Libby1987

Libby1987

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  1. Do you feel safe at work?

    Libby1987 replied to Nurse4babies's topic in General Nursing

    Yes I do. Semi rural home

  2. Anyone doing it for the money and stability?

    Libby1987 replied to WCSU1987's topic in General Nursing

    I do but I find it enriching work, not soul sucking. I don't think the money and stability would be enough if it were soul sucking. In fact, I think it would lose its stability for me because I'd...

  3. What is with this angry nurse?

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

    When something of this relative small degree bothers me this much, I know I have to look beyond and find the real source of my reaction. Otherwise I stay hung up on the non issue with no resolution to...

  4. 10 year old died after I performed CPR

    Libby1987 replied to MjHudd's topic in General Nursing

    I don't have any words of wisdom, just want to extend my sympathy, it would so hard to shake such an experience. Even though he couldn't be saved, you did ease some of the shock and trauma for the...

  5. Leaving Occupational Therapy for Nursing?

    Libby1987 replied to love4frenchies's topic in General Nursing

    Get into home health and work with the aging population, you will make a difference all day long. And you will be paid very well for an enviable schedule and working

  6. Feeling guilty..

    Libby1987 replied to blah_blah_blah's topic in General Nursing

    I would then just tell her straight up that you're trying to get on at the hospital and will give 2 weeks notice when you receive an opportunity. I might offer some per diem shifts to help train the...

  7. Feeling guilty..

    Libby1987 replied to blah_blah_blah's topic in General Nursing

    Give a month's

  8. Dealing with Guilt

    Libby1987 replied to JA89's topic in General Nursing

    Here's the grace, you learned this very harsh lesson on someone who was going to die anyway. And you will never commit it or anything like it again. Acknowledge this grace, from wherever you believe...

  9. Dealing with Guilt

    Libby1987 replied to JA89's topic in General Nursing

    I'm disagreeing with the "he would have died anyway.." so forgive yourself and move on. The part I'm disagreeing with is that the patient dying anyway s relevant to ignoring the urgency of a patient...

  10. Dealing with Guilt

    Libby1987 replied to JA89's topic in General Nursing

    I really disagree with the rationalization in this thread but I don't think reporting yourself to the board will repair

  11. How old is too old to become a new RN?

    Libby1987 replied to CathyH's topic in General Nursing

    You haven't given enough information for me to think you are adequately informed re today's nursing opportunities and work conditions. I don't think anyone should commit the time and money until they...

  12. We'd like to offer you the position but............

    Libby1987 replied to aerorunner80's topic in General Nursing

    So many threads about being forced to float, can you volunteer and gain some experience to add to your resume that way? By the way, burned out miserable nurses are easy to read, they already know...

  13. I know it's horrible to live off loans but...

    Libby1987 replied to Cats&Tea&Climbing's topic in General Nursing

    42K in your area would be like 100K in California, I think? I wouldn't do that for a BSN. I definitely wouldn't add living expenses on top of it. You will never be able to undo that decision and if...

  14. Taking time off...

    Libby1987 replied to CAL3's topic in General Nursing

    My bet, you'll get your hospice job back and you can keep fairly current changes on in the field on your own. If you were home health, you would also be able to get your job back because there is a...

  15. Is money everything in this profession?

    Libby1987 replied to WhyNurse's topic in General Nursing

    If that's all they can afford then they don't fall under the category of the populace who unnecessarily live in a remote brutal area. And begrudge doesn't equal vilify for me, please don't put words...

  16. SLP vs RN: Need Advice!!

    Libby1987 replied to Stephia87RN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm surprised at the minimizing of the SLP's education and expertise dealing with TBI's going on in this thread. They by far have more expertise on brain function then a new nurse grad, and the...

  17. How to Be Less Judgmental

    Libby1987 replied to purplegal's topic in General Nursing

    Reading Leadership and Self Deception helped me immensely to not go to that judgmental

  18. SLP vs RN: Need Advice!!

    Libby1987 replied to Stephia87RN's topic in General Nursing

    Why didn't you explain why you were medicating and/or why the patient needed the lines? The answers you gave both times were pretty inappropriate, did you not feel clear yourself? If you don't...

  19. Do you overspend on luxury items as a nurse?

    Libby1987 replied to Neywel120's topic in General Nursing

    Don't allow yourself to become beholden to any debt before you complete a year and confirm you want to continue with the available working

  20. Is money everything in this profession?

    Libby1987 replied to WhyNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Graduated in 1987 and we didn't have caps, oath OR

  21. No more rudeness!

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

    1st) admittedly, it's Saturday night and I'm post a couple of cocktails. (Thank you Sausalito!) 2nd) I'm going to be extra appreciative of all of the wonderful women I work with who would do anything...

  22. Is money everything in this profession?

    Libby1987 replied to WhyNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Are you trying to say that nurses are working the system? If that's true it very isolated. Pretty across the board every nurse position today is a tough one. Me if I were to begrudge anyone those...

  23. why ? why? see no value

    Libby1987 replied to teddiebear's topic in General Nursing

    You stated the reason for the frequent flushing in your post, I'm confused about your title stating no

  24. The new nurse "feels"

    Libby1987 replied to newbie1018's topic in General Nursing

    One simple step towards becoming patient focused, build the habit of pausing with every patient/family contact and make eye contact. Don't speak during this moment, don't do anything (other than...

  25. Need advice on 5 year plan

    Libby1987 replied to freckles23's topic in General Nursing

    There's an old saying, don't cut off your nose to spite your face. You are only limiting yourself by holding onto a resentment over rejection that was never personal. They want BSN prepared nurses and...