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  1. Can someone please tell me exaclty what RN's do?

    showbizrn replied to tamarin100's topic in General Nursing

    I hate to be negative you might want the RN but you're not sure. But to make-it as a nurse it takes much more. Persevering through long hours, crazy days, few thank-you's but some of us will say,...

  2. Is shadowing beneficial?

    showbizrn replied to j_audrey's topic in General Nursing

    YOU'VE GOT THAT RIGHT! If the Nurse is organized and WILLING to explain his/her actions, You've hit the

  3. Need Honest Opinion -- Would You Recommend Nursing?

    showbizrn replied to djc1981's topic in General Nursing

    exactly. nursing is hard work and only you can decide if nursing is where your passsion lies. as far as those of you who wish you could do something else... that's honest. but what type of...

  4. NO LUNCH? NO BREAKS? Is that common in nursing?

    showbizrn replied to CleveRN2008's topic in General Nursing

    NO BREAKS? NO LUNCH? in NURSING? Sometimes. If always, GO WORK ELSEWHERE! We need our breaks and lunches in order to perform as safe amd prudent nurses---ALL OF

  5. 10 years or longer in nursing?

    showbizrn replied to ICAN!'s topic in General Nursing

    :redbeathe I love nursing Yes I do I stay at the bedside that's how-I-grew. Education and degrees with some show-biz for those who are hard to please. Nursing at its best ready for human problems and...

  6. My Family Tragedy: Passing of Showbizrn's Brother

    showbizrn posted a topic in General Nursing

    I share my family loss with the Allnurses.com community for guidance and insight. My brother died alone in his apartment. No one called 911. The day before a neighbor heard him moaning all day in...

  7. My Family Tragedy: Passing of Showbizrn's Brother

    showbizrn replied to showbizrn's topic in General Nursing

    To My Friends and Colleagues at Allnurses.com: I apologize for any confusion I, Showbizrn, am grieving the death of my brother. My family amd friends thank you all at Allnurses.com for your kind...

  8. must have qualities for a nurse

    showbizrn replied to mgra328's topic in General Nursing

    :nurse: N urturance U nderstanding R espect S ense of humor E mpathy :smilecoffeeIlovecof ...and lots of coffee if you work

  9. New nurse just became nurse manager!

    showbizrn replied to guineachick's topic in General Nursing

    CONGRATS!@ We need young, "fresh" Nurse Manangers to bring a breath of life to nursing! Kudos to you for starting

  10. OMG! why does everyone HATE NURSING!

    showbizrn replied to twinjeep97's topic in General Nursing

    i am a caretaker by nature so i love nursing. but... it's not for everyone. some folks pick the wrong career then blame their frustration and dissatisfaction on nursing. that's a shame....

  11. Do you have friends at work?

    showbizrn replied to HisTreasure's topic in General Nursing

    It DEPENDS... ON THE PERSON....YOU ON THE PEOPLE.....YOUR CO-WORKERS ON THE PLACE.......THE WORK ENVIRONMENT (i.e., friendly, hostile, etc) Play it "by-ear." You never

  12. CNAs or no CNAs? Primary or Team? What do you think?

    showbizrn replied to miko014's topic in General Nursing

    I prefer working with a team and I want CNAs on my team. We get the work done quicker and I can focus on the big picture and trouble-shoot and problem-solve better when I'm NOT running around...

  13. Why the high drop out rate of nursing students?

    showbizrn replied to newhere_noname's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    *********************************************** Not to beat a dead horse about test questions.... While serving two terns as a Content Expert Panelist for the ANA/ANCC Certification Board, we learned...

  14. New grad interested in becoming a clinical instructor

    showbizrn replied to sistasoul's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    :typing Investigate teaching in a LPN program in order to get some teaching experience. Like Alex said, you can also investigate the varioous BS to MSN bridge programs available in order to increase...

  15. Why the high drop out rate of nursing students?

    showbizrn replied to newhere_noname's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    i'm against any weeding-out of nursing students. once a student is accetped in nursing school, the nurturing process should begin--- if nursing schools don't nurture the students towards success,...

  16. Psych Nurse-LPN

    showbizrn replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    psych nursing safety alert meds!!! 1) lithium toxic serum range: 1.2meq/l and above! (drowsiness, slurred speech, extrem vomiting, diarrhea, muscle spasms, convulsions) hold medicine---vital...

  17. "Well... it's not in the job description"

    showbizrn replied to antidote's topic in General Nursing

    I do THE BEST that I can with a smile and humor in hand. Not techno more like retro fall back of old school when giving a back rub was the everyday rule. and no one dared to be scared of crying let...

  18. The Great "Nursing Show" Discussion

    showbizrn replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

    :prdnrs: lights!! camera!! action!!! tv program title: nurses: all day and all night target audience: nurses and the general public format: drama with bits of comedy (1-hour, weekly...

  19. Staff RN's earn more than Nurse Manager?!

    showbizrn replied to haitianrn's topic in Nurse Management

    EXPERIENCED STAFF NURSES MAKE MORE $$$ THAN NURSE MANAGERS!!! If you're looking to make the big bucks Go for top level management positions (Associate/Assistant Director of Nursing/Dept Head,...

  20. The Stress of School Ruined my Relationship!

    showbizrn replied to carriesm8's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry for your break-up. Your girlfriend may have a change-of-heart and come back to you. My ex-husband and I were girlfriend and boyfriend when I was in nursing school He took a "break" from our...

  21. Say It Loud---Give Me What You Got!!!

    showbizrn posted a topic in General Nursing

    let's go! give me what you got! that's right!!! title madness obsession this is our session to show the global world how we really make things whirl. regardless of profession let's teach the...

  22. Just don't know what to do anymore!!

    showbizrn replied to foxc1121's topic in General Nursing

    I feel for you, foxc1121 and commend you for your dedication to patient care but... You're written-up for INCIDENTAL OVER-TIME? FOR COMPLETING YOUR WORK? THAT'S CRAP!!! Get out of there as fast as...

  23. How many females are "peeking" in this forum?

    showbizrn replied to caliber's topic in Men in Nursing

    :cheers: Just hangin' with the boys Checkin' out some of your issues. SEE

  24. What is your opinion of nursing?

    showbizrn replied to pumpkin1984's topic in General Nursing

    I'm in the minority with all my seniority I LOVE NURSING. Can't say I'm denying At times it's trying It's also gratifying to soothe someone who is crying Nursing truly edifying. In my opinion which is...

  25. Stop The Title Madness

    showbizrn replied to INFIDEL's topic in General Nursing

    ************************************************ Wow. Professional nursing grants opportunities for a variety of specializations, certifications, degree credentials---AND YES!!! The diversity is so...