DirtyBlackSocks

DirtyBlackSocks

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  1. Co-Worker not smelling so good

    DirtyBlackSocks replied to RelloydRN's topic in General Nursing

    During training in the Army we had a company that consisted of roughly 300 males and 200 females. The entire PX area that we were allowed to shop at - at the time - had run out of tampons, and all of...

  2. Co-Worker not smelling so good

    DirtyBlackSocks replied to RelloydRN's topic in General Nursing

    First off, and this is just my opinion - going to management over something like this is rude, and is going to make the person feel ostracized. Cowboy up and tell them they smell bad, big deal. You're...

  3. is rape reportable?

    DirtyBlackSocks replied to Holly.G's topic in General Nursing

    Check with your state laws - it's as easy as calling your local police department and asking the front desk. In most instances - as I understand it - you are obligated to report some one who has...

  4. Why does Sonography pay more than nursing?

    DirtyBlackSocks replied to PopeJane3rd's topic in General Nursing

    They don't make THAT much more. It's still a 2-4 year degree to become one, and the room for growth is minimal by comparison to all the doors opened when you get a

  5. What do NPs do in the hospital?

    DirtyBlackSocks replied to nurse1219's topic in General Nursing

    I should have been more thorough in that explanation. NP's - and this comes from my Aunt who has been an NP for over 20 years - are not allowed to make a diagnosis that would require a specialist, the...

  6. What do NPs do in the hospital?

    DirtyBlackSocks replied to nurse1219's topic in General Nursing

    Same as a Doctor without the crap hours from what I've seen - I know a few NP's, they all went that route over being a Doctor so they could still have social lives outside of work... Seems like a...

  7. Dealing with delusional patients

    DirtyBlackSocks replied to hearts895, RN BSN's topic in General Nursing

    I've found that psych patients, while crazy, are highly intelligent at the same time. Able to form cognitive thought processes based around assessments they see. This is why nurses are frank and to...

  8. being discriminated against in clinicals

    DirtyBlackSocks replied to s13a29's topic in Male Nursing Students

    A lot of teachers I've come across ride me simply because of my tattoo's and military experience. One of our teachers had a bad experience - with a member of her debate team having the entire team...

  9. being discriminated against in clinicals

    DirtyBlackSocks replied to s13a29's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I'm in the same boat, though I haven't started clinicals. 6'4", 240 lbs. - full sleeves, in the process of getting tattoo's removed from my hands. Was in the Army as a Medic. I notice discrimination...

  10. To work for Veterans Administration.........

    DirtyBlackSocks replied to pat8585's topic in General Nursing

    It is my understanding that LVN's are only used in the "module" areas of the hospital. Most hospitals consist of 5 modules for Veteran's rated at various disability statuses - the LVN's handle all...

  11. Can taking prescribed medications bite you in the butt?

    DirtyBlackSocks posted a topic in General Nursing

    This has been on my mind a lot lately. I'm disabled and take narcotic pain killers as well as benzo's for anxiety. What I'm wondering is if any nurses on here are in my position? If something comes up...

  12. Does it matter where you go to school?

    DirtyBlackSocks replied to jamie0110's topic in General Nursing

    Take continuing education into consideration. If you just want to get your RN license and leave it at that, then it's fine. If you want to bridge into other practices, such as NP. You need to make...

  13. Can taking prescribed medications bite you in the butt?

    DirtyBlackSocks replied to DirtyBlackSocks's topic in General Nursing

    Ugh, just a big burden I'd rather not deal with. What happens if I'm not taking my medications during work shifts - but take them when I get home for relief, or on days off? I'll still pop hot in a...

  14. Would You Call Out of Work for Mild or "Walking" Pneumonia

    DirtyBlackSocks replied to skittlebear's topic in General Nursing

    Take a deep breath and exhale - would you want a patient to hear that while you're helping them? Pneumonia gets really serious really fast if you don't rest up. Do what your doctor

  15. Very unexpected job opportunity - need feedback please

    DirtyBlackSocks replied to CFitzRN's topic in General Nursing

    Nope. I was a Medic in the Army - which is very close to the same work RN's do in the civilian field, but not with the same level of knowledge. I'm a nursing student right now. I don't work - and...

  16. Student Nurses opinion in online chat VS. being reported to Board of Re

    DirtyBlackSocks replied to buddha619's topic in General Nursing

    conveniently left out the first line where it said my advice and if the op takes it they'll never find themselves in a situation like this again, but it is just advice. people do as they please - and...

  17. Very unexpected job opportunity - need feedback please

    DirtyBlackSocks replied to CFitzRN's topic in General Nursing

    Caliotter. I live in Los Angeles and have supported a family of 3 on $12 an hour. Yes it sucks - and wage should be adjusted accordingly to where you live. Personally I think having work at any price...

  18. Student Nurses opinion in online chat VS. being reported to Board of Re

    DirtyBlackSocks replied to buddha619's topic in General Nursing

    My advice. 1. Stop chatting with random strangers on the internet - using a forum is completely different from one on one chat messaging. There is no reason to be having private conversations on the...

  19. Almost made my first medication order while on orientation how do you get over it.

    DirtyBlackSocks replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    More than likely your preceptor noticed it from the get go and didn't just suddenly catch you towards the end - but was trying to see if you'd recognize the mistake or not. Everyone makes mistakes,...

  20. Very unexpected job opportunity - need feedback please

    DirtyBlackSocks replied to CFitzRN's topic in General Nursing

    Supervisor's going to look good on a resume in the future, should you ever want to go full time or find a different

  21. Veteran Affairs Nursing

    DirtyBlackSocks replied to Shuggypie's topic in General Nursing

    Be prepared for a long wait. Government jobs go through the DOJ for background information - which takes forever. Aunt applied at a VA...8 months later she got a call back that they were ready for her...

  22. Why do I get yelled at for doing the correct thing??

    DirtyBlackSocks replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like she's testing how much you'll put up with before you crack. Confront her about it - you and her need to come to a different understanding on corrective behavior or you're going to end up...

  23. Already Frustrated and Overwhelmed

    DirtyBlackSocks replied to jadedRN04's topic in Nurses Recovery

    You should be commended for turning yourself in and realizing the problem before letting it affect your life in a more negative manner. So for that alone, you are a strong and intelligent person. I...

  24. No Sugar Tonight (Da-un-do-dow dow da-un-do-dow)

    DirtyBlackSocks replied to Penelope_Pitstop's topic in General Nursing

    I think it's something you should definitely bring up. If it were me, I would want to know my mistakes - preferably from co-workers and not from management, so that I don't get a reprimand in the...

  25. Tattoo's on Nurses

    DirtyBlackSocks replied to gentlemother's topic in General Nursing

    I'm in the process of getting the words DEAD SOUL removed from my fingers. Didn't matter as an EMT - but something tells me in patients wouldn't want to see that when I'm performing