quazar

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  1. RN shortage

    quazar replied to lee1's topic in General Nursing

    I can drop my current job today and have another one tomorrow. Not arrogance, just the reality of the market in my area. I really think it's like the Commuter said, it's a geographic thing. Also I...

  2. Apparently, bedside nursing is ruining my body.

    quazar replied to quazar's topic in Health, Stress Management

    No insurance companies in my area hiring such jobs right now, and I would love to transition back to NICU. HOWEVER, there may be a good thing on the horizon. I found what looks to be reliable, safe,...

  3. Weight loss for nurses

    quazar replied to tortillaRN17's topic in General Nursing

    One thing that has been making a huge difference for me as far as WW is concerned: having fresh fruit and vegetables available. Those are "free" foods, and are life savers. My fruit and vegetable...

  4. My due date is in the middle of my last semester

    quazar replied to Catarina82's topic in General Students

    As a mom, nurse, and L&D nurse, I must say please don't do this. Be kind to yourself, your baby, and your body. There are no guarantees with labor and delivery, and while we all hope for the...

  5. Apparently, bedside nursing is ruining my body.

    quazar replied to quazar's topic in Health, Stress Management

    They are hiring for H.S. school nurses, so yes, that is an

  6. Apparently, bedside nursing is ruining my body.

    quazar replied to quazar's topic in Health, Stress Management

    At this point the pain is so bad it's beginning to affect simple things like driving. This has gotten ridiculous. I'm hoping and praying for a relatively easy fix like a steroid injection or PT, not...

  7. Communication Discrimination

    quazar replied to WinterLilac's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Man, I love this thread. I have a child who is developmentally delayed and autistic, so I frequently rub elbows with people with all kinds of special needs. Some developmentally delayed, some...

  8. paying out of pocket for conferences, etc.

    quazar posted a topic in General Nursing

    I love being a per diem nurse, but....I hate the fact that I have to pay out of pocket for conferences, continuing ed, etc.. It's a small price to pay in the grand scheme of things and having total...

  9. Weight loss for nurses

    quazar replied to tortillaRN17's topic in General Nursing

    Also, food for thought on the "it's easy, all you have to do is cut calories" line of thinking: After ‘The Biggest Loser,’ Their Bodies Fought to Regain Weight - The Weigh We

  10. What makes you say/think "it was a good shift?"

    quazar posted a topic in General Nursing

    My spouse was asking this question the other day, and my response was this: I felt like I had the time and energy to give good, compassionate, solid patient care. I felt like I was a good nurse and...

  11. So about that philosophy paper...

    quazar replied to audreysmagic's topic in General Nursing

    Omg dying

  12. paying out of pocket for conferences, etc.

    quazar replied to quazar's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, I know I gave up all those perks when I signed onto the per diem gig. I was just wondering if there was some magical treasure chest of funds hidden somewhere on the internet that I didn't know...

  13. Hmm...that's nice

    quazar replied to DiplomaNurseRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Usually I respond with enthusiasm because they are super helpful with repositioning the patient, helping her up to the bathroom, etc.. We chat about their specialty, and it's usually a nice...

  14. Hysterectomy question

    quazar replied to emtlpn's topic in Ob/Gyn

    At the hospitals where I've worked that the GYN/OB patients were all on the same floor, the hospitals were small community hospitals and I think it had more to do with bed space/staffing and the MDs...

  15. Is nursing school possible with RA.

    quazar replied to jalexislopez13's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I don't have RA, but I have OA, and some other bone/joint problems. Work is painful to the point that I am looking for a way out of bedside nursing now. Partly because my doctors are saying I need...

  16. NC nurses- license question

    quazar replied to machan17's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yep. It's all online

  17. Irony regarding cellphone use at work

    quazar replied to Emergent's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I know I shouldn't be shocked that people do this, yet here I am, shocked. I mean, WHO DOES THAT???!!?

  18. Hysterectomy question

    quazar replied to emtlpn's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I don't think there's anything wrong with it, however, a couple of hospitals where I've worked were super strict about where the GYN patients went post op, and refused to change their locations. I...

  19. Worried my Ultrascope is too "cute"

    quazar replied to DroogieRN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Your patients will probably love it.

  20. Night shift and mandatory meetings

    quazar replied to aprilrazz's topic in General Nursing

    PREACH IT. I am horrible with attendance to staff meetings. I work nights and work per diem, and live a good distance away from my hospital. I personally don't worry about it. If I make it, I make...

  21. other side of the coin. again.

    quazar replied to mmc51264's topic in General Nursing

    Personally, I think you need to blow up the line at patient relations. You are not only a nurse, you are a fellow employee, and you were treated HORRIBLY. I had a bad incident at your hospital with...

  22. Irony regarding cellphone use at work

    quazar replied to Emergent's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Darn, I know you're

  23. Talking to "Regular" People

    quazar replied to k_worRN's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Sometimes I just hole up and need to not talk to ANYONE for a while, or be touched, because I'm all touch and talked out. I'm an extrovert, too, and can pretty much talk to a brick wall. After...

  24. What makes you say/think "it was a good shift?"

    quazar replied to quazar's topic in General Nursing

    Yaaaaaaaaaasss to all of this, but substitute "stat c-section" for

  25. What makes you say/think "it was a good shift?"

    quazar replied to quazar's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, this is always nice. Being able to have a cup of hot coffee on your shift is also a little luxury. I know exactly the kind of hand off you are talking about, and it is such a buzz kill. The...