canigraduate

canigraduate

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  1. Supporting family member with severe depression?

    canigraduate replied to Hollybobs's topic in General Nursing

    Viva has the most experience of us in dealing with this situation from the patient side. In my own case, I often need someone non-judgmental to just listen and tell me I will be OK, without trying to...

  2. HEEEEELP... ASAP

    canigraduate replied to amleah10's topic in School

    My first thought was sexual abuse, too. It's rare for girls to develop recurring UTIs unless there is no safe environment to pee or they are being abused, in my experience. Unless, of course, she is...

  3. Far?? You still doin ok??

    canigraduate replied to Cattz's topic in School

    Well, give a girl a heart attack. ((Far)) Hope you're having a not crappy

  4. The every year Snow thread

    canigraduate replied to BSNbeauty's topic in General Nursing

    Ouch. That math definitely doesn't equal out. I wouldn't go the next time either, unless they are footing the bill, and pay it in

  5. Failing nclex 6 times

    canigraduate replied to F8112014's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    **snap** **snap** When you least expect it... POW!

  6. The every year Snow thread

    canigraduate replied to BSNbeauty's topic in General Nursing

    So glad I left the snow zones for Arizona!! Shout out to my peeps in NC and SC - y'all got HIT with some ice. Be

  7. pre student???

    canigraduate replied to andrews_mommy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    There is a test called the TEAS that measures basic skills for succeeding in today's college environment. A lot of programs require you to pass this before you can enter. Reading, math, and basic...

  8. I hate nursing school (and it is not because it is hard)

    canigraduate replied to baleen's topic in General Students

    Think hard about it and see if it is nursing you don't like. Maybe you like the science of diagnosing better than providing care. In that case, it would be better to switch fields now before you get...

  9. bored to tears

    canigraduate replied to KThurmond's topic in General Students

    KThurmond, I feel your pain. Sitting through monologues is my personal version of the tortures of hell. The expect you to sit still through it, too. Yuck. I used to sit in the back of the class and...

  10. Failing nclex 6 times

    canigraduate replied to F8112014's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Whaaaattt!!!???? No one told me OC was back.

  11. The effects of not reporting harassment

    canigraduate replied to Funkymiss187's topic in General Nursing

    I think what was meant is that the nurse should have taken the surgeon aside before seeing the patient, if possible, and given a heads up. Also, that the complaint should be reframed as being about...

  12. Confused about PTO

    canigraduate replied to freckles23's topic in General Nursing

    Call your HR rep and ask

  13. IV piggy back help

    canigraduate replied to mm5256's topic in General Nursing

    You should find out what kind of pump you will have in clinical on look on the manufacturer's site for specific instructions if you want detailed information before hand. Otherwise, wait till they...

  14. Disciplining employee in front of other employees?!

    canigraduate replied to Seas's topic in General Nursing

    Just because she thinks it's OK, doesn't make it OK. You should have jumped on the chance when she mentioned bringing in HR and her boss, because she doesn't think she did anything wrong. She did. She...

  15. How is it fair to put PRN nurses on call?

    canigraduate replied to sarabear44's topic in General Nursing

    I think the OP just didn't understand the terms of being PRN. When cancellation happens, it goes in order of most expensive to least expensive: 1) Traveler/Agency 2) FTE/PTE in overtime 3) PRN 4)...

  16. Counselor, too?

    canigraduate replied to MrNurse(x2)'s topic in School

    Continue to tell the powers that be that you are uncomfortable with this. It sounds like they are getting two positions for the price of one. I would harass the principal until someone else is hired....

  17. Would you tell a coworker they're going to be demoted?

    canigraduate replied to jschut's topic in General Nursing

    If we were friends outside of work, I would give them a heads up. I value friendship highly, much more than I value an easily replaceable job. If it was a work acquaintance, I'd probably start the...

  18. The effects of not reporting harassment

    canigraduate replied to Funkymiss187's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, standing in line happens at 0600, 0900, and 2100, quite frequently, where I work. They've put so many authorizations and crap into the Pyxis now that it takes forever. Not only do I have to...

  19. Why are students stealing my food?!

    canigraduate replied to littleINlpn's topic in School

    Hahahaha!!! It's your kids, huh? Feed them at home and they won't steal other people's food!! **snicker** Don't be stingy with the children... **snicker** Thanks for the laugh! PS - If you're serious,...

  20. The effects of not reporting harassment

    canigraduate replied to Funkymiss187's topic in General Nursing

    Total exaggeration. In the spirit of collegial cooperation, unless you are rushing to give an urgent timed med or something life-saving, it is simple courtesy to speak with the doctor about their...

  21. The effects of not reporting harassment

    canigraduate replied to Funkymiss187's topic in General Nursing

    Is it the OP's fault that the surgeon is a jerk? No. Did the OP handle the situation well? Absolutely not. This is not a black and white, "he so bad, she so good" situation. Although, as I said, the...

  22. The effects of not reporting harassment

    canigraduate replied to Funkymiss187's topic in General Nursing

    Here's my take: 1) The surgeon is a ****. 2) You are not dealing with him effectively. 3) Your NM was a **** in this situation. Most surgeons are *****, it's like it's a prerequisite for the job. It...

  23. Fragrance Sacrifice

    canigraduate replied to Shonqueen1's topic in General Nursing

    My whole family is sensitive to commercial scents, so I was surprised growing up that people put that stuff on themselves on purpose. I don't smell the "smell good" agent, I smell the alcohol and...

  24. The every year Snow thread

    canigraduate replied to BSNbeauty's topic in General Nursing

    It's so much fun, though. Not quite as entertaining as the flu thread, but still... I wonder if vitamin C melts

  25. Your monitoring program allow whipits?

    canigraduate replied to RNdynamic's topic in Nurses Recovery

    After reading this poster's latest contributions, I couldn't help but think of this GIF: a) Snorting anything is not a good idea, especially when in a recovery program that is supposed to be helping...