SisterofMary

SisterofMary

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  1. Is it normal to feel anxious about work everyday?

    SisterofMary replied to MaryFutureRN's topic in General Nursing

    This is a very healthy and compassionate

  2. Why Do Nurses Quit?

    SisterofMary replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    Honestly, So sad how this reality mimiced mine and so many

  3. RN that doesn't want to be an NP

    SisterofMary replied to Matt8700's topic in Emergency

    Wow...this is how I feel internally. I don't wat to continue nursing as an N.P. or

  4. Why Do Nurses Quit?

    SisterofMary replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    This.

  5. Why Do Nurses Quit?

    SisterofMary replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    I really appreciate this article because it resonates deeply with my experience as a New Graduate. I started out in a sub-acute/long-term care center for children. It was a "cushy" job in hind-sight....

  6. Patients & Pet Peeves

    SisterofMary posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am a nurse of 2 years and a recent hire on a acute medical/surgical floor. I'm learning so much, which is great. However, it also feels like a whirlwind. Does anyone have any pet peeves -...

  7. What is your opinion on calling in "sick"

    SisterofMary replied to Goofaroo's topic in General Nursing

    How is that even

  8. Incompetent to Make Decisions

    SisterofMary posted a topic in General Nursing

    Every so often at our facility we come across patients who are evaluated by our psychiatrist and deemed "incompetent to make decisions." These patients can sometimes be alert and oriented or alert and...

  9. Dealing with insults from patients

    SisterofMary replied to Lycoriselaine's topic in Health, Stress Management

    This is good

  10. Excessive Absenteeism in the Nursing Profession

    SisterofMary replied to MasterStreet's topic in General Nursing

    Nurse Beth...this would be awesome. I wish this were the case. However, I feel like, at least in my facility, the nurse that comes in no matter how fatigued, how tired, how sick, is the nurse that is...

  11. The Battle of Day vs. Night Shift

    SisterofMary replied to nkochrn's topic in General Nursing

  12. Are nurses and doctors equal?

    SisterofMary replied to SisterofMary's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you to all who commented on this thread. Everyone provided some food for thought and argued both sides... I don't know if I can say that as a nurse I am equal to a doctor in terms of years of...

  13. Are nurses and doctors equal?

    SisterofMary posted a topic in General Nursing

    I feel like this question as been abused over time but I think in nursing school I was taught to respect my position and the importance of nursing care in patient's outcomes. Although I respect the...

  14. Are nurses and doctors equal?

    SisterofMary replied to SisterofMary's topic in General Nursing

    True.

  15. Are nurses and doctors equal?

    SisterofMary replied to SisterofMary's topic in General Nursing

    Well

  16. Are nurses and doctors equal?

    SisterofMary replied to SisterofMary's topic in General Nursing

    True. I mean I guess it is okay to be a subordinate. I think I over estimated the role of the nurse as like I said in nursing school as much as we are the patient's advocate/first line of defense, it...

  17. Michigan hospital sued after honoring woman's request for "white nurse only"

    SisterofMary replied to klone's topic in Nursing News

    Pretty sure that the way they went about it is wrong and illegal in many ways...she was forced to assume risk of the patient but not going to even see

  18. Are nurses and doctors equal?

    SisterofMary replied to SisterofMary's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you everyone for the conversation....I appreciate it. I've been a nurse for just shy 2 years. So I don't consider myself experienced just yet I jstarted in acute care recently which is a whole...

  19. Are nurses and doctors equal?

    SisterofMary replied to SisterofMary's topic in General Nursing

    That's a good way of putting it and a different

  20. Are nurses and doctors equal?

    SisterofMary replied to SisterofMary's topic in General Nursing

    True. Good food for

  21. Are nurses and doctors equal?

    SisterofMary replied to SisterofMary's topic in General Nursing

    Insightful.

  22. Are nurses and doctors equal?

    SisterofMary replied to SisterofMary's topic in General Nursing

    Agreed. Just came out of working nights and everything I say tends to come out like mush so I don't get my concepts out the way I'd like. But I am trying to find a way to explain nursing role to...

  23. Are nurses and doctors equal?

    SisterofMary replied to SisterofMary's topic in General Nursing

    I got into a discussion with someone in terms of nurse/doctor relations. They stated that nurses weren't equal to doctors because of schooling/knowledge/pay....which I agreed with. Though I said that...

  24. New Nurse Tips: Reality Shock and Strategies to Adjust

    SisterofMary replied to Damion Jenkins's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thank you....it helps to know that this is not forever and I am not the first nurse to be in this position. I appreciate your transparency and

  25. New Nurse Tips: Reality Shock and Strategies to Adjust

    SisterofMary replied to Damion Jenkins's topic in First Year After Licensure

    This is more than applicable at the moment. I worked sub-acute before moving to a acute-care hospital on a medical-surgical unit. Although I have a basic understanding/foundation, I am finding the...