ChutneyFries BSN, RN

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    Nurses Humilated - Illinois

    ChutneyFries replied to SuburbsGirl's topic in General Nursing

    Wow! I can't believe they did
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    Should I leave this racist town?

    ChutneyFries posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    My first RN job has lead me to a more rural part of the country. As a person of color, I have never experienced racism to this degree. Some instances are subtle at work, but some are pretty blatant....
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    Should I leave this racist town?

    ChutneyFries replied to ChutneyFries's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    ******UPDATE****** I wanted to let all of the very supportive people who left comments of this thread know what is going on. I have been offered a position at a hospital close to home and have given...
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    Should I leave this racist town?

    ChutneyFries replied to ChutneyFries's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Kidzcare, Thank you for these links. I am just soaking in all this information. So
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    Should I leave this racist town?

    ChutneyFries replied to ChutneyFries's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Thansk for your reply Jay! You are right racism is here and I am aware of the subtleties but have never had them stop my work or livelihood. This is the only time in my life that it's been this...
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    Should I leave this racist town?

    ChutneyFries replied to ChutneyFries's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Thanks for your replies. You are right about filing a complaint and a possible law suit if this sort of thing persists. I do want out as this is deterring my learning and
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    Should I leave this racist town?

    ChutneyFries replied to ChutneyFries's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm sorry that you had to go through that. Hate is not cool! Ugh! Thanks for your
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    Should I leave this racist town?

    ChutneyFries replied to ChutneyFries's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm In the NE. It's crazy but soon will have less of this to deal
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    Should I leave this racist town?

    ChutneyFries replied to ChutneyFries's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Thanks for your reply! Every day before going in I do affirmations and prayer. There is one other person of color but it's hard to speak about stuff at work. But it's a good idea to try to reach out...
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    Should I leave this racist town?

    ChutneyFries replied to ChutneyFries's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm sorry that your husband is going through that hate as well. That is so scary! It is true that fear can be quite debilitating. I try to focus on helping my pts but some days it's like a ton of...
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    Should I leave this racist town?

    ChutneyFries replied to ChutneyFries's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I think for a while I thought it was me making too much of the situation. But, I see now that it's not right. I just can't do this. Safety and mental health have to come first! Thanks for
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    Should I leave this racist town?

    ChutneyFries replied to ChutneyFries's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Thanks for your reply! I think that it's going to be alright! I've been feeling lots better about leaving. Already receiving calls back! This is pretty amazing! Waiting a year seems like an impossible...
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    Should I leave this racist town?

    ChutneyFries replied to ChutneyFries's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Oh my goodness! Your words are inspiring! The resilience! I could not imagine what you have been through! God bless! Thank you for your
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    Should I leave this racist town?

    ChutneyFries replied to ChutneyFries's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Thank you for your reply. I can imagine that discrimination from other POC can be just as bad as from others. Wow. I'm learning lots but it still is something that is
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    Should I leave this racist town?

    ChutneyFries replied to ChutneyFries's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Thank you so much! I love how this site has some of the kindest folks! I truly appreciate it! I hear you on small town cesspools! LOL! For now, sending my resume every which way I can! Would...
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    NCLEX-RN day adventure...

    ChutneyFries posted a topic in General Students

    God has a funny way of telling me to relax the f**k up! Lol. On the day of my nclex-rn (7/10/15), I arrived early. I made sure to have a good breakfast and leave enough time for morning duties. I...
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    Should I leave this racist town?

    ChutneyFries replied to ChutneyFries's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Thanks! That was a great site and in the future I will in general need to address the comments and issues in a professional manner. But, I can't stay in this
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    Should I leave this racist town?

    ChutneyFries replied to ChutneyFries's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Thats amazing!!! There is definitely a shortage in Arkansas. I'm goign to take my chances with NY and pray that I get anything closer to
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    Should I leave this racist town?

    ChutneyFries replied to ChutneyFries's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Ever since Ive opened up about this issue, I started to apply for positions closer to home. Tonight I received a call back! I am in shock and disbelief! God delivers every time! I pray I get this...
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    Should I leave this racist town?

    ChutneyFries replied to ChutneyFries's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Thank you so much for your reply! I am seriously considering counseling very soon because I do find that the fear takes over when I try to sleep. It's amazing the support that I have received thus...
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    Should I leave this racist town?

    ChutneyFries replied to ChutneyFries's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Thanks for your reply. When these comments have been made, they were always in a tone that could be perceived as 'jokingly' or too quick that my response was always an expression of disbelief and the...
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    Should I leave this racist town?

    ChutneyFries replied to ChutneyFries's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Thanks for your reply. I'm actually a man, but I hear where you are coming from. As a man , I find that people will try to test me, especially as a male nurse. I am very mild mannered and ignore...
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    Should I leave this racist town?

    ChutneyFries replied to ChutneyFries's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Thanks for your reply. I will most definitely be moving from this
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    Should I leave this racist town?

    ChutneyFries replied to ChutneyFries's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Thanks for your reply! I have actually thought of getting something for anxiety. I try to shy away from prescription medications. But you are right it can totally help. I have times where I am so...
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    Should I leave this racist town?

    ChutneyFries replied to ChutneyFries's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Thanks so much! Not sure what my wife would think of Texas. She is a real New Yorker. I appreciate the offer