MedChica

MedChica

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  1. My Breaking Point!

    MedChica replied to tn nurse's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I've recently worked with some problem aides and the situation actually resolved itself when they quit. (I am an aide, btw). They complained too much and we were always having 'Come to Jesus' meetings...

  2. Patients hitting on nurses

    MedChica replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    A man giving me his number...THEN getting his friends to find me online (months down the line, like, I'm still on your brain) and befriending me on facebook is stalkerish, weird and creepy. "I will...

  3. Patients hitting on nurses

    MedChica replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    Old men are a mess. This one little old gentlemen with one foot in the grave (80's) that I was helping to the bed on the floor wanted to give me a hug. So I hugged him and thought, "Aw...he's so...

  4. And the count down begins!

    MedChica replied to Mrsladysoul83's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    A few comments 12 to 9? It's just as well. If they fell out with just diet, nutrition and some dosing calculations? (Relatively easy classes in content and readability) They likely never would've...

  5. "No nurses of color....."

    MedChica replied to Queen2u's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm a black female and would prefer that the racists be accommodated. I've been there and done that. With normal patients and a schizo who would always go off on rants about 'colored' people and...

  6. "Friends" at work?

    MedChica replied to TX.RN.Shannon's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I am 'friendly'. I laugh and joke around, but I no longer keep friends at work. We're not hanging out on the weekends. No - I may not go to the Christmas party. Stop asking. I don't discuss my...

  7. Do you need a tough personality to survive in Nursing?

    MedChica replied to smilesamile's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Tough personality? You need an assertive personality and thicker skin to work in the medical field, period. If it's not the docs, it's the patients...if it's not the patients? It's the families. If...

  8. Nurses With Low Self-Esteem: Please Seek Help

    MedChica replied to TheCommuter's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    ^^^ You shouldn't get blasted. It's the truth. The most peaceful and fun time that I ever experienced at work? When my old dept (radiology) experienced a hormonal shift. I was one of 3 females left....

  9. CNA getting negativity from other CNAS because of acceptance in nursing school!!

    MedChica replied to pumpkinfuturelpn's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I've never encountered this and if I have? I probably never noticed. I study quietly on breaks and I come to work to pick up my checks in my school uniform. That's how folks knew that I was in...

  10. Are you Smart enough to be a Nurse?

    MedChica replied to ImKosher's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Honestly, I've encountered the same with my CNA coworkers...and they always get this sort of far-away 'no light at the end of the tunnel' type expression. Gosh, cut yourself some slack. I say, 'Go to...

  11. Nurses are the real heroes ?

    MedChica replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    They do. The military has doctors and nurses... Try doing 'your job' while dodging bullets or while bombs are exploding or while you're trying to render aid to other servicemen and yes - NON-AMERICAN...

  12. Do you have a lot of Debt to pay off

    MedChica replied to pat8585's topic in General Students

    About $7500 from my previous B.S. program. No debt with my nursing school program. I can pay off $7500 in a year. I own my cars. I have no kids. I pay utilities. It's realistic. For my RN, I plan...

  13. The Benefits And Drawbacks Of Private For-Profit Schools

    MedChica replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Students

    I'm attending a for-profit school. - I don't have to worry about tuition because I'm not paying for it. The military and grants pay for it. So...what debt? - I already have a job lined up. $19.50...

  14. Is Faith Enough?

    MedChica replied to jaelpn's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    'No use living'...for you. I'm an atheist and I get on fine, thanks. If there's something to be done, I understand that I can't lean on some sky-god to carry me 45% of the way. I have to pull myself...

  15. Working while in LVN school

    MedChica replied to fascinoma's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I'm one of several students in my class. I'd say about 1/3 of the class works and we all come strolling in, heavy eyed and delirious. For a while, I wasn't the only one who used to sleep in my car...

  16. New grad LVN Dr. wants to pay me $10???

    MedChica replied to vn-rn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    What a slap to the face! You're a nurse. Going rate for LVN is about $19.00 (LTC) and $13.00 in the hospital. I live in Texas. Outrage aside. Isn't the pay low in a doc office, anyway? It's...

  17. Rejected A Nursing License

    MedChica replied to scoobydoo32's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hope she did. I've heard of folks with worse difficulties getting their licenses. ...and we're dealing with the BON in TEXAS. People can and do change. Sometimes it takes the long-arm of the law to...

  18. Why do mean/crabby people become nurses??

    MedChica replied to R!XTER's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Not a nurse...yet. But...maybe years spent on the job made them that way. By the same token, they've let the job suck the life out of them. They're jaded. I've always believed and seen for myself...

  19. My NCLEX experience....what is all the fuss

    MedChica replied to Oppon262's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats! That's good to know, because that day is almost here and I'm... starting to kind of wig out over here. LOL Thing is, I wasn't one to have such reactions about tests before nursing school....

  20. It's 2012, and I Was Hired 1 Hour after Graduation!

    MedChica replied to PacoUSA's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    CONGRATS!!! I know that healthcare is it's own little island and things have been done differently for the most part. But...what you speak of is 'Business 101' . Any individual in healthcare...

  21. Nurses are the unsung heroes of the medical profession.

    MedChica replied to Brian's topic in Nursing Humor

    The money? Said by who? LOL A reliable job, maybe. Steady income, yeah. Potential for growth? Of course. Money? I don't see it. Maybe, those who say such things came from poor beginnings?...

  22. My girlfriend is afraid that I might meet another girl in the nursing program...

    MedChica replied to ThePhilster's topic in General Students

    Are you young? This whole situation is silly. She's insecure and with this whole 'You won't have time for me' stuff, obviously can't see the forest for the trees. I dont see how anyone can deal with...

  23. What can I expect in LPN school?

    MedChica replied to BrookeMarie's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    It wasn't that bad until we hit Pharm and Medsurg. The school was like, "How - oh, HOW - can we make this process more complicated...hmm - AH! Let's schedule Pharm + MedSurg...TOGETHER!!!" LOL That...

  24. Are jobs becoming more available

    MedChica replied to pat8585's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know the situation in other spots and only hear of difficulty in rumor. Not necessarily where I am, but in other areas/states. There are jobs in my area. I'm in S. Texas. Most of us, have...

  25. Pregnancy and dismissal from nursing school

    MedChica replied to Bronxtale's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I'd agree. I don't understand this 'pregnancy is not a choice'/'things happen' mess. Who knew that it was so hard for some women to not get pregnant? Of course, I'm somewhat understanding. I just...