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  1. Nurses are truly underpaid

    theradiantforce replied to holly2422's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have noticed that a lot of people who had previous careers, particularly outside of healthcare, are shocked once they hit the nitty gritty of nursing. While there is a level of professionalism that...

  2. Being called in to work extra.. ALL. THE. TIME!

    theradiantforce replied to 20plusyearRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, all the time. It comes with the territory depending on what type of nursing you are doing. It´s really important to know whether or not you can deal with this type of schedule, and it´s...

  3. Should I leave this racist town?

    theradiantforce replied to ChutneyFries's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    If there is a part of the community you can assimilate to or feel comfortable in, I may try it for a while. However, if you are in the back woods, and your safety is at risk simply due to racial...

  4. What's up with all the 'failed NCLEX' posts?

    theradiantforce replied to Magsulfate's topic in General Nursing

    In a nutshell, yes. Some schools are certainly pumping out ill prepared students, with little to no hope of critically thinking their way through NCLEX. Is the test harder? I don´t believe so....

  5. A Drive by, seriously!

    theradiantforce replied to Bevp's topic in School

    WOW! I have zero to offer on this. I literally just LOL'd though.....People do the darndest

  6. African American patients - a cultural question

    theradiantforce replied to 0.adamantite's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    ^^^ This. It is ignorant behavior. It is not a cultural norm.

  7. Anyone else a planner nerd?

    theradiantforce replied to AshBuggin's topic in General Students

    I plan everything and LOVE a fresh, new planner! My family says it is due to control issues. Meh, I think I just really like lists.

  8. where do you learn blood draws

    theradiantforce replied to direw0lf's topic in General Students

    20 years, no venipuncture?! Where is that? Wish it were the case everywhere. Also, the whole point of noting that my sister learned in her phlebotomy program is to point out that programs could teach...

  9. Attention NICU Nurses! What advice do you have for a new Grad RN?

    theradiantforce replied to journey2success's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Get the books. Study up on your STABLE, NRP, and basic complications for neonates. GET Neofax on your phone, you will need it. Also be aware that it is not all cute and cuddly (although there is...

  10. where do you learn blood draws

    theradiantforce replied to direw0lf's topic in General Students

    Very normal and completely backwards. I still don't understand why this is not taught in school. My sister is a phlebotomist and her program taught her so, it seems completely ridiculous nursing...

  11. not on the work schedule

    theradiantforce replied to HAYNURSE's topic in General Nursing

    Wow! That is cut throat and simply terrible. I don't understand how these places expect their workers to bend backwards then repay dedication with situations like this. Sad. This is why people no...

  12. New grad nurse starting at an office - bad idea?

    theradiantforce replied to Georgiapeach210's topic in General Nursing

    Honestly, I would find a hospital I really wanted to work at and apply for several of the med-surg jobs and some peds, NICU, L&D positions. A lot of places are hiring new grads in these special...

  13. Is it ok to ask salary??

    theradiantforce replied to Julissar04's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately, salary remains a sticky topic. It is not proper to bring it up unless the interviewer does, even then, err on the side of caution. I wish salary was a more open topic because it's...

  14. Why DNP and not MD?

    theradiantforce replied to koreanjohn32's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    "More stature"....*sigh* Must we belittle

  15. Aging Nurses - Where do we go?

    theradiantforce replied to TamDar429's topic in General Nursing

    Since when is 50 old? I went to school with people in their 50's and late 40's going into nursing as a second career, and I never thought once, "they're too old for this". It is all in the mind in my...

  16. I am my own worst enemy

    theradiantforce replied to nursingaround1's topic in General Nursing

    I see what you're saying. One question: What kind of nurse are you interested in becoming? If you just want to pay bills, then at least as a school nurse you get summers of to enjoy your whim of the...

  17. Nurse Retention ideas

    theradiantforce replied to CCU-Flight RN's topic in General Nursing

    Of course upper management says money isn't everything! Meanwhile, take a risk and ask how much THEIR salary is....ugh. At the end of the day, money helps. Hospitals have to stay competitive. Aside...

  18. Chronic Extreme Emergency Department Shortstaffing

    theradiantforce replied to LEFTFLANKPAIN's topic in Emergency

    I'm really tired of facilities, even the big shiny ones, being too cheap to provide adequate staff for the number of patients and their acuity. Especially in critical areas. To me, it all started when...

  19. 8 weeks of orientation

    theradiantforce replied to ilsaj's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I can't imagine a NICU would allow anyone to come in and work with infants with no training. It seems like you should let management and the nurse educator know that you are uncomfortable. If they...

  20. Nurses and their pens

    theradiantforce replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    I carry many, including a red one, black one, blue one, multi color in case one of the others gets lost/stolen......and a sharpie. ALWAYS. I need EVERY pen....I also keep back ups in my locker. I'm...

  21. No babies for this NICU nurse

    theradiantforce replied to angrykitten's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I deal with this A LOT! It gets exhausting trying to curb the questions, especially from coworkers who simply can't fathom why I don't have kids. They all say the same thing, "You have a great house,...

  22. Implementing 10 and 12 hour shifts, can it work?

    theradiantforce posted a topic in General Nursing

    Question to all my nurses who work on floors with mixed shifts........ How does your floor ensure coverage for every shift and what types of hours do most nurses on your floor work (8,10,12, mix)? In...

  23. Implementing 10 and 12 hour shifts, can it work?

    theradiantforce replied to theradiantforce's topic in General Nursing

    I like the idea of 12's because of the extra days off. I'm wondering how they will affect me though. Right now, 8 hours seem to be getting to me because I could really use extra free time. I still...

  24. Engagement Ring help!

    theradiantforce replied to a_nurses_bf's topic in General Nursing

    I've found its better to leave it at home. In my area, all jewelry is a no-no although, some nurses get away with solid band wedding rings. Personally, I am super aware of germs and prefer to not even...

  25. Which was more stressful: nursing school or actually working as a RN?

    theradiantforce replied to fatrabbit's topic in General Nursing

    School. They made pety things seem like the end of the world. Instead of utilizing teaching moments, they used them to degrade and berate students. It's sad really, how much it seems nursing schools...