future_guru

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1. Rotator Cuff Question

   future_guru replied to DebsZoo's topic in General Nursing

   I also tore my rotator cuff. I thought it was just a simple musle strain, but the pain got so bad over time I could not function. And I have a very high tolerence for pain -- but this pain felt like someone had ripped my arm off at the shoulder and...

2. worst day, mass casualties

   future_guru replied to defib queen's topic in General Nursing

   Sending prayers your way, for you and all those affected by this.

3. Help! My nerves are getting the better of me!

   future_guru replied to Keely-FutureRN's topic in General Nursing

   Everybody gets a little anxious when having to perform in front of others. The further along you get in your nursing education, the harder the skills testing will be. Instructers are watching not only how well you perform your skills but how well y...

4. Advice Needed!!

   future_guru replied to CraftyLPN's topic in General Nursing

   I can't imagine having 50 pts to deal with. How do you do it?? :chair: It sounds like the management where you work is not too worried about the understaffing problem. Have you thought of looking elsewhere? How are the nursing jobs in your area? ...

5. 150 pound 4 year old!

   future_guru replied to Andy S.'s topic in General Nursing

   My husband works the last shift, so........I asked him to tape Dr. Phil for me (really wanted to see this one). Since my husband can't stomach Dr. Phil, I really didn't expect him to tape it. Well he did tape it, but the tape was messed up. Anyhoo...

6. am I wrong?

   future_guru replied to jurbyjunk's topic in General Nursing

   What a horrible creature. And no matter where you work there's always one who will try to inflict their misery onto you. Congrats to you on getting her job. Now it's your turn to shine!. :balloons: :balloons: Can't wait to hear the details on the...

7. A horrible nurse

   future_guru replied to sharann's topic in General Nursing

   You'll be blessed for the good care you try to give your patients. As for the thorn in your side, pull it out. Don't allow her to make one minute or your day miserable (I know -- easier said than done). Maybe you could try the kill them with kindn...

8. New member :)

   future_guru replied to cass3380's topic in General Students

   Welcome! & Goodluck to you. :balloons:

9. anyone else changing careers to go into nursing?

   future_guru replied to amyrae76's topic in Career Support

   You are definely not alone! I'm another career changer -- have worked in accounting and insurance for many years. Just finishing up my AA in Business and will be starting my LPN program next week. I had originally sigend up for the nursing program ...

10. Anyone have arthiritis?

    future_guru replied to studentdeb's topic in General Students

    Well I can relate to your ankle pain......only the pain I have is in my knees & shoulder. My problem is that I can't take any arthritis meds because they bother my stomach. So I had to go the herbal route with Glucosamine/Chondroitin and Evenin...

11. Still encountering racism on the job

    future_guru replied to ucandoit's topic in General Nursing

    Please, Please, Please get out of that town! My God that reminds me of my trip to my husbands hometown in Alabama -- had a similar situation while visiting his dying father at the local hospital. Thank goodness you are leaving when school is over. ...

12. Introductions:"New" and "Old" Students.

    future_guru replied to Love-A-Nurse's topic in General Students

    Hello to all! My name is Cindy, 40 y/o mother of 2 boys (1 & 6 years old). Just finishing up my AA in Business. Have been working in Accouting and Insurance for many years. Will be starting my LPN program next week. This is a great nursing s...

13. Calling all nursing students that are mothers

    future_guru replied to nursing 101's topic in General Students

    My first son started kindergarden last year at the age of 5. I have been working and going to school since he was 11 months old to finish my business degree. My son was in daycare from the age of 2 months........so, I thought he would easily adjust...

14. Worried / question about low GPA

    future_guru replied to nursing 101's topic in General Students

    Worry changes nothing, absolutely nothing. Battles are won in the mind. Be confindent and determined. Every semester I mentally prepare myself for each class. This is what works for me. I do not allow myself to fall short. Good luck and lighten...