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    Possibly entering the work force after 9 years?

    midgeypoo replied to dsardone's topic in Retired Nurses

    Hi Donna: thanks for sharing your story. Not sure if you suspended your license or what - but before you make all kinds of plans I'd check with your state's BON as to what requirements they have to...
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    SO BAD at drawing blood, starting IV's??

    midgeypoo replied to Chimio's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Chimio: I was lucky in clinicals my instructor sent each of us down to the ER for a day and we got a crash course in IM's, IV's, foleys and all of that. I had blast that day. I was very good at...
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    How do you feel about having other nurses as patients?

    midgeypoo replied to purplegal's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    sure, been a patient many times, prior to becoming a nurse and twice
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    Being Ordered to Give Whiskey

    midgeypoo replied to purplegal's topic in General Nursing

    Workinmom: Actually, my sister was a sponsor for many years and attended many AA meetings. I know this because I recall going with her to a few of them. She's no longer active at age 80 in AA to my...
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    Being Ordered to Give Whiskey

    midgeypoo replied to purplegal's topic in General Nursing

    Ruby Vee: I have to agree with you. Bad enough my father was an alcoholic back in his day but my older sister became one too. She was then and here 25+ years sober is still annoying and has all the...
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    How do you feel about having other nurses as patients?

    midgeypoo replied to purplegal's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    debilitating, is all I need to hear. LOL my son's little friend (years ago) was over and said his uvula hurt and he has to take medicine for it - so he had to go home. I was laughing to myself when I...
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    Being Ordered to Give Whiskey

    midgeypoo replied to purplegal's topic in General Nursing

    Many years ago (like 55 to be exact) when my father was hospitalized for major heart surgery, the Doctor ordered him whiskey shots. He was an alcoholic and I'm sure it was ordered to keep him from...
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    How do you feel about having other nurses as patients?

    midgeypoo replied to purplegal's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm retired/disabled now but I laugh reading some of your comments (not to laugh at you) but because it reminds me of one of my most difficult patients. He was a retired MD with some dementia and...
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    Cleveland Clinic Vs UH

    midgeypoo replied to A.Ramos's topic in General Nursing

    A. Ramos: Good for you - you are already ahead of the game! Continued success in your career & studies
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    Cleveland Clinic Vs UH

    midgeypoo replied to A.Ramos's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry if this has been posted multiple times, I searched the thread and could only find one from a couple years ago. What are your opinions on working at the Cleveland clinic Vs UH? I just found...
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    Not paying license renewal fees on time (random thoughts)

    midgeypoo replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    Ok, addition to original post: I was wrong. I looked on the Boards website and there is no way to change status by the Licensure Verification section. Then it came to me....I was looking at my...
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    Not paying license renewal fees on time (random thoughts)

    midgeypoo replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    Over the years I've known several nurses who allowed their nursing licensure to temporarily lapse due to not paying the renewal fee on time. This phenomenon has always interested me for a number of...
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    I am not proud of my track record.

    midgeypoo replied to STARL's topic in General Nursing

    I don't feel that the OP came here to hear how terrible her actions are/were - she has come right out and said it herself. I have to give her credit for that! I see no point in more than 8 pages of...
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    I am not proud of my track record.

    midgeypoo replied to STARL's topic in General Nursing

    WELL SAID
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    I am not proud of my track record.

    midgeypoo replied to STARL's topic in General Nursing

    Chadnurse: I seriously think she manages to beat herself up without much help. And for all we know she may have already been reported - the BN is not super fast it could take 9 months even to hear...
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    I am not proud of my track record.

    midgeypoo replied to STARL's topic in General Nursing

    HI: I have sent myself to counseling if for no other reason just to sort out my feelings for myself. And maybe you will be able to do the same - and while you're at it find out why you undermine all...
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    I am not proud of my track record.

    midgeypoo replied to STARL's topic in General Nursing

    HI: Read your post. I am not going to tear you apart or bad mouth you. But I could not help but think while reading all the remarks and what you've said - is it possible you had some kind of abuse...
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    Night shift exhaustion

    midgeypoo replied to Emmasmom03's topic in General Nursing

    NuGuyNurse: true true
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    Night shift exhaustion

    midgeypoo replied to Emmasmom03's topic in General Nursing

    I feel your pain. Guess each person is different. I do not require 8 hours of sleep but yes, night shift took some getting used to. My pattern of working 3 12-hour shifts per week on nights - I...
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    BRN RN on probation PE

    midgeypoo replied to onlytimeforme's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Dear GNurse: where I worked we had a new hire, well-seasoned nurse that had to be "always" with another nurse for narc admin. She had been accused of being an alcoholic and lost her job, marriage,...
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    I survived the Board of Nursing

    midgeypoo replied to KCMnurse's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    SMORRA: Yes feel free to use NSO Nurses Service Organization, they provide malpractice insurance as well as other insurances. I paid 108.00/yearly premium. More than paid for itself just this...
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    Being Pulled into the Office for calling CAT

    midgeypoo replied to ryuunohime's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    where I worked a code blue is when your patient has stopped breathing, a rapid response usually is when the patient's vitals or anything alarming but short of not breathing is going on. Yet some...
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    Being Pulled into the Office for calling CAT

    midgeypoo replied to ryuunohime's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I feel you were totally justified in your actions. We all (most of us) hate change and looking for new jobs, starting all over....sucks. But this place sounds unsafe, I'd be worried each &...
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    I'm So Over Nursing. I would rather work at Costco!!

    midgeypoo replied to rnfrombama's topic in General Nursing

    Dear RNFROMBAMA: I worked as a Nurse for 10 years, then retired early. I retired mainly due to health issues (yes, I took care of my patients and let my own health go unchecked). But I was glad to...