softrbreeze

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1. Holiday Bonus

   softrbreeze replied to sunnyskies9's topic in General Nursing

   I believe my company gives out "points." After you've saved up enough points, you can use them to purchase something from a catalog. Of course you need an ungodly amount of points to do so

2. Dismissed From Nursing School, Not Sure What To Do Now

   softrbreeze replied to jennelleledesma's topic in General Students

   It was 200 applicants for 50 slots at my GA university. Pretty sure competition is stiff

3. My Body Is Not My Resume: Exploring Nursing Dress Codes

   softrbreeze replied to Melissa Mills's topic in General Nursing

   Now that I'm getting up in years, I'm finding myself more interested in artistic self-expression. I'd hate to be in my 70's before I'm finally allowed to dye my hair pink! I finally got a facial...

4. Where can I get male only patients?

   softrbreeze replied to Firas5's topic in General Nursing

   You might consider a state mental hospital or psychiatric unit as a mental health tech. While there will be both men and women there, you will not be doing things like assisting with bathing,...

5. I'm in hell

   softrbreeze replied to amiss8488's topic in Operating Room

   ^^^What Kooky said! Find another job and skedaddle outta there pronto- THEN report what a horrible experience you had there to the higher ups and why. The toxic working conditions there will...

6. Hilarious Notes Sent Home

   softrbreeze replied to adventure_rn's topic in School

   Oh, how cute! Thanks for

7. Verbal order-Denied by resident

   softrbreeze replied to Traumamama02's topic in Emergency

   Is there no video that can be accessed to back up your story? (Of the resident BRINGING the propofol, I

8. Quitting nursing school?

   softrbreeze replied to MSTLUV's topic in General Students

   "My bf says you don't have to love what you are doing and at times you'll be unhappy but don't be a quitter. He makes me feel like crap that I am throwing away an opportunity with 2 years left." If my...

9. Do nurses use "Linked In"?

   softrbreeze replied to matcha-cat's topic in General Nursing

   I use it irregularly. I actually got my last job through a recruiter who contacted me on my LinkedIn

10. Home Health burn out, advice welcome.

    softrbreeze replied to swein's topic in Home Health

    Run! I couldn't get out of that situation fast enough! How on Earth did you do that for 2

11. Thinking of psych travel nursing. Need advice!

    softrbreeze replied to itsbekah's topic in Travel

    FYI there are a ton of travel nurse groups on Facebook. Try Psychiatric Travel Nurse, Travel Nursing: The Premium Job Board, and the Travel Nurse Network- the Gypsy Nurse to start you off. Lots of...

12. Detox nursing is sucking the life out of me

    softrbreeze replied to number41's topic in Addictions

    Nashville Jeanne, so very sorry for your loss. I can't even imagine the crushing pain. Your memorial for your son is

13. Detox nursing is sucking the life out of me

    softrbreeze replied to number41's topic in Addictions

    If you need a break, TAKE one. Caring for manipulative patients IS draining. There's no shame in leaving and coming back when you are recharged or, hell, not coming back at all. Take a breather!...

14. Forced to resign after 7 weeks

    softrbreeze replied to porkdumpling's topic in First Year After Licensure

    My first job out of nursing school, I encountered a similar situation. I just didn't fit in with the culture of the unit. In fact, while they were undeniably good nurses, their personalities were...

15. introverted nurses -what is the best job?

    softrbreeze replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Nursing Career

    Okay, old thread, I know but I have to put in my 2 cents. As a born introvert with borderline social anxiety disorder (diagnosed), I would have to recommend something like home hospice or home health...