shadowrose81

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1. How do I live my life after being at the hospital? Help!

   shadowrose81 replied to shadowrose81's topic in General Nursing

   Bipley, To answer your question: yes, this only started happening after seeing the patients for the first time. It's more stressing over the issue of being able to keep my life "normal" even though I work at the hospital. I know I can do the job of a...

2. How do I live my life after being at the hospital? Help!

   shadowrose81 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I got hired by the hospital in my area as a CNA. They have training on-site which I have yet to go through. Today, I was placed at the desk and helped the desk lady with her daily activities. I also shadowed some CNAs and helped them do their daily a...

3. Trying to pick a city:Houston, Dallas, or Austin?

   shadowrose81 replied to nimbus2004's topic in Texas

   I also live in Austin, Texas. I love it here and wouldn't live anywhere else (and trust me, I have a list of places I've lived in already! ). Here are some useful websites for anyone considering on moving to Texas, specifically Austin itself. Seton (...

4. abusive relationship/advice

   shadowrose81 replied to OURN83's topic in General Nursing

   I used to think there was always a black and white answer to questions like these. I have learned that, though the outcome might seem obvious to others, it still leaves the person experiencing such unfortunate situations at a loss and filled with man...

5. Working on Thanksgiving?

   shadowrose81 replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

   I'm thankful for God. I'm thankful my supportive, wonderful husband. I'm thankful for my pets, Anubis, Freja and Oden. I'm thankful for my house. I'm thankful for my health. I'm thankful for my new job as a CNA and the ability to go to school to get ...

6. Please help me understand/Domestic Violence Question

   shadowrose81 replied to Bipley's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you for sharing your stories, ladies. I am very grateful for the eye-opener and education in this matter. You're all very strong and I admire that!

7. Relocating to South Texas

   shadowrose81 replied to Dinou Kirk's topic in General Nursing

   I also love Texas. Austin is a wonderful place too. I know there are jobs here as well. Not too expensive to live here, either. Not sure what they pay for RNs, though. Check out http://www.seton.net - It's our health system here in Austin.

8. anyone else changing careers to go into nursing?

   shadowrose81 replied to amyrae76's topic in Career Support

   I was/have been in the game industry for 4 years, first in Customer Service and then in game design. I'm switching to become a nurse. I just can't see myself doing such a fruitless job for the rest of my life. It was going to go no where and was very...

9. No I wouldn't recommend nursing

   shadowrose81 replied to manuelvillanueva's topic in Career Support

   I agree with one of the posters saying, "If you aren't happy, change it." In fact, that is what I recently did. I changed my career. I was a Game Designer, in the computer gaming industry. I am now going to be a CNA on the Orthropedics floor and goin...

10. I don't know what to do... I need advice

    shadowrose81 replied to Bipley's topic in General Nursing

    I am truly sorry for your loss, Bipley. I can't even imagine what you're going through regarding this situation. I offer my sincerest condolences to you and your family. Since several were interested in regards to the detection of anticoagulants in a...

11. Glossary of Nursing/Medical Degrees-Certifications & Allied Heath Certifications

    shadowrose81 replied to sirI's topic in General Nursing

    SANE = Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner https://www.sane-sart.com/

12. Nursing Text Books and Intro

    shadowrose81 posted a topic in General Students

    Hello everyone! Just like the rest of you fine ladies and gents, I too am aspiring to be a nurse! I plan to go for my ADN at my community college in a year and a half! After I get my new house (woo hoo!), I plan on volunteering at my local hospital (...