| 4/16/2009 7:52:08 AM |
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horsenao
North Las Vegas, NV
age: 53
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| 4/19/2009 5:14:40 PM |
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snuffy01
Youngsville, NC
age: 53
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I build and remodel hospitals does that count?
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| 4/20/2009 2:02:20 PM |
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still_unchosen
Chicago, IL
age: 29
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 I think that idea is perfect i was just thinking that nurses need an outlet because we dont get much free time and dont get to date much or mingle with ppl outside of patients(lol). So please someone get the ball ro llin because im in!
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| 5/11/2009 7:07:32 PM |
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username772000
Chippewa Falls, WI
age: 33
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I am almost in the nursing profession. i say almost because i do not want to offend. i work for a healthcare seminar company. it is focused on continuing education. my profession is computer programming. I could never do what nurses do.
you are some of the kindest people on earth.
i just went in last week for my tetanus so i could volunteer at the humane society.
i have a FEAR of needles. lets just say it eventually ended well, thanks to the kind nurses that looked after me.
they will be receiving flowers soon
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| 5/12/2009 4:33:58 PM |
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bowtiegirl
Maple Shade, NJ
age: 55
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Hello all I am a Neurodiagnostic Tech.(Brain Testing) Have been in the field 23 yrs and I love it.
I have been in the medical field all my working years. I try each day to make a difference in someone's life. It's very rewarding to work with patients.
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| 5/12/2009 6:53:36 PM |
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porsha352
Micanopy, FL
age: 43
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My mom and best friend are nurses. They have been telling me for years that I should go for nursing, but I ran from the idea. It wasnt until after my son was diagnosed with leukemia that I realized I loved the science of the human body. We have come a long way in treating sick people. My son is doing fine, but i didnt work for a year.
I got my Cna and worked in cardiac and applied for nursing school. I got in and my last day is june 26th!! So even though it has been hard (i have felt like giving up a few times)I am very proud of my accomplishment. We had our pinning last friday and I won the academic award!! I am smarter than i thought I was.
I am hoping it is rewarding and easy to get a job.
God bless the nurse
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| 5/13/2009 7:04:59 AM |
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lovesthesun
West Orange, NJ
age: 58
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HELLO!!!
i just joined this group!!
I am a Dentist, office in Manhattan!!
the BIG APPLE!!
any other Dentists out there???
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| 5/13/2009 9:17:03 PM |
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mww973
Royse City, TX
age: 37
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ER RN and Licensed paramedic also Army Reserve Nurse Corps. Something great about caring for patients while caring a handgun
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| 5/18/2009 1:12:06 PM |
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dancingmoon
Bend, OR
age: 62
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Wow, I just discovered this group! It's amazing to see so many healthcare folks out here. I bet if we added up the years quoted so far we'd be over 1000 years of experience.
I'm an RN who specialized in Oncology Research for way too many years,(35 years) now doing home care ( which I am enjoying) and ortho-neuro research part-time. ( OK.... I really like research, too).
Anyone else out there "down sized" and redirected? I call it the "catch and release " program locally. Would love to hear your thoughts ( if that's on topic).
Thank you!
DM
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| 5/19/2009 2:52:04 PM |
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lonestone
Ukiah, CA
age: 56
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 welcome to DH, dancingmoon! I hope you enjoy being a part of this vast circle of friends! I've been on board for just a few months and it works out well with my difficult 24/7 schedule as a dedicated care provider for mentally alert quadriplegics.
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| 5/21/2009 8:22:13 PM |
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lonelady57
Yorktown, IN
age: 71
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Hello fellow health care professionals, haven't seen any other Surgical nurses in this thread, but hope there are some out there. I retired in l995 but still remember what it was like and "when in doubt, cut it out"!
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| 5/23/2009 10:27:22 PM |
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lady4funguy
Cabot, AR
age: 37
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Hi everybody!!! I am a Hospice on call RN, been doing this for almost 2 years and absolutely love it, also work for a PRN agency on the side, but started out as a CNA loooong too many years ago to count, lol.
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| 5/24/2009 11:07:28 AM |
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unique1foryou
Denton, TX
age: 48
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Hello, Everyone~
I have been a Nurse for over 15 years with specialties in Geriatrics, Alzheimer's and Wound Care. I and am now a Regional Manager (TX an OK) for the Advanced Wound Care Division of a Global Medical Company. I absolutely love the direction my career has taken and am very blessed to work for such a great company! 
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| 6/4/2009 10:18:52 PM |
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whisperingmoon
Muskogee, OK
age: 56
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Thank you,each one for choosing Healthcare, we all depend on each other!I have been an LPN for almost 12 years.Nine of that a nursing home nurse.Can you believe they consider that no experience if you should decide you want to be a traveling nurse? If you are the night charge nurse,you do it all,the assessements,supervising,txs meds,ER nurse and have to make all the nursing judgements? I am a Hospice nurse now, its definitely been a benefit to me to have had the hands on nursing home experience.I love being a Hospice nurse even though it is a tearful experience at times.What is the answer to my calling,being able to relieve some of the pain and suffering of my pts. which relieves the suffering of their families.All I have left to do now is pass those incredible boards and become an R.N. I love the Hospice and nursing humor we could never quit crying or keep up the good work without it!!!!!Quetta.
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| 6/5/2009 5:42:38 PM |
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tricia231
Union Bridge, MD
age: 52
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Hello all you lovely healthcare workers. I am an LPN. I've worked in Pediatric Home Health for ten years. I have been a nurse since 1976 (Wow!) and I love this profession.
"Work done in the spirit of service is worship."(Compilations, Baha'i Scriptures, p. 278)
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| 6/6/2009 7:11:36 PM |
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mangoslice
Soddy Daisy, TN
age: 38
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LPN here...working in Substance Abuse and Eating Disorder treatment center
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| 6/6/2009 7:40:44 PM |
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ea0604
Philadelphia, PA
age: 42
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Hello, would like to extend a greeting to all those healthcare professionals who make a difference in todays world. I have been an RN for 19years, and currently work as a RNAC (Registered nurse assessment coordinator).
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| 6/7/2009 7:54:59 AM |
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resq247
La Habra, CA
age: 48
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PARAMEDIC HERE!!
HOW ARE YOU ALL
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| 6/8/2009 4:58:45 PM |
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plenty2luv
Staten Island, NY
age: 52
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Hi there the name is martha, I live in Staten Island and have been a nurse for the last 24 years. I stated out in med. surg, when to peritineal dialysis, then went on to respitory critical care, dealing with vents. I was in ICU for 14 years and am now working in recovery room. I would like to find out how to get work over seas.
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| 6/9/2009 6:26:16 AM |
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kandy2u
Belle, WV
age: 55
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LPN/CHPLN here. I worked in hospice for about 14 years and absolutely loved it. Now working in eldercare. Love geriatrics. Love the nursing field. Have some horror stories, some comedies and some very touching tales stored in my memory. Hope you all take the time to take care of the caregiver. We sometimes lose sight of that and it can become dangerous if we neglect ourselves. Give yourselves a big hug and relax for a bit each day. Huggs, kandy.
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| 6/9/2009 5:58:30 PM |
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luvcrzyme
Longview, TX
age: 47
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I have been nursing for 24 yrs now
I have worked in nursing homes for elderly, nursing home for babies / disabled children up to age 21
Home health
and now have worked as LVN for 10 yrs as a prison nurse.
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| 6/10/2009 7:31:11 PM |
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mztrrylady
Dardanelle, AR
age: 47
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Hi,
I have been an LPN for 23 Years, I have worked in California and Arkansas. I started an Auditor, Consultant company about 10 years ago. I now am a Case Manager at Saint Marys Regional Medical Center in Ark. Everyone said it was an RN only job but I worked to get it. I believe that LPN's have been put at the bottom of the list for jobs which would only go to RN's. So, KOODOOS to us!!!!!!
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| 6/16/2009 5:32:43 PM |
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angelezys
Folcroft, PA
age: 39
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I am a Site Manager at Childrens' Hospital of Philadelphia. I oversee two Primary Care Centers , and love my job.
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| 6/17/2009 4:59:37 PM |
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deerclan
Easley, SC
age: 59
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Do you count social workers? I used to work with incarcerated offenders, specializing in substance abuse rehab. Had health problems, now I am one of the "disabled" lepers nobody likes to talk to as soon as the "D" word comes out. LOL I'm considering making a study out of it. For you nurses, I always loved working with nurses. A friend of mine, a clinical manager, recently told me that back in the days when she was called "head nurse" she had one really *BAD* group of nurses who traditionally gave the "head nurse" two knee pads, the assistant "head nurse" just one knee pad. I know, it took me a minute too -- just think dirty thoughts & you'll get it. Love those nurses, the bawdier the better.
Anyhow, nice to meet all of you.
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| 6/18/2009 8:28:04 AM |
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clickrick524
North Scituate, RI
age: 60
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Hi Gang,
I have two Professions which I think is !:
I Work F/T as a Mental Health Worker in a Detox up in MA; I work with a Team of 3 RN's nitely! We have a Great time and laugh a lot when we have time! LOL!
We do have a F/T NP during the Day shift, then a Per Diem NP comes in for 4 hours after!
I am a P/T Fashion Photographer, so I Shoot Models when time allows for it! Like this Weekend, I am going to CT to participate in a Group Model Shoot at a Studio! Should be a Blast! It's quite the Dichotomy! I need some Cool thing to do 2 reduce Stress besides Dating, huh?? And no, I don't Date Models! Just Shoot them, with my Camera, that is!
Glad to be here! I met one Cool Gal here, tho she was rebounding, in MHO, and did not work out!
Have a Great Day!!!
~~~Rick~~~Still Clicking away!!! And Searching!
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| 7/2/2009 6:01:04 PM |
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gentledoc1
Springfield, PA
age: 55
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"Yes" to "any other dentists out there." I'm outside of Philadelphia, have been dentisting for almost 30 years, and it's still fun and very creative. I must have chosen my profession well. I've taught dental school and dental assisting, was a Navy dentist for 3 yrs after school, had my own practice for 14 years, helped develop a holistic practice, have "temped" on an Indian reservation in N Dakota (I advise against being there in February, btw), worked in a prison, and also an exclusive dental "spa" in downtown Philly. I've had patients call my office when a doc w/ the same name as mine was arrested for killing his wife, and treated a convicted murderer while working in prison. Now I'm starting to lecture and develop unique dental software. So, like I said, it's still fun!
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| 7/19/2009 4:45:17 PM |
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backdoc55
Stone Mountain, GA
age: 57
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I am a Chiropractor in teh Atlanta area. I have a clinic that deals with children with special neeeds. My specialty is Autism. We get great results here. My work and the facility take up most of my time.
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| 7/20/2009 3:04:36 PM |
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starman53
Amarillo, TX
age: 54
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I'm an RN BSN WTSU CANYON TX. Took off for awhile to sell on Ebay anyone need a MICHAEL JACKSON 1984 doll.
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| 7/20/2009 5:14:19 PM |
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emtjim
El Paso, TX
age: 45
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emergency medical services here
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| 7/21/2009 7:18:49 PM |
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smiles71
Ypsilanti, MI
age: 48
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So now that we have all met now lets keep bettter contact. How are things going with the economy and health care where you are? Have you found cutbacks to be qietly being done?
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| 7/25/2009 12:47:29 PM |
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tx_blu_eyz2000
San Antonio, TX
age: 44
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So now that we have all met now lets keep bettter contact. How are things going with the economy and health care where you are? Have you found cutbacks to be qietly being done?
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| 7/30/2009 1:47:06 PM |
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futurebff
Lobelville, TN
age: 52
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Hi everyone my name is Mary and I am a RN. Been in nursing 21 years, done it all ambulance,ER, ICU, MED-SURG mostly, my last job was as a travel nurse for American Mobile. My most important job was my dad's private duty, he died of Leukemia March 08. I am now a Parrish nurse and Home Health and love it. Love the idea of a site.
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| 7/30/2009 2:30:18 PM |
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futurebff
Lobelville, TN
age: 52
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The You Know you are a nurse when was great Mary
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| 8/5/2009 6:57:10 PM |
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alrose
West Point, GA
age: 62
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Hi! I'm a registered respiratory therapist tech, RN. I started out as a dental asst. but had planned on becoming a vet. Instead went into nursing. When I lost my uncle, I went back and got into respiratory. I've owned my own healthcare company, rode on aubulances, rode on helicoptors (loved), and had to quit work several times to care for a member of my family that was dying. I think my heart lies with either ER or the elderly.
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| 8/5/2009 7:53:26 PM |
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shellie120869
Columbia, TN
age: 41
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I am a Cytology Tech
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| 8/6/2009 4:29:05 PM |
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mithuma
Lansing, MI
age: 49
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 i! I am a surgical technologist for 20 years. Not lovin it anymore!
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| 8/24/2009 12:03:04 PM |
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iculqqkin
Lilburn, GA
age: 42
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I'm on the administrative side of healthcare and work in healthcare finance. Keeping the utilization down and the profits up. I'm not a nurse, but my job helps to make sure you keep getting your paycheck and the company stays afloat.
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| 8/29/2009 9:10:00 AM |
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freezinoutside
Scotts, MI
age: 57
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I teach the under-privileged how to abuse drugs.
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| 8/31/2009 12:07:53 PM |
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delynx
Jefferson City, TN
age: 47
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Hi I'm Debbie. I've been a LPN for 17yrs, I've done ER/ICU Med Surg Psych, Oncology, and Long Term Care. And I can still smile at the things the residents come of with
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| 9/3/2009 1:54:24 PM |
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sandiann
Lake City, FL
age: 53
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Greeting RNS
I am a masters prepared nurse educator with the VA. I work in one of the CLC's (Community Living Centers). I love my job. Like most nursing jobs it is exhausting. We are in an occupation that is rewarding but face it is hard work. No glamour here. Has anyone been commenting on some of the nursing shows like the one on HBO that shows a smart a nurse who is impaired. Not the image I would like to portray nor does it represent the other 99 percent of us who are honest, ethical and hardworking and dont have time to think about trying to trick the system to abuse drugs or break hospital rules.
What do you think?
Sandy
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| 9/5/2009 9:42:13 PM |
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jlwindy
Indianapolis, IN
age: 53
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hi all,
I am an LPN..have been for 23 years...specialize in geriatrics ..but have been involved in hospice...and home care for pediatric patients on life support...
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| 9/8/2009 8:25:37 PM |
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angel4uandme
Edgewater, FL
age: 47
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HI i'm a LPN for hospice and i absolutly love my job. some days are better then others, but couldn't picture myself doing any thing else, i worked in a hospital on the surgecal floor for three 3yrs before resigning to go to hospice. I'm a fairly new nurse who has only been doing this for 4yrs back in school now to do the bridge to RN. it tooka while to figure out what i wanted to be when i grew up lol
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| 9/13/2009 8:05:48 PM |
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rob4and7
Rochester, MI
age: 45
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I'm a physical therapist, I love my job
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| 9/18/2009 8:24:11 AM |
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msbling21
Temple, TX
age: 52
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I have been a nurse for 21 years. I am making a move to Scott and White Hospital in Temple Texas. Any nurses from there.
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| 9/18/2009 8:33:19 AM |
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tcnurse
Scottsburg, IN
age: 56
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I AM SO BURNT OUT...have gone back to school to get out of nursing, before it kills me.
I actually told an administrator that I am a social worker, cook, housekeeper, telephone operator, secretary, activities director, mediator, punching bag....everything but a nurse. Oh, well, gotta go and put my scrubs on, practice my smile, and go to work. Have a great day, all.
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| 10/11/2009 5:40:51 PM |
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lovetokissme
Philadelphia, PA
age: 44
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Hello everyone ...another nurse here...I have worked at the same hospital/same floor for 15 yrs (wow...how time flies!!)...I do med/surg/oncology nursing & work weekends 7pm-7am (Fri/Sat)
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| 10/11/2009 5:45:10 PM |
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lovetokissme
Philadelphia, PA
age: 44
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Forensic nurse?! Sound very interesting...could you tell me more about this...thanks
Diane
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| 10/16/2009 5:40:02 PM |
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corvetteguy93
Howell, NJ
age: 57
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Dental Technicians need love too.
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| 11/18/2009 8:40:51 AM |
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riderinthewimd
Jackson, MI
age: 54
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Hi Everyone !
My name is Vickie I work in health care to specializing with Spinal Cord Injuries and Closed Head Injuries. In Michigan.
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| 11/18/2009 7:04:58 PM |
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balbc
Iowa City, IA
age: 32
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I'm a research assistant in pathology...does that count????!!!
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| 11/28/2009 4:52:57 PM |
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decatur_man
Decatur, GA
age: 32
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Psychiatric Registered Nurse here
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| 12/11/2009 6:45:52 PM |
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jed5099
New Carlisle, OH
age: 61
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Hi everyone! I have been a RN for 40 years and have spent the last 31 in LTC. I have been in administration for the majority of my career. I love the elderly and their fabulous life stories.
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| 12/11/2009 8:22:52 PM |
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ontheloose69
Dyer, IN
age: 47
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I love nurses so nice and sweet. plus they have the patience for all my fishing and hunting.
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| 12/22/2009 6:51:16 PM |
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nicesmile4uu
Saint Joseph, MI
age: 59
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This is my first time on here also. I am a dentist in Benton Harbor, Michigan, at a community health center. I had been a dental hygienist since 1974 and went to dental school when my marriage broke up. I graduated in 2000 from University of Detroit Mercy and have been here since then receiving tuition reimbursement from the National Health Service Corps. I just paid off my school loans in full and am quite happy about it!
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| 12/25/2009 7:43:24 PM |
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musicandsmiles
Portland, OR
age: 56
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Hi ... I'm a skilled nursing home administrator. Thinking I finally want to shift the direction of my career from long term care to ????. How about your thoughts and ideas?
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| 12/27/2009 11:01:42 PM |
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juanita_tn71
Pioneer, TN
age: 39
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LPN here. I work in a hospital on a psychiatric unit for geriatrics (55 and older) I love my job but can be tough at times
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| 1/1/2010 2:55:24 PM |
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charlygr1
Rustburg, VA
age: 29
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HELLO EVERYONE!!! I AM 27 AND HAVE BEEN AN LPN FOR 5 YEARS. I LOVE MY JOB. I CURENTLY WORK IN SKILLED CARE AT A NURSING HOME. I HAVE WORKED IN MANY DIFF. AREAS LIKE OFFICE, HOSP. AND SPECIALITY. I WILL SAY THAT WE DEF. NEED A PLACE TO RANT AND RAVE AT THE END OF A DAY. WE ALSO DO TEND TO HAVE A TWISTED SENSE OF HUMOR THAT MOST OTHERES DO NOT GET. ALSO CAN ANYONE TELL ME HOW THE CRAP YOU CAN FIND A GOOD MAN WHEN YOU WORK 12 H SHIFTS?
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| 1/7/2010 9:05:01 AM |
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triagern
Tracy, CA
age: 41
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Hey ya! RN here who moved here from Oregon. Currently looking for work, but a great opportunity to try something new (including social  YEAH!). I have done the typical Med/Surg grind for many years, telemetry, OB/GYN, ER adn ortho in the ol hospitals, and did a stent in a nursing home as my first job.
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| 1/7/2010 12:56:04 PM |
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sunny_day74
Durham, NC
age: 36
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I'm in the process of applying to nursing school now. I want to be an NP. I'm realling looking forward to it!
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| 1/18/2010 9:41:24 PM |
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mandapandalynn
Marion, IL
age: 26
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Waiting to sit for LPN boards and working on my RN =)
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