Libby1987

Libby1987

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  1. People really need to stop coming into nursing

    Libby1987 replied to DUDERNGUY's topic in General Nursing

    Like I said, in general it speaks to the characterisics at that point in time. The poster that originally brought up the 2.5 GPA, if he/she was speaking to science pre reqs, I'd be fine if that made a...

  2. Help me understand the stigma Acute Care Vs. "The Rest of Them"

    Libby1987 replied to SNBTaylor's topic in General Nursing

    I do cry about it all the way to the bank at the end of my Mon-Fri work week.. This reminds me of a classmate that went straight into psych and I said something stoopid from my then acute care perch,...

  3. People really need to stop coming into nursing

    Libby1987 replied to DUDERNGUY's topic in General Nursing

    There are no doubt exceptions on all aspects of the spectrum, but in general I think GPA reflects several characteristics of applicants at that point in

  4. People really need to stop coming into nursing

    Libby1987 replied to DUDERNGUY's topic in General Nursing

    I'd like to think that competetive grades are keeping the 2.5'rs out of the

  5. Wow, these patients are SICK!

    Libby1987 replied to dannibeeRN's topic in General Nursing

    They're certainly coming to me (HH) younger and sicker. I can't believe how

  6. People really need to stop coming into nursing

    Libby1987 replied to DUDERNGUY's topic in General Nursing

    That's a gross exaggeration, right? And if it's not, why would you help them? Why would a clinical student of any kind be supported through school when they aren't able to independently perform basic...

  7. When is it delegation and when is it "Being bossy"???

    Libby1987 replied to SNBTaylor's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    It's too bad there isn't more initative where the charge more or less just affirms the delegation of assignments and tasks, you wouldn't think there would have to be any

  8. People really need to stop coming into nursing

    Libby1987 replied to DUDERNGUY's topic in General Nursing

    It's realistic if the reality tells us

  9. The first year..

    Libby1987 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Some other threads have me thinking about the expectation of the first years out of nursing school compared to med and law school and the like. Now I'm not saying I didn't do the same thing myself...

  10. Leaving work at work

    Libby1987 replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    I work from home so it follows me around a bit. I don't have any funny stories either

  11. People really need to stop coming into nursing

    Libby1987 replied to DUDERNGUY's topic in General Nursing

    It is kinda weird to think of a NP without hospital experience. I would never expect my physician to not have acute care experience, outside of mental health or podiatry or some such

  12. The first year..

    Libby1987 replied to Libby1987's topic in General Nursing

    THE ALL CAPS AND !!!! LOL. I don't mean to say whiners as much as maybe naive for what they're in for. Posts about preceptors would be an example. It would be great to have an awesome preceptor that...

  13. The first year..

    Libby1987 replied to Libby1987's topic in General Nursing

    Actually that was the point I was trying to make, they tend to get their asses kicked, but I think it's more expected with less indignancy (or better word) than what I've read from reports

  14. Huge over supply of nurses

    Libby1987 replied to CrunchRN's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe nursing job prospects will start to look like it does for other professions that aren't single and/or working parent friendly when first starting out and like posted up thread I think, those...

  15. new job/ pay

    Libby1987 replied to RNRN_DAY's topic in Home Health

    You can't be hourly and paid by visit rate, (well you can but it's either one or the other). It looks like they quoted you a visit rate, meaning you'll get $32 for approx 1-1 1/2 hrs of work and $60...

  16. People really need to stop coming into nursing

    Libby1987 replied to DUDERNGUY's topic in General Nursing

    I won't be dropping out, well I'm not even close, and I will stay fit and relevant. I think the fit part is important to reducing ageism, appearance hasn't mattered in nursing as it has in other...

  17. People really need to stop coming into nursing

    Libby1987 replied to DUDERNGUY's topic in General Nursing

    I don't disagree that the production of nurses should slow waaay down, but I do not share the same experience with non appreciative families, since 1987 they're still

  18. Help me understand the stigma Acute Care Vs. "The Rest of Them"

    Libby1987 replied to SNBTaylor's topic in General Nursing

    And you can read the "Pain Seekers" thread to hear how the acute units are full of drug seekers, and others that desribe the entitled patient trend..I thought those were sure exaggerations as I don't...

  19. Help me understand the stigma Acute Care Vs. "The Rest of Them"

    Libby1987 replied to SNBTaylor's topic in General Nursing

    I worked in LTC as an assistant supervisor back in 1988. Newish grad and I only lasted 3 mos because it was nothing but burned out nurses and unmotivated CNA's that didn't want to be there. I had...

  20. About texting..

    Libby1987 replied to Libby1987's topic in Home Health

    Texting has worked very well for me and most of my coworkers. My only concern really is HIPAA. We are careful biut according to the above link, there seems to be nothing that you can say on a personal...

  21. Nursing Pins

    Libby1987 replied to Lissla's topic in General Nursing

    I think mine was gold, I lost it at work soon after graduation, only a few weeks in, searched all over, probably ended up in the laundry. Haven't thought about it in years. We wore white uniforms...

  22. About U.S. vacation time..

    Libby1987 replied to Libby1987's topic in General Nursing

    I'll have to turn it into a trick

  23. Anyone dating a med-student?

    Libby1987 replied to allilop's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I wish I learned this lesson years ago and I ma ever so grateful that my daughter has learned it by the age of 21.. Relationships should enrich your life. Don't fight for a bad one unless it's truly...

  24. About U.S. vacation time..

    Libby1987 replied to Libby1987's topic in General Nursing

    It's good to know that some places won't approve a reasonable amount of time off, will be sure to ask about that on next job

  25. Job offer

    Libby1987 replied to AliciaS929's topic in First Year After Licensure

    If you're a new nurse and the jail experience will only be first aide, how will you gain enough experience to treat the prison patients medical problems? Or are they always transferred