Tue 15 Sep, 2009 2:32 pm - I won't be getting the swine flu vaccine. I mean, if it's supposed to be milder than the regular flu anyway, what's the point? I think the government sometimes... (view)
Wed 26 Aug, 2009 7:44 am - Has anyone seen the newer TV shows depicting nurses? There's one with Jada Pinkett Smith called HawthoRNe -- I watched the first 15 minutes of the first show... (view)
Wed 26 Aug, 2009 7:40 am - Does anyone here work on a unit where they do self-scheduling? I used to and am finding I really miss it! I liked being trusted to know what worked best for me... (view)
Wed 26 Aug, 2009 7:34 am - I found that HOUNDING them usually works. I call once a day, everyday, and keep my name in front of them. I also send followups notes the MINUTE I leave an... (view)
Wed 26 Aug, 2009 7:32 am - I heard you have to have a med-surg background and a few years on the floor as a nurse. I've called them before too and they look stuff up (I've heard them... (view)
Wed 26 Aug, 2009 7:31 am - I heard that. Sometimes I just have to remind them that I am at work... and they are not in their bed at home just because there's a TV and their family and... (view)
Sat 22 Aug, 2009 1:34 pm - Welcome to the site! Glad to hear that you made the transition from LPN to RN. It's not much different from being an LPN... more paperwork and responsibility... (view)
Sat 22 Aug, 2009 1:29 pm - I have noticed that many "old time" nurses at work are talking about retiring. Some have worked the floor for more than 30 years! I'm not sure I could stand to... (view)
Tue 18 Aug, 2009 6:08 pm - Oh how I detest nursing CEUs! But does anyone know where to get FREE ones? I've heard it's possible, but can't believe they'd just give them away! My hospital... (view)
Tue 18 Aug, 2009 6:03 pm - I haven't done any travel nursing, but I know there is a site where you can fill out ONE application and it goes to many different agencies. Saves a bunch of... (view)
Fri 14 Aug, 2009 6:50 pm - Navy blue or white... we can wear a printed top, but it has to have blue in it. I still wear a bright red top with a little white trim.... I just tell them I'm... (view)
Fri 14 Aug, 2009 6:48 pm - It isn't easy and it's getting a lot harder. All I can say is don't go into it for the money. There are a lot of easier ways to make money, BUT there are... (view)
Fri 14 Aug, 2009 6:39 pm - My friends and I were talking and were wondering if it's okay to wear your uniform to a nursing interview? I had to do it for my last one because I had just... (view)
Fri 14 Aug, 2009 6:37 pm - I've noticed that there's no shortage here either.... I'm in Cleveland. The Clinic even did away with its sign-on bonuses, but the good news is that there are... (view)
Fri 7 Aug, 2009 12:22 pm - I felt like a mean nurse the other night. I had eight patients, felt I didn't really know them, even after spending eight hours with them..... and became a... (view)
Wed 5 Aug, 2009 7:08 pm - Try contacting your State Representative or Senator that is sympathetic to nurse licensure. I am lucky as I have an amazing Rep that's a dear friend of mine.... (view)
Tue 4 Aug, 2009 5:40 pm - Does anyone out there do travel nursing? I was wondering what some of the up and downsides there are to it? I have a couple of critters that I would want to... (view)
