CFitzRN

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L&D; GI; Fam Med; Home H; Case mgmt

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  1. just a health question..

    CFitzRN replied to malicexmirage's topic in General Nursing

    Hyperventilation (as poster above said), strained abdominal muscles... any number of things. That's a GOOD kind of

  2. Calling residents affectionate names?

    CFitzRN replied to LPNweezy's topic in General Nursing

    This is very much a "depends on the circumstances" situation. I find absolutes on this topic to be SO unrealistic. Of course, if you are not comfortable ever calling anyone "honey" or "sweetheart"...

  3. Did any of you NOT take a NCLEX prep course??

    CFitzRN replied to Zookeeper44's topic in General Nursing

    Nope, did not take one. Passed 1st try, 75 questions (thank God, because that was one CRAZY test). I too did well on tests in class, tested well on ATI materials and did well in clinicals. And if I...

  4. Nursing Anxiety

    CFitzRN replied to Lilichk's topic in General Nursing

    I realized my mistake as soon as I posted. Argh! Thank you for the information - I will definitely look into it. Do you really notice a

  5. New RN, can't find job/RN Residency, help please....

    CFitzRN replied to purple nurple's topic in General Nursing

    I just read your post to my son and he had a huge smile on his face. He too has longish hair and has for awhile now. He is a snowboarder and very much enjoys the snowboarder mentality (do what you...

  6. New RN, can't find job/RN Residency, help please....

    CFitzRN replied to purple nurple's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the above - please keep us posted! I really would like to hear how it plays out for you, and I wish you the absolute best in your search. I know you'll be a great nurse. I have a...

  7. Nursing Anxiety

    CFitzRN replied to Lilichk's topic in General Nursing

    Can you get that anywhere, or does it have to be a natural foods place? And do you ever get the flushed face side-effect from taking

  8. Nursing Anxiety

    CFitzRN replied to Lilichk's topic in General Nursing

    Pretty sure if I were to let my hair go natural, it would be completely gray. I'm just not ready to be my own grandma yet!

  9. Which one would you pick?

    CFitzRN replied to ijuanabhappy's topic in General Nursing

    I miraculously landed a job as a Field Nurse Supervisor for a Home Health Agency. I do a lot of case-management and supervise all of our CNAs in the field. I do lots of supervisory visits which...

  10. New RN, can't find job/RN Residency, help please....

    CFitzRN replied to purple nurple's topic in General Nursing

    I know this isn't going to help much, but I wanted to tell you that I am very impressed with your academic credentials. You really did a great job in school, and if someone like YOU is having trouble...

  11. Nursing Anxiety

    CFitzRN replied to Lilichk's topic in General Nursing

    I was diagnosed with IBS since becoming a nurse. Huh. It really seems to "get" to some of us very

  12. Which one would you pick?

    CFitzRN replied to ijuanabhappy's topic in General Nursing

    Oh my gosh, you are me! Wait... this isn't me, is it? Seriously though, I have every single issue you've described,

  13. Nursing Anxiety

    CFitzRN replied to Lilichk's topic in General Nursing

    Yes,

  14. Which one would you pick?

    CFitzRN replied to ijuanabhappy's topic in General Nursing

    Wow... that's a very personal decision. Potentially you have a great opportunity to learn a ton of stuff in the NICU, but if it truly is too big a bite to take right now, then you might consider the...

  15. Nursing Anxiety

    CFitzRN replied to Lilichk's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing is (in my opinion) getting progressively worse for causing anxiety. I'm not sure the reasons - admin expects more and staffs less, stupid or impossible regs, sicker (and more numerous)...

  16. Nursing Anxiety

    CFitzRN replied to Lilichk's topic in General Nursing

    I too have ongoing issues with anxiety. In fact I was just thinking about it and wishing I could figure out how to get on top of it when I saw your post. You sound like a very conscientious person,...

  17. Worried about a new job

    CFitzRN replied to inshallamiami's topic in General Nursing

    Again, "OH CRAP". Well, I think it's cool to give it a go with the terms you've specified. If things start changing, you MUST put your foot down. I certainly wish you the best, and hope you will...

  18. Worried about a new job

    CFitzRN replied to inshallamiami's topic in General Nursing

    I totally understand. Not only do I not do well on nights, I do freaking HORRIBLY on nights. I cant.do.nights.period. So I feel ya, and I hate it for you. It just seems so wrong. I think it's time...

  19. Worried about a new job

    CFitzRN replied to inshallamiami's topic in General Nursing

    I had the exact same reaction that nlmoore had upon reading your post. "OH CRAP." Because they screwed you, basically. Relocating to take a job is huge. Her "realizing" she really needs you for...

  20. Another Five Star Management Decision!

    CFitzRN replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    pretty dang stupid. i predict there will be very few "moderate or high falls risk" patients... not that nurses want to do a shoddy job of assessing but management really seems intent on making our...

  21. You Arent Supposed To Hold A Newborn Baby If On Menstrual Cycle?

    CFitzRN replied to starmickey03's topic in Ob/Gyn

    LOL Noodnik! Sounds like a

  22. Update on LTC job

    CFitzRN replied to namazonian's topic in General Nursing

    That facility and that job sound like utter nightmares. I am not of the belief that you should stick it out. I think you are very vulnerable there, and it is a major negative event just waiting to...

  23. You Arent Supposed To Hold A Newborn Baby If On Menstrual Cycle?

    CFitzRN replied to starmickey03's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hey, at least there is some actual logic behind the sharks thing. They can smell blood in the water over a mile away. The rest of it is utter

  24. A Passionate Note in Support of All Night Shift Health Care Staff

    CFitzRN replied to Hockeydoll88's topic in General Nursing

    Honestly, if she expects the night shift nurses to do all that before she even gets there, SHE is the one who's really lazy! Usually, when someone acts like a jerk and complains about someone else,...

  25. New Home health job no experience

    CFitzRN replied to caryrey02's topic in Home Health

    D'oh - yeah, I thought she was referring to a physical therapy eval. Sorry. (btw, I'm a