FireStarterRN BSN, RN

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    "Some people aren't meant to be nurses!"

    FireStarterRN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I totally agree. I guess the point of my thread is to ask the members of this forum to refrain from saying "Some people aren't meant to be nurses" at the drop of a hat. People are sometimes so...
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    "Some people aren't meant to be nurses!"

    FireStarterRN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, this thread is a complaint thread,
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    "Some people aren't meant to be nurses!"

    FireStarterRN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I think my point is that people hurl this term around, sort of like saying someone "calls themselves a Christian", just because they are less than perfect, or they take a stance you disagree with....
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    The Nursing Program that Lied

    FireStarterRN replied to **new!!'s topic in First Year After Licensure

    Is this thread for
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    "Some people aren't meant to be nurses!"

    FireStarterRN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    My point is that there are a lot of different personality types in nursing, and as long as they are basically functioning and taking decent care of the patients, we should not so readily pass judgment...
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    I quit my job and am seriously considering quitting nursing

    FireStarterRN replied to sandlewood_nurse's topic in General Nursing

    May I say, that was an awesome display of solidarity, I applaud you and your
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    I quit my job and am seriously considering quitting nursing

    FireStarterRN replied to sandlewood_nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I think the OP said 'fat cow' in a moment of passion and didn't mean to disparage the thousands of overweight nurses in America and beyond. I think she meant they were 'fat' in a figuative sense, from...
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    I quit my job and am seriously considering quitting nursing

    FireStarterRN replied to sandlewood_nurse's topic in General Nursing

    This whole post crystallizes the problem in nursing. I bolded some parts that really boil it down, but the whole post is so right on! The nurse bullies take advantage of the newbies' weaknesses for...
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    Instructor asked if I can keep up during the test!

    FireStarterRN replied to basketcase's topic in General Students

    Your problem is you live in Cyberspace. I live in Neverland, a much healthier
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    Wishing Suesquatch Luck On Nclex!

    FireStarterRN replied to Raggedy Ann's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Ya better start a new thread, Sue "75 questions, did I
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    Fyi

    FireStarterRN replied to Tippy-ta-ta's topic in General Nursing

    I personally think a worse crime is the life-shortening, poor excuse for food the school cafeteria feeds the kids. Another big threat to the kiddos health would be the lack of PE and recess time....
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    Instructor asked if I can keep up during the test!

    FireStarterRN replied to basketcase's topic in General Students

    Menopause doesn't totally change people's personalities, it just makes them a little more moody. Personally, I sailed through menopause, never had a hotflash, I feel better than ever! It's great not...
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    Fyi

    FireStarterRN replied to Tippy-ta-ta's topic in General Nursing

    You sound like a good candidate for homeschooling. I think it's a viable option for many people, I'll bet there are some homeschoolers here at
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    If you decide to start travel nursing after a year of working at home...

    FireStarterRN replied to xstalkrx's topic in Travel

    What is the DFW
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    Wishing Suesquatch Luck On Nclex!

    FireStarterRN replied to Raggedy Ann's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Good wishes Sue, don't forget the answer to what to do if a resident texts
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    checking BP before giving BP meds?

    FireStarterRN replied to 2bnurse_it's topic in Medical-Surgical

    It depends on a lot of factors. Fortunately, on the unit where I've been working most BP meds are given at 10 AM and the scheduled VS are at that time. If the pt has been stable, hasn't gotten started...
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    Help! Being stalked by a resident!!!

    FireStarterRN replied to Sonjailana's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe it's not her name but someone
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    Help! Being stalked by a resident!!!

    FireStarterRN replied to Sonjailana's topic in General Nursing

    Whoops, my bad. Thanks for pointing out that I left off the real
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    Help! Being stalked by a resident!!!

    FireStarterRN replied to Sonjailana's topic in General Nursing

    You will go far,
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    Help! Being stalked by a resident!!!

    FireStarterRN replied to Sonjailana's topic in General Nursing

    OK, let's put this in the form of an NCLEX question You are an RN that works on a busy hospital unit. You start receiving text messages that you realize are from a Medical Resident who has apparently...
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    Instructor asked if I can keep up during the test!

    FireStarterRN replied to basketcase's topic in General Students

    Hopeful, Don't forget that I've been a nurse for 15 years, and yes I did have to go through nursing school to obtain my RN, and yes, I had more than one instructor who said some unkind things. I've...
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    Am I reading too much into this?

    FireStarterRN replied to Pepper The Cat's topic in General Nursing

    I think the night nurse is trying to document what he/she actually observed as opposed to the patient's claim of sleeplessness. Sometimes patients will report sleeplessness but never complain of it to...
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    Instructor asked if I can keep up during the test!

    FireStarterRN replied to basketcase's topic in General Students

    Hopeful, you don't have to respect everyone with whom you work, but I wouldn't make a habit of reporting people to higher ups for random, ill thought out remarks. Just because this particular teacher...
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    Help! Being stalked by a resident!!!

    FireStarterRN replied to Sonjailana's topic in General Nursing

    You aren't going to acknowledge that he has the right number, but instead report him to higher ups? I agree with the folks that are saying to just tell the guy you don't want his attention, he'll...
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    pregnant with COPD

    FireStarterRN replied to amazingaloha's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    They should have a question like this: What would be your FIRST action you would take for a NCLEX candidate who had the symptoms of shortness of breath, rapidly beating heart, tingly extremities and a...