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  1. Bipolar is wrecking my family...

    helikias replied to EMSnut45's topic in General Nursing

    I respectfully disagree about the cause of mental illness. I am in the camp that mental illnesses are all nothing but organic brain disorders not influenced by outside events. This is a school of...

  2. Should I finish RN program at age 51?

    helikias replied to Sherriblu's topic in General Nursing

    How old will you be if you DON'T finish your RN? You'll still be 51, right? Why not be 51 AND have your RN, too? Go for it -- the only limitations we have in this world are the ones we put on...

  3. Nausea Help!!

    helikias replied to TD2011's topic in General Nursing

    Accupressure and accupunture worked great for me coming out of surgery. I was surprised that the doc even knew about it! First time I did not throw up after

  4. Fired, how do I get over it?

    helikias replied to bugger67's topic in General Nursing

    You were treated unfairly, no doubt about it. It's very upsetting. I hope you find your dream job and the nurse that got you fired ends up working as a cat litter cleaner-upper, or something! (sorry,...

  5. Bipolar is wrecking my family...

    helikias replied to EMSnut45's topic in General Nursing

    Bipolar has a chemical basis. I am puzzled about why her doctors are saying it's the abandonment of her father that led to her bipolar -- that type of thinking is extremely outdated and dangerous....

  6. Am I overreacting?

    helikias replied to annaRNC's topic in General Nursing

    I can't believe those students got away with that behavior, and then YOU got blamed. That's BS! I would say those two students are in a field that maybe is not for them at all. Nurses take care of...

  7. Somthing going on with my son...

    helikias replied to DirtyBlackSocks's topic in General Nursing

    Not to alarm you, but video games can trigger seizures. I think you should start with his regular doctor. An optometrist won't want to do anything. I don't know what state you live in, but your son...

  8. Nausea Help!!

    helikias replied to TD2011's topic in General Nursing

    Zofran orally disintegrating tablets -- the best. Also, Tigan can work but has potential to cause

  9. Intimidating? ME?

    helikias replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    The guy doesn't like strong women. I have two of of his type at the job where I am at now. I went to HR about their inappropriate behaviors and they retaliated by giving me a false negative...

  10. can i become a nurse if i have a mental disability?

    helikias replied to donnalou86's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think anyone would know you had the disability unless it was not controlled. That won't be pulled in background investigation. As long as it's under control, and you don't have breaks from...

  11. Night shift and daycare- ahh!

    helikias replied to MissKitty21's topic in General Nursing

    I just thought of something -- when's she gonna sleep? Even with overnight care, she won't be able to sleep when they all get home. I will keep trying to think of ideas ... but the sleeping thing...

  12. Am I in over my head?????

    helikias replied to jennash's topic in General Nursing

    I used to work with gang members when I was a librarian. As long as you treat them with a normal level of respect (which I am sure you would do anyway, as you sound very nice), don't ever act shocked...

  13. Night shift and daycare- ahh!

    helikias replied to MissKitty21's topic in General Nursing

    You need to find an evening/overnight daycare place. They are really hard to find online. Best bet is to call your state licensing agency and ask, or start calling Kindercares and ask the director --...

  14. Laid Off at Last Non-Nursing Job Before Became Nurse - Use Manager as Reference?

    helikias replied to live&love&heal's topic in General Nursing

    I never use any of my previous supervisors when I apply for jobs. I just don't trust people in the workplace (I learned the hard way). I would use coworkers, profs, even people you've worked with in...

  15. Dream job interview tomorrow!

    helikias replied to jlcole45's topic in General Nursing

    GOOD LUCK!! Let us know what happens. I know this is old-fashioned, but don't forget to send a thank you card. I think it really helps to land the job. We'll be rooting for

  16. RN babysiting gig gone south

    helikias replied to RNnbakes's topic in General Nursing

    Leaving the child alone was not only unacceptable, it was illegal. I hope she learns from this situation and does not lose her hard-earned license. I feel bad for her; I don't think she was trying to...

  17. adjusting to night shift

    helikias replied to fhockeychick504's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations on your new job! I worked night shift and swing shift for many years. Basically, the first month you feel like crap -- you honestly don't know how you are going to keep your eyes open....

  18. "Good job!"

    helikias replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    LOL!!

  19. STNA's ... do you have to clean up a lot of poo-poo?

    helikias posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am thinking about becoming an STNA so I can get some experience before I apply for a PA program or direct entry MSN. I have looked over some threads here but I cannot get a feel on exactly what...

  20. STNA's ... do you have to clean up a lot of poo-poo?

    helikias replied to helikias's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for your helpful

  21. STNA's ... do you have to clean up a lot of poo-poo?

    helikias replied to helikias's topic in General Nursing

    Eye am sew stoooooopid eye did not know that poo-poo is BM. Ever heard of something called a "sense of humor"? Try looking it up. Oh, you know the sentence above? I was misspelling things on purpose....

  22. STNA's ... do you have to clean up a lot of poo-poo?

    helikias replied to helikias's topic in General Nursing

    You're "disappointed I asked"? What's wrong with asking for the details of a job when you are unfamiliar with it? If someone asked me a bunch of questions about the job I have now, I would not insult...

  23. STNA's ... do you have to clean up a lot of poo-poo?

    helikias replied to helikias's topic in General Nursing

    What's up with the super-critical post? I was only asking for clarification so I know what to expect. I have taken care of dying people in my family, so your post is barking up the wrong tree. The...

  24. STNA's ... do you have to clean up a lot of poo-poo?

    helikias replied to helikias's topic in General Nursing

    Thank God being a Mom has desensitized me to icky stuff. You haven't lived until another human being puts his or her booger in your mouth! (my daughter did that to me when she was

  25. STNA's ... do you have to clean up a lot of poo-poo?

    helikias replied to helikias's topic in General Nursing

    LOL!! I guess it's not so bad if it's in the nether regions vs. the floor (somehow less nauseating that way). Thank you to everyone for your posts! This is very helpful to me. I appreciate everyone's...