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  1. Nursing Student in Recovery

    itsmejuli replied to jesskidding's topic in Nurses Recovery

    One day at a time :) My son is a recovering opiate addict, he recently slipped and started shooting up again. Thankfully he realized he'd lose everything again if he kept it up. He's doing better on...

  2. What are my chances of impaling my foot with sharp things?

    itsmejuli replied to Catzilla's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I'd be more fearful of getting poop or blood on my

  3. Name your favorite scrub top/pants!

    itsmejuli replied to champagnesupeRNova's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Reina scrub sets fit great, wash great and don't need ironing if you pull them out of the dryer before it stops. Lots of nice styles

  4. What's the deal? Any insight is helpful

    itsmejuli replied to wish_me_luck's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    2 of the days you've been waiting were Sat and Sun. Relax

  5. Part II: "Nurses Eat Their Young"

    itsmejuli replied to adrikf's topic in General Students

    This topic has been done to death, there are countless threads on this topic. I was in the workforce for over 25 years before I went into nursing. There are mean, nasty people in every profession you...

  6. Is Nursing as Stressful as Nursing School?

    itsmejuli replied to imjustme123's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing school is a breeze compared to the first year or so of being a new

  7. My boyfriend's ex is a drug seeker/substance abuser/narcotic pill popper

    itsmejuli replied to Queenofhearts_'s topic in Patient Safety Issues

    My first thought is why is she asking him for a bottle of vicodin? If I was in your shoes I'd be seeking the drama free

  8. Calgary or Edmonton?

    itsmejuli replied to joanna73's topic in Canada

    LOL this has turned into a Calgary vs Edmonton thread I'm 50 and living on the west end of downtown Calgary, near 14st sw and 17 Ave Sw. So...I can walk to the bank, to Co-op and Safeway, to Shoppers...

  9. Transfering LPN licence to alberta

    itsmejuli replied to angeljohn's topic in Canada

    Have you reviewed the CLPNA website? College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta -

  10. Calgary or Edmonton?

    itsmejuli replied to joanna73's topic in Canada

    I lived in Edmonton 3 different times and never lasted there longer than 2 years. Maybe it was the weather, one year I remember Halloween being 25 below. I also found the traffic and congestion to...

  11. Nursing Diagnosis: Disorganized Thought Processes

    itsmejuli replied to PennyWise's topic in General Nursing

    Have you sat through an entire semester of healthcare

  12. Panic Attacks...now due to go back to work(yikes!)

    itsmejuli replied to RN1Each's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    If you're experiencing anxiety now just thinking about returning to work you're right to seek advice. Have you identified your anxiety triggers? Maybe it would be wise for you to seek a less...

  13. Tampa, Florida hospitals that have new grad program?

    itsmejuli replied to jspb's topic in Florida Nursing

    Tampa Bay is a tough job market so you'll be competing for positions with local students who've had their clinicals in Tampa Bay hospitals. Check out the Florida Nursing forum for more info on the FL...

  14. 60 visits a week quota ?? sound possible?

    itsmejuli replied to SweetRN007's topic in Home Health

    60 visits a week you say is double that expected by other agencies, salary including gas. Why did you accept this job? Its a great deal for the agency and a huge rip off for

  15. think I might be depressed?

    itsmejuli replied to cantdoit's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Take advantage of the EAP program if you have one. Talk to a therapist and figure out what it is that is stressing you out at work. I can't do floor nursing, its much too stressful for me. I like...

  16. Did i really do anything wrong?

    itsmejuli replied to lizzyreg's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like a case of miscommunication to me. Did you go and talk to the DON in person? Maybe you're not the team player they are seeking, you should be taking the cart when

  17. thinking about turning in my resignation letter tomorrow....any advice?

    itsmejuli replied to texasguyrn's topic in Texas Nursing

    It would probably be a good idea to have a new job lined up before you hand in your resignation. Yeah, acute care nursing is not my cup of tea either. A few months ago I started a new job as an aid...

  18. I need to vent

    itsmejuli replied to ZeroNightskye's topic in General Students

    Check to see if your school lends books to "needy" students. The school may also have funds available for books, or perhaps a student

  19. What is it with nurses and cell phones? Just a vent.

    itsmejuli replied to fakebee's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Life was so much simpler before cell phones and

  20. I just can't find a job.

    itsmejuli replied to SugarSugar15's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Florida has changed alot since 2008, its sad. TheTampa Bay area was my home for close to 17 years. I gave up on the idea of nursing in FL, I left the state last

  21. Canadian Forces

    itsmejuli replied to 7angeldust's topic in Canada

    Long ago I was a member of the Canadian Forces and then a US Air Force wife. I'm sure things are better now than they were um...very long

  22. Am I right to feel irritated? What can I do about it?

    itsmejuli replied to ekgoodwi's topic in Long Term Acute Care

    Tricky situation for you and your manager. I can see her point in not assigning you and your desire for that seated position. Soo, have you asked your doctor about you going on "light duties"? Or...

  23. "what is the most important qualty for a nurse to posess?"

    itsmejuli replied to kelcal's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    patience...with oneself, with co-workers and

  24. How to promote tolerance and support teamwork,

    itsmejuli replied to Teacher Sue's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You're awesome Sue, wish you could take over the unit I left a few months ago. I left a job I really liked because I was just bullied, I was subject to mob behavior. The manager knew what was going...

  25. LTC Nurses... please answer

    itsmejuli replied to Finallydidit's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Lack of