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It can be a HippA violation if people can identify where you work too.

Under federal law, you cannot be discriminated based on health (I think). So take the note to your RN manager and explain how much you love your shift, but per your MD, you cannot work that shift. They have to switch you to a different shift to accommodate you. I think it falls under the disabilities act. You'll have to do more research. Hope this helps!

I also just had my TDap shot and it hurt so bad. Not to be a baby, but I know what you're talking about. As for what to do, show up and be ready to work. Definitely give the note to the nurse manager, and they should be able to work around it. As to the medication, bring it and ask if it's okay to take it. If you get the go ahead, then take it, if not, at least you won't be using that arm. Btw...the more you move the arm, the more the pain will disperse.

Count backwards from 1000 and subtract 7. It always does the trick.

Ayvah, I had a huge argument prepared, but you know what? I don't have to justify it to you. If you chose to put blame elsewhere, so be it; if that's what gets you through your days. Twois, I've always had a positive mindset and what gets me thru the hard times is the saying "Quit your complaining." There is always a choice you have to make. Sometimes choices aren't one's that we like, but when there are no other options, you chose the best out of all the options offered. I can tell you, during my clinicals, all my instructors worked with me if I had a flare. Also when I was doing my preceptorship, I had no problems. You have designated breaks scheduled, what you chose to do on that designated break is your choice, but you live with it. Doesn't mean you like it (behind on charting, choice to either stay late and have lunch or leave on time but multi-task during lunch). It is possible to work, and with time, you'll get to know your body better and to catch a flare at the beginning prior to it becoming a full on flare. Just like we teach patients about preventative care, you practice what you preach. :-)

twois- It is wayyy doable. :-) I have UC and have had it for 20 years. I had flares, but it's about getting the flares under control with maintenance medication and preventing the stress from getting to you. Whether it be exercising and diet. Those are 2 factors. I did nursing school and passed and now have my RN license and will begin working soon. When I was doing clinicals, I had no problems, and when they say that you don't have breaks, that's a lie. You do get breaks, and depending on how your time management skills are, you can keep yourself healthy and working. Don't use it as an excuse. Use your dx. of Crohn's to motivate you to succeed. Hope it helps!

Like everyone else, RUN!!! RUN FAR FAR AWAY!!!

good luck!

It depends on institution. Some will require NET, others will require TEAS.

I also got my call! Did you get the paperwork?

My friend also got a call for an interview. I still have yet to. :-( Keeping it in my prayers!

I'm with dthfytr. You need to have confidence in yourself. Do not compare yourself with other people. Make sure to take all the time you need to study and make it a habit every morning (like a job), to study. I took the Kaplan review course, and learned their lessons. It's all about the ABC's baby and what would you do if you could only do one thing and go home. When I took my HESI, I also didn't do so hot (below average). But with studying and perseverance I took the NCLEX and passed on the first time. Granted I took 2 months to study, but at least when I went into the exam, I felt confident. With Kaplan, I would suggest only taking it in testing mode, do 50 questions at a time, read and understand the rationales that they give you, take only 150 maximum questions/day. It really does help. I only utilized the Kaplan book as reference for when I didn't understand something or required further explanation. Good luck!

The question your preceptor posed is one that crosses the boundary of inappropriateness. However it is valid and could have been posed correctly. As everyone stated, it's to make sure that you don't leave right after training. That it takes a long time to train a new grad and is very expensive. They definitely want to make sure you can commit to them. Now in terms of answering, never limit your years that you will work at a facility, just state that you would love to be with them for the long haul. I think this is a learning experience for you. In terms of telling your preceptor about your bf, that should not be in the workplace. Pretty much don't say anything that might come back to bite you. An expensive and costly lesson learned, but hopefully you learned it.

They only accept RN's with a BSN.

In today's environment, we're lucky if the nurse recruiter even gives 15 seconds to our resume.