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  1. I'm a Man, Can I be Successful as An OB Nurse

    moldyoldyrn replied to AlmostANurse321's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I say go for it. Perhaps you should carry pictures of you holding your own babies to show folks. I see not a thing wrong with at least trying it, if you are not treated fairly or you decide you need...

  2. I'm a Man, Can I be Successful as An OB Nurse

    moldyoldyrn replied to AlmostANurse321's topic in Ob/Gyn

    HE was treated wrong and that may have influenced his

  3. Are There Jobs for Inexperienced RNs Besides Floor Nursing?

    moldyoldyrn replied to jack1971's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I think some new RNs or those who've not worked in the busy environment of a surgical floor need a longer preceptorship. I have helped many a new RN and some older ones who were not used to the fast...

  4. I'm So Over Nursing. I would rather work at Costco!!

    moldyoldyrn replied to rnfrombama's topic in General Nursing

    She will not "fill in" for you or help you because she probably cannot perform. I have had managers who jumped in and did a stellar job when they recognized that we were floundering (for whatever...

  5. I'm So Over Nursing. I would rather work at Costco!!

    moldyoldyrn replied to rnfrombama's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, the curriculum does weed out the chaff. In my mind this is a good thing. You do not want someone that cannot perform and do it well, caring for patients. It does not make them bad people, just...

  6. I'm So Over Nursing. I would rather work at Costco!!

    moldyoldyrn replied to rnfrombama's topic in General Nursing

    So sorry you had a bad experience, I think what you describe is unforgivable. Someone needs to deal with people harshly when anyone condones or actively performs behavior that you described. Everyone...

  7. When did you last see a nurse wearing the old school garb?

    moldyoldyrn replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    I have my School cap and my Navy nurse's cap with my rank stripes on it. I plan on having both bronzed and made into bookends. I respect them but would never wear them again. I wish I had my last pair...

  8. I'm So Over Nursing. I would rather work at Costco!!

    moldyoldyrn replied to rnfrombama's topic in General Nursing

    There are many options out there, consider some of them. Your skills will come back with very little work. Go work at a decent place. And that includes any place you work even if outside nursing....

  9. I'm So Over Nursing. I would rather work at Costco!!

    moldyoldyrn replied to rnfrombama's topic in General Nursing

    It took a while but I made

  10. I'm So Over Nursing. I would rather work at Costco!!

    moldyoldyrn replied to rnfrombama's topic in General Nursing

    AMEN there are too many options to quit. If you do not explore your options you are only cheating yourself. No one will do it for you, you gotta' be a self starter. Put the work shoes on and go for...

  11. I'm So Over Nursing. I would rather work at Costco!!

    moldyoldyrn replied to rnfrombama's topic in General Nursing

    You can get in trouble for ignoring an MD order but not for questioning the order. I would question and repeat, repeat, repeat. Also document, document,

  12. I'm So Over Nursing. I would rather work at Costco!!

    moldyoldyrn replied to rnfrombama's topic in General Nursing

    Get your credentials, get more education, move on. It's not nursing, it's the place you are working. Chart your own course, if you are young and able consider going into military nursing. It is a...

  13. I'm So Over Nursing. I would rather work at Costco!!

    moldyoldyrn replied to rnfrombama's topic in General Nursing

    Not a good response, she might be the best of the best. Every one should be able to discuss a problem and not just told they need to find another line of

  14. I'm So Over Nursing. I would rather work at Costco!!

    moldyoldyrn replied to rnfrombama's topic in General Nursing

    In over 40 years I never "worked for a doctor", would not do it. If I tell them they forgot something and record it in the chart that they were informed that is what I need to do. If they do not do...

  15. racist patients

    moldyoldyrn replied to Rn 1979's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    In the case of a male RN who has an "idiot" that does not want a male to do things of a personal nature I agree that I would not do the task for them but I will stand by for them so that there is no...

  16. racist patients

    moldyoldyrn replied to Rn 1979's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Sorry to say but I disagree with you totally. Many patients use excuses they feel are more "credible" than one that is pure horse pucky. I have seen it too many times especially from little old...

  17. Doctor Behaving Badly - What would you do?

    moldyoldyrn replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    Good job on that one. I bet he avoids the locker room

  18. racist patients

    moldyoldyrn replied to Rn 1979's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Some one please tell me why anyone, much less some one who may have to depend on you for their life, would talk to you that way. I will never understand this abusiveness that prevades the nursing...

  19. Doctor Behaving Badly - What would you do?

    moldyoldyrn replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    They are still turning out MDs who do these types of things? WOW. He, my supervisor and me would have a heart to heart about how it is MY JOB to question him. And I will continue to do it especially...

  20. racist patients

    moldyoldyrn replied to Rn 1979's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I am wondering if has more to do with the fact you are male than anything else. I worked with a slew of male nurses and most of them had the same problem at some time in their career. My issue with...

  21. Nurse Practitioner vs Physician Assistant

    moldyoldyrn replied to nurselyfe4115's topic in General Nursing

    Lest anyone forget, NPs are licensed as RNs prior to becoming NPs. That alone says something to me. PAs are great but some of them lack the "nurse touch". Technically I think they are both fine, for...

  22. Social Media and Emotional IQ

    moldyoldyrn replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    To MY mind it boils down to being a professional in all aspects of your life. Not blaming others, not calling names, taking minor disagreements and making them life threatening confrontations. What...

  23. Breakroom refrigerator theft

    moldyoldyrn replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I used to buy bags of candy or cookies, something to get staff through the day, just something nice. Did it about once a month or for holidays. Everyone loved it. Then we noticed that the bags would...

  24. I have 60 grand of student loan when I finished BSN

    moldyoldyrn replied to Sam. W's topic in General Nursing

    I would seek some help from a qualified financial advisor. It would seem high for a BSN unless the RN had to go through 4-5 years of school even though they already had the ADN. In my state if you are...

  25. I have 60 grand of student loan when I finished BSN

    moldyoldyrn replied to Sam. W's topic in General Nursing

    Let's not go there, this is not part of the