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  1. Are any of you working for...

    Ginger35 posted a topic in General Nursing

    A malpractice insurance agency? If so, can you elaborate what your job duties are - or - a "typical" day? I am back in school for an MBA because I am very tired of the bedside and trying to find...

  2. Are any of you working for...

    Ginger35 replied to Ginger35's topic in General Nursing

    You are probably right. What was I thinking (initially)?:chuckle Sincerely, though - I just would like some sort of realistic idea of the "pros" and "cons" of working in a position such as this....

  3. Are any of you working for...

    Ginger35 replied to Ginger35's topic in General Nursing

    Okay, perhaps my question is vague. I know it is getting views, but not responses. More specifically, do any of you work for an insurance company as a risk manager or for a malpractice insurance...

  4. Wrote up for being negative?!?!

    Ginger35 replied to RNLisa's topic in General Nursing

    I can sort of relate to that. However, I wasn't written up for being negative. My annual eval was recently done. I like my manager - can't stand our CNO - (pretty much a lazy, fat, draconian,...

  5. Whats to Enjoy about Nursing?

    Ginger35 replied to sissyboo's topic in General Nursing

    I have to side with motorcycle on this because I have been in the business for over 12 years now as an RN and a total of say maybe 15 working as an aid prior to being an RN. I started out with a...

  6. If you won the lottery, would you still do your job?

    Ginger35 replied to SK-222's topic in General Nursing

    Hummmm.... After the funds were transferred into my account(s)....I would do whole rip up the license and dance on it thing and call in sick - absolutely!!! Then to keep busy after family and friends...

  7. Uninsured=financial ruin

    Ginger35 replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Hi There, I am not sure how to take this nor do I understand how this particular ER was operating that you had went to for treatment. However, the ERs that I have worked in - we (us ER nurses) don't...

  8. Horrible LTC & boss, and a recurrence of cancer

    Ginger35 replied to rehab nurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Dear Rehab Nurse, I am so sorry that you have to go through this. Right now, it is time to concentrate on YOURSELF!!! I know that you need more support from the managers and leaders from your...

  9. Health Profession & Wacko's

    Ginger35 replied to Zizka's topic in General Nursing

    z Yes, I have noticed that there are people in healthcare that seem to be "out there"... Then, I have wondered that maybe it is "just me". In any case, those that are obvious, I just wonder how they...

  10. Insulin verification

    Ginger35 replied to metalmom's topic in General Nursing

    Hummm...It is always good to have another set of eyes looking to verify the dose. However, this seems to be one of those inconsistent "rules" in nursing. I guess what I am trying to say is that when...

  11. ER RN Angry & Frustrated!!!

    Ginger35 posted a topic in Emergency

    Okay, it was a bad 4th of July in the ED this evening. However, what gets my panties in a wad is when I am dealing with other people that want to argue with you when you absolutely, positively know...

  12. Revenue / Compliance Coordinator - Not sure about it

    Ginger35 posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Hi, I'm not sure where to begin - but anyways, I am trying to get away from the bedside because of back issues and I have just grown tired of the bedside. I have my BSN, and working on an MBA. If...

  13. Flu shot or not?

    Ginger35 replied to emtb2rn's topic in General Nursing

    Ooops!!! What I meant to say is that I get the flu shot yearly and the pneumonia shot every 5 years. This combination works well for me. I hope it can help others. Sorry, for my oversight there.......

  14. Flu shot or not?

    Ginger35 replied to emtb2rn's topic in General Nursing

    I use to get ill with a very bad cold that would turn into a not so healthy of bronchitis atleast twice a year. I use to refuse getting the flu shot. Then, one year after working my first 6-8 months...

  15. Anyone left good paying job for nursing?

    Ginger35 replied to LovesGreyhounds's topic in General Nursing

    I really don't want to put down my profession as a nurse. BUT I will say that I got more respect working in a factory than working as a nurse. I would like to think I am good at what I do - it seems...

  16. Stop #@$%!* Thief!!!

    Ginger35 replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    If it gets this far - I have a good idea for a "sting" operation. When I was in college living in the dorms, we had an unknown bandit stealing money from their dorm rooms. We kind of had an idea...

  17. fear of vomit?

    Ginger35 replied to maggijo's topic in General Nursing

    For me, I would have to say that the vomiting really depends on the kind of wrenching and smell. Sometimes I am okay and other times I am right there with the patient ready to chuck with them. What I...

  18. ER must haves

    Ginger35 replied to kathy_bear's topic in Emergency

    I usually have a lot of the stuff as mentioned above. But as a "seasoned" ER nurse - A good thing to have is a tiny jar of Vics ointment. Works well to put under the nose for those really "stinky"...

  19. How Tough is the CRNA Cirriculum???

    Ginger35 posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I know that this is a challenging cirriculum - but I just need some insights that have "been there, done that". The reason I ask is because after being a nurse for 12 years (ER mostly) - I am finding...

  20. Pictures Needed r/t Nursing & Burnout

    Ginger35 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I wasn't sure whether to post this here or not. I am trying to create a PowerPoint presentation related to Nursing Retention & Burnout. I have been to the Microsoft web site - but can not...

  21. Looking for Nsg Shortage Comics for Powerpoint

    Ginger35 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hi Everyone, I'm developing a Powerpoint presentation related to Nursing Retention. Anyways, for some fun - I need to throw in some humor to keep the business people interested in what I am talking...

  22. Nsg Staff / Shortage Cartoons

    Ginger35 replied to Ginger35's topic in Nursing Humor

    Hi Casi, Thanks for the link. I actually had that one and it is a good one :) Looking for more from other sites & etc. Something fall out of the chair funny :) I know their out there - I just...

  23. Nsg Staff / Shortage Cartoons

    Ginger35 posted a topic in Nursing Humor

    Hi, I was just wondering if any of you had any good nursing comics or cartoons related to short staffing or the nursing shortage or managed care stuff. I'm attempting to create a powerpoint...

  24. Nursing Picture Ideas for PowerPoint

    Ginger35 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hi Everyone, I was wondering if anyone could direct me to a site that would have some kool nursing related pictures that I can use for a PowerPoint presentation (as a background picture.) I have been...

  25. Pictures Needed r/t Nursing & Burnout

    Ginger35 replied to Ginger35's topic in General Nursing

    Chris, Thank-you soooo much for replying. I will send you my address through a PM. You are a God