LPN_Computer_Guy replied to LPNewbie's topic in LPN, LVN Corner
How can you take care of someone else if you're not taking care of yourself? That's what I ask myself. If you're sick, burnt out, having family issues, etc... always put those things first and don't...
LPN_Computer_Guy replied to delrionurse's topic in General Nursing
A man and a woman going to dinner alone? That is not a good idea especially if either of you are married. It is not rude to say NO to an offer like that. Anything he has to say can easily be said on...
It sounds like you already have the answer to your question. You said working night shift has you seeing your husband less, losing weight, etc... If that's the case, then a day shift job may be a...
LPN_Computer_Guy replied to Guest1201992's topic in General Nursing
I was wondering about this also. I currently work at a State psych hospital but it definitely would NOT have been my choice for a first nursing job because you don't even get to do much "nursing"....
LPN_Computer_Guy replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor
I started coming on this site for inspiration about my nursing career. Healthcare hadn't been what I thought it would be. So I was hoping to hear from others who had a similar background and to see...
A lot interesting replies on this post. LOL
As someone who has been married a few years , I'll say this....If you're in your early 20s and have been with a guy for 2 months, how can you say...
LPN_Computer_Guy replied to Bella1988's topic in General Nursing
Like others said, it seems like the best way to handle this is to let your boss know that you and your husband had plans and see if one of the other RN's can work the weekend for you in exchange for...
LPN_Computer_Guy replied to autism4life's topic in General Nursing
Sometimes you have to get "thrown in the fire" as they say but you can make it through it. Trust your instincts. Trust your nursing knowledge. Learn from your fellow nurses. And ask questions. Take...
LPN_Computer_Guy replied to Stacy Winters's topic in General Nursing
OK. I don't get on here all the time but I just happened to be on this morning and I saw this post which I thought would be a good conversation and instead it became this whole ordeal. ☹️ Where...
LPN_Computer_Guy replied to Stacy Winters's topic in General Nursing
Why are you guys going back and forth with someone with the screen name "guest965675"? smh Anyone who argues against learning about the achievements of black people is clearly out of touch and...
LPN_Computer_Guy replied to Brenda F. Johnson's topic in Nursing Informatics
Thanks for sharing your story. It certainly is challenging going back to school when you're a non-traditional student and dealing with work and family in the midst of it. I'm glad you made it through....
Thank you for the advice. I know I ultimately will probably need to get my RN but I'm leaning towards getting a Masters in Healthcare Administration first. As I've been reading more and more posts on...