tish44

tish44 has 45 years experience.

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1. Renege on PP offer to Apply for L&D?

   tish44 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

   I agree there is a "safe" way to do this...but I wouldn't hesitate to mention that while you look forward to the PP job you are interested in learning L&D. You never know if that unit is...

2. How long have you been a nurse

   tish44 replied to Rocknurse's topic in General Nursing

   Fifty years...O.R., ICU, ER...still ER per diem and still got game too! yay for

3. How Can I Get a Nurse to Float Happily? Interview Question

   tish44 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

   I would do all you suggested but then offer a "point person" she could go to on the unit to ask any questions she may have. It's reassuring to know someone is aware that you are uncomfortable and need...

4. Only Crusty Old Bats will remember..

   tish44 replied to Pepper The Cat's topic in General Nursing

   This old bat graduated from a Diploma school in, hold on now, 1967!! I love all these posts and it's been a walk down memory lane! Back in the day if a spouse said "Don't tell my wife/husband she has...

5. October 2016 Caption Contest. Win $100!

   tish44 replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

   From right to left..Surgeon, Surgical resident,

6. How do I begin to get certifications?

   tish44 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

   I think the BSN is mandatory in this day and age. But certifications give you the in depth clinical knowledge you will need. The first thing you need to do is decide which certification you want to...

7. Nursing Student Study Tips Contest

   tish44 replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in News, Announcements

   I would say that your goal should be to UNDERSTAND whatever you are studying. However you can make that happen is the key to your success. Memorizing facts may seem more expedient but in the long run...