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  1. Who's gonna admit it that they went into Nursing b/c of the salary?

    weirdRN replied to AspiringNurse7's topic in General Nursing

    I started out in healthcare as an Ultrasound technician. I initially did that because fo the money and the job security. But then, I loved it. I felt like I could spend forever learning about the...

  2. Pimples, blackheads and acne

    weirdRN replied to weirdRN's topic in General Nursing

    Hey! This is an excellent resource! Thank You for sharing! I was completely

  3. Pimples, blackheads and acne

    weirdRN replied to weirdRN's topic in General Nursing

    OMG! I never thought I would find anyone who could not resist the urge to pop too. Wow. This was a pretty cool thread even if popping is by and large not

  4. Abuse?

    weirdRN replied to weirdRN's topic in Correctional

    The RN gave the bath before the care conference on Monday Morning. The Doc did not order nor did he approve for any testing above what happens at the prison. The general consensus is that he is...

  5. Due Process

    weirdRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Due Process... what is it and how does it work? This was mentioned to me by another RN in conjunction with a rumor about another nurse being fired. I was curious but just nodded and kept going....

  6. Abuse?

    weirdRN replied to weirdRN's topic in Correctional

    As I said it is a very complex situation. The inmate wanted assistance bathing and so on, but it was, to him, better than nothing. The inmate did not complain. The CMA did. So, does this RN warrant...

  7. Job Hopping: What is it and How does it look?

    weirdRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am considering leaving yet another job. This will be the second one in two years. If you saw this on a resume what would you say to me? To be fair, I have been in two very different specialties....

  8. Is this common ?

    weirdRN replied to Fancy Face's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    As an RN, I had 1 LPN and 9 CNA's to 60 residents. The LPN and I divided the residents for tx, meds and charting and orders and so on , but I was ultimately responsible for everything the LPN did. I...

  9. Is Nursing for me?

    weirdRN replied to joolia's topic in General Nursing

    I work about 60 hours a week sometimes when we are

  10. I think I really screwed up choosing nursing

    weirdRN replied to Curious1alwys's topic in General Nursing

    I have been out of nursing school as an RN for a year and a half, and I feel very similiar to you. I settled for the nearly same reasons. My problem is wanting to do more, go beyond boundaries set...

  11. The positives in correctional nursing...

    weirdRN replied to bighousenurse's topic in Correctional

    The inmate population has nothing to do but think and file frivolous lawsuits. Liability is high. Consider that the people you are dealing with are manipulative, and after a fast buck with no work...

  12. Spin off of dating patients. RN's dating docs?

    weirdRN replied to GeminiTwinRN's topic in General Nursing

    well, the romance here is still budding. Not sure where it is going. We will

  13. Spin off of dating patients. RN's dating docs?

    weirdRN replied to GeminiTwinRN's topic in General Nursing

    LOL At this point, I'd be grateful for a housekeeper, as long as he is a good man with a good heart! I was dating a much older guy who said he didn't want marriage or kids, and after five years, I...

  14. Spin off of dating patients. RN's dating docs?

    weirdRN replied to GeminiTwinRN's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I for one am ready to hang up my ballerina shoes. He calls. I call. We are both working adults. This just seems a disjointed way to start a new relationship. Trying to coordinate schedules...

  15. Spin off of dating patients. RN's dating docs?

    weirdRN replied to GeminiTwinRN's topic in General Nursing

    Wow.. when it all goes wrong it really goes wrong..... I am thinking maybe I just need to be myself for the time being and let him come around when he is ready.

  16. Spin off of dating patients. RN's dating docs?

    weirdRN replied to GeminiTwinRN's topic in General Nursing

    Ah, the trial and tribulations of building a relationship.... Well, the PA and I hit it off really well. Only now he seems really stand offish. Any

  17. Spin off of dating patients. RN's dating docs?

    weirdRN replied to GeminiTwinRN's topic in General Nursing

    I did it! I did it! I did it! And it went GREAT! We had breakfast this morning after shift! OmG! OmG! OmG!...... I am still smiling and still breathless....Guess we'll

  18. Spin off of dating patients. RN's dating docs?

    weirdRN replied to GeminiTwinRN's topic in General Nursing

    I had a HUGE crush on the PA that came to work a clinic in the place where I work. I hinted, he hinted....then two months later, I asked to be assigned to him during his derm surg clinic (he is...

  19. Who makes more $$$...Sonographers or RNs?

    weirdRN replied to jollyjenny's topic in General Nursing

    Don't let the few who have day hours fool you. Sonographers are often on call, and while the money might be nice, it really sucks when you have a family. My first year as a sonographer in a small...

  20. Who makes more $$$...Sonographers or RNs?

    weirdRN replied to jollyjenny's topic in General Nursing

    Typically, both fields are competitive with regard to salary, hours and so on. However, sonography is extremely limited. I wanted more hands on, with more responsibility to teach patients about their...

  21. Enough experience for management?

    weirdRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    When is enough experience to be a NM, an ADON or DON or other administrative managerial type position? I have been watching my managers. I think I would do a better job than they currently do....

  22. Enough experience for management?

    weirdRN replied to weirdRN's topic in General Nursing

    I was in LTC for two years. I finally let go and moved on to greener pastuers in more ways than one. I stumbled onto Correctional Nursing. This really seems to be a good fit for me. I really enjoy...

  23. The positives in correctional nursing...

    weirdRN replied to bighousenurse's topic in Correctional

    Positives in Correctional Nursing: 1. It is Busy from start to finish. 2. No day is ever the same. 3. It's akin to working in the zoo. Some animals are cute, some dangerous, some obscene, some...

  24. Nail clippers uggggggh!!!

    weirdRN replied to uraqt2's topic in Correctional

    Just from an infection control standpoint, I am repulsed. But then I think about what the A$$holes could do if they were allowed to have their own nail clippers and allowed to clip their own nails...

  25. Please help me with my new Customer-er...I mean Pt

    weirdRN replied to KellNY's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I was going to say that I wasn't being negative, but I can see how you would believe that I was being negative. Especially with the comment about being selfish at the end of my post. You are right, I...