OnlybyHisgraceRN

OnlybyHisgraceRN ASN, RN

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  1. Mandatory Flu Vaccines- How do you feel?

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to Snowbird17's topic in Disaster Preparation

    If you don't want the vaccine refuse it, with risks of being fired. That is my take on

  2. I want to quit already...

    OnlybyHisgraceRN posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Been working in ICU for over 6months and I love the nursing part but hate the politics and drama on my unit. Previously, I worked as a LPN in LTC, school health and Substance abuse. My long term...

  3. I want to quit already...

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

    Thanks for the advice. I have hit burnout. I just need to work through it until I can go on another vacay. I'm a newly wed so no vacay any time

  4. how many calories do you think nursing burns up?

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to SNB1014's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I burn alot of calories during work. sometimes I find myself sweating. However, I put the calories back on with my glass of wine after

  5. LTAC nurse of 2 yrs. Am I eligible to take CCRN?

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to Sachan's topic in Critical Care

    I have worked in sub-acute LTC and it is not the same as ICU. If this were the case I would certainly apply to take the exam. I only have 5 months of ICU exp. but did LTC and LTAC for 2

  6. The moments that make LPN school totally worth it...

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to nekozuki's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Such a sweet story. Wishing you well in LPN school. I thoroughly enjoyed working as a LPN in LTC. I loved the residents. Moments like these made my days

  7. RN's forced to do CNA work

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to rnckr's topic in First Year After Licensure

    RN paid to work as a CNA. I'd do it in a heart beat! I loved being a CNA and like the RN

  8. Why do the unit nurses treat the students like this?!

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to CT Pixie's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    What a great post! You are very welcome. I have to admit, when reading the title of this thread, I was thinking this was going to be another thread where I'd kick my feet up and grab some pop corn....

  9. I feel like everybody hates being a nurse!!!

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to hershdawg's topic in General Nursing

    I have a love hate relationship with nursing. I love caring for my patients and family but dislike the politics and drama, and increased workload on nurses. I'm confident that one day I will find my...

  10. Finally feeling human again!!

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to Salisburysteak's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats! What a

  11. Anything positive about working in an LTAC??

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to nulife4good's topic in Long Term Acute Care

    I loved working with the residents in LTAC. They will truly be thankful for everything and anything you do for them. I liked the relationships I built with my resident and their family. I thoroughly...

  12. Question about marijuana use as a nurse

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to sasha_t's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    OP, I also advise you not to finish reading some of the negative comments on AN. May make you feel more stressed and

  13. Question about marijuana use as a nurse

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to sasha_t's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Some of the memebers are a little judgemental OP. Not sure why others have an attitude about this. I advise you the same as some others which is to contact your BON. If its' prescribed, then I don't...

  14. 8 or 12hr shifts?

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to ashleyr34's topic in General Nursing

    I'm try to convince my husband to let me work two days a week. Now, that I can

  15. How to handle lazy LPN's on the team

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to Nurse ABC's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Wow. You have waaaay too much time on your hands. I think I'm done with this thread. You all have taken MY opinion about the word "MY" way too seriously. Thank you and

  16. Fired for expressing concerns about patient safety and care!

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to hkrntobe's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Your child should (if old enough) be very proud of you. You stood up for yourself and your patients. Unfortunately, it came with a price. I have been in your shoes. I have voiced my complaints,...

  17. How to handle lazy LPN's on the team

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to Nurse ABC's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I see where you are coming from. I'm not too sensitive. It was what they said but how they said it. The OP came across as demeaning LPNS, especially using the word " my". This is just my opinion and...

  18. 10th Nursing Caption Contest - Win $100

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to Brian's topic in News, Announcements

    "I knew I should have taken up anthropology

  19. How to handle lazy LPN's on the team

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to Nurse ABC's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You have gotten wonderful advice. The only thing I want to add is to remember that RNS don't own LPNS or anyone else of that matter. Doctors don't go around saying "my RN". When I hear people use the...

  20. The soul crushing part about nursing

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in General Nursing

    The even confusing part is that the husband wanted the drugs but no

  21. Lost my first nursing job... now how do I find another?

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to 071911's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I'm terribly sorry this happend too you. Sound like your job really did set you up for failure. Why in the heck would you have to resign to go to another department. Makes no sense to me. Usually you...

  22. So...you've had a bad day?

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to Been there,done that's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Its' not about us or the patients, its' all about MONEY. Lets get more staff, more equipment, breaks (longer than 15-30min) and it can be more about the PATIENT. Don't give me three critical patients...

  23. Could really use some calming down right now

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to proud nurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Same thing happened to me. However, my attitude was different from yours. I felt like I could fly on my own however , I was glad for the extra two weeks. There is always room to learn and grow...

  24. Let go after three days? Seriously?!?!

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to LTCNS's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm so sorry. I know what it feels like to be fired for absoutely no reason! This is ridiculous. Stay strong, keep looking. Sounds like you dodged a bullet. Sending prayers and hugs your

  25. My Encounter With A Health Room Sub

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to bleemadden's topic in School

    I understand your fustration. I worked as a health aide for a couple of years before working as a sub school nurse. First of all, the RN should have had a resource person to contact. Such as the...