Nola009

Nola009

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  1. Worked 24 hours/3 consecutive 8hr shifts

    Nola009 replied to marcjuico's topic in General Nursing

    More than 16/24 hours?! Yes, what happened to you is illegal. Go above whomever s head that wasn't available when they were on call. THEY abandoned the patients by not being available while oncall....

  2. My one big issue

    Nola009 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    You are right. It just seems like there is always something... always

  3. The Happiness in your job thread

    Nola009 replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    Wow... Congrats on making it

  4. The Happiness in your job thread

    Nola009 replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    Excuse me, do schools really make "never to graduate"

  5. How important is your 'look' as a nurse

    Nola009 replied to Nola009's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Ohh yeah baby.... this sounds like stellar advice! Can't wait to do my 12-hr shifts in

  6. Dealing with calls from work

    Nola009 replied to Katniss88's topic in General Nursing

    Oh my goodness, if you feel guilty, just don't answer! How can you feel guilty if you don't answer? I have one slick-talking coworker who is always trying to guilt trip me into picking up her shifts....

  7. Does your hospital require color coded scrubs?

    Nola009 replied to Loo17's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Yeah, find the person who's in bed with this uniform co rep and.... well find some way to make them see things YOUR

  8. Does your hospital require color coded scrubs?

    Nola009 replied to Loo17's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Hmm well the fact that they are limiting your brand on top of the color thing stikes me as a bit far-reaching. Other than that, I wouldn't expect my employer to pay for my work outfits at all. I would...

  9. Are married women bullied less at work?

    Nola009 replied to EmilyEmily's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Her aim was probably to get under your skin. Perhaps she's jealous? Or, hiding insecurities of her own? Nursing and nursing school will produce very stressful situations/atmosphere which may cause...

  10. Are married women bullied less at work?

    Nola009 replied to EmilyEmily's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Never saw it. In fact, I've never even heard of it until

  11. Today a patient asked, "Do you know Jesus?"

    Nola009 replied to algebra_demystified's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    When it comes to religion and politics in the workplace, I say change the subject---QUICK!!! Or, simply listen and say 'mmhmm'. I feel that whatever the individuals faith is, it's important to respect...

  12. Given a warning

    Nola009 replied to canche's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Omgoodness. Ask your management if a flat out "NO" would have been preferable. Or, "I don't wanna, so I ain't gonna..." Good greif. I don't see anything wrong with acknowledging a patient s request,...

  13. Going to school: question for nurses

    Nola009 replied to Jesshallmark's topic in Nursing Career

    If your goal is to work in a doctor's office, you might consider getting a MA certificate/degree as MDs are phasing the nurses out of their offices and replacing them with MAs because they are taught...

  14. How can I tell if I'm cut out for night shift

    Nola009 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I see that plenty of people on here say they couldn't get used to night shift, and that it was pretty much terrible for them. I have worked 8 hr shifts on nights (different type of work though) for...

  15. How can I tell if I'm cut out for night shift

    Nola009 replied to Nola009's topic in General Nursing

    :up:Sounds like a good system... do you drink caffeine too ? If so,

  16. How can I tell if I'm cut out for night shift

    Nola009 replied to Nola009's topic in General Nursing

    Awww... that makes sense. Sounds like you made the best choice for you.:) I don't have youngins,so that won't be a factor for

  17. CNA 'tudes

    Nola009 replied to NoScrubs's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Well, most of my cnas are wonderful. However, there is one who needs a lot of prompting, then resists direction. She doesn't help the other aides --- doesn't pull her fair share of the weight and so...

  18. Are married women bullied less at work?

    Nola009 replied to EmilyEmily's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It's sad, but I believe

  19. So, as a nurse it's my #1 priority to serve your narcs on a platter...

    Nola009 replied to Nola009's topic in Patient Medications

    Thanks for your sympathy. It says a

  20. So, as a nurse it's my #1 priority to serve your narcs on a platter...

    Nola009 replied to Nola009's topic in Patient Medications

    Lol, that's

  21. How can I tell if I'm cut out for night shift

    Nola009 replied to Nola009's topic in General Nursing

    In all seriousness, thanks all for all the good advice about surviving nocs. Ruby, your article is awesome & I hope I will be able to use those tips soon. One of my biggest concerns was/is...

  22. How can I tell if I'm cut out for night shift

    Nola009 replied to Nola009's topic in General Nursing

    Ha, but you already KNOW that candy ain't gonna crush

  23. Which job to take?

    Nola009 replied to schnookimz's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Having a job that you "love"?: Priceless. Starting over for one small reason?: I wouldn't do it. In fact, I would.seriously consider moving.closer to the job you know and

  24. Doubles

    Nola009 replied to nursedanny614's topic in General Nursing

    Just say no. Say NO to doubles!! They're inhumane and

  25. Discouraged

    Nola009 replied to livefully's topic in Nursing Career

    Maybe you need to.redo your resume and coverletters. Since you already have a BSN, I wouldn't continue with schooling until after I got some experience, but that's up to