exnavygirl-RN

I'm so glad I found this thread. I just applied to WGU's MSN program in Leadership and Management. I'm a little nervous but excited.

I just applied and will be getting my transcripts in this week. I'm a little nervous.

I wasn't good at writing papers when I started. I am now! You'll do fine. The first course prepares you for paper writing. Good luck. You can do it!

I hate that. I work with two fairly new nurses who were told by a clinical instructor that they would be lousy RN's. They are AWESOME nurses!! :heartbeat

Once reality sets in they become sour and hot headed. They have to get past the "I'm going to be a super nurse and everyone's gonna love me" phase. That's when they're gushing with sweetness. Slurp. cough cough

As a VA nurse and wife of a husband with PTSD (military related), I would suggest keeping it very simple. I tell my son (7 y.o.) that "Daddy feels very sad sometimes because....". As he gets older we explain a little more. All the advice given here...

Moderation is the key. I tend to get a blood sugar spike when I eat too many.

Ya'at'eeh, I worked at Fort Defiance and have friends that work at Chinle. Fort Defiance has housing for travellers ( at least they use to). I loved it. I will go back one day. Chinle has housing. It is a culture shock and I'm glad I did a lot of ...

I learn something new every day. I never realized that was there. Never thought to click on "Central". Can't wait to venture over.

Don't allow one semester of nursing be the deciding factor. Like you I didn't believe I had good conversational skills or thought well on my feet in stressful events. I use to be shy, anxious and unsure of myself. I have been a nurse for 8 years and ...

Congratulations!

One more.... Dear coworker, When a total care resident is choking during feeding, that is a sure sign for you to stop trying to shove more food in his mouth. K? I know you have poor eye sight (which is why you're on light duty) but I know you can he...

Had a nurse float to our unit that I had never met. Within minutes of our introduction she was telling me that she was considering having her nipples tattoed. Ohhhhh k? Thanks for the visual. I spend time re-directing patients but having to re-dire...

I have A LOT of experience preparing bodies for the morgue. As mentioned by others, I talk to the resident while I'm cleaning them. It does help. I work long term care and Hospice for the VA. Many of our residents have been here several years. When...

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This has been one of my favorite threads this week.

Clean up on aisle 29. (Refers to pt in room 29 has poop all over the place and is finger painting).

I have a co-worker I have to redirect sometimes.

Well stated BluegrassRN. I politely redirect the conversation to another topic. I've never had any issues.

I worked for IHS last year and loved it! They have the Student Loan Repayment program. http://www.ihs.gov/JobsCareerDevelop/DHPS/lrp/ Go to IHS.gov and you can search facilities. Locations: http://www.ihs.gov/index.cfm?module=AreaOffices I worked on...

I work for the V.A. Every place has their issues. The V.A. is no different. I have a love/hate relationship with my work place. ha ha ha I have also worked for Indian Health Service. Loved it:redpinkhe

Thanks for starting this thread Pink! It has made my week.

:hug: My heart goes out to all of you. :-(

I'll make sure I skip merrily from room to room singing the joys of exploding diarrhea and residents pee'ing on the floor. Yay me! I go to work in a nice mood. I'm no where close to being giddy or perky. Phony perkiness just creeps me out.

I have a resident like that, too. Love them.