rhernandez748

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1. HELP! Threats to call BON!

   rhernandez748 replied to Nechic01's topic in General Nursing

   Anxiety is controlling you release it and get through finals call the cops on him and move in with a friend till finals are over.

2. I'm So Over Nursing. I would rather work at Costco!!

   rhernandez748 replied to rnfrombama's topic in General Nursing

   That would be impossible for me and frankly just sad.

3. I'm So Over Nursing. I would rather work at Costco!!

   rhernandez748 replied to rnfrombama's topic in General Nursing

   Costco employees do leave I was one of them and am now a RN. Remember that you work 3 days a week and you get to be with your kids as a registered nurse. At Costco I was making $17.00/hour in 2001. But never knew when I would be able to see my kids.

4. Behind on charting?

   rhernandez748 replied to rhernandez748's topic in General Nursing

   Forgot to mention we are 100% paper charting

5. Behind on charting?

   rhernandez748 posted a topic in General Nursing

   So, it's my third day precepting, as a new nurse and I'm beating myself up because I had to stay an hour and a half over to chart my narrative. I had 3 patients on my own and my preceptor had two. By 18:30 I was only at 9:00 on one of my patients. I ...

6. New grad, please Help with med surg organization!!

   rhernandez748 replied to Futuresos's topic in Med-Surg

   Did you find a problem with passing 14:00 mess an hour late?

7. "I have a PhD, I know more than you do!"

   rhernandez748 replied to MendedHeart's topic in General Nursing

   Kudos to him for having the personality for putting pills in a bottle.

8. Tell my manager or keep the bipolar hidden

   rhernandez748 replied to rhernandez748's topic in Stress 101

   My reason for wanting to disclose is null now that I know I can apply for FMLA via HR and leave mgr. out thx so much!

9. CNA shame...

   rhernandez748 replied to Triddick's topic in Stress 101

   Why would you use the word abuse? Is there more to the story than what is shared here?(self reflection) answer not required. If not there is no reason to carry guilt. We are human we all fail we hope at the end of our lives we have touched people and...

10. Tell my manager or keep the bipolar hidden

    rhernandez748 replied to rhernandez748's topic in Stress 101

    Yes you may

11. Tell my manager or keep the bipolar hidden

    rhernandez748 replied to rhernandez748's topic in Stress 101

    You aren't hijacking, all comments are welcomed. I was not required to disclose in my state however nursing school did have physical and mental health requirements, which I met.

12. Tell my manager or keep the bipolar hidden

    rhernandez748 replied to rhernandez748's topic in Stress 101

    Btw current meds: Effexor ED 75mg/bid Ritalin 36mg/bid(ADHD) Inderal 20mg PRN anxiety havent been on any mood stabilizers for more than 6 years. ETOH PRN😁

13. Tell my manager or keep the bipolar hidden

    rhernandez748 replied to rhernandez748's topic in Stress 101

    I agree I definitely believe that if we can't advocate for ourselves how can we advocate for our patients, believing that I am not flawed inherently because I have this diagnosis is pivotal. I don't know how to go about starting that. Luckily I have...

14. Tell my manager or keep the bipolar hidden

    rhernandez748 replied to rhernandez748's topic in Stress 101

    Amazingly helpful this is a great community!

15. Tell my manager or keep the bipolar hidden

    rhernandez748 replied to rhernandez748's topic in Stress 101

    Thanks for the vote of confidence!