Rnra1954

Rnra1954

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  1. Client vs Patient

    Rnra1954 replied to srercg's topic in General Nursing

    I am a retired RN. I practiced 35 years. This is what I was taught: hospitalized people are patients. Nursing home people are residents. People coming into a clinic for services as well as home care...

  2. 58 years old - Am I too old to start nursing school??

    Rnra1954 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    I think I answered this already and discussed health, etc. Another factor is the cost effectiveness for you. Will this make financial sense for you personally or will it cost you money. If your...

  3. 8 or 12 hour shifts

    Rnra1954 replied to LPNTOBE2017's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry folks, this old nurses opinion is after 10 hours nurses are ineffective. Fatigue sets in and patient care and nursing decisions are affected.. Good older nurses are lost due to long work shifts....

  4. Welcome To The Hospital - From Your Nurse

    Rnra1954 replied to Lev's topic in General Nursing

    I understand what is being said but has the author ever been a health care consumer? Just

  5. Me... Me... Me: A Sense of Entitlement

    Rnra1954 replied to Joe V's topic in Nurses Rock

    In a public health setting: 1. I NEVER come here. I go to a real doctor ( too good for public health). Followed by "can I go out the back door so no one will see me here". 2. I pay your salary. 3. If...

  6. Habits you picked up from work...

    Rnra1954 replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    Feeling a baby's

  7. Am I too old to be an RN.... or should I just stay an LPN?

    Rnra1954 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Look at your health and how you feel. After 35 years as a RN I retired last year due to my health. I have RA and simply do not feel well enough to,practice any longer. I miss work. If my health was...