XXWeaponX

XXWeaponX specializes in Psych, CD, HIV/AIDS, Complex Medical CM.

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1. Maybe bedside nursing isn't for me

   XXWeaponX replied to stewiegriffin's topic in Career Support

   I came to nursing from as social work back ground in case management. I decided to do my LVN "just to get my feet wet, as I waited to get into any of the few, highly impacted RN programs in my area, and ended up where I am today. Things that helped...

2. Maybe bedside nursing isn't for me

   XXWeaponX replied to stewiegriffin's topic in Career Support

   If you are interested I would very much recommend the research position. I switched into research one year ago, and it was the greatest move I have ever made. I work in research with the same populations that I worked with before: primarily undeser...

3. Nursing/Nurses Credit Unions?

   XXWeaponX posted a topic in California

   Hey There: Are there any nurses credit unions, especially in the SF Bay Area of CA? Today I was looking at our (me and wife)account statements from Wells Fargo and found charges for "Excessive Use Fee: $10" for an account that I have linked to a...

4. Maybe bedside nursing isn't for me

   XXWeaponX replied to stewiegriffin's topic in Career Support

   Geriatrics less draining? Personally, working SNF was the WORST experience of my life. I never felt so depressed. I was wrecked everyday at work. Knowing that we work our whole lives to end up in such a situation, for many people with out family ...

5. If you were me, would you...

   XXWeaponX replied to i<3u's topic in General Nursing

   I think its worth it to do the LPN job. If you are able to work, you'll learn a lot about nursing and how to be a great nurse as an LPN. You'll be better prepared for life as an RN, and you'll have made a lot of connections, which are invaluable in ...

6. question about drug testing

   XXWeaponX replied to katielee08's topic in General Nursing

   Is that a white Schnauzer, or just the lighting in your pic making false positive for white? I have a white Schnauzer too! They are pretty cute.

7. The patient, who is christ

   XXWeaponX replied to Bro. David BSN's topic in General Nursing

   And I hope I have a nurse like you, Zen 123, if I ever need one.

8. question about drug testing

   XXWeaponX replied to katielee08's topic in General Nursing

   This is pretty crazy! Of the proton pump inhibitors, is Protonix the only one that can cause false positives for THC?

9. question about drug testing

   XXWeaponX replied to katielee08's topic in General Nursing

   People have been able to have terminations overturned, have been successful in court cases using the poppy seed defense, and there is validity to these cases. Over the years, improvements have been made in drug testing, which have made chances for p...

10. question about drug testing

    XXWeaponX replied to katielee08's topic in General Nursing

    Not necessarily so: http://www.thecocklebur.com/criminal-law/imprisoned-for-consuming-poppy-seed-bagel

11. The patient, who is christ

    XXWeaponX replied to Bro. David BSN's topic in General Nursing

    This thread is 10 pages. My original comment is a response to the racist comment,the ONLY comment that asked that racism not be a part of a response. I can't even find my original response, let alone that comment, I don't have time, my lunch is end...

12. Maintaining the license without work, and a general rant

    XXWeaponX replied to hotflashion's topic in Job Hunt

    I can't walk right now either! Luckily for me, I work a desk job, and my patient interactions is with research subjects who are all ambulatory, so my time off work has been minimal. I am really empathetic to your situation. I hope you are back on ...

13. The patient, who is christ

    XXWeaponX replied to Bro. David BSN's topic in General Nursing

    I followed this link back here in my email, and I shouldn't have. I'm curious as to how so many of you found posts, including mine, where there was nothing antireligious, to be full of "vitriol" and "anti-Christian sentiment", and yet over looked a p...

14. The patient, who is christ

    XXWeaponX replied to Bro. David BSN's topic in General Nursing

    Yes. That's why you are in the clear. A trauma reaction, where you are reliving a past trauma as you experience a current one is a pretty common occurrence, as I am sure you know. PTSD, etc.

15. The patient, who is christ

    XXWeaponX replied to Bro. David BSN's topic in General Nursing

    OP, try rereading the article. I'm done in this thread.