AutumnApple

M/S, Pulmonary, Travel, Homecare, Psych.

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    The Truth About Nursing

    AutumnApple replied to LorieStesk's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think what your friend is experiencing is unique. Every career path has its people coming and going who seem to be in somewhat of a fantasy based perception of reality and what they're...
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    Non nurses on AN

    AutumnApple replied to Libby1987's topic in General Nursing

    I think every career has people who like to "give advice" about their profession, but probably shouldn't be. The fact that the advice is medical perhaps makes us more sensitive to it, but I don't...
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    The Hotel Phenomenon

    AutumnApple replied to Jacqueline.Damm's topic in General Nursing

    True story, I can't make this up people: Elderly man goes to the ER at my hospital after being hit by a car while stepping out of his car. Lots of trauma injuries plus a medical history that does not...
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    Why is Med-Surg so hated?

    AutumnApple replied to Nola009's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Hmph. I have not found that it's linear like that. Step Down unit at hospital "A" is a hot mess has no reflection on what it's like a hospital "B". That is common sense, and yes, these forums show...
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    Why is Med-Surg so hated?

    AutumnApple replied to Nola009's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Well, in my experience, M/S isn't "worse" or "better" than other units. It's very different though. It has it's own unique qualities that require you to use skill sets that aren't as heavily relied...