Chanta2

Hi Jewelspassion, Well with my son, I did see a personality change. He is more poised; and he is not out of control& socially inappropriate before he got on the medication. So that is a good thing for us. He is 7 years old. He is still developing and my parenting style has helped us deal with his disorder. Do I think the disorder is over Dx. I do not think so. Psych disorders are just as real and need to be addressed as well. What is the use to having a body that is not in sync with your mind and soul? I support all Dx. of this disorder. I am so glad I got the treatment now and that is all that matters.

Hello everyone, I have extreme and profound anxiety to the point I do not go to the supermarkets. Got worse after I had my 3 children. I finally went to a therapist and got some help. My 2nd session is in a couple of weeks. My son was Dx with AAHD. The puzzle is finally coming along. I had no idea that I could have ADD. My therapist told me that girls are often overlooked as having it in elementary schools. I just know that I have never worked up to my ability because of the overwelming nature it makes me feel. I just could not put my finger on what was wrong with me. Do not let me get started about keeping a job for more than 2 years. I have counted over 200 jobs that I have went thru.(I'm 41) over a twenty year stretch. I just get so overwhelmed, was labeled as being lazy, and inconsistant. I do not start any big projects fear of not finishing it. I have learned to do as little as possible in life so that my anxiety did not get the best of me. I have never worked a 80hr week. I can only do 3-4 days a week. I can work a double cause it is only being at the job for 2 days out of the week. Because I am a loner, I pretty much kept to myself and thought this was the way I am. I did some soul searching and was honest to myself about what keeps me from enjoying life to the fullest. I have been avoiding life, furthering my education and climbing the career ladder. Pretty much a sitting duck. I am glad that my son will not have to go thru life as I have lived; I have decided to get my other 2 younger children tested for AAHD as well. I do not officially have my Dx. of ADD but I have all the characteristics of the disorder. I recently experimented with my sons Adderall. I was able to complete simple task as laundry, shopping, cooking a meal for my family. I could never do all these things. I can clean my house, but I did not cook, I can shop and cook the meal too! Seems simple to others, but was a task that I have avoided. Thank God for supportive husbands! I can now wash the clothes and fold them up. I do small loads daily, I fold, and and put them away. It may not be on the same day but I complete the task. I cannot tell you how refreshing it feels to be get help. I will be so happy when I am officially Dx. and Medicated! Thanks everyone for sharing your personal experiences about this disorder.

I want to live to be 107. And work until I am 82. As a nurse. I tell my kids that too.

I have to say something in response to your comment. It is easy to say grow a backbone when no one expects to go to work and have to be aggressive or hostile just to work with another female 'nurse'. For the sake of peace, some people will apologize. It has nothing to do with being assertive. For example. I am 6'3". and I am 200 lbs. I have a very gentle demeanor and I am very pleasant and approachable. I always set the tone where I work, just because I always get someone who want to push my buttons. I am respectful and non confrontational. I control myself, I cannot control others. I put all my energies in making my patients comfortable and feel safe. Being in the nursing profession for 20 years I guess some things will never change. "very disappointed in treatment by fellow co-workers" yes I am a female.

I remember reading a post of nurses that have ADHD. Maybe they can give you some advice being they share the same struggles that you have.(Try the disability nurse thread)

suspension is a rather harsh form of discipline. I have encountered jobs like that. My current job. I also have a supervisor from Hell. No one likes her. But my company, can and do listen to workers. We all decided to call the hotline on her. Since then, she has toned down a notch. She is bearable. She is approachable, she is no longer a witch! See managers should have someone to answer to as well if the staff do not get along with them. Having a bad supervisor can make your life a living hell. I have lived in that hell; a bad manager who is heartless and don't listen to her nursing staff. At some point in time. Nurses want someone who can relate. If we are on the front line giving the care, day after day, it comes down to saying a simple." I appreciate you". "You are a valuable teamplayer". Not some monster in your face after a shift suspending you, telling you you are nothing, or your work is terrible. No one wants to hear that. We have feeling too! Being put down all the time does quite a number on one's self esteem! And a bad boss will take you on that terrible ride. I want nothing to do with terrible, uncaring supervisors. They have a way of running every one away! Hopefully, your next job will be a company that cares about the front line workers, and hear your voice. Look for that kind of job on your next round. Take care and all success in finding a more satisfying job! Chanta2

Lpn2005 How far are you into the program? How long do you give yourself to study for an exam? Just wondering so I can get an idea when I start the program. Chanta2

I know you are so happy. I wish you the best with your new job, and your studies!

Hello, I did not take the Hesi exam. I need more time. I purchased a book that one of the local colleges recommended. I have yet to even pick it up to study. Not quite that motivated. I was in a car accident 1 month ago and I have been focusing on healing my body. I was not hurt all that bad, but I got tossed around quite a bit. I have a tour scheduled Friday for Galan. The college is located in Kentucky. I am taking it one day at a time. I will keep you guys posted. Take care. Chanta I am looking into Galan college. My plan is to enroll in the January class.

Firstly, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your sister. Secondly, everyone situation is different. You mentioned relocation. Do you have a support system? Can you afford to be away from your immediate family at this time? Do you have any means of supporting yourself? Or others child/spouse pet, etc. If you have those factors in place I think by all means go for it. I agree with Caliotter3 ; applying for all programs ,and then process and eliminate. It is refreshing to hear that you are so passionate to complete your nursing degree. In conclusion, the nursing program is very intense, if you made it half way through the 1 st time, you pretty much have an idea of what kind of study habits it takes to pass the courses. I wish you the best in what ever plan you decide to take. Just remember, you can do anything you put your mind to do. Keep us posted!

Update. My DON did address the matter. I worked last night and I did NOT do one of her projects she left for me to do. I passed it on to the next shift! She wanted a weight and height done on one of her admissions!

That is an awesome score! I wish you all the best in your studies as you pursue your RN degree. You are so ahead of yourself. You will do well. Yes July 11, is right around the corner! Thanks for the pointers!

OK, I have this situation at work. I work with a nurse who always document in the chart what the next nurse forgot to do. Omissions, eye gtts. The kind of stuff my supervisor should be handling, if she audit the MAR/TAR. I find her documentation very foolish and not legal. I want to know have you ever encountered a nurse that actually get away with this type of behavior. I have addressed this with my immediate supervisor, I have not seen anything be done about it. I have communicated with my supervisor that I want to only communicate on the 24 hour board and verbal reports at shift change with her so that we can have a professional relationship only. I feel so uncomfortable working with this nurse. I am not perfect. I just do my job. Pass my meds. Do my tx. F/U on previous shift work, etc. She is the kind of nurse that acts as though she is the only one that can get the job done! She is so wrong, as to say in everyone's job, there are the strong team players, and the so-so team players. I pull my weight by all means. I always complete my assignments, do not leave my work for the next shift. Call in my labs, Rx orders, notify family/MD in a timely and efficient manner. No matter how well I think I cover my shift. She will seem to find something for me to do the next day that she has looked into if she was off for a day or so and I'm stuck doing her projects. I hate working with this nurse. I have wrote her a letter and told her she is behaving the cliche' nurses eat their own, young,' it all fit her description. I am feed up with her!

Lpn vs RN. Hmmm. Ding ding ding, dong! RN$$$$$$$$$$

Wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!