pixiern15

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1. I Hate Psych

   pixiern15 replied to b52RN's topic in Psychiatric

   I suck it up and stick it out... My mom says you gotta kiss ass before you can kick it.

2. Why Nursing Sucks...

   pixiern15 replied to pixiern15's topic in Relations

   Thank you. I wish someone had prepared me, so I'm happy I can give new nurses a heads up. Honestly, some of my nursing-school friends found awesome positions with great teams, so don't be discouraged. It really depends on your area of work (and nursi...

3. Why Nursing Sucks...

   pixiern15 replied to pixiern15's topic in Relations

   Agreed, everyone has their own challenges, but the fry cook at McDonalds and the cashier at Walgreens isn't the difference between someone's life or death on a daily basis. If they calculate wrong, easy fix. If we calculate wrong (while having to jug...

4. Why Nursing Sucks...

   pixiern15 replied to pixiern15's topic in Relations

   Respectfully, your post is laced with assumptions that I a) don't try to foster relationships with those around me, b) that I "waste their time with stupid questions" (I wouldn't approach someone unless I can't find the answer on my own, I know how b...

5. Why Nursing Sucks...

   pixiern15 replied to pixiern15's topic in Relations

   That's wonderful advice from a veteran nurse, thanks. Nothing about my perception of nursing was remotely linked to Grey's anatomy. I went into nursing because nurses helped my dying grandmother when I was 12, and I fell in love with their compassion...

6. Why Nursing Sucks...

   pixiern15 replied to pixiern15's topic in Relations

   That sounds horrible. I'm sorry you had to go through that. I love nursing. Genuinely. I have somewhat thick skin. Otherwise, I would have called a few MDs a few choice words and been out on my keister. The thing is, I find it inexcusable to treat ...

7. Why Nursing Sucks...

   pixiern15 replied to pixiern15's topic in Relations

   I hear you. My organization is pushing this movement of "customers" instead of "patients" and it's causing me to pull out my hair. Many patients already treat hospitals like hotels. If I'm "being graded on my ability to leave customers satisfied", I ...

8. Student Loan Debt

   pixiern15 replied to KeepItRealRN's topic in General Students

   I got my ADN through a community college, and am currently working on my BSN online. So, no debt. Some of my nursing friends have like 30-40k, but the thought of >100K debt is making my stomach hurt. Best of luck!

9. Why Nursing Sucks...

   pixiern15 replied to pixiern15's topic in Relations

   You mean there's hope?! :) I intend to leave eventually. At least I've solved the mystery of why the turnover rate for new nurses is so high. Thank you.

10. Why Nursing Sucks...

    pixiern15 posted a topic in Relations

    When I was 12, I decided I wanted to help people”, so I worked really hard to get into a nursing program. I, by no means, thought it would be easy, I just thought it'd be more rewarding. I graduated last year, and started at a hospital. I trained f...

11. Passed NCLEX-RN 2015 1st Try! (Kaplan)

    pixiern15 replied to pixiern15's topic in NCLEX

    I think the waiting is the worst! Try to do something relaxing. :) Good luck!

12. Passed NCLEX-RN 2015 1st Try! (Kaplan)

    pixiern15 posted a topic in NCLEX

    I told myself if I passed, I'd come back and post because the posts on here helped calm my anxiety. I graduated mid-May, took NCLEX-RN June 23rd and passed with 115 questions. To be absolutely honest, I did nothing but the Kaplan course, and skimmed ...