RaElrA

RaElrA

Jill of all trades, master of none?

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  1. Member comments regarding the NAI (patient) Nursing forum

    RaElrA replied to Thunderwolf's topic in General Nursing

    I just found your thread today. I have (evidence, but not proof of) some native blood, and was married to a full-blood Shoshone for a couple of years. During that time, we lived totally within...

  2. Most RN's first borns?

    RaElrA replied to lvs2nrs3535's topic in General Nursing

    Firstborn. Both parents alcoholics.

  3. New Grads - Rotten Shifts?

    RaElrA replied to MililaniMom's topic in General Nursing

    You are living my fantasy! Your description of your job is my idea of the "perfect" situation. Yeah! I, too, feel better if I go to sleep after sunup and get up mid-afternoon--I feel more rested...

  4. New Grads - Rotten Shifts?

    RaElrA replied to MililaniMom's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you so much for your "2 cents"! It was

  5. I woke up during surgery, Have you?

    RaElrA replied to GatorRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yep. I was "awake" for a bunionectomy back in the 80's. I couldn't open my eyes or talk but I could move my feet. I knew that I had to keep the foot they were operating on as still as possible, but...

  6. New Grads - Rotten Shifts?

    RaElrA replied to MililaniMom's topic in General Nursing

    Hmmm. Never thought about it like that. I am a student and a night owl as well who will welcome the "rotten shift," but I do want to be in a position to learn as much as possible, and I do like to...

  7. Ethics Violation-Would you remain silent or challenge the system?

    RaElrA replied to MissJanelle904's topic in General Nursing

    You absolutely did the right thing! I have been in similar situations twice (not in nursing school) and have done the same thing. Once, I even went undercover with the NICB to take down my boss (an...

  8. PDA at tyler junior college?

    RaElrA replied to woo83's topic in Texas Nursing

    Not meaning to sound stupid, but why would one need a pda? I'm for getting rid of all the electronic devices I can,

  9. Help-50 y/o & desperate for advice

    RaElrA replied to salt&pepper's topic in General Nursing

    I'm only a student and can't help you with a job idea. I'm responding because I'm 54 and just now going to school. I had never gone to college so I am doing a couple of years of pre-reqs before I...

  10. Can't stay in Med-Surg, Need Help!

    RaElrA replied to shewalke's topic in General Nursing

    Bloody hell! You're scaring me! I'm looking forward to just getting out of school so that I can work on a med surg floor, and work night shift at that, lol. Just to be able to stay up all night and...

  11. Update on Gross Out Co-Worker

    RaElrA replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    Although I am still a student, thus have not had this experience, I did have a client who was a nurse on an orthopaedic floor. When she became my client, she was, probably 300 lbs. Over the years,...

  12. Ever Get Insomnia B-4 Work?

    RaElrA replied to Furoffire's topic in General Nursing

    I have been wondering about that, and everyone looks at me like I'm crazy when I tell them I can get by on less sleep if I sleep days. I'm a student, and "tested" it this summer while taking internet...

  13. please vote--change career mid life?

    RaElrA replied to 2bNurseguru's topic in General Nursing

    Nothing so far in my life has been easy, so I'm ready. However, everything has been a new adventure, and this will be as well. Bring it on!

  14. please vote--change career mid life?

    RaElrA replied to 2bNurseguru's topic in General Nursing

    You can if you kill yourself doing too many clients. I have been fortunate enough to have a few wealthy clients who pay very well. I am as strong as a horse (will have no problem lifting patients),...

  15. please vote--change career mid life?

    RaElrA replied to 2bNurseguru's topic in General Nursing

    Amen, sister! I am 54 and finishing my first year of pre-req's! I'm a massage therapist who earned $62,000 last year, and there are those who think I've lost my mind. I know that I will not earn as...

  16. Alternative meds? You'll never believe this one!!

    RaElrA replied to darla80's topic in Nursing Humor

    I know two people who did (and probably still do) this. With one of them, his overall health improved dramatically, his chronic pain disappeared, his skin looked 20 years younger, and his grey hair...

  17. Tyler Junior College not accredited!

    RaElrA replied to LADYFLOWER's topic in Texas Nursing

    I just found this thread and it scared me to death, until I calmed down and thought about it. I am a doing my prereqs at TJC and plan to get my ADN there, then BSN at U.T. I have met with an advisor...

  18. Do you have a diagnosis of mental illness?

    RaElrA replied to LadyBugLass's topic in General Nursing

    I sooo agree with you. I am still a student, still working on prereq's. A friend in the program told me that I should tell my advisor of my past hospitalization (attempted suicide in '97 after a...

  19. What Are My Chances Of Success...come On, Be Forthright

    RaElrA replied to PLTSGT's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Hmmm...I had replied but it did not show up. I've been massage therapist for eight years, and have taught massage therapy. My experience is that it is more difficult for a male to get established,...

  20. Why did you take up nursing? What's your story?

    RaElrA replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    A man (?) after my own heart! I must, must must have a t-shirt with your "House" pic! Where did you find

  21. Agism in nursing???? (furious rant potential)

    RaElrA replied to chris_at_lucas_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Your post struck fear in my heart. After breathing into a paper bag for a few minutes, I can attempt to reply. I am currently a student and will be (augh!) 57 when I graduate. I wish I had done...

  22. SHOES: Are Dansko comfortable?

    RaElrA replied to ternerzero's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I am not working as a nurse yet, but have worn them for years as a massage therapist. They are absolutely the most comfortable shoe I have ever worn, except for one thing--the ankle turning--I...

  23. Night Shift

    RaElrA replied to mysticalwaters1's topic in General Nursing

    I'm still a student, but have had trouble sleeping all my life--I'm actually looking forward to the "crappy" shifts, lol. Something that really helps me sleep is playing "sleep enhancement" cd's. I...

  24. Best Brand of Shoes

    RaElrA replied to SwtTxLdy's topic in General Nursing

    You might try Birkenstocks--they have wide widths. I used to wear Birkies, but am now a Dansko fan--I found the Birkies too wide, so you might love

  25. Can I hear some positive things about nursing school?

    RaElrA replied to rntoben2008's topic in General Students

    I so needed to read this today! I am 54 and doing my pre-req's, still running my own business, and still maintaining a 4.0. There are 3 applicants for every spot in my chosen school, and my advisor...