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Being the Nurse Everyone Wants to Have I was visiting a very ill friend in the hospital where I work, and as I pulled up beside her bed, I leaned forward to hear her whispered words, “I hope I get that nice nurse again today.” Read More

It's the 1st of July If that title makes you want to double check all your orders, you probably work at University Hospital. Read More

PDN and boundaries I am curious of others opinions on private duty nursing and the extensive boundary crossing that is seen in this type of setting. I've seen it all, gifts, vacationing together, planned lunches, visiting while on maternity leave. Both sides-family and nurse. Read More

Ageism - 61 Yr Old & Need to go Back to Work after 3 Yrs off Taking Care of Wife I'm a 61 year old male RN with 25 years of experience in hospitals at Med Surg and some Home Health experience. I haven't worked in 3 years because my wife stroked and I've had her at home, arguing with insurance and disability entities. She's paralyzed. Read More

The right to an opinion I have been working as an RN for 6 months now. Enough time to rub the innocence and naivety off of anyone I think. My position is in a long term care, and seems to be equal helpings of caring for the geriatric population and providing support for families with loved ones in our home. Read More

Refusing to float The reason for the floating is because other units aren't properly staffed. Example: full time and prns ask off on the same day and everyone gets it, therefore no one is covering the floor. Read More