totallytheresa

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1. Being Sexually Harrassed

   totallytheresa replied to markymark's topic in General Nursing

   You are smart for letting her know right away that you did not welcome her sexual harassment. The next step was correct too, going above her. I was sexually harassed by my old bosses (not in...

2. slave labor

   totallytheresa replied to Uptoherern's topic in Emergency

   Absolutely, we have to take care of ourselves in order to be able to take care of others. There are days when I have gone nearly the whole 12 hour shift without eating or realizing I haven't gone pee...

3. Ever taken an online class?

   totallytheresa replied to totallytheresa's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks for the advice everyone... I figured that with science classes, I do my best learning AFTER the lecture, at home, I would be ok.. I'm just a little worried about the technical part. :)...

4. Ever taken an online class?

   totallytheresa posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hello... I have registered to take a 3 credit online pharmacology class this summer. I have never done an online class, but I figured I'd rather get it over with than try to take the actual...

5. bodily fluids on you

   totallytheresa replied to sheliamd1's topic in General Nursing

   I know what you're saying... even with masks, gloves, gowns, etc (which of course we don't always have to wear gown/masks unless on precautions), I'm always keeping that in my mind- to keep my mouth...

6. Unfair treatment

   totallytheresa replied to BS Nursing Student's topic in General Nursing

   I'm with everyone, about throwing out "bad "questions.. that happens with at least 1 or 2 questions for each of our exams. Our instructors are pretty good about looking at the majority and deciding...

7. Free Handouts

   totallytheresa replied to LisaG21's topic in General Nursing

   I would go online and see what you can find- there is tons on the web!! Just be sure to cite your source. I'm doing an internship in the ICU, and chose to do a project there on aromatherapy. I found...

8. question about working before graduation

   totallytheresa replied to totallytheresa's topic in General Nursing

   Randy- thank you so much... that's exactly what I was looking for!!! One of my classmates mentioned that but had no details, so I appreciate it. Good luck to you!

9. question about working before graduation

   totallytheresa replied to totallytheresa's topic in General Nursing

   hello... i am really "midstate".. live near syracuse. :) we also can work as cna's without doing anything except passing first semester, as uap's... but i really want something more, you know?...

10. question about working before graduation

    totallytheresa posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello.... I will graduate as an RN this December, and I wonder if anyone knows about working as more than a nurse's aid, because I want to get more experience (and money!) Is an externship my only...

11. delegation and the nursing student

    totallytheresa replied to KCRN13's topic in General Nursing

    We have to do the same thing at my school. Most people are pretty cool, they know that we're going to be RN's soon, and respectful of that, especially since their supervisors have already TOLD them...

12. help, suspect abuse

    totallytheresa replied to turquoise's topic in General Nursing

    I think you have reason to be concerned. You've stated the facts, and if you have suspicions, you're sort of obligated to act aren't you? On a side note, when my son was 5, my ex-husband and I were...

13. How many nurses take antidepressants or antianxiety medication?

    totallytheresa replied to Attheana's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I'm so glad to see this thread. I started on Prozac 10mg maybe 2 months ago, upped it to 20mg a couple weeks ago. I started on it because some days, I would just snap, had no patience at all,...

14. 38 too old for school?

    totallytheresa replied to akanarn's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    You certainly CAN do it, a big help to you will be, like others have said, that your kids are older, so more self sufficient, and you say your husband is your best friend? That'll make it all the...

15. fasting before surgery - unneccessary?

    totallytheresa replied to trent's topic in General Nursing

    I had surgery this year, and the anesthesiologist told me (right before he put me under) that it would've been ok to eat lightly, but most people won't abide by that, since everyone's opinion of what...