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  1. The 5 "W's": Works Every Time!

    showbizrn posted a topic in Nurses Rock

    AFTER and DURING a shift that really " pushes my buttons " I reach way to the "bottom" (or top) of my soul and chant: I Do--- What I want, When I want, Where I want, Why I want and with Whom I...

  2. What Do You Love About Nursing?

    showbizrn replied to Allison007's topic in General Nursing

    OMG! I pray YOU are never THE NURSE assigned to ME and My

  3. Passed NCLEX-RN In 75 Questions

    showbizrn replied to gaj418's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations and thank you for an honest, heartfelt story! Much success to

  4. What do you do to mask odors? A mask? Vicks under nose?

    showbizrn replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    Offensive odors!---one of the many occupational/ environmental irritants of health care. I use Lysol disinfectant spray and yeah, we're not suppose to use spray. DON'T CARE!!! Allergic to aerosols but...

  5. How Many Letters Do We Need?

    showbizrn posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm serious. I have attained a Masters in Nursing, two nurse certifications but... I WANT MORE!!! Sure---those who know me, freely laugh that I'm SHOW-BIZ honey always ready to make extra money...

  6. House supervisors!

    showbizrn replied to GenSurgRNFA's topic in Nurse Management

    I LOVE your salary!!!

  7. What Do You Love About Nursing?

    showbizrn replied to Allison007's topic in General Nursing

    Welcome to Nursing! Nursing involves people and I LOVE PEOPLE!--- All types of people. Since I work in "the Big Apple" I have the blessings of working with and taking care of all ages, genders, races,...

  8. A Published Writer???? Who....ME???

    showbizrn replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the invite. I will give it "a

  9. How Many Letters Do We Need?

    showbizrn replied to showbizrn's topic in General Nursing

    In my opinion, nurses are some of the most well-rounded professionals in the healthcare

  10. Sick of floor nursing, what now?

    showbizrn replied to r0seRN's topic in Nursing Career

    wish I could hear from someone who has been there, made the change, and give me some kind of hope that there are better options out there that are worth making the change. I just can't see myself...

  11. Day shift or night shift - Which do you prefer? Why?

    showbizrn replied to Joe V's topic in Nurses Rock

    Just give me the night! So I can teach, perform, relax ---take down the facts! Nurse by night Actor- Teacher by daylight These are my rules Don't try to stop me, fools! From beginning to end I'm...

  12. Calling in for no sleep

    showbizrn replied to Nurse131382's topic in General Nursing

    D*** right! If you lack sufficient sleep, patient safety is at risk or is jeopardized! Never mind, your faulty nursing judgment due to impaired cognitive functioning related to your lack of sleep....

  13. RN vs MA

    showbizrn replied to guest5122016's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    That's what I'm talking

  14. The 5 "W's": Works Every Time!

    showbizrn replied to showbizrn's topic in Nurses Rock

    Lol!!!!!! I gave-up MED-SURG a loooooooonnnng time

  15. The 5 "W's": Works Every Time!

    showbizrn replied to showbizrn's topic in Nurses Rock

    Retirement? I'm ALWAYS going to keep busy but I don't plan on being STRESSED NO-NO-NO! Like the song goes, " This little light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine, Let it shine, Let it shine, Let it...

  16. Considering the field

    showbizrn replied to BirkieGirl's topic in Addictions

    What you didn't say was whether orbit you have a passion for addictions nursing? I can't give you "a typical day info" but since the opportunity presents itself, GO FOR IT! I have the passion for...

  17. The 5 "W's": Works Every Time!

    showbizrn replied to showbizrn's topic in Nurses Rock

    AMEN!

  18. CARN Test Preparation

    showbizrn replied to dansrn's topic in Addictions

    For excellent review questions with answers and rationales, check out the Substance Abuse sections of the Psychiatric Mental Health Certification Exam review texts and Psychiatry Board Exam review...

  19. Me... Me... Me: A Sense of Entitlement

    showbizrn replied to Joe V's topic in Nurses Rock

    How about the patient who is rushing you to give him his prn med? He asked, "what would happen if I didn't get my inhaler at all?" I answered, "You'll die." He walked away. Enough

  20. Do Nurses STILL want to marry Doctors?

    showbizrn posted a topic in General Nursing

    REALITY CHECK! After reading some of other threads, a theme of nurse-doctor dating/marrying prevails... I thought we were past that...maybe not. Reminds me of the throwback nurses of the 1950's and...

  21. Please, DO YOUR HOMEWORK!

    showbizrn posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    [color=slategray]i love teaching & helping people no disrespect to my colleagues in training who are honestly seeking direction & assistance for an assignment but... some posters are...

  22. new nurse seeks help ><

    showbizrn replied to misha-anderson's topic in Psychiatric

    i love teaching & helping people. i can even snail-mail you an psychiatric nursing care plan book for your personal reference if needed. but one thing i will not do is your homework assignment!...

  23. Always waiting for the other shoe to drop aka being happy makes one unhappy?

    showbizrn replied to Marshall1's topic in Health, Stress Management

    negativity and stress breed disease when things go wrong i give myself a maxi-dose of self-care or "pampering." facials, massages, beauty make-overs, saunas, aromatherapy... the works! whatever...

  24. Being interrupted during report.

    showbizrn replied to chicklet74's topic in First Year After Licensure

    "i'm giving report and i'd like to finish without interruptions. thank you." "i see you don't want report." (exit and report incident to nursing administration) "excuse me. i plan to give and finish...

  25. Things you "should" be taught in nursing school

    showbizrn replied to KimberlyRN89's topic in First Year After Licensure

    [color=slategray]short list:) 1. job interviewing skills 2. basic business management skills 3. assertiveness training 4. presentation skills get the