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xtxrn ASN, RN

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  1. How many of you have to pay for parking for your work?

    xtxrn replied to ~Mi Vida Loca~RN's topic in General Nursing

    I only had to pay at one in the late 80s....it was like 10 bucks a month- so not a huge deal. I think they quit doing that after a while. Every other place has had free parking- it might be across...

  2. Proposition for a Nursing Revolt

    xtxrn replied to PintheD's topic in General Nursing

  3. bipolar; please help

    xtxrn replied to bouncing's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    You'll need a good psychiatrist to balance your meds....maybe your PCP can help with this- that's mostly what psychiatrists do; the psychologist is good for coping techniques. You have insight about...

  4. New to site, Newly Diagnosed with BP I, and supposed to start Nursing School???

    xtxrn replied to joannlmt83's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Blow off the posts that go off on harsh negative positions- the vast majority of people who replied to your post are just being realistic- sometimes that seems negative because it's not what you hoped...

  5. New to site, Newly Diagnosed with BP I, and supposed to start Nursing School???

    xtxrn replied to joannlmt83's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    No, we don't all have mental illness- but it's pretty safe to say the majority of us have worked with folks who do, or have family/friends/co-workers with mental illness. The "discouraging words" are...

  6. My crazy psych history coming back to haunt me?

    xtxrn replied to dirtyhippiegirl's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    First question- are you applying at the hospital where you were a patient? If so, you might want to start elsewhere (and show a steady employment history- then if you want to try again, you have a...

  7. Proposition for a Nursing Revolt

    xtxrn replied to PintheD's topic in General Nursing

    That link talks about nursing shortage issues... every other thread on this forum are packed with nurses screaming to get jobs- which is it? If it's about ratios, well- that's all well and good, but...

  8. Co-worker talking behind my back "did i handel this right"

    xtxrn replied to Trekfan's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yeah, Trek- ask what you need to :) You know that there are folks who want to help you when we can :) Good to see you post

  9. First shift at new facility, heard something don't know how it should be handled.

    xtxrn replied to sweetsleep28's topic in General Nursing

    Avoiding drama is always the best plan. Let the others make up their own mind- that will let them know who is more accurate about you- YOU, or the other person. :) Just be yourself- it sounds...

  10. My First Clinical, Nursing-Student Woes

    xtxrn replied to nursingstudent85's topic in General Students

    You will ! When you've worked for decades with employers mandating lack of self care, or being written up for calling in- you either pay the rent, or take care of yourself. :) It's not right, but...

  11. My First Clinical, Nursing-Student Woes

    xtxrn replied to nursingstudent85's topic in General Students

    I don't think that's gonna fly- they have to coordinate with the hospital, and other classes. They're not going to change the entire class for you. This isn't any different than classroom hours-...

  12. is this what nursing is supposed to be like?

    xtxrn replied to newnurse012's topic in General Nursing

    You can also find non-union facilities in the same areas as those with unions, as everybody tries to stay competitive.... just know who you work for, and what they offer if you get a job wherever you...

  13. With the way nursing is today, the common sense thing would be...

    xtxrn replied to Spikey9001's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah- used to call it a brat or sociopath, depending on the

  14. With the way nursing is today, the common sense thing would be...

    xtxrn replied to Spikey9001's topic in General Nursing

    At 23 years old, your brain isn't fully developed....Why not give it a rest for a couple of years and take time to rethink your career choice. And actually become a nurse, so you have some...

  15. My First Clinical, Nursing-Student Woes

    xtxrn replied to nursingstudent85's topic in General Students

    Yeah- you need to talk to the instructor, because (if it's like it has been for years) if you are late, you are gone. Find out all of that, and explain how much bus time you'll have, in addition to...

  16. is this what nursing is supposed to be like?

    xtxrn replied to newnurse012's topic in General Nursing

    Anybody curious where your hourly wages went??? To the other nurse you work with to meet the ratios.... can't have both

  17. is this what nursing is supposed to be like?

    xtxrn replied to newnurse012's topic in General Nursing

    No- it was ALL done by hand back then- no computers for documentation :) And yes- you do need to vent We had some flowsheets, but mostly it was all Q2H narrative charting, starting with the...

  18. My First Clinical, Nursing-Student Woes

    xtxrn replied to nursingstudent85's topic in General Students

    Get a yearly bus pass, and get to bed early. Nursing school isn't all that accommodating, just as having a nursing job isn't . It stinks, but it is what it is.... if you want it , you'll have to...

  19. How do you deal with an ignorant co-worker? Humble me with your advice, nurses!

    xtxrn replied to Hellostudentnurssee's topic in General Nursing

    oops-

  20. How do you deal with an ignorant co-worker? Humble me with your advice, nurses!

    xtxrn replied to Hellostudentnurssee's topic in General Nursing

    Agree- this is really good

  21. Proposition for a Nursing Revolt

    xtxrn replied to PintheD's topic in General Nursing

    Another Lazarus thread.... tough to keep a good dead guy down

  22. is this what nursing is supposed to be like?

    xtxrn replied to newnurse012's topic in General Nursing

    Some smaller towns are lucky to have staff at all - they have to make due. If the community is more of a retirement area, there are no people to build the work force...so fewer nurses and more...

  23. How do you deal with an ignorant co-worker? Humble me with your advice, nurses!

    xtxrn replied to Hellostudentnurssee's topic in General Nursing

    NO !!!! (multiple exclamation points d/t minimum characters for post to

  24. Co-worker talking behind my back "did i handel this right"

    xtxrn replied to Trekfan's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Trek- could you explain the visual challenges you have, that may help people understand that it's hard for you to see things as clearly? You mentioned it on another thread one time, or I wouldn't...

  25. Co-worker talking behind my back "did i handel this right"

    xtxrn replied to Trekfan's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It's easier to deal with spell check when someone isn't legally blind