Leelee2

Leelee2

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  1. Cured of cancer, now looking for new RN job

    Leelee2 replied to OrionQuiltsRN's topic in General Nursing

    Having a chronic health condition myself, I have some lapse in my employment. I have been asked about them before in an interview. I kept it simple, you need to address it yes, but I wouldn't get...

  2. fighting slave wages! for home care /direct care workers

    Leelee2 replied to thomasbrooks07's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    It sounds as if you are in not an ideal situation, look for an employer that will pay you fair

  3. A nurse that needs agnger management

    Leelee2 replied to BPayne16's topic in General Nursing

    Some nurses have learned to use that anger in a positive way, to bring about changes in the workplace, advocate for their patients, etc. It's all about using that anger in a constructive

  4. Graves disease / thyroid conditions

    Leelee2 posted a topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Hey are there any other nurses out there dealing with Graves disease? I am going through the active state of graves for the second time, and not currently working because I have lost so much muscle...

  5. What do you pack in your lunch box?

    Leelee2 replied to PAERRN20's topic in General Nursing

    water, string cheese, pudding, veggie

  6. Incompetent or disabled is there a differnce

    Leelee2 replied to kahlua66's topic in General Nursing

    Not being able to open or send a work email, sounds incompetent to me. Where I have worked, we have had competency/teaching on work emails. Many employers today use email as main corporate...

  7. who has the hiring power?

    Leelee2 replied to sourapril's topic in General Nursing

    HR usually has final say, but take input from nurse manager/DON, in my past

  8. what experience is needed for a LPN?

    Leelee2 replied to msJoJo's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Agree with above. Once you are an LPN, you can volunteer time (such as working for church care team, or city's emergency disaster program, etc) that would reflect some type of experience. CNA...

  9. Turned in my Resignation & need help...

    Leelee2 replied to skittlebear's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    If you plan on staying on PRN, then I would use the reasoning of "wanting to try something new...or a different setting" I agree that management is probably well aware of her antics

  10. Nurse with Body Odor

    Leelee2 replied to prettyinblu's topic in General Nursing

    Telling her quietly and kindly is the best approach. Before I was diagnosed with Graves disease, I had increased sweating, (I had thought that my deodorant just stopped working) I had no family...

  11. Nursing school and stress, what to do?

    Leelee2 replied to laddernurse's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Limitting stress is important, I would take your mother up on the offer. To make a smooth transition, it will be best for all of you to set up the boundaries prior to moving in. Having clear...

  12. Graves disease / thyroid conditions

    Leelee2 replied to Leelee2's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    To ptlvr3, Your friend has really had some uphill battles with Grave's...I feel so bad that she has been through all of that, I can't even imagine how hard it has been for her to deal with... Hoping...

  13. Graves disease / thyroid conditions

    Leelee2 replied to Leelee2's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    to Passion4people, Just wanted to say that I am so very sorry for the loss of your best-friend!:redbeathe

  14. Graves disease / thyroid conditions

    Leelee2 replied to Leelee2's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Wow, Thanks to all for sharing stories, and offering advice!! I know that I need to do something more as the anti thyroid drugs are not working great for me currently. Dealing with this for the 2nd...

  15. Anyone feel like their hospital/agency/employer is out to get them?

    Leelee2 replied to raebabelvn's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like the office staff have just way, way, way too much time on their hands. More actual work responsibilities are needed,

  16. Graves disease / thyroid conditions

    Leelee2 replied to Leelee2's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I am seeing the Endo again next week. We will discuss the RAI then. Thyroid doesn't seem to be burning out on it's own, I am very hyper again at the moment. Since I am off work now seems to be the...

  17. How far would you be willing to travel for a job?

    Leelee2 replied to Little Panda RN's topic in General Nursing

    Used to drive over an hour, one way. Had friends that lived even further, and we car pooled together. The job was awesome, they treated us great and the ratio was reasonable, the pay was great too....

  18. ADD/ADHD possibly, what dept would fit me best?

    Leelee2 replied to babblingbrook's topic in General Nursing

    Med-surg, or wound care

  19. Has anyone else been catching up on the "Meet the Parents"

    Leelee2 replied to RNicholask's topic in General Nursing

    Can't wait to see the new one! Too

  20. I think I have ADHD but I'm afraid to ask my Dr.

    Leelee2 replied to coffeelover10's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Agree with above poster that getting a proper diagnosis is key. As a person with ADHD, who wasn't diagnosed until in my 40's (adhd dx was rare in my area when i was younger, if one got dx'd it was...

  21. Do RNs w/ ADD/ADHD make more mistakes @ work?

    Leelee2 replied to finallyfound10's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I am an LPN with ADHD, I don't feel that the ADHD makes me more prone to make mistakes. However, I am very aware of interruptions, and honestly Hate to be interrupted during certain tasks. Med pass is...

  22. LVN Needs job in the IE!!

    Leelee2 replied to LLM.LVN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I heard that Texas has many nursing positions available, if you are willing to

  23. IS Gluttony a Disease or Choice?

    Leelee2 replied to Katie5's topic in General Nursing

    I am hungry all of time. I can eat every two hours or so, during waking hours. Of course, I can eat whatever I want and still lose a ton of weight right now, since my graves disease is very active....

  24. Can a Bipolar/physically disabled man be a nurse?

    Leelee2 replied to Elanthil's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Use that ADHD hyper focus in school! It worked wonders for me, I think if you are interested in nursing and the learning material that can be a huge positive in school. Nursing always has me...

  25. Tips on what to do in school to help find a job after

    Leelee2 replied to NurturingSoul's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Agree with the above post regarding school grades/GPA being a factor in hiring these days. Work and study hard while in school. Network with other health professionals while in school, specially in...