tlhubbard replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in General Nursing
Honestly folks. We do work in a 24/7 type career. However there are SOOO many options out there. I have chosen my jobs to accommodate my family. Not chosen to make my job accommodate my family....
tlhubbard replied to Trixxy's topic in Nursing Humor
Things I've learned not to do: To be given NPO instructions and come in and tell your pre-op nurse you got up and had peanut M&M's, your medication with MILK and a Tums while you were registering...
tlhubbard replied to AHarri66's topic in Nursing Humor
Not a charting blooper--verbal.
0300 in ER (by squad no less) comes a minor with parent. Minor has not had BM in 1 week (it's emergent NOW??)
Order for milk/molasses enema was given....
tlhubbard replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in General Nursing
I do have children and this discussion was a SORE point between my husband and I. When I went back for nursing, we already had children. I told him I intended to get a job that didn't require...
tlhubbard replied to geekgolightly's topic in General Nursing
I just started my current job in May of this year. I am 1 of only 2 nurses in the building (mostly business people here). "normal" merit raise is 2%, but your supervisor may request, based on...