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  1. Education Conspiracy

    Avid reader posted a topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Does anyone see a huge difference between an ADN and a BSN prepared nurse, nursing skills wise? Very little of my BSN coursework have been utilized on the floor and to be honest, experienced Diploma...

  2. Depression/anxiety

    Avid reader replied to freckles23's topic in General Nursing

    I know you haven't got the determination or energy but it is incredibly important that you see the right person. You would have worked with someone who always appeared to get things generally right...

  3. July 2017 Caption Contest - Select $100 Winner!

    Avid reader replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    Did that Dr cut you open with a knife like

  4. July 2017 Caption Contest - Select $100 Winner!

    Avid reader replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    New Post-Op

  5. They were in bed together.

    Avid reader replied to Yaadie's topic in General Nursing

    He would have forgotten about it by now so don't be bringing anything

  6. Night nurse, single mom needing a way out! Need nurses' opinion

    Avid reader replied to Runnergirl84's topic in General Nursing

    I think your body is telling you what to do and now your daughter needs you more than ever. Email a resignation letter and detail the reasons for leaving in case you have to go back. That should cover...

  7. Starting nursing school at 37...

    Avid reader replied to LindsayRadun's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Honey, you are embarking on one of the best careers out there. You'll never be out of a job and never be bored. The money is good and there are so many specialties to choose from. The opportunity to...

  8. When did you know?

    Avid reader replied to Sbhayes09's topic in General Nursing

    My dad got ill and after his stay had nothing but praise for the Nurses. He said aside from the kindness shown, it was the attention to details and the level of professionalism they displayed. They...

  9. Can I even make it in nursing?

    Avid reader replied to PrincessAlexis's topic in General Nursing

    We are all here for you. As a sensitive person, you are seriously needed in nursing. Become an advocate which in a way is displacement. You control your anxiety because it's someone else's cause and...

  10. Chewed out from family

    Avid reader replied to Volley88's topic in General Nursing

    I really cannot see what this nurse has to be upset about? This should be par for the course predictable behaviors giving the situation described and the subsequent reactions expected. Ill pt, kidney...

  11. June 2017 Caption Contest - Select $100 Winner!

    Avid reader replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    "I don't know what happened. I just pushed the button that said,

  12. June 2017 Caption Contest - Select $100 Winner!

    Avid reader replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    "It gets 100 miles to the

  13. My parents don't want me to become nurse but I don't care anymore

    Avid reader replied to JayLuv108's topic in General Nursing

    Nurses make great money if you know how to manage it. 50k plus goes a long way when managed properly and relates to your lifestyle. If your parents plan to support you all of your life then obey them...

  14. What do I do now.

    Avid reader replied to MissouriRN13's topic in General Nursing

    Get absolutely the best lawyer you can and establish that by research and more research. Previous history of similar defence and immediately agreeing to file counter lawsuits against the charge nurse...

  15. Accusation Against Male Nurse (Me)

    Avid reader replied to Lapzs's topic in General Nursing

    Grow a set! You're the RN! You are not there to make friends or be friendly. By being professional both clinically and in conduct, you will automatically garner respect which will make your job...

  16. Nursing Ethics Question!

    Avid reader replied to Nugget's topic in Psychiatric

    How about demands money for not becoming violent or killing someone or abducting someone? When you begin applying logic to psychotic sxs as is the case here then the lunatics have taken over the...

  17. Tips for a New and Young Charge Nurse

    Avid reader replied to amoret22's topic in General Nursing

    Wait about five years or so and in the meantime enjoy your pretty head with being young and innocent and having fun and not with the questions you're asking. You sound bubbly and it's your...

  18. Discrimination for being a new mom?

    Avid reader replied to Karn88's topic in General Nursing

    I think your problem is entitlement if that's how you feel. As the other posters have said, you weren't around when the job became available and yet you are comfortable enough to conclude...

  19. Am I too old to become an RN??

    Avid reader replied to bananerz84's topic in LPN to RN

    Totally agree with PRN, you are way too old to be asking such silly questions especially on a forum! Hate to be so harsh but it must be wonderful to live a life where you can contemplate if you wish...

  20. Workplace Harassment forced me to resign

    Avid reader replied to Drgnfy13's topic in General Nursing

    Since no one actually knows the situation except based on your description, you need to get an attorney. Try several so you can find out if you are being objective or just emotional. If as described,...

  21. Do psychotropic meds contribute to poor decision making sometimes?

    Avid reader replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like sublimation or distraction to me. After ten years he should have worked through the trauma and be of the meds. It is possible that his Psych provider is lax and dependency maybe an issue....

  22. Innovation Wavers for Employment

    Avid reader replied to yourshoesareuntied's topic in General Nursing

    Depends on which country you are in? Worked in England at John Radcliffe hospital in Oxford. Community nurses were having problems with overweight patients re lifting of legs for dressings etc. I came...

  23. Adele parody video for "SCHOOL NURSE DAY"

    Avid reader replied to tining's topic in School

    Love this post. Thanks. As Adele might say "Let's be having you,

  24. Are you angry about the NMC OSCE???

    Avid reader replied to WrigleyRN's topic in International Nursing

    Totally agree with you. I was trained in the UK both Psych and General and to re-register it was a fuss. However, I worked with one Hungarian nurse who was a sister who barely spoke English and her...

  25. Caption Contest

    Avid reader replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    Hear ye, hear ye. How many score years ago........ Tiptoe through the tulips........ "What station am I listening