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  1. Quotes for Success...

    showbizrn replied to rhenmag9's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    excellence is the standard. perfectionism is the

  2. Define Nursing in 3 words

    showbizrn replied to FutureNurseSaga's topic in General Nursing

    :yeahthat: Intelligent Nurturing

  3. as senior better than junior

    showbizrn replied to raiz's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately, some senior nurses enjoy EATING OUR YOUNG NURSES. Alas, some seniors need to truly GET THEIR ACT TOGETHER OR GET OUT OF NURSING!!! That's my on the topic. :) Just a friendly tip:...

  4. need some advice regarding a nursing career

    showbizrn replied to yori's topic in General Nursing

    :) YOU have to choose---Nursing or Respiratroy Therapy Typical Day for a Nurse (Varies) 1. Intershift Report 2. Quick M.D. Orders/Chart Review of High Acuity Patient Sceniarios 3. Patient...

  5. I have been a nurse for 10 years, now what?

    showbizrn replied to Morning-glory's topic in General Nursing

    ************************************* ditto. some specialties were first subspecialties of pysch---i.e., eating disorders, substance abuse, domestic violence counseling, group therapy, etc. after you...

  6. I feel so guilty about Graduating!

    showbizrn replied to PinkFuzz's topic in General Nursing

    :nuke: Pinkfuzz, chill... I've been in nursing for over 20-years... Do I go blank? Yeah, sometimes. Do I give the wrong answer? Yeah, sometimes. Do I make Mistakes? Yeah, sometimes. Usually, minor...

  7. Got into nursing school YUSSSSSSSSSS!

    showbizrn replied to IHeartNurses33's topic in General Nursing

    CONGRATULATIONS! Recommendations: 1) Do ALL the assigned readings AHEAD OF TIME---Write short, I DO mean brief, summaries of the chapters. Trust me, the summaries pay-off later during test/exam...

  8. Rn-BSN/MSN...I have a couple questions

    showbizrn replied to RNursingStudent's topic in General Nursing

    Just my Nursing requires DOCUMENTATION--by pen-and-paper or computer. If you have weak writing skills that deter you from writing papers... in my opinion, and I say this from my experience with...

  9. I'm stuck! Someone set me free !

    showbizrn replied to Kcetoute18's topic in General Nursing

    CONGRATULATIONS!!!! Now down to business. I have to be careful but I will be truthful based on my PERSONAL/PROFESSIONAL experience. HUNTER COLLEGE HAS AN EXCELLENT NURSING PROGRAM!!! (But I had...

  10. Why are some nurses and aides such liars?

    showbizrn replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    JEALOUSY, JEALOUSY, JEALOUSY!!! Don't let them rain on your parade, Sues---I REMEMBER when you announced getting this job and how ESTATIC you were! FORGET them!!! :down:THEY DON'T DESERVE THE GRACE OF...

  11. If you weren't a nurse what other job would you like to do?

    showbizrn replied to Ms. Nurse Assistant's topic in General Nursing

    I'M DOING IT!!!---NOW!!!---ALONG WITH NURSING!!!! TEACHING :typing ACTING

  12. Your going to think I am "Crazy"

    showbizrn replied to Little Panda RN's topic in Psychiatric

    ******************************** Congrats, aloevera. Welcome back, my2giants. Success is not necessarily how you start, it's also HOW YOU FINISH!!!!

  13. Thinking of transferring

    showbizrn replied to wonderbee's topic in Psychiatric

    Ditto to aloevera. Dual diagnosis clients can be extemely manipulative---THE MASTERS OF MANIPULATION. But then again, it takes a sharp and perceptive nurse to balance the neediness and the genuine...

  14. My D.o.n. Is So Unprofessional!!!!

    showbizrn replied to RNFROMTHEHILL's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    ******************************** Ditto. I don't have time for NONSENSE, WHINING and YELLING. GET OUT OF

  15. is this nursing to you?

    showbizrn replied to RNFROMTHEHILL's topic in General Nursing

    ALL NURSING IS NOT AT THE BEDSIDE! Nursing needs Administrators, Educators, Quality Assurance Reviewers, Researchers ---THE WORKS!! Of course, YOU'RE A REAL NURSE!!! THE BIG QUESTION IS, DO YOU LIKE...

  16. It is me or them!!! I can't stand it anymore!

    showbizrn replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    I empathize with you. I work with an excellent CNA. He works independently He gets the job done without me even asking He is a blessing. On the other hand, YOU have a problem. It's aggravating,...

  17. New nurses don't know enough?

    showbizrn replied to nurturer's topic in General Nursing

    Ditto to all the above posts. :typing You learn the basics in school---theory and clinical. You prove your mental application of the knowledge by passing the NCLEX Exam. THEN, you LEARN how develop...

  18. Losing your skills in psych?

    showbizrn replied to Jedi of Zen's topic in Psychiatric

    Jedi of Zen, If YOU want to hone your med-surg technical skills FIRST, then do so. But only if YOU want to. I was a med-surg nurse FIRST by choice hoping to become a med-surg instructor. But, hey...

  19. Got Beat Up Badly In Face By Patient

    showbizrn replied to Aviationurse's topic in Psychiatric

    Cebugirl, I've got to give it to you---straight-up. I'm not speaking for other healthcare facilities I'm not quoting the law I'm not spouting federal/state regulations... WHEN A PATIENT HITS THE STAFF...

  20. Psych nursing certification exam

    showbizrn replied to deemideem's topic in Psychiatric

    ************************************************ I've been certified in Psych/Mental Health Nursing almost 20 years and I say, DO IT! The certification shows future employers that you took that EXTRA...

  21. Leaving Nursing...

    showbizrn replied to s1shaw's topic in General Nursing

    :tbsk: aaaahhhhhhhhhhh!!!! Time to soak and soothe into something new!

  22. In your experience, the hardest part of being an RN

    showbizrn replied to Absolutely13's topic in General Nursing

    i am only one person. nursing is 24 hours---i am not!!! keep it positive---keep it moving. how would i feel if i were my patient? "god protect my patients and the staff." i wish i knew what...

  23. Got Beat Up Badly In Face By Patient

    showbizrn replied to Aviationurse's topic in Psychiatric

    ************************************************* DITTO. Sorry for your pain, cebugirl--both physical and emotional. My prayers and hugs go to you. showbizrn. :redbeatheFrom the

  24. disallusioned with nursing! psych new grad

    showbizrn replied to inthesky's topic in Psychiatric

    :typing GET OUT OF THERE, INTHESKY!!! You deserve better Look into other areas in Psych Nursing (i.e., Day Treatment programs, Methadone Clinics, etc) :down:Don't listen to the BULL about WELCOME TO...

  25. Psych nursing certification exam

    showbizrn replied to deemideem's topic in Psychiatric

    **************************************************** WELCOME, DEEMIDEEM, TO PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH NURSING!!! www.nursecredentialing.org for info and sample questions. Find a good review book with...