tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8774676666559926705.comments2023-10-07T05:07:37.308-04:00The Misadventures of a Nurse....well, sort of...Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08943730933269816574noreply@blogger.comBlogger710125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8774676666559926705.post-84441686460726923632020-08-15T02:58:26.722-04:002020-08-15T02:58:26.722-04:00Why are you even a nurse if helping to save a life...Why are you even a nurse if helping to save a life isn't part of your job?;!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8774676666559926705.post-73602258518657492562017-06-30T19:45:25.985-04:002017-06-30T19:45:25.985-04:00I'm happy to see you backI'm happy to see you backLeAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07439164868981058020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8774676666559926705.post-67081712856765333692016-02-13T10:24:53.702-05:002016-02-13T10:24:53.702-05:00Great blog. Greeting from a night shift RN in Aust...Great blog. Greeting from a night shift RN in Australia.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8774676666559926705.post-21718439893310707142014-10-03T01:20:46.607-04:002014-10-03T01:20:46.607-04:00Got it. We have ED OBS, ICU, 5CW (unofficial step ...Got it. We have ED OBS, ICU, 5CW (unofficial step down) . . . Carin Diazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15249991588609380053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8774676666559926705.post-82430796547582488372014-10-02T03:05:22.036-04:002014-10-02T03:05:22.036-04:00Oops, sorry...CDU = Clinical Decision Unit...basic...Oops, sorry...CDU = Clinical Decision Unit...basically 23 hr observation. PCU = Progressive Care Unit...basically step-down from Intensive Care.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08943730933269816574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8774676666559926705.post-88768040696934847802014-10-01T20:25:12.276-04:002014-10-01T20:25:12.276-04:00Congratulations about your fitness journey. 50 po...Congratulations about your fitness journey. 50 pounds is a lot!<br /><br />Sorry, what do those acronyms mean?Carin Diazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15249991588609380053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8774676666559926705.post-79571043086626477182013-09-12T13:02:48.689-04:002013-09-12T13:02:48.689-04:00I got put on call and did not get called in to wor...I got put on call and did not get called in to work once this week. ICU is busy with very sick patients but not enough of them. I hope we get busy soon...<br /><br />I hope you feel better. It sucks being sick.Carin Diazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15249991588609380053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8774676666559926705.post-13508445371226324042013-08-23T21:08:03.909-04:002013-08-23T21:08:03.909-04:00Yowza. We obviously work at the same place.Yowza. We obviously work at the same place.Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15790603075917451847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8774676666559926705.post-9883690873862536512013-08-23T16:23:52.121-04:002013-08-23T16:23:52.121-04:00Nooooooo, I definitely would not recommend nursing...Nooooooo, I definitely would not recommend nursing to anyone. The pay is ok, but it does not match all that is required of us. If I had it to do over again, I think I'd be an xray tech or do sonograms. Yeah, the pay may be less, but so is the stress.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08943730933269816574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8774676666559926705.post-78632822212554730492013-08-12T11:03:50.410-04:002013-08-12T11:03:50.410-04:00I have been a nurse for 34 years so I can so relat... I have been a nurse for 34 years so I can so relate to everything you say. It is unbelievable what patients will expect and ask us to do. And all the changes, not good. I recently left a busy cardiac floor and am working in Ambulatory/ infusion center. So much less stress, and less lifting, still seeing the attitude though that we owe them all something. Come a hour after lunch but expect us to feed them when they will only be here for a hour. Want free cab rides home, free supplies. Free pop. Complaining about how crappy they feel and then wanting us to wait on their IV while they go have a smoke. After 34 years though I know you can't change people. Shake your head, do your job, go home. I am not sure I would recommend nursing anymore, would you?Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09465859477203553281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8774676666559926705.post-82177960661369773532013-02-05T23:26:10.277-05:002013-02-05T23:26:10.277-05:00Time does fly. I can't believe I am going on ...Time does fly. I can't believe I am going on 3 yrs.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00239549305651230543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8774676666559926705.post-73327984035185269552013-02-02T22:05:14.827-05:002013-02-02T22:05:14.827-05:00The surveys are insane, aren't they? Everyone ...The surveys are insane, aren't they? Everyone in the ER is pissed off--the wait was too long, we didn't give them food as they were waiting, we wouldn't give them percoet, we didn't offer them a ride home...And the helpful "hints" we get are infuriating.Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15790603075917451847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8774676666559926705.post-72948794236261639342013-01-28T20:53:58.619-05:002013-01-28T20:53:58.619-05:00So good to come here and get to hear how you have ...So good to come here and get to hear how you have been doing!!! Wow, I can not beleieve it has been 9 years!!!!Carlene Nogglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10142717001293178461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8774676666559926705.post-77110434954704731902013-01-08T22:12:54.580-05:002013-01-08T22:12:54.580-05:00I miss you!!!!!!I miss you!!!!!!Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15790603075917451847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8774676666559926705.post-81431689815803029532012-12-21T14:06:49.707-05:002012-12-21T14:06:49.707-05:00Time does go by quickly... when you're not sti...Time does go by quickly... when you're not still in nursing school :P. So for me, just the winter and summer breaks go by that fast. <br />Good luck with your new year's resolutions! I always am super ambitious (I guess like the rest of the world...) in the beginning and then every three months I have renewed furvor, but in between, total slacker. :D<br />Have a happy holiday season!!Alyssahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04153189032361736455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8774676666559926705.post-55151980783666210672012-11-24T20:25:16.615-05:002012-11-24T20:25:16.615-05:00I applaud you on your stress-free attitude! Advice...I applaud you on your stress-free attitude! Advice I could definitely use for myself :)<br />I wonder about the BSN thing, too. I'm in an ASN program and I fully intend to take it to the next level (once I pay off ASN debt and save for the BSN), but everyone shouldn't have to and doesn't it seem like every other day there is supposedly going to be a new thing they're phasing out/getting rid of/adding in? and it never really seems to happen. Supposedly our hospitals here are claiming they plan on getting rid of CNAs and LVNs first. HA! They think they're understaffed now! Chyeah right. Alyssahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04153189032361736455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8774676666559926705.post-22789326167238112272012-11-06T02:28:37.837-05:002012-11-06T02:28:37.837-05:00Hi! Great site! I'm trying to find an email ad...Hi! Great site! I'm trying to find an email address to contact you on to ask if you would please consider adding a link to my website. I'd really appreciate if you could email me back.<br /><br />Thanks and have a great day!<br /><br />Aria<br />aria.zoesch@gmail.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06643055141892698609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8774676666559926705.post-61979286502284972952012-10-15T05:03:47.372-04:002012-10-15T05:03:47.372-04:00I call bullshit on them phasing out the ADNs. Nur...I call bullshit on them phasing out the ADNs. Nurses are already hard enough to come by, anyone who would exclude someone who is competent and experienced based on whether or not they took stats or government is an idiot. Although it is hospital administration...so...you never know. I do think having it looks good on paper- I think having my BSN definitely didn't hurt in the job field, but I don't think it's a must either. It's really whether that little extra boost is worth the hassle to you. hoodnursehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15467790713937519943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8774676666559926705.post-21976904786197185032012-08-04T08:28:17.735-04:002012-08-04T08:28:17.735-04:00Oh no-- you can't throw in the cabin mate like...Oh no-- you can't throw in the cabin mate like that!!!! I hope you have a fantastic trip. I bet you will be really tan when you get back :)Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15790603075917451847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8774676666559926705.post-87125608854345538802012-06-05T21:17:51.377-04:002012-06-05T21:17:51.377-04:00Way to go on the weight loss!! You old hospital? I...Way to go on the weight loss!! You old hospital? It is totally their loss. And the boyfriend? I have no advice. Just hang in there and let things work out like they are supposed to.Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15790603075917451847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8774676666559926705.post-5935144683357788252012-04-23T20:19:02.372-04:002012-04-23T20:19:02.372-04:00:( Sorry about your back. I am positive work isn&#...:( Sorry about your back. I am positive work isn't helping it any!<br />I really hope everything works out with your old hospital and you can slide rack back in.<br />And way to go with WEight Watchers. I know tons of people who swear by it!Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15790603075917451847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8774676666559926705.post-49520923819902161022012-04-06T20:20:23.373-04:002012-04-06T20:20:23.373-04:00Work in the emergency room!!!!!!!Work in the emergency room!!!!!!!Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15790603075917451847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8774676666559926705.post-82501379267456930952012-04-03T21:44:48.996-04:002012-04-03T21:44:48.996-04:00Glad you had a nice vacation. I really hope the jo...Glad you had a nice vacation. I really hope the job thing works out well for you. The $3/hr is NOTHING compared to what you will save in gas!!Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15790603075917451847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8774676666559926705.post-85255030006700418562012-03-30T02:54:45.319-04:002012-03-30T02:54:45.319-04:00enjoy the vacation and good luck with getting back...enjoy the vacation and good luck with getting back to the old job. One of the reasons i keep thinking i should stay where i am. Never greener on the other side...or so i hear.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00239549305651230543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8774676666559926705.post-55661488992686879172012-03-22T23:43:49.909-04:002012-03-22T23:43:49.909-04:00Have an amazing vacation. I'm sure everything ...Have an amazing vacation. I'm sure everything with work will end up exactly how it is supposed to :)Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15790603075917451847noreply@blogger.com