Guest941822

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1. My husband doesn't want me on ALLNURSES

   Guest941822 replied to Kitiger's topic in General Nursing

   (Pardon my rant:) Ugh. I see so many people calling OP's hubby controlling, in need of therapy, etc, just because he expressed his preference, which is different from hers (and out of concern for her...

2. Are You Nurse Jackie or Nurse Zoey?

   Guest941822 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

   Omg I love that show!!! Binge watch it when I should be sleeping. I'm definitely Zoey. I wish I were more like Jackie, but I'm a Zoey through and through. But there's a place for me too in nursing....

3. 2/20: what I learned this week: people do not understand TB

   Guest941822 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

   One more thing I've relearned... Some nurses just inspire you to be better. I floated to a different floor and worked alongside one of those type nurses. I'm thankful for those types. They work hard...

4. Nursing speciality for someone that hates people

   Guest941822 replied to Gogol's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   Maybe try being a hospital sitter or CNA first. If you hate doing both of those, don't go into

5. 2/27 What I learned this week: crying on the job feels so much better when they're happy t

   Guest941822 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

   One of the biggest and most life changing lessons I've learned is that death can be more merciful than life. Sometimes people die of their disease and that's okay because, for them, to live would mean...

6. Nurse Bullying

   Guest941822 replied to Slhengy's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   Problems with co-workers will always be a leading cause of leaving your job, whatever job that may be. In my experience, there is so much drama in female-dominated workplaces. In jobs I worked that...

7. Should I leave this racist town?

   Guest941822 replied to ChutneyFries's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   I'm from the South. Please know that many people fly Confederate flags because they equate it with Southern heritage and culture, not necessarily racism. One of my good friends who flies that flag...

8. Before Hospice

   Guest941822 replied to Guest941822's topic in Hospice, Palliative

   Thank

9. Before Hospice

   Guest941822 replied to Guest941822's topic in Hospice, Palliative

   Thank

10. Before Hospice

    Guest941822 replied to Guest941822's topic in Hospice, Palliative

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11. What did you do after nursing?

    Guest941822 replied to bunnynurse's topic in Nursing Career

    I've known former nurses going back to school for Occupational Therapist Assistant or Physical Therapist Assistant. 2 yr program here. Pay differs by state but in mine, pay is the same or a little...

12. Before Hospice

    Guest941822 replied to Guest941822's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Thank you for your

13. Before Hospice

    Guest941822 replied to Guest941822's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I certainly wish I was still with them. They had only 10 positions in the unit, 2 of which were for CNAs. I was incredibly fortunate to get one, although I worked there only 4 months. Unfortunately,...

14. Before Hospice

    Guest941822 replied to Guest941822's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I admit I was a little annoyed. Your response did seem smarty, but I understand where you're coming from now. I apologize. Thank you so much for your input and advice. I do sincerely appreciate

15. Before Hospice

    Guest941822 replied to Guest941822's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Thank you so much for your response! Very helpful! I currently work as a CNA, which is my second career. I love working in healthcare. After working temporarily at a small hospice inpatient unit, I...