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xtxrn ASN, RN

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  1. starting to hate it?

    xtxrn replied to EDnursetobe's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hang in there :) First of all, you get faster with the documentation. Second- if you're forced to switch shifts, you're going to feel lousy... I know most people don't like the idea of working...

  2. What Do You Think You Needed To Learn in School, But Didn't

    xtxrn replied to xtxrn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yeah...I got my ADN, so had one class on general nursing info that didn't fit anywhere else. I don't care much about the theory cr*p. It's "theory"....somebody's ideas....I wanted stuff that I could...

  3. At my boiling point...you are NOT a Nurse...of ANY kind!!!!

    xtxrn replied to nursehunnie's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    So after you pass boards, and are working with CNAs or PCTs, you want the patients to refer to them as their nurse? After the hard work, tests, legal acquisition of your license? Wow....why not just...

  4. At my boiling point...you are NOT a Nurse...of ANY kind!!!!

    xtxrn replied to nursehunnie's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I guess the president of 8th Grade should pack for the White House

  5. Fake Nurses

    xtxrn replied to Girlygirl69's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly...it wasn't something just for the kid's "sake"....big difference.

  6. Missed my pump training again!!!

    xtxrn replied to Peeker19's topic in General Nursing

    I'm glad it worked out

  7. Fake Nurses

    xtxrn replied to Girlygirl69's topic in General Nursing

    With those, absolutely.... I'm looking down the road (and 7 isn't a baby:))....what do parents do to correct the lie when he/she is told that mom or dad has been hiding their real occupation? What if...

  8. Fake Nurses

    xtxrn replied to Girlygirl69's topic in General Nursing

    The husband didn't know either. Sounds like going to bed might be chillier than any random holiday...?

  9. Fake Nurses

    xtxrn replied to Girlygirl69's topic in General Nursing

    Right....the husband didn't have a clue either, two wrongs make a

  10. Isn't the employer suppose to pay for your travel?

    xtxrn replied to lifein08's topic in General Nursing

    She's in TX :) It's a wonderful place

  11. Anyone made to actually work two more weeks when resigning during orientation?

    xtxrn replied to luvapug's topic in General Nursing

    I'm glad it worked out

  12. What Do You Think You Needed To Learn in School, But Didn't

    xtxrn replied to xtxrn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I went to school in IL and was expected to do IVs in school. ADN program. 1985. I don't know when it all changed- I couldn't wait to get away from here. :) Since I've been back here (from TX) I...

  13. Anyone made to actually work two more weeks when resigning during orientation?

    xtxrn replied to luvapug's topic in General Nursing

    Personally, I wouldn't keep you. Nothing personal, buy why keep someone who's not staying. Business end always wins. Bold part- you're

  14. Missed my pump training again!!!

    xtxrn replied to Peeker19's topic in General Nursing

    Not for you to decide. She's the employee- they are the employer, and it's mandatory. Look at it as easy pay. Three hours of salary could pay for something

  15. Isn't the employer suppose to pay for your travel?

    xtxrn replied to lifein08's topic in General Nursing

    You don't work for them yet. They owe you nothing.... and before leaving TX for IL, think about it. I grew up in IL...moved to TX for 17 years, came back for a family issue (who died), and ended up...

  16. Fake Nurses

    xtxrn replied to Girlygirl69's topic in General Nursing

    No, they don't. And I guess my question would be- why is it so bad to explain to a 7 y/o what a CNA does? It's a huge part of the healthcare system, and good CNAs are worth their weight in gold. :)...

  17. Good opportunity...so why the teacher backlash?

    xtxrn replied to RKRobbins's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with some things not being touched on in school because most folks don't go into the areas that need some of the more critical stuff.....BUT... I've been hearing a LOT about the things in...

  18. First day as an RN tomorrow...sick to my stomach

    xtxrn replied to Peerless's topic in General Nursing

    Like others have said- you're never truly alone :) Nobody expects you to have it all together when you're a new grad- and if you DO, people run like crazy because that is THE most frightening thing a...

  19. Fake Nurses

    xtxrn replied to Girlygirl69's topic in General Nursing

    Amen... If they can't keep it straight who and what they are, can't rely on much else they tell

  20. Missed my pump training again!!!

    xtxrn replied to Peeker19's topic in General Nursing

    Totally agree with this. Consistent lateness or no shows are a great way to terminate yourself, and it's probably all written nicely in the employee handbook, so there is no recourse. If you don't...

  21. Disappearing threads?

    xtxrn replied to Jules A's topic in General Nursing

    Some get moved to more appropriate forums, but still on AN....maybe a search in the AN Google bar? It's just for AN :) Just saw your post count- you probably know this :) But will leave it for some...

  22. Fake Nurses

    xtxrn replied to Girlygirl69's topic in General Nursing

    Wouldn't have minded, if there were certain days where darker pants were

  23. Fake Nurses

    xtxrn replied to Girlygirl69's topic in General Nursing

    But people with a doctorate are legally allowed to use the title of Dr. :) Techs are not

  24. Fake Nurses

    xtxrn replied to Girlygirl69's topic in General Nursing

    Could she be a scrub nurse who isn't certified? My understanding is that an RN can be a scrub nurse, but it takes the extra time to get certified in any specialty??? (I have no idea who Minka Kelly...

  25. attending vs resident PhD

    xtxrn replied to ading's topic in General Nursing

    Thought you were saying DOs DIDN'T have the same privileges as