Soyrizo

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1. I developed conversion disorder (long)

   Soyrizo replied to Soyrizo's topic in Stress 101

   JustMe, I am doing well. I can honestly say that it wasn't the therapy or the self care that helped the most (and don't get me wrong, making sure to get enough sleep and talking about my life with a therapist are invaluable things) but it was simply...

2. Just looking for some other opinions on a topic that came up on Oprah

   Soyrizo replied to mentalhealthRN's topic in General Nursing

   I don't see the issue. The woman is preparing for pregnancy with antivirals and sounds to be well educated on what to do, and will probably be compliant with the treatment needed during pregnancy. March of Dimes has done studies and found that it's...

3. Older RN, Post TIA

   Soyrizo replied to oldandnew's topic in General Nursing

   I don't think you're down for the count yet, but you need to make taking care of yourself your first priority and that may mean you need to look for part time employment at an "easier" job. I had an illness earlier this year and I was convinced if ...

4. Huge Dilemma...please help!

   Soyrizo replied to Traum-a-Rama's topic in Job Hunt

   Go to the interview, no question. Spend some time with your family afterwards to celebrate.

5. Outraged by no more privacy

   Soyrizo replied to inquiringaide's topic in General Nursing

   My fingerprints aren't very private. I leave them all over the place willy nilly daily. I have no shame. Joking aside, I've resigned myself to having to go the extra step to prove my identity already since I have a very common name, a la Jane Smith...

6. Please enlighten me;is the cna allowed to insert urinary catherer in any state?

   Soyrizo replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

   I worked in a peds ER as a tech, I was a medic but most techs had on OTJ training. We did straight caths and phlebotomy regularly, and occasionally Foleys.

7. I developed conversion disorder (long)

   Soyrizo replied to Soyrizo's topic in Stress 101

   Okay, so now that I got all that out, how do I handle nursing school and being a nurse with CD never, ever happening again? No one has been able to answer me how I can successfully add more things to my plate and still balance it all, KWIM? I only ...

8. I developed conversion disorder (long)

   Soyrizo posted a topic in Stress 101

   I thought I could share my story, and also get some pointers on stress management in regards to pursuing a nursing career. I am a pre-nursing student, and would be starting the darn program by now if I hadn't developed this recent illness. Taking t...

9. Anyone ever take A&P I and Chemistry together?

   Soyrizo replied to ahsile's topic in Pre-Nursing

   And I should mention I have 3 small kids, so that factored in my answer.

10. Anyone ever take A&P I and Chemistry together?

    Soyrizo replied to ahsile's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I am next semester, but I've taken A+P and chemistry before (they've expired) and still remember a fair bit. If it was all new, I wouldn't.

11. EMT-B?

    Soyrizo replied to soxgirl2008's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I would do it because it's fun. :) I am a former paramedic, and my certification lapsed so I am taking an EMT class next spring.

12. Bipolar-Should I ask for ADA accomodations?

    Soyrizo replied to AZRN2112's topic in General Nursing

    I respectfully disagree. A well controlled bipolar patient does not have a history of recent hospitalizations or a very recent breakthrough manic period. If anything I would categorize it as moderately under control, and I would consider it very im...

13. I am an American.

    Soyrizo replied to UnionRN2's topic in Relations

    I think cultural sensitivity is important to a point, and that point is when it interferes with the effectiveness of doing your job properly which is safely caring for your patients. So I agree with you, I wouldn't change my behavior and continue to...

14. Student loans...how much do you owe?

    Soyrizo replied to LETRN's topic in General Nursing

    I do live in a major metro area, not major major like New York City or Washington DC, but concentrated enough. And ADN's do very well here because the BSN programs are fewer and do not have the same resources as the community colleges that have close...

15. Student loans...how much do you owe?

    Soyrizo replied to LETRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am not against student loans, but I do tell people they should be cautious. Student loans are "good debt" to have, but it comes with a high amount of responsibility in return. You will always have to pay it back, there are programs to help, but f...