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    People really need to stop coming into nursing

    TexMex22 replied to DUDERNGUY's topic in General Nursing

    So... let me get this straight, some of you are choosing nursing not because you have the heart of a nurse and want to care for people, but because it seemed like the best choice out of the bad...
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    Help me understand the stigma Acute Care Vs. "The Rest of Them"

    TexMex22 replied to SNBTaylor's topic in General Nursing

    Hard to comprehend for some, but there are folks that appreciate and enjoy working with the elderly. They are our mothers & fathers, grandparents, aunts & uncles, neighbors and friends. They...
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    New Job: Please help me !! help needed ...

    TexMex22 replied to work77's topic in General Nursing

    Good luck with that. Let us have an update after your 3-4 week trip
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    Help? I regret this career choice?

    TexMex22 replied to katie6126's topic in General Students

    On some shifts we are pooper
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    Help? I regret this career choice?

    TexMex22 replied to katie6126's topic in General Students

    Again, I agree with you .. mostly. But she may have reasons that run deeper than are apparent in the post: anxiety, depression, who knows? Maybe OP had poor clinical experiences. Shocking to...
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    Help? I regret this career choice?

    TexMex22 replied to katie6126's topic in General Students

    I agree with you, prnqday. I don't understand why some people are SO OFFENDED. It's her choice. I've met way too many nurses who are burned out, miserable and HATE their jobs, and worse, hate their...
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    What do you think about managers and employees being friends on Facebook?

    TexMex22 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    This is exactly why it's dead and all of the kids have abandoned it. Once Mom's & Grandma's started showing up the kids left in droves. If you enjoy it, to each his own. Personally, I enjoy...
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    Help? I regret this career choice?

    TexMex22 replied to katie6126's topic in General Students

    I have to wonder if this is a joke. But if not, there are lots of nursing jobs that do not require shift work and working weekends and holidays. If you enjoy nursing at all, you can work in a...
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    What do you think about managers and employees being friends on Facebook?

    TexMex22 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    Providing the nurse manager or upper level admin had something interesting to say I might follow them on Twitter (possibly), but anything else is a no-no and a direct route to TROUBLE. Besides...
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    Perfume at work?

    TexMex22 replied to fawnmarie's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I couldn't agree more. And it's not just patients to consider. Family members and co-workers need to be considered too. So nurses please skip the perfume, cologne and crazy scented lotions. As a...
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    How valuable is speaking Spanish in health care?

    TexMex22 replied to edwindelahiggins's topic in General Nursing

    Sure, why not go ahead with the Spanish? As for depending on where you live, that could cover pretty much anywhere, California, all the way up the west coast, Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, Texas,...
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    Dealing with emotions at work

    TexMex22 replied to sugarmagnoliaRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, and we've all worked with ppl who are always whining about their personal problems, texting (sometimes NOT in the bathroom or breakroom), and expect everyone else to cover for them. I worked...
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    Are LPN's being Phased Out?

    TexMex22 replied to angelcarmichael's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Well, where I live techs do many of the things LPNs used to do including patient care. LPNs do somethings RN's used to do --- really everything except critical care, surgery, tele, L&D. There...
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    Supervisors FB Friends with Staff?

    TexMex22 replied to MsBruiser's topic in General Nursing

    FB friends with a supervisor ONLY if you use your FB for business purposes and keep it professional. Otherwise, why risk it? Overheard a staff RN talking about the party at her place over the...
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    Dealing with emotions at work

    TexMex22 replied to sugarmagnoliaRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'd agree with chaplain or check it at the door. If you are so stressed you are breaking down, you need to let your direct supervisor know obviously. But stay really really busy. Sharing at work is...
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    did you hear?

    TexMex22 replied to Mulan's topic in General Nursing

    I remember reading a couple of articles about this (can't remember where now) -- they talked about how working nights messes with the body's ability to deeply rest and recover. If you work at night,...
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    Are LPN's being Phased Out?

    TexMex22 replied to angelcarmichael's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    This seems to vary widely depending on where you live and the ratio of RN's to LPN's. In some areas where there are not enough RN's, hospitals are THRILLED to have LPN's and LPN's do virtually...
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    Refresher course without clinical hours...is it worth it?!

    TexMex22 replied to Elizabeth1's topic in Retired Nurses

    A gf of mine was in your situation, military wife too. She did take a refresher course WITH the clinical. She said it was def worth it. The course work was super easy, basically a refresher. No...
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    did you hear?

    TexMex22 replied to Mulan's topic in General Nursing

    Considering how mean, nasty and tired ppl are at the end of a 12, let alone 2 or 3 12's in a row -- it's not surprising at
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    Am I off my rocker?

    TexMex22 replied to imtommy's topic in General Nursing

    You are not too old for sure. If you have a well paying job, SAVE MONEY. Seriously, bank as much money as possible for a year (or two) while you are doing your part-time classes. Then when you get...
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    Calling residents affectionate names?

    TexMex22 replied to LPNweezy's topic in General Nursing

    That's good -- the squash thing --
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    Question for experienced nurses about dealing with problem co-workers.

    TexMex22 replied to aee1977's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I think it has more to do with the fact that she was willing to "tell on" her coworker about the skin tear. We've all worked with and known people that have little problems (incidents) with patients...
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    Calling residents affectionate names?

    TexMex22 replied to LPNweezy's topic in General Nursing

    The most important point is this isn't about US as caregivers, it's about the patients. The best, most appropriate way to address the subject is ask your client how they'd like to be addressed. I've...
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    Nursing Anxiety

    TexMex22 replied to Lilichk's topic in General Nursing

    Lilichik: I encourage you to rethink your attitude toward stress/anxiety and caring for YOU. You cannot be a good caregiver and advocate for your patients if you are not taking care of yourself...
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    Question for experienced nurses about dealing with problem co-workers.

    TexMex22 replied to aee1977's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'd agree with most of the other posts. Sloppy co-workers are looking for ways to get rid of you. If they are rule-breakers, inefficient and/or lazy, they won't want you around making them look...