NursesRmofun

NursesRmofun ASN, RN

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  1. Any suggestions for a travel co.?

    NursesRmofun replied to NursesRmofun's topic in Agency Nurses

    Thank you again! Enjoy your sun! I hope to move to FL, USA someday soon...inthe next 8-9 years anyway! That is sunny enough for me! LOL

  2. Any suggestions for a travel co.?

    NursesRmofun posted a topic in Agency Nurses

    have thought about doing local travel and maybe distance later on, but have been hesitant. still thinking on it. any suggestions? what companies are good? thanks.

  3. Refusing a patient: Is it acceptable?

    NursesRmofun replied to ~Anne~'s topic in General Nursing

    My understanding is that you can refuse a patient as a staff nurse. Now, if it becomes a daily thing, then surely there would be a counseling by the higher level manager. Actually, I would think that...

  4. Any suggestions for a travel co.?

    NursesRmofun replied to NursesRmofun's topic in Agency Nurses

    I do appreciate honesty. And I am reading some of the posts here and there on both the Agency and Travel board to get some info. I can see it can be nice or a nightmare. I know research has to be done...

  5. Is the degree worth the loans?

    NursesRmofun replied to liz steinmetz's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Not offering any info cause I don't have any except to say that that sounds very high! $80,000 for one year to be a BSN from a BA to start? Or do you mean it will cost $80,000 by the time you get your...

  6. Any suggestions for a travel co.?

    NursesRmofun replied to NursesRmofun's topic in Agency Nurses

    ...from a member here via private message. I am a RN, as it says under my screen name. My specialty is Med/Surg more than anything else. I live in NY. If I travel, it will be locally first. But I am...

  7. What is your biggest nursing pet peeve?

    NursesRmofun replied to ferfer's topic in General Nursing

    really interesting! Haha. Masturbating NAs? (Canoehead) Coordination is right! LOL. Glad I have never been present for that! And aides that want to be nurses and think they know better...Yes, I have...

  8. Anyone else on the "journey of excellence?"

    NursesRmofun replied to nursenatalie's topic in Medical-Surgical

    There you go! Good

  9. Colonoscopy Parties Remove Fear Factor

    NursesRmofun replied to colleen10's topic in General Nursing

    that woman probably makes a party out of everything! good for

  10. Thought I would like nursing...now I don't know

    NursesRmofun replied to lilbiskit78's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the info. Yes, sounds like she is just a mean, or maybe burned out, nurse that doesn't want to be bothered. There are *a few* out there. But you are right to let it roll

  11. Thought I would like nursing...now I don't know

    NursesRmofun replied to lilbiskit78's topic in General Nursing

    You will get there!

  12. Thought I would like nursing...now I don't know

    NursesRmofun replied to lilbiskit78's topic in General Nursing

    So sorry that you disagree. The problem, as far as I'm concerned, is that I don't know the circumstances of what happened. I do not know what the accused nurse was or was not doing before, at, or...

  13. Eating Boogers??? Is this for real?

    NursesRmofun replied to Tweety's topic in General Nursing

    my mind is having a problem believing i just read

  14. Thought I would like nursing...now I don't know

    NursesRmofun replied to lilbiskit78's topic in General Nursing

    Remember those early days!? A lot of things made a nursing student want to toss the cookies back then! You poor thing, Jennifer! You deserve a badge of honor! :chuckle True, the OP should not give...

  15. Resigning....Retaliation a BIG possibility! What do I do?????

    NursesRmofun replied to cindyrn1's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    sorry, i did not catch that either. but i have no judgement as to you needing counseling! i don't know you! it took guts to try soemthing new and different. do something that you are comfortable...

  16. Resigning....Retaliation a BIG possibility! What do I do?????

    NursesRmofun replied to cindyrn1's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    what do you mean turn in your license? report you to the state? you did get solid advice here for the future....always give two weeks notice and try to stay as emotion-less as possiblle. i had to quit...

  17. Thought I would like nursing...now I don't know

    NursesRmofun replied to lilbiskit78's topic in General Nursing

    but did you ask any nurses about the pros and cons of the job before you entered nursing school? it is not an easy job and it often seems like your don't get enough thanks. you have to get...

  18. interview clothes

    NursesRmofun replied to tonchitoRN's topic in General Nursing

    i would either invest in another outfit or go with something you already own, like a nice pair of "dress" pants and a shirt or blouse. i usually wear a pair of pants and a sweater or

  19. Advice on going from LPN to RN

    NursesRmofun replied to ITRY2BGOOD's topic in General Nursing

    Patrick, I couldn't agree more! In the beginning it DID seem like it was going to take forever and now it is a fading memory...Well, almost. So true about not just paying your dues also! After a...

  20. Advice on going from LPN to RN

    NursesRmofun replied to ITRY2BGOOD's topic in General Nursing

    Hi! I did it the long way by taking all the RN nursing semesters and not challenging out of any as a LPN. You can challenge out of the first semester as a LPN in many RN programs. I did have previous...

  21. we've been having heated - but not yet angry - discussions

    NursesRmofun replied to IowaCindy's topic in General Nursing

    you make some good points. we (in this country) cannot afford to rebuild other countries, take in their poor, give up our jobs to them. we have too many of our citizens that need help. i know it isn't...

  22. What is your biggest nursing pet peeve?

    NursesRmofun replied to ferfer's topic in General Nursing

    omg. that notebook thing is really annoying. especially that they even wanted you to put it in your own handwriting and words. why not write notes for all the patients families! (argh)

  23. Poll: What type of report?

    NursesRmofun replied to NS_RN's topic in General Nursing

    but the nurses are allowed to write there report on paper if they wish at one of my per diem jobs. Most do not. I actually do like the paper ones, especially if the oncoming nurse is very late. I can...

  24. we've been having heated - but not yet angry - discussions

    NursesRmofun replied to IowaCindy's topic in General Nursing

    i am a nurse. i can treat whoever comes across my path without judging them as far as my treatment. i treat everyone the same. (okay, i do give an extra backrub to the elderly patients. ) however, i...

  25. What is your biggest nursing pet peeve?

    NursesRmofun replied to ferfer's topic in General Nursing

    LPN2B2004 wrote: The customer service crapola. We're not Kmart, although some people seem to think that the ER is the Returns Desk. And that their room is Layaway. LOL Cute!