HandsOffMySteth

HandsOffMySteth

Quit my job to pursue my passion in nursing.

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  1. Witchcraft Resurgence

    HandsOffMySteth replied to HelpfulNatureHopeful's topic in General Nursing

    There are dangerous groups out there too, for example cults who bully their followers, remember Jonestown? I don't like any sales people coming to my door including religious

  2. Witchcraft Resurgence

    HandsOffMySteth replied to HelpfulNatureHopeful's topic in General Nursing

    Religion is often a personal thing that is interpreted. Just because an old woman says something does not mean everyone in her religion believe that. I don't see religious people as anymore pushy...

  3. Witchcraft Resurgence

    HandsOffMySteth replied to HelpfulNatureHopeful's topic in General Nursing

    Science is just a method or tool to understanding. But it is a human thing and we are do not yet understand much about the universe. One thing is that in science you must be able to measure, and some...

  4. Help cbd oil user!!

    HandsOffMySteth replied to ChiChi623's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I"m sorry, I misunderstood

  5. Help cbd oil user!!

    HandsOffMySteth replied to ChiChi623's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Anytime someone gets a fail they should automatically retest to rule out error, however, some don't care. If the test was in error you are being punished for something you did not do. In school, you...

  6. Help cbd oil user!!

    HandsOffMySteth replied to ChiChi623's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    No, they will just say you could have smoked weed after you started the program. I would get re tested at a different clinic. You will have to pay for it but if their test was in error it could save...

  7. Witchcraft Resurgence

    HandsOffMySteth replied to HelpfulNatureHopeful's topic in General Nursing

    It's very simple, to recap we went through... hoaxes evil spirits essential oils cosmetics garlic hokus pokus survival science Ciprofloxacin internets Gwyneth Paltrow folk remedies cancer old westerns...

  8. Not Good at English and wants to prusue Nursing

    HandsOffMySteth replied to Pre-Nursing Student's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    There are videos on the internet that can be a source of information.

  9. Witchcraft Resurgence

    HandsOffMySteth replied to HelpfulNatureHopeful's topic in General Nursing

    The whole vampire mythos is the story of struggle with inner demons and weakness. The theme being vampires cannot be trusted because they will lose control. I think that is what gives them appeal,...

  10. Help cbd oil user!!

    HandsOffMySteth replied to ChiChi623's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    That is one of the big problems with supplements, they can have anything in them. Look at all the vaping related issues in the news because of impure products and no regulation! You could explain it...

  11. Bullied psych nurse commits suicide

    HandsOffMySteth replied to Rocknurse's topic in Nursing News

    The issue of suicide in healthcare workers has been discussed as a big problem today. https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/news/20180508/doctors-suicide-rate-highest-of-any-profession#1...

  12. Treating an ex family member

    HandsOffMySteth replied to nurse_lime's topic in General Nursing

    You know, when I was a security guard at a mall many years ago, I made my rounds and talked to all the store venders to be friendly and also because it was my job to see if there were any problems we...

  13. Hard Time Finding a Job

    HandsOffMySteth replied to Nursetravel246's topic in General Nursing

    Are you actively calling them back? Several times? Is your resume up to par and looking sharp? Do you call their HR departments to see if they have any openings? If you make too many demands about...

  14. New grad needing experience?

    HandsOffMySteth replied to Chocolateluv's topic in General Nursing

    Did you talk to the place you are working? Or try where you did clinicals just to get your foot in the door. Good

  15. Treating an ex family member

    HandsOffMySteth replied to nurse_lime's topic in General Nursing

    Shouldn't you try to get someone else to deal with a patient if you personally know them? It seems it is just asking for trouble the way the laws are

  16. Leaving bedside for health concerns

    HandsOffMySteth replied to angelsigns's topic in General Nursing

    You have to do what is right for you. I have seen some CXR of some bad spinal conditions and wonder how do those people get through the day! The fact that you have pushed yourself to work, even in...

  17. Plant-based (vegan) mandate for NY hospitals

    HandsOffMySteth replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Oh I believe they could certainly be improved. You should check out the "free ranging" chicken farms. They allow the chickens to go outside and get some sun. Most people who buy have no idea where...

  18. What's Happening at the VA Hospitals?

    HandsOffMySteth replied to traumaRUs's topic in Nursing News

    Thing like this have happened in other hospitals, not just the VA. Once and awhile you get a nutty nurse or doctor who murders patients. The VA has great hospitals and horrible ones just like any...

  19. Plant-based (vegan) mandate for NY hospitals

    HandsOffMySteth replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Most slaughterhouses use a bolt gun on the head of the animal so it does not suffer at all. They are even required to screen employees to make sure they are not sadists who like to torture. It is...

  20. Anti-Vaxxers Shut Down Immunization Events

    HandsOffMySteth replied to J.Adderton's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I can not find exact numbers on those who have not been vaccinated, that is why I said "many". Most of my information is from the CDC, although this is nothing new. The TB resistant strains are well...

  21. Witchcraft Resurgence

    HandsOffMySteth replied to HelpfulNatureHopeful's topic in General Nursing

    When I was her age I was much worse. But I've changed a great deal. We all should be learning and growing no matter what our age is. As a human being, she is allowed to make mistakes, we all are....

  22. Witchcraft Resurgence

    HandsOffMySteth replied to HelpfulNatureHopeful's topic in General Nursing

    One thing about the medical field is you have to be extra careful about what you say, and how you say it. It is very easy to have a slip of the tongue if you don't monitor what you say. We are all...

  23. Witchcraft Resurgence

    HandsOffMySteth replied to HelpfulNatureHopeful's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not actually a witch, I was pointing out that the context of the OP could be construed as derogatory or debasing as you pointed out. medical personnel need to be sensitive to the beliefs of...

  24. RN to BSN dilemma (for an older RN)

    HandsOffMySteth replied to tbmb90's topic in General Nursing

    Are you going to work until 65? That is still 10

  25. Show drivers license to patients in home health

    HandsOffMySteth replied to guest1074618's topic in Home Health

    Your employer should review. It is not legal to ask you to present your driver's license to