most satisfying nurse job

   mrnightinggale replied to mrnightinggale's topic in Nursing Professionalism

   Well, I'm honestly not sure what I want. There are so many facets to nursing, I honestly don't even know what's out there. I do look forward to going to work, but I'm not sure night shift floor...

2. Most satisfying nurse job

   mrnightinggale replied to mrnightinggale's topic in Nursing Professionalism

   Thanks! I do find meaning in what I'm doing but honestly, in the time I'm allotted with current ratios, it can be hard to connect with patients on night shift. I do assessments, pass meds and...

3. Most satisfying nurse job

   mrnightinggale posted a topic in Nursing Professionalism

   Here's the deal. I'm a 51 year old nurse (albeit I've only been one for 3 years). I'm working on a tele floor at the moment and love the staff I work with. Just not sure how long and can or want to...

4. Palliative care nursing (not hospice)

   mrnightinggale posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

   Nearly everything on this board is hospice nursing related. I am interested in hospice nursing, but also palliative care nursing. Could some palliative care nurses share details on your jobs,...

5. Hospice: True Death Sentence?

   mrnightinggale replied to jeastridge's topic in Hospice, Palliative

   The term "death sentence" is silly honestly. Your medical condition MAY be a death sentence. Hospice is merely another way to LIVE and finish living with dignity. We need to get away from the...

6. Which nursing field?

   mrnightinggale replied to mrnightinggale's topic in General Nursing

   I agree there isn't one "perfect" job. I do appreciate everyones' feedback. I also agree that the people make the job. That being said, I was looking just for opinions on what people really like...

7. Which nursing field?

   mrnightinggale posted a topic in General Nursing

   OK. So, here's the deal. I just turned 50. I'm a retired USAF officer and went into nursing to do something meaningful, stimulate my brain, earn some travel monies... So, here I am, two years into...

8. Travel specialties

   mrnightinggale replied to mrnightinggale's topic in Travel

   Great comments. I honestly prefer nights, at least for now. Good articles regarding rotating shifts. Wonder how full-time nights impacts health versus rotating shifts. Also, do people do rotate...

9. Travel specialties

   mrnightinggale posted a topic in Travel

   Hi Team! I'm a new grad nurse and just started my first job last month. That being said, I would like to set myself up to do some travel nursing within a few years. My wife is also a travel nurse...

10. Nurse Slang Yo!

    mrnightinggale replied to ladysushi's topic in General Nursing

    I can't believe nobody mentioned the dreaded: FDGB=Fall Down Go Boom Frequently reason for ED admits or in

11. am i to old to be a nurse?!

    mrnightinggale replied to mursewanabe's topic in General Nursing

    I just finished nursing school at got my first nursing job at 48. So yes, you're too old. The only thing I would recommend is NOT moving to the Bay area to do nursing school. It is terribly...

12. Mens nursing shoes?

    mrnightinggale replied to BumbleBuddy's topic in Men in Nursing

    Thanks. Why not with direct patient care? I see people wearing running shoes all the time. They soak up far more B/U/F. Just want something I can be comfortable in all

13. Mens nursing shoes?

    mrnightinggale replied to BumbleBuddy's topic in Men in Nursing

    OK, So it seems like most people wear one of three kind of shoes for nursing: clogs (I currently wear Sanita clogs to work), running shoes (or what I call MRSAshoes because they are absorbent) or old...

14. Sexy male scrubs

    mrnightinggale replied to Betenhauser's topic in Men in Nursing

    I am and RN and am married to an RN. I know many married or dating nurse couples. If you think people don't notice how you look or if you don't notice how others look, you might want to have your...

15. Yet another DSN thread

    mrnightinggale replied to rgilette's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I did go the BSN route but I do also know ADN nurses that work in hospitals including a friend that is a recent graduate. If you are willing to start out in a smaller, rural hospital, they are always...