The_Optimist

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1. For Nurses Quitting Nursing

   The_Optimist posted a topic in General Nursing

   Nurses give up too easily! I hate nursing!” This is not what I expected.” I wish I had never gone to nursing school at all...” And whatever else popular refrain there is. So...

2. Is It really management?

   The_Optimist replied to The_Optimist's topic in General Nursing

   Management sets the tone, but team members could show some accountability and

3. Nursing is Just a Job - Common Myths in Nursing

   The_Optimist posted a topic in General Nursing

   Nursing is just a job For some it may be a calling,all well and good but for most, it is simply just a job. When you learn to look at it scientifically without having too much expectation of...

4. Is It really management?

   The_Optimist posted a topic in General Nursing

   Is It really management? Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country? If you have been in nursing or even healthcare for any amount of time, then chances...

5. Don't go into nursing school if_____

   The_Optimist replied to 2k15NurseExtern4u's topic in General Students

   Do not go into nursing if you have poor time management skills Do not go into nursing if you refuse to prioritize Do not go into Nursing if your sole purpose is to be a martyr Do not go into Nursing...

6. Don't go into nursing school if_____

   The_Optimist replied to 2k15NurseExtern4u's topic in General Students

   Pls go to Nursing school for the money; just be sure to bring your best efforts and work ethics to

7. Don't go into nursing school if_____

   The_Optimist replied to 2k15NurseExtern4u's topic in General Students

   Totally nothing wrong with this statement; it is the poster's opinion and she is entitled to it. Just like the atheists are entitled to

8. Hospital is filing ch 11 bankrupcy, what to expect?

   The_Optimist replied to blackvans1234's topic in General Nursing

   Never have been in a union working environment; jury is still out on that.But I wondered about the timing too- just went union in September and bust in December. If you have a good lawyer, you can...

9. Punished for good time management (Vent)

   The_Optimist replied to SionainnRN's topic in Emergency

   I think Levitas meant for you to speak with your charge nurse. Also, I know it does not look like that right now, but see it as a compliment to your excellent time management skills:yes:. "It isn't...

10. Am I Too Old?

    The_Optimist replied to rdl48's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am never one to say no to any person's goals but they HAVE got to have some passion for whatever it is they want to do.May I suggest that you get a pen and paper and jot down the pros & cons for...

11. My school is saying I owe 1750!

    The_Optimist replied to futureRN_'s topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    How does one respond to this?With humor! You kill

12. My school is saying I owe 1750!

    The_Optimist replied to futureRN_'s topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    This seems like a case of miscommunication.Sorry about that:no:. But this should be easy to solve. September was not too long ago, when you got the refund and since, you are working towards nursing...

13. Admitting you are wrong

    The_Optimist replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    Awesome!:)

14. Admitting you are wrong

    The_Optimist replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    @Madwife2002, I like that. I have no problem apologizing when I am wrong- it makes for better relationships. My work involves making some clear-cut decisions, which everyone has to live by. So I try...

15. Unrealistic nursing students

    The_Optimist replied to dnsonthego's topic in General Nursing

    While there is some merit to this, you don't ALWAYS have to have been at bedside to excel in leadership positions. There are quite some different criteria to