Sailingshoes

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  1. Are you burned out?

    Sailingshoes replied to SeanyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Diet and exercise.....I agree with cycling cause it's easy on the feet. Family and friends, and changing jobs/departments. Feeling good physically and spiritually is a huge support for me when the...

  2. My first few days, as a new RN

    Sailingshoes replied to starryx2's topic in General Nursing

    I have been a nurse for 8 years and can't imagine having 9 patients! Please speak up, try transfering to a different department, or resigning for the sake of your patients and yourself. Floor...

  3. Working at a Cancer Center?

    Sailingshoes replied to Sailingshoes's topic in Oncology

    I will make more money once I am chemo certifired but not sure how much more,. I need to do some research into that to determine what to ask for. As far as stress goes compared to hospital nursing,...

  4. Where were u 9/11/01?

    Sailingshoes replied to k_cole21's topic in General Nursing

    I had the day off from flying...was a Washington DC based flight attendant for UA, staying at the family farm near Shanksville (where #93 went down). What a surreal day. Bless my flying

  5. Working at a Cancer Center?

    Sailingshoes replied to Sailingshoes's topic in Oncology

    SandyRN, Jeez, I feel pretty wimpy after hearing of your experience in rad-onc and yes, the lack of any back up nurse is really difficult. I will be transferring to chemo in 2 weeks and I can't...

  6. Working at a Cancer Center?

    Sailingshoes replied to Sailingshoes's topic in Oncology

    I think trying out the chemo side is a great idea...one that I have considered. At least I could work with other nurses and there is a lot to be said for commaraderie when the going gets tough....

  7. RN or RT

    Sailingshoes replied to potentialnurse's topic in General Nursing

    My best friend has been an RT for many years, making good money. It is demanding but not as near as crazy as nursing from what I can see. RT's have one specific job, responsible for their department...

  8. No wait extrance into Nursing School

    Sailingshoes replied to cinsun81's topic in General Nursing

    I am already a nurse but I work with a MA who is getting her online degree through Rio Salado College out of Tempe, AZ. Clinicals are done here in Colorado but she had to get the facilities approved....

  9. Working in Summit County

    Sailingshoes replied to JPine's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Yes, the cost of living is ridiculous. I do get paid more here than Denver but it still would not allow me to buy a house in Vail. A townhouse in Eagle maybe. It's all about choices...I love the...

  10. Working in Summit County

    Sailingshoes replied to JPine's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I work and live in Vail. Our system is

  11. Nurse-pt ratios elsewhere ?

    Sailingshoes posted a topic in General Nursing

    I work on an ortho unit in a large hospital, a lot of hips, knees and backs. Our current ratios are 4-1 on days, 5-1 on evenings, 7/8-1 on nights, with CNAs having about 10pts each. Our supervisor has...

  12. nurse-pt ratio

    Sailingshoes posted a topic in Orthopedic

    I work on an ortho unit in a large hospital, a lot of hips, knees and backs. Our current ratios are 4-1 on days, 5-1 on evenings, 7/8-1 on nights, with CNAs having about 10pts each. Our supervisor...

  13. Nurse-pt ratios

    Sailingshoes posted a topic in General Nursing

    I work on an ortho unit in a large hospital, a lot of hips, knees and backs. Our current ratios are 4-1 on days, 5-1 on evenings, 7/8-1 on nights, with CNAs having about 10pts each. Our supervisor has...

  14. Took my own advice about job hopping.

    Sailingshoes replied to oramar's topic in General Nursing

    This is just what I needed to hear- thank you! I am starting a new job next week as my current one has been a very bad. Yes, I will be making more $ and be treated better yet I have still been...

  15. Nurse-pt ratios

    Sailingshoes replied to Sailingshoes's topic in General Nursing

    So after reading all the replies, and finding out that it could be even worse I have decided to look for something outside of hospital nursing. It is just too crazy already and if my pt load goes...

  16. Change with scrub design...

    Sailingshoes replied to design_student's topic in General Nursing

    How about a jumpsuit like a mechanic wears? Great for all the contortions we have to do! haha, I can see it, lots of pockets of course and all the crazy patterns, teddy bears, hearts,...

  17. Info needed pls. Loveland, CO

    Sailingshoes replied to marshalbc77's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Have you been to Loveland? The town that is and not the ski area? Two different places not even close to each other. Loveland the town is just south of Fort Collins and north of Denver. I lived...

  18. I don't understand this profession..

    Sailingshoes replied to smg's topic in General Nursing

    I too believe the root of this evil work enviroment is related to stress. Not that I condone treating co-workers badly, but I do think it does explain it. I have been a flight attendant and RN for...

  19. Stress and Burnout

    Sailingshoes replied to Nursebaby23's topic in General Nursing

    I am just back from a 4-day trek of "mastering" some of the great mountains here in the Rockies and it feels great...until I think about going back to work in the hospital. That thought causes...

  20. Stress and Burnout

    Sailingshoes replied to Nursebaby23's topic in General Nursing

    Interesting thought Daytonite.......so I wonder what is the answer to my mastering nursing? I probably accomplish as much as most nurses on my shift, which still leaves a lot to be desired. Perhaps...

  21. Stress and Burnout

    Sailingshoes replied to Nursebaby23's topic in General Nursing

    I have been a nurse for 7 years and have come and gone twice during that time. Recently I have come back to the profession, back to floor nursing in a hospital. The reason I have come and gone is...

  22. schedules on your assignments....

    Sailingshoes posted a topic in Travel

    I am wondering if you have to take whatever schedule they give you as far as how many days in a row, how many weekends, night shift? I would love to get into travel nursing but hate working night...

  23. Any advice for a new ortho nurse

    Sailingshoes replied to Nice Nurse's topic in Orthopedic

    I too have recently started on an ortho floor. Any suggestions a decent ortho

  24. Hepatitis C diagnosis and Devastated

    Sailingshoes replied to Nvr2Old's topic in General Nursing

    You need to talk a lot more with your doc. Testing positive means that you have been exposed only. Further testing will tell if the hep c is active and if you are a carrier. Many people are...

  25. Discouraged about my return to nursing...

    Sailingshoes posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have been a nurse for 7 years but have come and gone a few times during that time, now retuning after a leave of 2 years. I have also worked in the travel industry and have hoped to do both jobs....