DirtyBlackSocks

DirtyBlackSocks

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  1. Somthing going on with my son...

    DirtyBlackSocks replied to DirtyBlackSocks's topic in General Nursing

    He is on MediCal - we've just had HORRIBLE experiences with the physicians there. We're taking him to a MediCAL physician tomorrow, and I'm going personally since I have a small medical background -...

  2. I'm trying nursing, but I'm hardheaded..will I last?

    DirtyBlackSocks replied to PopeJane3rd's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like you should join the military and get some of your behavioral problems straightened out - if you plan on going into a field that is based around team work, rules, and attention to detail....

  3. Should I finish RN program at age 51?

    DirtyBlackSocks replied to Sherriblu's topic in General Nursing

    Nothing wrong with going for it - don't let age fool you. In the Army, during my basic training, we had two guys who were close to 40 that ran circles around some of the 18 year olds. Heck I'm 27 and...

  4. Somthing going on with my son...

    DirtyBlackSocks replied to DirtyBlackSocks's topic in General Nursing

    Got him back from an optometrist today (stubborn Grandma) who said everything checked out fine and to monitor it, if it continues for a few weeks get him into pediatrics. Claims he sees things like...

  5. Am I overreacting?

    DirtyBlackSocks replied to annaRNC's topic in General Nursing

    I don't understand how some one can get into the medical field and not expect to encounter things like this? It's also pretty rude on the instructor's side to make such a statement. It's not like you...

  6. Bipolar is wrecking my family...

    DirtyBlackSocks replied to EMSnut45's topic in General Nursing

    I sent you a PM with some advice. Check into her diet, my sister-in-law - who was severely bi-polar - is a completely different person thanks to seeing a nutritionist. Also, if money is a large...

  7. Somthing going on with my son...

    DirtyBlackSocks replied to DirtyBlackSocks's topic in General Nursing

    My aunt is an NP and we've gone over all the things it could be - from simple eye strain to neurological problems. Appointment has been made to see his pediatrician on Friday - we live in California....

  8. Intimidating? ME?

    DirtyBlackSocks replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    Being 6'4" and 250 lbs., covered in tattoos. I can tell you my 5'4" 100 lbs. wife intimidates the hell out of me. :) Size has nothing to do with it, if some one is a mental midget it's going to...

  9. can i become a nurse if i have a mental disability?

    DirtyBlackSocks replied to donnalou86's topic in General Nursing

    I think a lot of people are making the assumption that it isn't a learning disability - because it would be pretty hard to pass the training side of things if that were so. If you do have a mental...

  10. Army Combat Medic

    DirtyBlackSocks replied to Ash123's topic in General Nursing

    There are a lot of different routes to take. If you sign up with nothing but a High School Diploma as a "Personal Health Care Specialist" (there is the new PC term for Medic) then you will go into...

  11. can i become a nurse if i have a mental disability?

    DirtyBlackSocks replied to donnalou86's topic in General Nursing

    Totally dependent on the disability I would think. More severe psych disorders such as DID or Axis 4 Paranoid Schizophrenia are an obvious no go...but then if you had either you'd be on SSID for the...

  12. Stops @ 75

    DirtyBlackSocks replied to confusedtaker's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I thought stop at 75 is a good sign and going the full 200 some odd means you either got stuck in a small percentage that always gets it, or you didn't know your stuff at

  13. CPR certification

    DirtyBlackSocks replied to tiredstudentmom's topic in General Nursing

    5 years is a good amount of time to have logged into an office - could you not talk to the Doctor about it yourself? I don't think anyone here was trying to put you down, but you can't expect the same...

  14. non-nursing friends?

    DirtyBlackSocks replied to IHeartPeds87's topic in General Nursing

    That holds true in everything. I don't talk about my military problems with people I don't know outside the military - because 10 minutes into a conversation they'll be looking at me like I'm speaking...

  15. How can nurses go green?

    DirtyBlackSocks replied to cord88's topic in General Nursing

    Do you mean more environmentally friendly? Pertaining to what? Their daily lifestyles, or use of tools within their scope of

  16. I am soooo Stressed at my Job I want to quit!!!!!

    DirtyBlackSocks replied to platanos1's topic in General Nursing

    Here are a few things I go by to base whether a stressful job is worth it: 1. If I to see a Psychiatrist for medications that I was not previously taking, due to stress on the job. It's time to find a...

  17. CPR certification

    DirtyBlackSocks replied to tiredstudentmom's topic in General Nursing

    Out here a CPR cert runs about $30 through local community colleges, and is easy as pie to get. To re-cert is even easier, I usually call up a friend of mine who takes care of the Fire Dept.'s...

  18. "...Nurses are Doctors SKIVVIES"

    DirtyBlackSocks replied to studentdan's topic in General Nursing

    I guess a good analogy between Doctor's and Nurses is that Doctor's are the shot, and nurses are the band

  19. Are managers allowed to give ultimatums?

    DirtyBlackSocks replied to ITALY123's topic in General Nursing

    I would document the fact that 5 job listings have gone up directly after stating that she'll be issuing these tests. It sounds to me like she doesn't like some of the employee's and wants to get rid...

  20. Medical Students vs. Nursing Students

    DirtyBlackSocks replied to psustudent5's topic in General Students

    With all the complaints about doctors hating nurses, and nurses hating doctors on this board - it almost seems like they need to add a sensitivity training class for nursing and med students to help...

  21. Are managers allowed to give ultimatums?

    DirtyBlackSocks replied to ITALY123's topic in General Nursing

    If it's really so large of an issue within your unit, I would just get everyone together and make an agreement to sit down and wait for the day to end without performing the test. That's **** poor,...

  22. First-Time Male Nursing Student Seeks Valuable Advice from Experienced nurses

    DirtyBlackSocks replied to Brandon Misenheimer's topic in Male Nursing Students

    It really depends on your Instructor. Are you given key points to review for tests, or just told to wing it and study through the whole book? Either way, the most helpful thing I've found to do is to...

  23. Tired of being talked to like I am stupid

    DirtyBlackSocks replied to Student2Registered's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I wish we had some Doctors on this board who could provide insight as to why they might be so curt with people. I can only assume all sorts of things - but it seems like the work load really takes...

  24. Unemployed Associates and Bachelors RNs

    DirtyBlackSocks replied to Info(RN)matics's topic in General Nursing

    I think there needs to be more education focused around nursing students into how to properly search for jobs, and what they can do while in the nursing program to maximize their chances. There are...

  25. Need Advice.....ANimal Nursing or Continue RN Nursing???

    DirtyBlackSocks replied to AR2010's topic in General Nursing

    The double standard applies both ways. Males with the same training level as a female are still expected to deploy simply because of their gender, keep that in mind. It sucks, I know, but the fact...