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  1. my DON called today and told me i lost my job

    RN007 replied to rehab nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Can you talk to the admin people you know? This is just about the crappiest thing I've heard of happening to anyone. Hang in there. I know it feels hopeless. Try to have faith. And please keep us...

  2. Vent... Why was I so stupid?!?

    RN007 replied to mommy2boys's topic in General Nursing

    Beatcha, Tweety (love your new avatar). I'm 48 and working on an ADN. Erin, my first degree was in speech and theatre. Huh? Why? Well, it was in the days when schools told you if you had a liberal...

  3. Calling All Nurses.....How did you......

    RN007 replied to Katydidit34's topic in General Nursing

    Think about which rotations you liked best during clinicals. In my area, it's very difficult to get into L&D. One hospital won't even take RNs with med-surg experience. So if you have a chance at...

  4. second career nurses/students, input pls!

    RN007 replied to SiennaGreen's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with this. Some of the nurses I've worked with during clinicals do not understand why I would enter the nursing field and have such a good attitude about it. (Hey, when you're led by God, how...

  5. second career nurses/students, input pls!

    RN007 replied to SiennaGreen's topic in General Nursing

    I could have written the original post. To answer your questions: 1. I absolutely love school this go round. I have BA and MS degrees in another field where I worked ror 20+ years. I can't get enough...

  6. Wish me luck! LOL!

    RN007 replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing

    in my former life, it was bad luck to say good luck, so ... break a leg! on second thought ... considering all that's happened to you ... maybe we should stick with ... have a nice day! :) (hope you...

  7. As anyone's 1st job in oncology?

    RN007 replied to RN007's topic in Oncology

    Thanks for your reply. Since my original post, I've had a few things fall in place. An oncologist friend gave me some advice and told me the best facility for working onc. At the same time, I got an...

  8. Ideal Nursing Position... What should I look for....

    RN007 replied to weirdRN's topic in General Nursing

    Excellent advice, Jessica. That's exactly what I'm doing. I am job seeking (will graduate in May as RN) and have narrowed my desire to two positions. (I already know I do not want to work the floors...

  9. Update #3 - 23yo son dx'd brain tumor

    RN007 replied to Ashera's topic in Oncology

    Ashera, a prayer was said for you and there are more where it came from. Take care of yourself to stay strong and keep us posted,

  10. I'm quitting nursing

    RN007 replied to MVH119's topic in General Nursing

    Good luck to you and I hope you find a position doing something you are able to enjoy. There are few things worse than doing a job you

  11. I'm not sure...

    RN007 replied to sissyboo's topic in General Nursing

    Good idea ... I'll try that

  12. Meal assists, tips, tricks and howto's.

    RN007 replied to Levin's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Marla, what a wonderful testament to your compassion. I learned alot from your post as well as all the others. I agree; this is a great thread. Thanks,

  13. Need help choosing between two job offers

    RN007 replied to GeminiTwinRN's topic in General Nursing

    A wise, retired nurse once said to me, 'Listen to your gut. It's God speaking to you.' I believe

  14. Meal assists, tips, tricks and howto's.

    RN007 replied to Levin's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    YUMMY! (not!) God bless these pts. I hope that when I'm old and frail, I'll have nice people like you to feed and help

  15. Need help choosing between two job offers

    RN007 replied to GeminiTwinRN's topic in General Nursing

    I think this says it all ... good luck, and congrats!

  16. do you get used to it?

    RN007 replied to JBirdAngel's topic in General Nursing

    I can do a number of things using my peripheral vision, thus lessening the impact of certain stimuli. If there's a will, you'll do fine. Good

  17. Pray for me....

    RN007 replied to clee1's topic in General Nursing

    Done! And good

  18. medical examiner nurse?

    RN007 replied to graceland's topic in General Nursing

    Here's some info off Google: National Association of Medical Examiners - Forensic Nursing --- Forensic Nursing Thursday, 01 September 2005 Nurses have been involved in death investigation in some...

  19. Unit Secretary Job

    RN007 replied to studentnurse3's topic in General Nursing

    I graduate in May and have contemplated many shifts and know that 3-11p is the one shift that will not work for me. Not only would my kids have to go to after-school care, but someone else will have...

  20. write ups

    RN007 replied to wooh's topic in General Nursing

    Where do these things end up -- in your HR

  21. write ups

    RN007 replied to wooh's topic in General Nursing

    I'll rant right along with you. I got written up in my nursing program for asking too many questions (huh?) Instead of talking to me, they give me a page-long memo. "They want us to put it all in...

  22. What makes you nervous about or irritated with a new grad or orientee?

    RN007 replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    That's because you were right on with this comment. Thank you!

  23. What makes you nervous about or irritated with a new grad or orientee?

    RN007 replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks, Angie O. It's people like you, GardenDove and Tweety on allnurses who keep me

  24. What makes you nervous about or irritated with a new grad or orientee?

    RN007 replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    Boy, Tweety. I wish I could have you or any of the other nurses in this thread who like students to ask questions. I am a question-asker. I want to know everything. Not only because I'm curious, but...

  25. Questions: Nurses leaving the Profession

    RN007 replied to anouk's topic in General Nursing

    Daytonite, I appreciate your post. What specific communication problems do you see in nursing? I have a strong background in it from my former career and always consider effective communication an...