Curious1alwys BSN, RN

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    New Nurse on Paxil

    Curious1alwys replied to elomi18's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I must be the only person in the world that benzos don't do anything for. I just don't get it. I've taken Ativan and Klonopin and I mean....nothing! If they make me calmer I sure as heck don't notice!...
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    Resigning 1st RN job

    Curious1alwys replied to breakroom9876's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    What is your Enneagram personality type? I am Type 6 so finding that out helps it all make sense. Check it
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    Resigning 1st RN job

    Curious1alwys replied to breakroom9876's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Awwww, so sorry this happened to you. I do agree with Hou that more time was needed but I had (have) the same problems as you so I know that dealing with a toxic level of anxiety on a daily basis and...
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    Do you get really nervous before a shift?

    Curious1alwys replied to j0yegan's topic in Health, Stress Management

    What you describe is driving me out of hospital nursing. I need a "chill pill".
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    Desperately need advice please help!!!

    Curious1alwys replied to skittles, GN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Just wanted to say that IMHO your plan would NOT mean career suicide. I did the same, essentially, and was able to apply to new grad RN positions because I was within so many months of getting my...
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    New nurse with severe anxiety

    Curious1alwys replied to Kbowling's topic in General Nursing

    Hugs to you. I know it is so hard. Been there, done that. Hope you find your way, through or
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    New nurse with severe anxiety

    Curious1alwys replied to Kbowling's topic in General Nursing

    If Klonopin only worked for all of us......sigh......Also, I was bothered by the idea of taking these kinds of meds and having them in my system at all during my shift. My law enforcement hubs kept...
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    Anxiety & Nursing

    Curious1alwys replied to newRNinthecity's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I really like the poster who mentioned activities as a means of "gaining control". I think this is it. People with immense anxiety like to feel in control. I think I am constantly trying to control my...
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    Anxiety & Nursing

    Curious1alwys replied to newRNinthecity's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Not to be a downer, but it never got better for me. Some aspects did, but in hospital nursing I just could not get over the anxiety of not knowing what I was gonna get that shift. And let's be honest,...
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    breaking your RN New Grad contract early

    Curious1alwys replied to bobo619's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I believe I'd rather stay unemployed than sign a $30,000 contract. YIKES. Hope the OP didn't have to endure too much misery
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    Blue Pigtail on Nasogastric Tube

    Curious1alwys replied to mikeynizm's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I second this. Except the level of discussion is so advanced I'll need to come back and reread when I am more
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    From NICU to school nurse

    Curious1alwys replied to nurseinFL2567's topic in School

    As you can see many of us have med surg or tele adult experience so I think it matters little. Depends on the opportunity. Good Luck to
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    New Graduate starting a School Nurse Positon

    Curious1alwys replied to TexasRN85's topic in School

    So......how is it going
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    Is subbing better than being permanent staff?

    Curious1alwys posted a topic in School

    Want to get my feet wet in school nursing. How many of you would strictly sub if you didn't need bennies? Wondering if subbing is the way to go at first, throughout your district or multiple...
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    New Grad feeling depressed, anxious and hopeless

    Curious1alwys replied to MedSurgRN193's topic in Health, Stress Management

    OP: sent you a
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    Non-FIT Nurses and FIT Nurses

    Curious1alwys replied to trinitymaster's topic in General Nursing

    ....and I workout all the time, am at a near normal weight, and eat pretty good in general and was just diagnosed with HTN and arthritis this week! Genetics are a %*!
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    The HARD Truth for most nurses

    Curious1alwys replied to Humaneclowninscrubs's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    LOL, cleaning incontinent patients is the least of my issues in nursing!
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    Really dumb blood admin question

    Curious1alwys posted a topic in General Nursing

    Ok I feel really dumb asking this but.... Per my facility policy, blood should be administered "the first 50cc of blood slowly over 15 minutes to observe for transfusion reactions". To this end, I...
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    Is subbing better than being permanent staff?

    Curious1alwys replied to Curious1alwys's topic in School

    yikes, my interview was bad! The admin just didn't seem nice at all, bad feeling about this one. Maybe I better hope I don't get it! They just read a bunch of questions off a list and it is so...
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    Is subbing better than being permanent staff?

    Curious1alwys replied to Curious1alwys's topic in School

    Thank you for the feedback. I'll just try to get in the door anyway I
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    Really dumb blood admin question

    Curious1alwys replied to Curious1alwys's topic in General Nursing

    Well, just finished orientation to one of my jobs and I took one of their learning modules which presented the question, "During the first 15 min of transfusion, blood is to be administered slowly so...
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    Really dumb blood admin question

    Curious1alwys replied to Curious1alwys's topic in General Nursing

    LOL, I guess we can't agree, I wonder if my educator will even be able to explain rationale. I'm looking for any EBP on it now but so far nothing good! I get Muno's explanation but yes, with more...
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    Really dumb blood admin question

    Curious1alwys replied to Curious1alwys's topic in General Nursing

    See!!!! I don't get it. Why would you run the first 15 mins FASTER? My colleague argued that this helps trigger reactions faster therefore you can stop the infusion if one occurs. I'm definitely...
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    Really dumb blood admin question

    Curious1alwys replied to Curious1alwys's topic in General Nursing

    OMG Klone, I didn't think of that but no I don't think I misread but I was doing modules. I will have to check the written P&P this weekend. BUT 200ml/hr would be WAY too fast, right? That is what...
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    I Have The Time and Other Lies

    Curious1alwys replied to Preeps's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    eeeeeewwww!!!! Not even!!!! You really think I have time for