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  1. Is it even worth working in the U.S?

    markjrn replied to X-treme's topic in International Nursing

    There are FT perm positions where I am, in different disciplines, but more in the ICU. I travel nursed in the US from 1996 - 2004, and I'm going back to the US (long, boring story). I guess if you are...

  2. Forced to Orientate to ER

    markjrn replied to nursesbca's topic in General Nursing

    It's a common requirement, but it's actually not required

  3. Forced to Orientate to ER

    markjrn replied to nursesbca's topic in General Nursing

    That's for sure! (I'm having too much fun with these smilies

  4. Forced to Orientate to ER

    markjrn replied to nursesbca's topic in General Nursing

    From what I've experienced traveling, it's not uncommon for nurses to float between he ICU and ER (both perm and travel staff). I've done it alot, and actually found the ER to be a nice change from...

  5. What do you all think????

    markjrn replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    Ahhh, ain't that the

  6. What are some essential nursing reference books?

    markjrn replied to Serenyd's topic in General Nursing

    :rotfl: (Sorry, not meaning to be cruel!) Most if not all units have many reference books close at hand. Some units base their P&P on a particular book, which is usually there to consult if...

  7. ? central line mistake

    markjrn replied to kelly64's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I don't really understand what you're all saying, but it sounds like you seem to have a better handle on the situation now. :) I haven't had this happen to me personally, however it raises a red...

  8. What do you all think????

    markjrn replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    I was completely confused. It seemed to ramble, there were no breaks/paragraphs, and there were spelling errors. Sorry, I don't want to sound like a jerk, but if you're presenting this to your DON,...

  9. New Nurse BULLIED/UNDERMINED/DRIVEN OUT

    markjrn replied to Bindy's topic in Nursing Career

    Hang in there Bindy, you'll do ok. Not every job is a perfect match for every

  10. Reality TV : Nurses

    markjrn replied to goodknight's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry 'bout that!

  11. Prepare yourselves, the drug addict on Dr. Phil is a nurse.

    markjrn replied to Judee Smudee's topic in General Nursing

    I

  12. Prepare yourselves, the drug addict on Dr. Phil is a nurse.

    markjrn replied to Judee Smudee's topic in General Nursing

    That woman who kicked the crap out of that guy? That was hard to watch. Really

  13. Mean/Rude Doctors

    markjrn replied to k_cole21's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yeah, there's one in every crowd.

  14. The right to use...

    markjrn replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing

    I'll second

  15. Reality TV : Nurses

    markjrn replied to goodknight's topic in General Nursing

    :rotfl: Yeah, I was thinking of my hairy legs in a slinky nightie or whatever. It ain't pretty!

  16. Positive Urine Drug Sceen-Please Read

    markjrn replied to catkaminski's topic in General Nursing

    Best of luck to you!

  17. New Nurse BULLIED/UNDERMINED/DRIVEN OUT

    markjrn replied to Bindy's topic in Nursing Career

    You know, I really don't think that would be your best route. You are a new grad, and working per diem requires security in skills, a broad knowledge base, and you need to be able to hit any floor...

  18. Reality TV : Nurses

    markjrn replied to goodknight's topic in General Nursing

    :rotfl:

  19. New Nurse BULLIED/UNDERMINED/DRIVEN OUT

    markjrn replied to Bindy's topic in Nursing Career

    If you don't want your job back, then it's time to move on. Do a little soul searching and figure out what you want to do, and then start making some calls. It's important to assess what happened in...

  20. Prepare yourselves, the drug addict on Dr. Phil is a nurse.

    markjrn replied to Judee Smudee's topic in General Nursing

    I remember him apologizing to nurses for the doctor/nurse affair show awhile back. I don't know that he's unsupportive of nurses. Apparently we're just a popular topic on his show these days. Aren't...

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

    markjrn replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    My story is pretty boring. I just wanted to help people. I honestly love being a nurse. My wife tells me that I'm empathetic and compassionate, but she may be biased. :) My wife is also a nurse....

  22. Reality TV : Nurses

    markjrn replied to goodknight's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know. The "California beach mansion" take on it doesn't give me too much hope.

  23. New Nurse BULLIED/UNDERMINED/DRIVEN OUT

    markjrn replied to Bindy's topic in Nursing Career

    Well, it just sounds like a lousy situation. I think the hospital's expectations were a little unrealistic, but at the same time, part of this profession is just staying on top of everything - you...

  24. Prepare yourselves, the drug addict on Dr. Phil is a nurse.

    markjrn replied to Judee Smudee's topic in General Nursing

    Yesterday I watched part of his show, and he had a couple on where the wife beat the crap out of her husband when he was drunk - repeatedly. It was pretty harsh, from what I saw. The woman was a...

  25. I hope this doesn't offend anyone...

    markjrn replied to markjrn's topic in General Nursing

    LOL The reality of it all... :) I get such a kick out of patients and their different