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  1. The best excuses for positive drug screens

    canigraduate replied to rnaturcervix's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I wish the hotheads would shut up. I like the stories. If you want to start a peeing war, start your own thread. My favorite is the guy who told me he must have gotten his positive result from...

  2. Co-workers: The good, the bad and the ugly

    canigraduate replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    I haven't seen any continuing ed, but I have had the requisite video during each recent orientation. I remember when they only showed sexual harassment and correct lifting. Now they have about two...

  3. a "friend" looked me up on the BON?????

    canigraduate replied to BA.LVN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I disagree with the way a lot of the posters on here are acting like this mystery woman is the spawn of Satan. She's just another person. I doubt she is out to get anyone. She probably doesn't have...

  4. What is so difficult about this question?

    canigraduate replied to 86toronado's topic in Emergency

    When I'm doing an admit I tell people "Tell me yes or no if you currently have or have had any of the following in the past:" and read off a list. At the end, I ask them if there is anything I didn't...

  5. a "friend" looked me up on the BON?????

    canigraduate replied to BA.LVN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    No need to be rude or passive aggressive with her. Just let her know you are uncomfortable with her looking you up and you feel as though she is overstepping your personal boundaries. She probably has...

  6. What's your nursing kryptonite?

    canigraduate replied to ktliz's topic in General Nursing

    On their own, each is not so bad, but I hate GI bleed plus ostomy. And don't get me started with feces coming out through wounds (not new ostomies, either). Urp, every

  7. How Soon Should I Begin Studying for NCLEX

    canigraduate replied to hotmessmanda's topic in General Students

    I would start right after your first test in Fundamentals. There is a series of books, _______ Success (Fundamentals, Test-Taking, Med-Surg, etc.) which I think someone has mentioned, that will help...

  8. May be moving to Denver, where should I apply?

    canigraduate replied to canigraduate's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Thank you,

  9. May be moving to Denver, where should I apply?

    canigraduate posted a topic in Colorado Nursing

    Hi! My husband and I have the opportunity to relocate to Colorado through his company. A large part of his decision rests on whether I think I can get a job and be happy there. Currently I work in a...

  10. May be moving to Denver, where should I apply?

    canigraduate replied to canigraduate's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Anyone?

  11. May be moving to Denver, where should I apply?

    canigraduate replied to canigraduate's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I would also be interested in hearing about agencies, come to think of

  12. May be moving to Denver, where should I apply?

    canigraduate replied to canigraduate's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I've been looking on allnurses, but all of the info is so old I'm sure some things have changed. I googled RN pay and was directed back here,

  13. New Grad Nurse, already feeling the burn

    canigraduate replied to mermer_rn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    First, take a deep breath. Try to be calm and assess your situation objectively in a problem solving way. You sound flustered in your post. Take the things that are bothering you one at a time and try...

  14. Applying for jobs while in last semester of nursing school?

    canigraduate replied to x28y31's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I can't tell you about Colorado specifically, but I can tell you that applying before you graduate is a must. I started applying in October and graduated the following December. I had two job offers...

  15. 3/6 months... quitting the job...

    canigraduate replied to nichefinder's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I work in a ghetto hospital. I have some experience with what you mean. I am sorry you are going through this. It sucks, doesn't it? I would suggest going to your PCP or your employer's assistance...

  16. I feel like ****...

    canigraduate replied to succinate's topic in General Nursing

    If I were you, I wouldn't focus as much on making friends in nursing school. Nursing students are stressed to the max and making new friendships puts even more strain on them. Most revert to keeping...

  17. Going out of my mind

    canigraduate replied to MECO28's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Breathe in. Breathe out. You got this. This situation is temporary. Soon, you will be rocking your shiny new BSN and using it to get a shiny new job that sucks much less. You can do

  18. People being spiteful about grades?

    canigraduate replied to LPN709's topic in LPN to RN

    Yay! Keep up the good work! I used to be super shy and wouldn't stand up for myself at all. Nursing has really helped me get past that. It's easier to build assertiveness at first when you're standing...

  19. Accepted Job offer this AM. Same afternoon contacted by another hospital. What to do?

    canigraduate replied to CrazyGoonRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I'd go on the interview. It won't hurt anything. Even if the big hospital offers you a job, you will most likely be in your introductory period when it doesn't matter if you

  20. Nursing Hunger Games

    canigraduate replied to AOx1's topic in General Nursing

    Lol! It was like that on my old Med/Surg unit. The first to arrive got the good computers, flushes, pill splitters, could argue her assignment, etc. The nurse who won the day's game was the one who...

  21. Getting "points back" on a test

    canigraduate replied to adnstudent44's topic in General Students

    I wouldn't worry so much about other people's grades. If you feel your instructor is treating you unfairly, speak to her about it. Otherwise, it sounds like you are begrudging the other students' good...

  22. People being spiteful about grades?

    canigraduate replied to LPN709's topic in LPN to RN

    It is time for you to start developing assertiveness. If you can't say no to a friend who asks your grade, you are not going to be able to stand up to docs to advocate for your patients. Do NOT look...

  23. Nursing school stress

    canigraduate replied to Caleb_RN225's topic in General Students

    It was stressful and hard for me because it was completely different from any other learning environment I had ever been in. I had been taught to regurgitate facts for mumble-mumble years, not how to...

  24. hand written class notes vs typed

    canigraduate replied to itsmejuli's topic in General Students

    I think this is an interesting point of view, but it leaves out other learning styles. It doesn't really matter how I take notes, I don't learn squat! I have to DO something with the information, like...

  25. Fired for refusing??

    canigraduate replied to Indyrn00's topic in Disaster Preparation

    You know, if you quit feeding them, they stop coming