forgivenfaith119

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1. Texas governor to residents: "The safest place for you is at your home" due Covid-19 spike

   forgivenfaith119 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in COVID

   The ignore function is awesome. I used it for a member and it is great.

2. FL is not following mandatory mask/social distancing protocol

   forgivenfaith119 replied to NewRN'16's topic in COVID

   Many Americans are just arrogant. They will find out the hard way when either they get Covid-19 or a family members dies from Covid-19. Our education system has failed us. Many people can't critically think, fail to look at facts or believe in consp...

3. Will Protests Lead to More COVID Surges?

   forgivenfaith119 replied to adventure_rn's topic in COVID

   For anyone who doesn't think racism is a public health issue, please educate yourself. Educate yourself on implicit bias and racism. For the sake of your patients. Look to develop your critical thinking skills. Not everything is black and white. As a...

4. Texas governor to residents: "The safest place for you is at your home" due Covid-19 spike

   forgivenfaith119 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in COVID

   The more the virus is allowed to run rampant, the more likely healthcare workers may be exposed to the virus. Healthcare workers have already died from the virus. There isn't enough PPE. The US had time to prepare and we didn't. I value my health and...

5. There could be 10 hidden coronavirus cases for every reported one, CDC director says

   forgivenfaith119 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in COVID

   Covid-19 has killed thousands in a short amount of time vs individuals killed during a flu season. There is currently no vaccine available to everyone. I realize there are clinical trials happening. There is a flu vaccine. While definitely not perfec...

6. Federal officials allowed distribution of COVID-19 antibody tests after they knew many were flawed

   forgivenfaith119 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in COVID

   Incompetence definitely, possibly malfeasance. Our Federal Government did not act quickly to begin with.

7. Texas governor to residents: "The safest place for you is at your home" due Covid-19 spike

   forgivenfaith119 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in COVID

   A Hit with the Ladies... After reading your comments, I have great concern that you are a nurse. You are turning your head to science, facts and reality. Your comments, if said to a layperson could encourage them to not wear a mask and social distanc...

8. Disciplinary Action?

   forgivenfaith119 replied to ChipJe's topic in Professionalism

   This is insane. 😒 I agree with getting a lawyer.

9. IPN issues- 2015

   forgivenfaith119 replied to NurseEmRN's topic in Recovery

   I'm so sorry this has happened to you. I wish you the best.

10. Least stressful nursing specialty

    forgivenfaith119 replied to alby_dangle's topic in Career Support

    I do in home case management. Least stressful job I have ever had. No direct nursing care. You get to know your patient and have time to teach and educate about ways to improve their health.

11. New grad 6 weeks orientation?

    forgivenfaith119 replied to SimpleNewGrad's topic in Career Support

    I think 10-12 weeks is more appropriate for a new graduate nurse. I got almost 12 weeks.

12. "Don't Work" Isn't An Answer

    forgivenfaith119 replied to mirandaaa's topic in Pre-Nursing

    It is definitely possible to work during nursing school but it depends on many factors. With the nursing program I was in, it was 40 hours per week with just class and clinical. Then there was homework assignments every night. I was able to work part...

13. What is up with these Sickle Cell Patients?!

    forgivenfaith119 replied to BrandNewbieNurse's topic in Relations

    I don't have sickle cell disease but I did want to say I have chronic pain. I can have significant pain but still be calm, talkative, watch TV, etc. I suggest earning CEUs in pain management. I believe this might help your practice greatly.

14. Becoming a nurse with scoliosis

    forgivenfaith119 replied to MsPebbles's topic in Disabilities

    I have scoliosis that is significant and I've been a nurse for 8 years. It is possible to be a nurse as long as you take care of yourself.

15. Burned out

    forgivenfaith119 posted a topic in Stress 101

    I've been a nurse for 8years. I've done critical care, med surg, hospice and home health. I now do case management which can be enjoyable. I suppose I am just asking for guidance bc I know deep down I'm burned out. It's hard to deal with the family m...