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  1. How to deal??

    Purdue_Nurse replied to TraumaICURN's topic in General Nursing

    Being only 24 and looking really young for my age, I get asked that all the time except it is usually phrased as, "so how long have you been a nurse for anyway?" (I guess they think that is a more...

  2. Working with the gossip queens.....

    Purdue_Nurse replied to Elaine_RN's topic in General Nursing

    :yeahthat: i work with a few people like that. it really gets old listening to them diss each other all day and then be all fake nice when they see the person. i try my best to tune them out and...

  3. have you ever lost it at work?

    Purdue_Nurse replied to lannisz's topic in General Nursing

    Boy did I lose it one day. I was just off of orientation at my first job and was having a horrible day. Two of the nurses that I often went to with questions were tied up on the other end of the...

  4. Not feeling comfortable about codes

    Purdue_Nurse replied to VegRN's topic in General Nursing

    ACLS will definitely help. I felt much more prepared after taking that. Also be involved with any codes that happen on your unit, even if it isn't your patient. The more you are around it, the more...

  5. Humorous Introspection

    Purdue_Nurse replied to stillpressingon's topic in General Nursing

    :roll :roll :roll I also can be a lady, prn!! Glad to know I'm not the only one with the

  6. Has this happened to anyone before??

    Purdue_Nurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    I recently worked my first night shift. That morning I felt tired and a little funny but I brushed it off to just needing some sleep. So I went home and slept, but when I woke up everything was...

  7. Has this happened to anyone before??

    Purdue_Nurse replied to Purdue_Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    thanks for those who responded. how long did it last when you had this? I don't know if I can stand it for much longer and I don't want to miss anymore

  8. First night shift.....staying awake?

    Purdue_Nurse replied to Purdue_Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    thanks for all of the good advice....I'm sure I will be having lots of coffee tonight! I tried to take a little nap and got woke up by the phone about 15 minutes later.... Looks like I had better shut...

  9. Can students be helpful, or are they just in the way?

    Purdue_Nurse replied to Megsd's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the previous posters. She was having a bad shift and unfortunately, directed some of her frustration at you. It sounds like you did everything that you could to help. Try not to worry...

  10. why does the nursing profession have a lot of drama?

    Purdue_Nurse replied to Bala Shark's topic in General Nursing

    There was probably just as much drama if not more with my coworkers at the grocery store I worked at during college than in my nursing jobs!

  11. gift for new nurse?

    Purdue_Nurse replied to Laught3r's topic in General Nursing

    What about a nice penlight? I got a great one for graduation and I love

  12. 75 Questions on the NCLEX

    Purdue_Nurse replied to TheDude,RN's topic in General Nursing

    Oncnurse86, when I took mine I felt like I guessed on every question and that my hours of studying were worthless. When it shut off at 75 questions I was sure I had failed and walked out of there...

  13. I MUST be out of my mind...

    Purdue_Nurse replied to NurseCard's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think you are out of your mind at all. You've got to do what makes sense to you and what will make you happy. I am getting ready to do the same thing myself by leaving a nice Monday through...

  14. What is your weakness?

    Purdue_Nurse replied to StrwbryblndRN's topic in General Nursing

    Dentures are the worst for me. I don't know what it is but I cannot stand dentures. I had a patient eating cheese and crackers once who then took her dentures out and wanted me to rinse them for her....

  15. Questions about hours, OT, and quitting job

    Purdue_Nurse replied to Emma123's topic in General Nursing

    Emma, my last position was in an ICU and it was very rare I got out on time. I was almost always there a half hour to an hour late. But, at that hospital we were hourly employees so we did get paid....

  16. Will hospitals rehire old employees?

    Purdue_Nurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi everyone! Since I am still relatively new as far as nurses go, hopefully some of you seasoned veterans can answer this for me. I recently applied to a hospital that I have previously worked for....

  17. Will hospitals rehire old employees?

    Purdue_Nurse replied to Purdue_Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Just wanted to update everyone. I got the job! They were glad to have me back. I'm really excited! Thank you for all of your input, especially from those in management. It made me a lot more...

  18. Evansville. Deaconness or St. Mary's

    Purdue_Nurse replied to ReluctantMonk's topic in Indiana Nursing

    I have worked for Deaconess and they treat their employees well. I was pretty happy with the pay and the benefits are good if you live in Evansville. I live about an hour away ao the benefits didn't...

  19. Postpartum interview

    Purdue_Nurse posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hi everyone. I have a couple of job interviews coming up next week. The first I have some background in but my second interview is for a Postpartum unit. I don't have any experience in OB/GYN other...

  20. Will hospitals rehire old employees?

    Purdue_Nurse replied to Purdue_Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks, nnurlaw. Hearing that from a manager's point of view makes me feel a lot better about the situation!

  21. Will hospitals rehire old employees?

    Purdue_Nurse replied to Purdue_Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Well the hospital called me today for an interview so at least they are willing to consider me again. The interview is next week. Wish me

  22. Will hospitals rehire old employees?

    Purdue_Nurse replied to Purdue_Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    No, luckily for me since they have a no re-hire policy! I have heard of people at this hospital who have worked there before, but it was for a longer time. So at least they don't have a no-rehire. My...

  23. Will hospitals rehire old employees?

    Purdue_Nurse replied to Purdue_Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Hail Purdue!

  24. When is too soon for a future grad to apply for a job?

    Purdue_Nurse posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I'm graduating in December. I'm not really sure where I'd like to work yet and plan on applying to several different hospitals. Everyone is always asking me if I've gotten a job for after...

  25. When is too soon for a future grad to apply for a job?

    Purdue_Nurse replied to Purdue_Nurse's topic in Nursing Career

    Thanks Texas! You're right, it definitely can't hurt to go ahead and apply and get my name in. I'll probably start looking soon.