Sunshine55

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1. scared and alone...need advice...please

   Sunshine55 replied to sammy26's topic in General Nursing

   Sammy - What a difficult and stressful situation you have described. DO NOT give up hope. You keep your head held high! I recall many times driving home from work trying to remember if I'd...

2. I think Nurses are angels and I can't wait to join you!

   Sunshine55 replied to 4everpeace's topic in General Nursing

   Hug4mom - I'm sure the nurses and patients in all your various positions appreciated you too. Good luck in school and I'll bet you will become a wonderful

3. Dream Job

   Sunshine55 replied to kjmta57's topic in General Nursing

   Brownms46 - What a beautiful dream! Perhaps, you can make it a reality one day. Teenage moms and battered women need so much support. I'm sure with your helping hand and caring heart, they would...

4. Dream Job

   Sunshine55 replied to kjmta57's topic in General Nursing

   I'd live in a valley surrounded by mountains and a lake view. I'd have a small farm, grow my own food. My job - a Nurse Midwife. I wouldn't mind being paid with chickens or a goat for those without...

5. If you had to do it over again.....

   Sunshine55 replied to RitaS's topic in General Nursing

   Rita - I wish I'd become a nurse after graduating from high school. There are so many opportunities. Nothing can replace the satisfaction when I feel my efforts have brightened someone's day. Or...

6. Could THIS Be the Cause of the Nursing Shortage?

   Sunshine55 replied to Q.'s topic in General Nursing

   I agree with some of your post - there have been some antagonistic words passed back and forth. There have also, been numerous supportive comments. All professions have drawbacks. I'm impressed...

7. Nursing in your State !!!!!!!

   Sunshine55 replied to theboss's topic in General Nursing

   Am still awaiting my application for license transfer from the State of Florida Board of Nursing so can't comment on LPN positions in Florida. In New York, my first position was in a county hospital...

8. unions

   Sunshine55 replied to bedhead's topic in General Nursing

   Bedhead - I can understand anyone's reluctance to join a union especially if they've previously been a member and felt there was no benefit. But, remember there is strength in numbers. Union members...

9. What would you do?

   Sunshine55 replied to buck227's topic in General Nursing

   Buck 227 and Jay Jay thanks for your kind words. I'm in the process of searching the archives; continue to find interesting topics and become sidetracked. It will be interesting to read of other...

10. SURELY someone will share their sense of humor!

    Sunshine55 replied to roth0003's topic in Nursing Humor

    A teenage boy arrived at his Pediatrician's office in apparent distress but would not reveal to the receptionist or the Nurse why he need to see the Physician. When the Doc examined him he noted his...

11. Why is it LPN VS RN?

    Sunshine55 replied to StudentSarah's topic in General Nursing

    Student Sarah - just wanted to let you know I always enjoyed having student nurses on my floor. Usually resulted in a decreased patient load for me. Plus, I thoroughly enjoyed calming the nerves of...

12. NO MORE SUZY K !!!!!!!

    Sunshine55 replied to theboss's topic in General Nursing

    Susy K - so sorry I did reread your response to C.LO and you did not concur. Must be losing my marbles. Also, as far as I know, there is no difference between an LVN and an LPN. Just different...

13. Professional appearance

    Sunshine55 replied to fergus51's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Always makes me cringe, whenever I see a nurse with "dagger nails" going to administer a suppository. Seems this would make an uncomfortable procedure worse. And, I've always wondered about the...

14. What would you do?

    Sunshine55 replied to buck227's topic in General Nursing

    Wow! Buck227 and Nursejanedough you've definitely had some difficult co-workers and tough bosses. Please don't hold it against me because I'm going to tell something stupid I did as a new graduate....

15. what are nurses rights while on the job?/Petition

    Sunshine55 replied to Torimarie's topic in General Nursing

    Torimarie - sorry to hear you and your co-workers are having such a difficult time of it. Have you tried a Psych consult? In my past experience we were required each year to take an 8 hour class...