Ninja Nurse

I get what you're talking about. And like pigginsrn, I too left. This *is* a toxic work environment/culture and it most likely will always be that way at xyz facility. This is when you really have to make a difficult choice.....can you block or counteract the negativity surrounding you? Or will this continue to be a driving force that leads you to have less and less respect for your facility, work, and coworkers? I'm sorry you're in this environment and I do hope it gets better for you. Just know that only *you* can change you, ie: how you feel about the toxicity and how much you allow it to effect you. Toxicities are everywhere, more prevalent in some areas than others. I, personally, tried to let it go but what really happened was I ignored it until I hated everything about my job. Poor choice, but lesson learned.

That's great! :-)

Kinda long.......sorry. Two words.....Voice Recorder. Seriously saved my behind. A few years ago, I came on AllNurses.com freaking out about my A&P class. Basically I was having the most difficult time cramming all of that info into my head in such a short time. I was failing. It was a lot! One of the members here, recommended I record my notes and then listen to them to study. I then began to record, verbatim, the material from any PowerPoints or notes in my own voice and any other "reading" materials as well. The trick is while you are recording, you're also reading it, hearing it, and saying it out loud. It was a Godsend. That's when I learned that I was mostly an audio learner. Not everyone is, but it's surely not going to hurt to try it out. Oh, but recording the lectures didn't work for me. I found them boring with a lot of unnecessary fluff. The Instructors can get side tracked often, and I didn't need to study the "one time, when I was on a med/surg unit and had 15 patients...." story. I actually paid more attention sitting through the lectures listening. No note taking or anything. Now, that worked well for the memorization part of school. I'm not sure if your prerequisites are integrated into the nursing program or not, but mine were not. So after I got through all of those, I could begin actual nursing classes (8 grueling semesters, no breaks in between). I began with my usual study habits and they weren't working. I was quickly introduced to "critical thinking", which is what nursing school and nursing is all about. And that's when I turned to my NCLEX study questions books. I used every single one of them(buy as many as you can afford) to study for my exams. I even recorded from them too. The great thing is you can take your recordings with you and listen to them literally anywhere you'd like. My car stereo even had a plug in for it. So.... I listened while driving, waiting in traffic, waiting in lines, while shopping, eating, resting, getting ready, etc. But yeah, you see the point. And if you're really techy, you could download them onto your pc, make copies onto cd, or even translate to text via software. Congratulations! And enjoy this time before school starts. Relax as much as possible and try not to stress out about what's coming up. You'll have plenty of time for that in school. Also, make a few friends. They will be your guiding light when you need it most, as only those who are going through exactly what you are, can truly relate. Be there for one another. Oh, and don't forget you're always on stage, so to speak. Your reputation and behavior is paramount in this environment. Every person you meet along the way will be a great resource and networking opportunity. Sorry this was so long. Congrats again and best wishes, you'll do just fine.

And 2 years later...... I have to tell anyone that is still subscribed or happens to stumble upon this thread again like I just did that I got through nursing school WITHOUT ANY OF THE REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS. True Story. Buy NCLEX books only. They will shape your mind and prepare you for the true "test" at the end. And don't forget you have the world literally at your fingertips, meaning nursing care for pancreatis is nursing care for pancreatis, no matter where you read it :-) So if you really must get that required text, look for the e-version or see if you can make copies from a borrowed book. All in the name of being broke, Good luck, you can do it! I did. Ask me how I also did it without Flashcards.....

So very sorry you're going through this. The only things I can think of are to be truthful, when inquired, but don't stumble over the why's and how's of the situation that resulted in the termination (it's in the past now, remember to K.I.S.S.) and to consider applying to smaller companies. Smaller places tend to have less applicants and less bureaucracy than the big corporate giants of healthcare. Dealing with social media use by employees is still a very new obstacle businesses are having to deal with in a professional, lawful manner. In a sense, everyone involved is still learning. Best wishes and this too shall pass.

Hi there. Came across your thread and although it has been over a year since this was posted, I am wondering how you are doing and how your situation turned out. You can PM me if you'd like. Hope all is well and you have enjoyed a great year with your family.

Here I am, 5 years later and finally finished my ADN, ready to start BSN next semester. It's been a long trying road and when I look back at some of my old threads, I cringe :uhoh21:. Well, I left that guy shortly after posting this thread. He went into the deepest hole of his lifetime, drinking whole bottles of liquor a day and got a dui (he's lucky he didn't kill someone). He's still dealing with the repercussions. And yeah, I still keep in touch with him. Not my bf, but he'll always be on my list of people who I'll care about until I'm 90. I'm grateful for this forum for the guidance perfect strangers have continued to provide and will continue to provide. Much Love

This was a "trick" taught to me by a tech back on a Med/Surg unit where we had many Cdiff accidents. Years later, I still use this technique if I'm foreseeing a messy situation with a patient regarding any fluid

Oh, and on the mobile app, I can't "like" or "kudos" and of your replies sorry. I LIKE them all though!

Thanks for the Congrats everyone!!! And if you're still in it......this too shall pass :)

Tell me about it! Only those who have gone through the rigors know. (1st Semester) "How's nursing school?" "Oh my gosh!, I love it!". Every Semester after that whenever I was asked that dreaded question, which was far too often, was met with, "UGH, I hate it!" Started faking it when I realized people really didn't want to hear how much it sucked. Hahaha. Oh, and then in the final Semester, when I should be extremely excited, I'm still dealing with the torture they make us endure.......discussion forum deadlines, case studies, virtual iv simulations (which they failed every single person on their first attempt), and exams that weren't in NCLEX format pertaining to legal, ethics, and delegation!!! And all anyone outside of nursing school would say to me was, "Oh.....don't worry, you're almost done." I did survive :w00t: NS turned me into a chronic complainer. Hahaha, sorry, I'm still working on getting out of that habit

Woot to you too!

:yelclap:Just sayin

You read my mind!

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