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  1. Mandatory Overtime?

    target98765 replied to guest1135744's topic in General Nursing

    It just depends on the schedule. We may, or may not need to stay late. We are starting at our regular time and if the schedule runs past our normal end of day time, those designated late are expected...

  2. Bovie grounding pads

    target98765 posted a topic in Operating Room

    Hi all, Just curious, I was told my a rep for bovies that you should use a bovie pad based on the actual surface area the patient had available, so if you have a young child that has enough body...

  3. Capella flex path

    target98765 posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Is anyone enrolled in the Capella RN to BSN flex path program? If so, how do you like it so far? I am in the traditional program, pulling A's and was recently inducted into the honor society; I am...

  4. Rant: subservient RNs

    target98765 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Very frustrated with where I work right now. I am used to a very cohesive, interdisciplinary group of proffesionals that address issues that come up together. In my newish job (been there close to a...

  5. Nursing student getting abuse from instructor

    target98765 replied to Nursingbabydoll's topic in General Students

    Is the OP a

  6. Did you choose nursing because it was your "calling"?

    target98765 replied to Corgilicious's topic in General Students

    Are you a nurse? This is just never going to

  7. Why I'm leaving nursing

    target98765 replied to UK nurse88's topic in General Nursing

    I love my job now, I work with a great supportive team, BUT that does not erase the 20 years I spent miserable and unhappy in part due to my husband that would not pay for me to go school to change...

  8. Why I'm leaving nursing

    target98765 replied to UK nurse88's topic in General Nursing

    Well, get out or go back for an advanced degree in

  9. I hate nursing

    target98765 replied to Neezy84's topic in General Nursing

    I don't understand this post. IF you are unhappy, start planning your escape now. Saying that "all the women in your family are nurses is really weird. .sorry. just leave and do something

  10. Why I'm leaving nursing

    target98765 replied to UK nurse88's topic in General Nursing

    Nope, the union statement is untrue. Most hospitals do not have unions for nurses and in fact hospitals spend millions on blocking nurses unions from organizing. Nursing sucks in the US. I have been...

  11. Why I'm leaving nursing

    target98765 replied to UK nurse88's topic in General Nursing

    You are very courageous! I would have left years ago if I could have. I am sure you have a plan in place? Would you mind me asking what your future plans are? I have been very unhappy with my nursing...

  12. Feeling like the dumbest nurse on earth

    target98765 replied to Aloe_sky's topic in First Year After Licensure

    :)hang in there!! You are on the right path for success!

  13. Not sure if this is stupid question or not but..

    target98765 replied to EP10's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yes they do!! 😉 and you don't have to pay! They usually offer PEARS, PALS, and ACLS as well free of

  14. Feeling like the dumbest nurse on earth

    target98765 replied to Aloe_sky's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Oh my. I just feel like this is harassment that should be addressed. It is obvious that you are not 100% ready to be off orientation!! Maybe go to your manager and suggest a skills fair for the unit,...

  15. Feeling like the dumbest nurse on earth

    target98765 replied to Aloe_sky's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Listen, this post makes me feel very bad and I'm sorry you are being treated so awfully. My suggestion to you is to set up a meeting with your educator and/or your nurse manager. Be sure to also...

  16. Am I a bully?

    target98765 replied to haron54's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Was the nurse you were speaking to a millennial? Because they are special you know, you have to be very careful with their delicate feelings. They don't like to be crush like a little flower so tread...

  17. Nursing Supervisor is Inappropriate

    target98765 replied to Shelby, BSN, RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    No question at all here!!! He needed to be reported months ago. This won't get better and this is a clear case of sexual harassment in the work place. Report it

  18. Is money everything in this profession?

    target98765 replied to WhyNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Apparently!

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

    target98765 replied to Neywel120's topic in General Nursing

    "but when I see a car or new gadget that I really really like the first thing that comes to my mind is "I'm going to get that when I become a nurse"." THIS Bothers me. You make it sound like nurses...

  20. Is money everything in this profession?

    target98765 replied to WhyNurse's topic in General Nursing

    This the the Nightingale pledge. We didn't say it at my graduation, and if they did I would not have participated. I solemnly pledge myself before God and in the presence of this assembly, to pass...

  21. When our older nurses die :(

    target98765 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    It may be honest and true, but this is an inappropriate response for this post. The OP is grieving a loss; some sensativity and compassion should be

  22. Is money everything in this profession?

    target98765 replied to WhyNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't take an oath. I need money to live so if I help someone in the process that is

  23. Hospital & The Drug Screen: I thought they had to wait?

    target98765 replied to cassimoo's topic in General Nursing

    So bizarre. I just started a new job. When I went for my screening I was asked to bring any prescriptions that could show up in the drug screen. I don't take anything, but I assume they would want to...

  24. When our older nurses die :(

    target98765 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Very insensitive comment here. What is really sad is that you felt the need to write such a comment; this is what makes me pause and consider what we have "coming up" in the ranks via younger nurses....

  25. Western Governors RN-to-BSN: My First 6 Month Term (Almost)

    target98765 replied to TheCommuter's topic in Western Governors University

    Well, re read what I wrote. I didn't state you were working for them I only wrote it seemed possible. And further I wrote you know a lot about WGU. My post was not negative towards