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  1. Opinion on occupational health nursing?

    jobellestarr replied to esrun77's topic in General Nursing

    I used to work as an occupational nurse at a Ford Auto factory. We had 2-3 shifts and I worked 5pm-3am. I liked it but it was hard on my family. If I could have had day shift, I would have stayed. But...

  2. Orders from hell...

    jobellestarr replied to Leonardo Del Toro's topic in General Nursing

    I had a surgeon write an order that the nursing staff had to go and sing happy birthday to a patient

  3. Are nurses actually people too???

    jobellestarr replied to FuturePN's topic in General Students

    You are proud of yourself and rightly so. Celebrate with a new pair of scrubs! But most of all be kind to yourself. Just be yourself and that is good

  4. Have you left the VA for a private-sector position?

    jobellestarr replied to CEEdge's topic in General Nursing

    I have worked IHS for about 9 years and I couldn't go back to the private sector. I feel that federal institutions treat nurses far better than the private sector plus the benefits. Can't beat

  5. Seeking Educational Advice: Should I repeat an RN Program? - (and why I'm considering it)

    jobellestarr replied to CDub72's topic in General Students

    Boy, maybe you could meet with a career counselor at a non profit nursing school and see what they say? If you took a refresher course and the NCLEX first maybe that would give you your answer. I hope...

  6. Is walking away from patient care worth it?

    jobellestarr replied to thecrossfitrn's topic in General Nursing

    I have done it but not with a brand new baby. Brand new job, brand new baby would be really tough. Could you work part time? Do you work 12's? I think 12's are much easier for family life and cheaper...

  7. Making 100k salary/ income as a nurse?

    jobellestarr replied to workingot's topic in Nursing Career

    I work in AZ for the federal government as a staff nurse and make 100,00/yr. I work 84 hours per pay

  8. Better Health Care Elsewhere

    jobellestarr replied to Ashley Hay, BSN, RN's topic in General Nursing

    I actually have been thinking a lot about this same topic recently. I am from the Midwest but have lived in AZ for the past 16 years. And although "home" has a good reputation for medical care, I...

  9. Feasible Way to Be an RN While Traveling?

    jobellestarr replied to Swimming-duck's topic in Travel

    One suggestion is to become a camp host. My husband and I did this when we were full timers. You could work as a camp host (we put in 8 hrs per week) and then we're able to get our lot rent, utilities...

  10. Advice on obtaining a job in Phoenix area

    jobellestarr replied to MedOncIllinoisRN's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Sometimes, it is helpful to work as a traveler first. It's a good introduction for you and the hospital and you can figure out if you like each other or not and it helps you get your foot in the door....

  11. Resigning: Counter Offer Advice?

    jobellestarr replied to RG-RN2014's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I really like my job but received a 25% sign on bonus offer from another facility and I accepted. My boss and the ADON said congrats but they were sad to see me go. I explained my situation, my...

  12. Nursing Dreams and Nightmares

    jobellestarr replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    They're called nursemares and I've had plenty in 35 years.

  13. Quitting my 1st RN job

    jobellestarr replied to Nori.Giselle's topic in General Nursing

    Ok, I am an old seasoned nurse and I say do whatever the hell you want. If you feel you have a passion for something, go for it. Life is short! We should be grateful for nurses that feel passionate...

  14. So what's going to happen to health care now?

    jobellestarr replied to Rocknurse's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I should have said "some states". I was thinking of California and the university

  15. So what's going to happen to health care now?

    jobellestarr replied to Rocknurse's topic in General Nursing

    The federal positions still have a pension as do most state

  16. When did you last see a nurse wearing the old school garb?

    jobellestarr replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I graduated in 1984 and wore mine for about two years. My son stepped on my cap so that ended that. Wore whites for quite awhile though and they didn't have pants back then. I disliked wearing...

  17. Failed out of nursing school. Do I have a fair chance of getting into another?

    jobellestarr replied to Keisha2017's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I too had difficulty in my first nursing program. I was under so much stress from family issues (dad dying, mom sick, family business failing) that I dropped out before I could fail. I went back a...

  18. VA hospital(Federal) vs California (State) RN job?

    jobellestarr replied to Wheaties's topic in Government, Military

    I work a federal job and am very happy with the benefits. I would be cautious about the state job because of the state of California's budget and ability to pay in the future. I may be totally off...

  19. racist patients

    jobellestarr replied to Rn 1979's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I kind of have a different take on asking people, nurses, etc., where they're from. I'm a white older woman and I am genuinely curious about cultures that I have not been exposed to. But I do preface...

  20. Funniest/strangest dementia patient stories

    jobellestarr replied to Angie O'Plasty's topic in Nursing Humor

    A patient that drank urine out of the urinal and replied "hmm, that's good

  21. Unconventional hair colors

    jobellestarr replied to ScientistSalarian's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I am one of the old nurses and personally, I love the different colors. I work at an inner city hospital and even some of the physicians have streaks of pink in their hair. I say as long as...

  22. I have 60 grand of student loan when I finished BSN

    jobellestarr replied to Sam. W's topic in General Nursing

    I work for Indian Health Service and lived on a reservation for 8 years. They provide housing, which you pay a nominal fee for but then can deduct it on your taxes. They offer loan forgiveness. Many...

  23. So you're just a nurse?

    jobellestarr replied to l1234567's topic in General Nursing

    There are times when I want to be doing other things and not talk about work. I am an avid knitter and make it a point not to discuss being a nurse at my class. That's my time and I don't really want...

  24. Frustrated

    jobellestarr replied to pinedaw14's topic in General Nursing

    Not sure where my comment went. But I worked with Response 1 a few years ago and liked them. Also, you might want to look for a travel assignment but not take the housing. This is a good way of...

  25. Linguistic Pet Peeves

    jobellestarr replied to Jedrnurse's topic in General Nursing

    He don't.