RN yogi

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1. Go ahead laugh. Laughter keeps you from going crazy.

   RN yogi replied to Joe V's topic in Humor

   When I was working as a CNA on an oncology floor we had six patients die in one night. The transport guy couldn't keep up. He was back and forth to the morgue all night. All I could think of was Monty Python..."I don't want to get on the cart I'm not...

2. dialysis nursing...i want to run fast and far away

   RN yogi replied to RN yogi's topic in Urology

   The dialysis center and I have parted ways. I wrote my resignation letter today after my second preceptor told me this morning that my work was unacceptable. Could be my fault, could be theirs. Either way I know in my heart that I tried my best.

3. dialysis nursing...i want to run fast and far away

   RN yogi replied to RN yogi's topic in Urology

   i didn't shadow the clinic before i took the position. i will take this valuable lesson with me into the future.

4. dialysis nursing...i want to run fast and far away

   RN yogi replied to RN yogi's topic in Urology

   thanks for the hug! i needed it. it really is hard not to take these things personally. and, it's challenging to be trained by someone who doesn't have anything to lose, like say, an RN license. i will try to stick it out. at least until the RN train...

5. dialysis nursing...i want to run fast and far away

   RN yogi replied to RN yogi's topic in Urology

   Guttercat, to answer your questions i'm not even sure i like dialysis. i'm not sure i particularly enjoy the patients. some are fun and nice, others are miserable and not afraid to let you know it. i can't say i really blame the miserable ones. i'd b...

6. dialysis nursing...i want to run fast and far away

   RN yogi replied to RN yogi's topic in Urology

   i told her straight up that this was the most toxic work environment i've ever been in. her response was "i know." she said she was going to have a staff meeting about it next week. meeting shmeeting. from what i understand this has been the culture ...

7. dialysis nursing...i want to run fast and far away

   RN yogi posted a topic in Urology

   hello all, i am a new nurse and 6 weeks into my training at an outpatient dialysis clinic. let's just training has been hell. the culture at the clinic is intolerable. i have worked in healthcare for almost ten years and i have never experienced cowo...

8. Taking NCLEX in 6 Weeks Using Kaplan Review!

   RN yogi replied to KLS324's topic in NCLEX

   Don't feel discouraged with those scores just keep practicing. I also used Kaplan and my highest score was a 65. I passed the first time and you will too. Study but don't neglect yourself. Take some time to relax and exercise. Best of luck.

9. Yesterday

   RN yogi replied to Vtachy1's topic in Spirituality

   I am an atheist.

10. Most comfortable nursing shoes???

    RN yogi replied to debbielee's topic in Florida

    Dansko XP pro. They'll cost you an arm and a leg and I'm not sure if you can get them in white, but they are by far the best shoes I ever put my feet I into.

11. To Study or Not to Study???

    RN yogi replied to xojamieox's topic in NCLEX

    Relax. Do something fun. Exercise.

12. Words of encouragement

    RN yogi replied to Nick2you's topic in General Nursing

    Just remember when you go to take the test again not to psych yourself out. Visualize passing in 75 questions. Fifteen of those 75 questions are throw away questions, which leaves 50. You only have to answer 25 of those 50 questions correctly. You CA...

13. Words of encouragement

    RN yogi replied to Nick2you's topic in General Nursing

    Have you tried any of the reviews like Hurst or Kaplan? I did Kaplan and although it's $$$ I thought it was well worth the money. And, they refund you if you fail. All I really did to study was the practice questions and read the rationales. If your ...

14. Why did you become a nurse?

    RN yogi replied to Valerie99's topic in General Nursing

    The paycheck. The ability to relocate anywhere. Pressure to get my life going. A foundation on which I could build and grow.

15. dialysis or er

    RN yogi replied to RN yogi's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you, Medic2BSN13. That was exactly the advice I was looking for!