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  1. Only Crusty Old Bats will remember..

    kmsussman replied to Pepper The Cat's topic in General Nursing

    I graduated in 1987 & all the posts had me lol & I am still smiling! I also liked that there wasn't so many alphabets after your name on ID pin/badge & numerous titles. Strict visiting...

  2. Some days.......

    kmsussman replied to roser13's topic in General Nursing

    I wish I had someone like yourself recommend that great tip when I was in nursing school. Long story short-9th grade developed severe mono-out of school for 3 months, my algebra teacher(tenured)...

  3. WILTW 7/18: I'm tired :\ (complaint department and other things)

    kmsussman replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Organized chaos, I sent you a reply, computer acting kooky, & please check last page comments.

  4. WILTW 7/18: I'm tired :\ (complaint department and other things)

    kmsussman replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I am truly sorry that you experienced this!! I have been in your shoes before, as I am sure others have. Try to hold on, especially with all the other important events in your life. I know blatant...

  5. The Patient's "Guests"

    kmsussman replied to rnsheri's topic in Nursing Humor

    Dear djh123, You are on to something, just the sampling here we could have a very big thick read & let's reach for the stars-Possibly a tv show that shows real nursing, Best EX-ER tv show. Why not...

  6. The Patient's "Guests"

    kmsussman replied to rnsheri's topic in Nursing Humor

    OMG, this story still gives me the "icks", Sadly I give yours #1 worst,still shaking my head & sorry for your & innocent child. You can't make this stuff up, thank God for this site! Intended...

  7. Am I a bully?

    kmsussman replied to haron54's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Amen to your post!! Ita w/every word!! Listing their "CV" & reasons for extraordinary accomplishments was condescending enough, but to insult ACTUAL NURSES who HAVE ACTUAL YEARS of experience IS...

  8. Asking nurse coworker out on a date on another floor

    kmsussman replied to Sailed3's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Horseshoe, Oh boy, Your experience is horrible & sadly proves how horrible gossip is & could possibly damage someone's character & reputation needlessly. Btw, guarantee CEO wouldn't even...

  9. Asking nurse coworker out on a date on another floor

    kmsussman replied to Sailed3's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I also dated & met my husband @ work, He was an attending cardiologist w/a big practice in Hospital. The rumor mill BS that I had to put up with for 3 years was annoying, I was 25 @ time, What...

  10. What is with this angry nurse?

    kmsussman replied to itsybitsy's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    OMG! Having bad personal issues but your post & last sentence still has me smiling!! Thank you!! Another Middle Aged

  11. New grads in specialties without the basics

    kmsussman replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I have been through a lot of marital/family drama, reason for late reply. When I was in a 2 year RN program, They brushed fast all the important duties, skills, CNA's do-learned this as a new grad:...

  12. The Patient's "Guests"

    kmsussman replied to rnsheri's topic in Nursing Humor

    Ita, society & hospital administrators Are the problem & too liberal visiting policies. When I started critical care & would see the patient telemetry changes when I worked nights proved...

  13. The Patient's "Guests"

    kmsussman replied to rnsheri's topic in Nursing Humor

    OMG,you are bringing back memories for me during my numerous WC injuries & hard fought txs. I did what You did & was the PITA who had no problem ringing bell when rmmate was decomping, &...

  14. The Patient's "Guests"

    kmsussman replied to rnsheri's topic in Nursing Humor

    Ita, please see my comment to Student who may have not even done clinicals in a hospital & told her to stick to student section, Until she has atleast 1 year on the job. I understand &...

  15. The Patient's "Guests"

    kmsussman replied to rnsheri's topic in Nursing Humor

    If & when You graduate nursing school, please get back to us in about 1 year after YOU have worked as a nurse>1 year. I was going to be extremely nice until, I saw your backstory. I AM 49 y/o...

  16. Am I a bully?

    kmsussman replied to haron54's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    ITA with your post. When I working in a very "clickey/sp",cuthroat Cardiac-Surgery Floor on a stepdown unit, there was a 20yr SICU nurse who was very bright & Oriented new staff besides taking...

  17. Do you overspend on luxury items as a nurse?

    kmsussman replied to Neywel120's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for being so open & honest about this. The importance of your very hard lesson learned & how YOU changed yourself is so refreshing. I feel her ? can be put in any profession. Again,...

  18. Are We "Glorifying" Nurses?

    kmsussman replied to nynursey_'s topic in General Nursing

    ITA w/you. TO ALL-DID ANYONE CHECK OUT THE SITE THIS CAME FROM-I DID & was not a legit site like this...I felt like a "troll" started this to see what comments,etc..would occur. Would love what...

  19. New grads in specialties without the basics

    kmsussman replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Sad isn't it. It seems to be getting worse since I graduated in 1987. I wish the hierarchy would realize ALL NURSES ARE IMPORTANT-NO MATTER WHAT SPECIALITY OR LOCALE YOU WORK IN,alas it seems the...

  20. New grads in specialties without the basics

    kmsussman replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Susie, Thanks for your great post. It seems that the 2 of us were trained & started our careers very similar. I also found my 2yrs of MED/SURG training strengthened my clinical skills,exposed me...

  21. New grads in specialties without the basics

    kmsussman replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Would you please clarify for me what you mean by "basic CNA stuff"? outside skills lab. I do not want to prejudge you/your post before understanding what you mean w/that

  22. I give in, I'm a COB

    kmsussman replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds so familiar, today I'm sadly finding this attitude is the " new

  23. New grads in specialties without the basics

    kmsussman replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I totally agree with both of you. Worked 2years as a unit secretary during nursing school and 2years Med/Surg after graduation. MY units were were intense-vents,multiple serious conditions who needed...

  24. I'm a sexless nurse

    kmsussman replied to nursingaround1's topic in General Nursing

    When I started as a new grad in 87 on a med-surg floor-No RNS were allowed to catheterize men-their rationale was we could damage a gentlemen's prostrate-Personally I think something must have...

  25. What kind of job can I get with an ADN but no license?

    kmsussman replied to LM2015's topic in General Nursing

    I feel sorry for your situation but the above post from "SALLYRNRTT" is a great idea! My husband is a cardiologist/partner of a large multi-speciality medical practice. They have helped all types of...