Ruger8mm

Ruger8mm

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  1. 3M Littman classic III a decent stethoscope?

    Ruger8mm replied to LelahRN2be's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I use my cardiology III for mostly subtle heart and lung sounds. I do listen to bowel sounds but I'm not skilled enough there to even know varying bowel

  2. 3M Littman classic III a decent stethoscope?

    Ruger8mm replied to LelahRN2be's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    It's a good scope. I recommend the Cardiology III but it comes with a hefty

  3. Why are nurses so backbiting?

    Ruger8mm replied to RNBSN1591's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    All I know is I consistently hear from females how they like to have male friends instead of female friends. Not to mention all the ladies that tell me they love working with a guy and are sick of...

  4. Why are nurses so backbiting?

    Ruger8mm replied to RNBSN1591's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    it seems that way because Nursing is primarily occupied by

  5. Verbal warning about sick calls.....please advise

    Ruger8mm replied to SaffireWeldon's topic in Canada

    Right on point. A job is an agreement between two entities. The employer agrees to pay for services rendered, the employee agrees to provide services as per company policies. I don't know why...

  6. NY Union chief mobilizes nurses to fight hospitals

    Ruger8mm replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Typical Union rabble

  7. What to do?

    Ruger8mm posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Looking for opinions. I've recently accepted a position as a Clinic Traige/Family Practice RN. As any clinic job, the hours will be exceptional. I'll finally get to spend time with my family every...

  8. Which States Have Nursing Union Jobs?

    Ruger8mm replied to martymoose's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    "There was a time when we'd take a guy like you in the back and beat you with a hose. Now you've got your God-damned unions." Super Troopers.Captain

  9. Is it OK to discipline nurses extra for calling in sick on a holiday?

    Ruger8mm replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    I'd argue that majority of us know who the chronic callers are and who is most likely legit sick on the rare occasion that they call in. Unfortunately there are those who call in way to often....

  10. Which States Have Nursing Union Jobs?

    Ruger8mm replied to martymoose's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    I would be one of the ones that crosses the picket line. I would happily do it to send a message to the unions that I do not support

  11. Verbal warning about sick calls.....please advise

    Ruger8mm replied to SaffireWeldon's topic in Canada

    Legit or not it still upsets people when they have to cover your shifts. It's just human

  12. We were all wrong about nursing home nurses

    Ruger8mm replied to Ruger8mm's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Students. Now they ae 70

  13. We were all wrong about nursing home nurses

    Ruger8mm replied to Ruger8mm's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Last night was prime example of how rough it can be for a LTC RN. I was doing the admit assessment/paperwork for a new admit when one of the LPNs comes to me and tells me that our resident with a...

  14. What to do?

    Ruger8mm replied to Ruger8mm's topic in Nursing Career

    Yeah, It have never been about the money. I kept the Echo job because they were critically short for Echo coverage when I became a RN. I gave the LTC a 4 week notice because they are short with RN...

  15. hiring older nurses

    Ruger8mm replied to KThurmond's topic in General Nursing

    The LTC facility I work at just hired a 72 year old nurse to work my shifts when I leave (insert your own joke

  16. What to do?

    Ruger8mm replied to Ruger8mm's topic in Nursing Career

    Yes, 8 shifts left. Plus I'm quitting my Echocardiography job as well. I'll be down to one 40 hour/week job and two young boys to

  17. What to do?

    Ruger8mm replied to Ruger8mm's topic in Nursing Career

    It's important to note that I changed careers because I have two young sons in the house (4 and 2) and I was working way to much (50-60 hours/week). My goal was to get a RN shift that was 12 hours....

  18. What to do?

    Ruger8mm replied to Ruger8mm's topic in Nursing Career

    I appreciate the advice and input. That's how I look at things as well (Can't hurt to

  19. Patient Nurse Ratio

    Ruger8mm replied to ambobam's topic in General Nursing

    Oh come on now. I mean the 67 residents to 1 RN ratio here at the LTC facility I'm at is very reasonable (please tell me you can hear the sarcasm in my

  20. What to do?

    Ruger8mm replied to Ruger8mm's topic in Nursing Career

    Thanks. I am a new grad (May 2015). I've been an EMT-B and Advanced Clinical Sonographer for 16 years prior to becoming a RN. I actually feel really comfortable with my limitations and my ability...

  21. What to do?

    Ruger8mm replied to Ruger8mm's topic in Nursing Career

    Man you people are touchy. Nobody said anything about hands-on skills jobs being a monkey's job. Nobody insulted anybody. And yes, I keep hearing in interviews how Critical Thinking skills are the...

  22. Can you talk some sense into me?

    Ruger8mm replied to Rocknurse's topic in General Nursing

    I can relate. I have the same problem. I'm always looking for the next challenge and opportunity. Despite me telling myself that "tomorrow is never guaranteed" and to live for today. Good luck with...

  23. I felt unsafe working

    Ruger8mm replied to yooniehime's topic in General Nursing

    There are always better opportunities and fits out there. I'd suggest you just ride this one out and be as safe as you can (with exceptional charting for starters). Keep job searching and take the job...

  24. We were all wrong about nursing home nurses

    Ruger8mm replied to Ruger8mm's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    That's exactly my feeling. Yet you'll see even on here many feel that starting out in a speciality is less likely than starting out in LTC. Which I find amusing. A new grad would be more likely to...

  25. We were all wrong about nursing home nurses

    Ruger8mm replied to Ruger8mm's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It took years, but I've got it down