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  1. Nurses, Would you go into nursing if you had to do it all over again?

    susanmary replied to 4everpeace's topic in General Nursing

    If I knew then what I know now, I would not have gone into

  2. Student nurse Jack MacFarland... Discuss

    susanmary replied to PlanetCaroline's topic in General Students

    Jack's so funny. Last episode he was trying to pull rank & get seated at an exclusive restaurant and said something like ... "I hate to pull rank ... but I'm a student nurse." His attitude is...

  3. pay scale- why so hush hush??

    susanmary replied to lanilpn's topic in General Nursing

    It's not as hush-hush as you might think. Nurses discuss salaries all the time -- even though it may cause dissention -- each nurse needs to advocate for him/herself. And NEVER start a job without...

  4. pay scale- why so hush hush??

    susanmary replied to lanilpn's topic in General Nursing

    It's not as hush-hush as you might think. Nurses discuss salaries all the time -- even though it may cause dissention -- each nurse needs to advocate for him/herself. And NEVER start a job without...

  5. 3 yr. old son not talking much-is this normal?

    susanmary replied to ham22's topic in Pediatric

    Wonderful post. Definitely discuss this with your child's pediatrician ... and go from there. Remember, the pediatrician is a starting point ... you can always have his hearing tested by specialists...

  6. Best x-mas gift from your Manager

    susanmary replied to Guardian Angels's topic in General Nursing

    A holiday (non-religious) card with a personal note for each employee would be great. Then ... buy two coffeemakers -- one to keep filled with hot water for tea/hot chocolate drinkers & one for...

  7. UAPs administering meds

    susanmary replied to Myra Gail's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Call your state's board of nursing and talk to someone in authority about this. Get, in writing, a copy of your state's NURSE PRACTICE ACT -- what is your nursing scope of practice? Are UAPs'...

  8. med error:

    susanmary replied to jenac's topic in General Nursing

    Doesn't insulin come with a manufactures label on it? Why was the pharmacy relabeling insulin? [/b] My thoughts exactly. Please don't tell me that your facility MIXES their own 75/25 -- say it...

  9. cardiac-orthopedic?

    susanmary replied to Liz'02RN's topic in Orthopedic

    You answered your own question. Follow your heart and do what you love. The 1 1/2 years of cardiac experience truly enhance your professional practice ... you've been there/done that ... now make a...

  10. Help- Is Nursing Where I Belong???

    susanmary replied to MQ Edna's topic in General Nursing

    oops -- sorry for the multiple

  11. Help- Is Nursing Where I Belong???

    susanmary replied to MQ Edna's topic in General Nursing

    Oops -- sorry for the multiple

  12. Help- Is Nursing Where I Belong???

    susanmary replied to MQ Edna's topic in General Nursing

    If you leave crying work every shift ... and often are so upset before working that you vomit ... then it's time for you to step back & reflect on WHY you want to continue working as a nurse. The...

  13. Help- Is Nursing Where I Belong???

    susanmary replied to MQ Edna's topic in General Nursing

    Oops -- sorry for the multiple

  14. rejection letter

    susanmary replied to gooser's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Treat yourself to a new "interview" outfit & perhaps get your hair cut/styled/etc. Be yourself, be confident & know that you will realize your dreams. There's more than one school ... one...

  15. Thanking God For A GREAT Position!

    susanmary replied to Brownms46's topic in General Nursing

    You need to report the situation to the state. I can't imagine it is legal for an unlicensed (yes, she is UNLICENSED if her license has expired) in charge of a rehab/mental health facility. Report...

  16. Off Topic Need Prayers Please!!

    susanmary replied to kwagner_51's topic in General Nursing

    Positive thoughts and prayers to you and your

  17. pooling of saliva in base of throat

    susanmary replied to wendellchef-rn's topic in General Nursing

    I'd still doublecheck with her MD -- perhaps she still has some lingering pulmonary infection. Fine to ask questions on nursing boards ... but always check with your MD. Diagnosing is not part of...

  18. Still conscious with a BS of 24 ???

    susanmary replied to jnette's topic in General Nursing

    Scary thought ... perhaps these nurses need a refresher class in

  19. For those RN's that later obtained a BSN

    susanmary replied to New CCU RN's topic in General Nursing

    I knew earning a BSN would eventually open doors ... and I was right. Several years after completing my BSN, I transferred from med-surg to an outstanding position which required a BSN. Love my job...

  20. Hangups in Nursing

    susanmary replied to kimmathis14's topic in Nursing Career

    Many of the things you THINK that will bother you -- you won't even give a thought to after awhile. Much different watching a loved one get an IV than inserting an IV into a patient. Believe in...

  21. What is considered appropriate staffing for grads off of orientation.

    susanmary replied to kimmicoobug's topic in General Nursing

    3rd Shift Guy -- excellent post. Kimmi -- I think it's great that you had a 3 month-long orientation. By the end of that time, you should have been carrying a full assignment of varying acuity so...

  22. student frustration

    susanmary replied to hmccartn's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Follow your instincts, apply your theory to your clinical, and run with it. Strive to do your best ... the reality of nursing is quite different than what is often taught in nursing school. You will...

  23. Life after Med/Surg

    susanmary replied to LINUS's topic in General Nursing

    If you are committed to staying -- then talk to your manager about an extended orientation. And never feel as if you are bothering your peers with questions. A strong nursing department/leadership...

  24. But I have little kids!

    susanmary replied to Tweety's topic in General Nursing

    Great initial thread ... a bit bumpy along the way though. I do not believe that any one individual nurse is more entitled to a holiday off than the next nurse ... regardless of his/her personal...

  25. Betadine? Alcohol? (one, the other, or both?)

    susanmary replied to ceecel.dee's topic in General Nursing

    My hospital's policy is alcohol then