canigraduate

canigraduate

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  1. Hard and Soft Skills

    canigraduate replied to TheCommuter's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I don't understand why so many people are upset about this. It's not an either/or thing. Just because you have these "soft" skills it doesn't mean you are an incompetent nurse. Many nurses who come to...

  2. What guided you to Nursing School?

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

    I wasn't nervous, I was psyched! I was really excited because I knew my life would be better and I could give more to my community once I finished the

  3. What guided you to Nursing School?

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

    I was tired of Graphic Design and weary of communing with computers. I wanted to BE more and DO more of what mattered. Right at that time, my grandfather became ill and died over the course of a...

  4. Could I be the Victim of Workplace Bullying?

    canigraduate replied to 1RN4Christ's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    THIS!!!! IS!!!! PERFECT!!!! Once upon a time, I was you. The bolded parts are what I did. Life is much better now. I didn't try pastoral care, but I am going to add that to my bag of tricks now! Good...

  5. How do you respond to rude patients?

    canigraduate replied to MILOBRI's topic in Emergency

    I just stay professional and limit contact. People who are being uncharacteristically rude usually apologize. Jerks who are always rude realize they aren't going to get a rise out of you and dial it...

  6. Nursing Shortage

    canigraduate replied to zack1110's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry, I couldn't finish it, so I skipped to the end. I agree totally with your last paragraph. There is a local shortage where I am that is d/t the local hospitals laying people off to reduce wages...

  7. Favoritism with working(or not working) holidays

    canigraduate replied to sistrmoon's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I totally forgot to address the OP. My bad, having an ADHD day. So, I like the impartial group 1/group 2 system. That way those issues don't arise. When I worked in a nursing home though, holidays...

  8. Favoritism with working(or not working) holidays

    canigraduate replied to sistrmoon's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have worked at three different facilities, and each one has a different method. The first facility divided staff into two groups and each group worked every other holiday, with 8 hour shifts on the...

  9. A Mother Seeking Healthcare Career Advice for High School Junior

    canigraduate replied to Psata's topic in Nursing Career

    I think it's good that the OP is looking out for her daughter. There's nothing wrong with that. However, I hope she isn't one of the moms that are so prevalent today that is doing it FOR her child...

  10. Why does school have to be made to be (seemingly) unneccesarily difficult?

    canigraduate replied to Guitarstrings's topic in General Students

    Everybody is trying to help, but all we're hearing is "I can't." Maybe you are right, as hard as it is to say. I know it is harder to hear. But, at this point, with only a week left in class, there...

  11. Why does school have to be made to be (seemingly) unneccesarily difficult?

    canigraduate replied to Guitarstrings's topic in General Students

    Hi! I graduated in '11 and at first, I had the same problem as you. My solution was to not read the chapters at all unless I needed clarification from lecture. This saved my sanity. I took notes and...

  12. Do you need all those degrees?

    canigraduate replied to dnsonthego's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Asystole, I think I love you. And I have admired your screen name for

  13. Do you need all those degrees?

    canigraduate replied to dnsonthego's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Really. Here is a condensed version of the OP with salient points bolded. So, my posts are saying that the reason nurses are getting degrees is because they want them. In some cases (like mine)...

  14. Thoughts on designer resumes?

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

    Hey, I went to that Etsy page. Don't do it! Those are the kind of resumes designers would need if they were trying to get a job with a comic book factory. Interesting designs, NOT a good carrier for a...

  15. Reading for pleasure

    canigraduate replied to remotefuse's topic in General Students

    I am the same way!! I have to plan a couple of hours of free time because the book isn't put down until it's done! I read generally 2-5 books a week, but in school I could only do it on breaks....

  16. Thoughts on designer resumes?

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

    Hi! I was a designer before I was a nurse. I have a VERY simple, yet elegant, resume. Every time I have used it, I have been offered the job. So I think I am qualified (LOL) to speak about this. 1)...

  17. I've Been A Nurse For 5 Years & Still.....

    canigraduate replied to All4NursingRN's topic in General Nursing

    It most definitely was entertaining. Oh, my goodness. This explains a lot. Why Generation Y Yuppies Are Unhappy | Wait But

  18. Do you need all those degrees?

    canigraduate replied to dnsonthego's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Huh? I'm confused. Didn't I specifically state that I don't understand why it's a big deal? Which means, by the way, that I DON'T think it's a big deal. Did you read what I wrote? Or is this a snark...

  19. Do you need all those degrees?

    canigraduate replied to dnsonthego's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    This touched a raw spot for me. I have a degree in art. It was NOT a waste of time. I love art. Just because I don't have a career in it anymore does not make it worthless OR anyone else's business. I...

  20. Flu Vaccine. Necessary or Harmful?

    canigraduate replied to UnbrokenRN09's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Why are we doing this again? It's the same people with the same arguments, EVERY YEAR. Just go back and look at last year's posts. And the year before, etc, ad nauseam. If you haven't changed your...

  21. How do Female View Males in the Nursing Profession?

    canigraduate replied to JUN3UG's topic in General Students

    I enjoy working with males. They aren't usually as serious or as drama-oriented as the women I work with. The culture around where I live is still very old fashioned with submissive females and...

  22. Too quiet to be a nurse?

    canigraduate replied to haileyjewell's topic in General Students

    First, why do you automatically assume there is something wrong with you? Develop your self-confidence and self-esteem and these kinds of things won't even bother you. I have always been a little...

  23. Pain Management Experts Have Caused A Lot Of Addiction

    canigraduate replied to SocratesJohnson's topic in Pain Management

    Sorry. I got too mad and wrote some really angry stuff. My

  24. Pre-Nursing Problems- Baby or no baby?

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

    Hmmm... I think you really need to figure out what you want and have a realistic discussion. Sit down with your baby daddy and go over what will be necessary for you to have the baby now versus...

  25. Need advice: Frequent falls of non compliant homebound pt with dementia

    canigraduate replied to autumnlea's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Babies have no control over their limbs. Adults do. Babies can't think enough to figure out how to get out of the car seat. Adults can. Dementia patients are confused, not necessarily stupid. Also,...