totallytheresa

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1. Being Sexually Harrassed

   totallytheresa replied to markymark's topic in General Nursing

   You are smart for letting her know right away that you did not welcome her sexual harassment. The next step was correct too, going above her. I was sexually harassed by my old bosses (not in healthcare field at the time) I did get a mini recorder ...

2. slave labor

   totallytheresa replied to Uptoherern's topic in Emergency

   Absolutely, we have to take care of ourselves in order to be able to take care of others. There are days when I have gone nearly the whole 12 hour shift without eating or realizing I haven't gone pee all day, but the longer I am a nurse, the fewer t...

3. Ever taken an online class?

   totallytheresa replied to totallytheresa's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks for the advice everyone... I figured that with science classes, I do my best learning AFTER the lecture, at home, I would be ok.. I'm just a little worried about the technical part. :) Theresa

4. Ever taken an online class?

   totallytheresa posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hello... I have registered to take a 3 credit online pharmacology class this summer. I have never done an online class, but I figured I'd rather get it over with than try to take the actual (classroom, 1 credit) class in the fall with other classes....

5. bodily fluids on you

   totallytheresa replied to sheliamd1's topic in General Nursing

   I know what you're saying... even with masks, gloves, gowns, etc (which of course we don't always have to wear gown/masks unless on precautions), I'm always keeping that in my mind- to keep my mouth closed if possible and be prepared for any fluids t...

6. Unfair treatment

   totallytheresa replied to BS Nursing Student's topic in General Nursing

   I'm with everyone, about throwing out "bad "questions.. that happens with at least 1 or 2 questions for each of our exams. Our instructors are pretty good about looking at the majority and deciding if the way they presented the questions was too wac...

7. Bit by the Lazy Bug

   totallytheresa replied to kahumai's topic in General Students

   We live in the North! There's little sun and lots of cold!!!!! It's a recipe for laziness, I'm tellin ya! I'm the same way right now, once the sun comes out more, and the temp goes above 40 (well, really above 60, but we'll take what we can), we'...

8. Free Handouts

   totallytheresa replied to LisaG21's topic in General Nursing

   I would go online and see what you can find- there is tons on the web!! Just be sure to cite your source. I'm doing an internship in the ICU, and chose to do a project there on aromatherapy. I found so much great stuff online. I also remembered th...

9. question about working before graduation

   totallytheresa replied to totallytheresa's topic in General Nursing

   Randy- thank you so much... that's exactly what I was looking for!!! One of my classmates mentioned that but had no details, so I appreciate it. Good luck to you! Theresa

10. question about working before graduation

    totallytheresa replied to totallytheresa's topic in General Nursing

    hello... i am really "midstate".. live near syracuse. :) we also can work as cna's without doing anything except passing first semester, as uap's... but i really want something more, you know? maybe i'm getting anxious to graduate!!! thanks fo...

11. question about working before graduation

    totallytheresa posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello.... I will graduate as an RN this December, and I wonder if anyone knows about working as more than a nurse's aid, because I want to get more experience (and money!) Is an externship my only option, I had heard that after completing 3rd semeste...

12. delegation and the nursing student

    totallytheresa replied to KCRN13's topic in General Nursing

    We have to do the same thing at my school. Most people are pretty cool, they know that we're going to be RN's soon, and respectful of that, especially since their supervisors have already TOLD them that is an expectation of them to cooperate. I jus...

13. help, suspect abuse

    totallytheresa replied to turquoise's topic in General Nursing

    I think you have reason to be concerned. You've stated the facts, and if you have suspicions, you're sort of obligated to act aren't you? On a side note, when my son was 5, my ex-husband and I were on the verge of divorcing. Before the decision was...

14. How many nurses take antidepressants or antianxiety medication?

    totallytheresa replied to Attheana's topic in Stress 101

    I'm so glad to see this thread. I started on Prozac 10mg maybe 2 months ago, upped it to 20mg a couple weeks ago. I started on it because some days, I would just snap, had no patience at all, etc.... And it seemed to mostly center around my period...

15. 38 too old for school?

    totallytheresa replied to akanarn's topic in CRNA

    You certainly CAN do it, a big help to you will be, like others have said, that your kids are older, so more self sufficient, and you say your husband is your best friend? That'll make it all the better :) Plus you have the motivation, and that's h...