Geslina BSN, RN

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    Afraid to quit job after 2.5 weeks

    Geslina replied to kjan's topic in General Nursing

    might want to forget the opinion that a nurse that is not "bsn" prepared is somehow lacking. I know LPNS that could put some RN BSN's to shame. It's about experience, not how well you can remember...
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    Losing respect for nursing students

    Geslina replied to kjnsweets's topic in General Nursing

    This is a good post. If and when I ever do train a new nurse or student, I will be sure to thank them as well, because most of us do work hard, and we need the assurance and appreciation - it helps...
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    Losing respect for nursing students

    Geslina replied to kjnsweets's topic in General Nursing

    As someone who has not been out of school long, I guess I am going to have to agree with you. I was an older student, nursing is not my first career - but I noticed appalling behavior from both...
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    Nurses Enjoy LTC

    Geslina replied to Juwon's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    well, don't be fooled into thinking that LTC is easy, or low stress....I work my behind off. Running constantly. We have staff shortages just like other areas of nursing. And dealing with patients...
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    Best Nursing Shoes/Sneakers

    Geslina replied to gladtobeOB's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have thrown away some pretty pricey nurses shoes that didn't hold up in the comfort department. Now I most wear Nike New Balance with no problems at all - and I am up and running all night. I just...
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    Vent about scrubs

    Geslina replied to NellieRN10's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    You all should count your blessings! We wear uniforms - called "patty tunics" where I work. We can wear any white scrub pants or white shoes, but have to wear these hideous dirty gray pink colored...
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    Need advice on compression socks!

    Geslina replied to carsm3's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    If you are talking about support type socks, knee highs, then yes, I think they help. I get mine at RiteAid, in the sock section. Can't remember the brand, but they may say something on the label...
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    Stop complaining about your job - It could be worse.

    Geslina replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    even if I hated my job, with the way things are with nursing right now, and all the nurses out of and looking for work, I am ECSTATIC to have
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    What shift does the 7am med pass?

    Geslina replied to keepitsimple0025's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    where I am (LTC), the 11- 7 nurse does it. The 7-3 nurses come in between 7 and 7:30, depending on their situation (taking kids to daycare, etc) and don't officially get report and start until 7:30...
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    Nurses Enjoy LTC

    Geslina replied to Juwon's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I feel the same way. I am not a younger nurse, and I have no desire to run around and try everything and experience everything. Though it can be routine, especially depending on your shift, LTC is...
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    Does anyone else feel violated?

    Geslina replied to HunnieBadger's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I have heard this as well, that going to meetings and sitting around listening to everyone ***** and complain and talk about using makes one want to go out and use as well!! As another poster...
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    need advice

    Geslina replied to amber24c's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I firmly believe that things like this, as long as you have addressed them and "paid the dues", should not be held against you. Hard enough to go thru it, but then to have to spend the rest of your...
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    I got my first job!!! But I am worried...

    Geslina replied to Bunny99's topic in Home Health

    Congratulations on finding work. Just make sure you know all the details before committing. I am not sure I would take a job right now that said I had to sign on for 2 years, even if I were...
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    Job market- ADN students being warned?

    Geslina replied to hope3456's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    NO, I do not think they are being warned. At least they were not a few years ago when I was in school, not sure about today. I live in an area where finding a job is VERY hard (northeast) due to the...
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    Feeling sad about my ALS patient

    Geslina replied to ekramona's topic in General Nursing

    how you are feeling is the way we should feel as nurses. I too feel very sad about patients who are like this, I can't imagine how horrible it must be to lose control over your body. Of course, we...
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    Young, Thin, and Cute New Hires

    Geslina replied to TheCommuter's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I know, I know - isn't that amazing??? How DO they do
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    Young, Thin, and Cute New Hires

    Geslina replied to TheCommuter's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    In this day and age, I don't think it's really other nurses that think that looks are all that important in nursing -we all know that you have to be pretty smart to get thru nursing school. There are...
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    New/old new grad in behavioral ltc

    Geslina replied to becky5438's topic in Psychiatric

    yes, I see what you are saying. My mother was a psych nurse. She didn't start out that way, but eventually took a job at a state mental hospital, where she worked for many years, and then moved on...
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    New/old new grad in behavioral ltc

    Geslina replied to becky5438's topic in Psychiatric

    Seems that hospitals, at least in my area, are the hardest place to get into for new grads or those with very little experience. Of course, I live in a crowded area, so competition for jobs is...
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    Young, Thin, and Cute New Hires

    Geslina replied to TheCommuter's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    much of what you say makes sense, but I am not sure you would feel the same about these smart "business" moves if you were 45 - and still wanted to do bedside - which many older nurses do. Not all of...
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    The Ghosts of Units Past

    Geslina replied to siRNita's topic in General Nursing

    ooooh, this is a good one! Just the right amount of creepy. Thanks for
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    Student Body Odor

    Geslina replied to hsnurse1's topic in School

    This made me really sad. Especially because this girl/woman was trying to better her life. I hope that whatever happened, she was able to return to school eventually. I will try to remember this story...
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    Young, Thin, and Cute New Hires

    Geslina replied to TheCommuter's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Agreed. When I was in nursing school, at least half of my 80 student class were over 30, many in their 40's, and a few even past that. Nursing is a second career for many people. I happen to be in...
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    Young, Thin, and Cute New Hires

    Geslina replied to TheCommuter's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Life is one big beauty