CarryThatWeight

CarryThatWeight BSN

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  1. Unable to do Chest Compressions

    CarryThatWeight posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi everyone. I haven't posted in YEARS, but you know, life. I need some input and I know you all generously share. I'm having shoulder surgery soon and my surgeon said I can go back to work as...

  2. Unable to do Chest Compressions

    CarryThatWeight replied to CarryThatWeight's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the reply. Unfortunately, Texas does not have state disability, and I somehow was an idiot when I started at my hospital five years ago and didn't elect the coverage. I've been kicking...

  3. Unable to do Chest Compressions

    CarryThatWeight replied to CarryThatWeight's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, if I was a floor nurse, there would be no question that I'd need three months. I'm sorry you had to go through

  4. Being a pre-med is so overated

    CarryThatWeight replied to Ambreree's topic in General Nursing

    I'm confused. What does this have to do with my

  5. Being a pre-med is so overated

    CarryThatWeight replied to Ambreree's topic in General Nursing

    Well... The Commuter has a point because take a look around on here and how many "I failed the NCLEX five times!!" posts do you see? Not every one of those students are from a for profit school,...

  6. To tell or not to tell....??

    CarryThatWeight replied to Flightless Bird's topic in Health, Stress Management

    That's ridiculous. Why would you have to tell anyone you take any medication, unless it's one that shows up on a drug screen? It's no one's business what medication I take, least of all my school or...

  7. Boldness to Speak

    CarryThatWeight replied to Parakeet's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    When you "share," you put people on the spot and it makes them uncomfortable. When you hand them a gift--and they don't even know you--that is awkward and uncomfortable. I for one resent people who...

  8. Aspiring Nurse

    CarryThatWeight replied to jkoulakani's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you are so sensitive to be offended by this relatively gentle, straightforward info, you'll never make it as a nurse. Sorry to say. You asked for information, you got it. I'm not sure why you're so...

  9. This too shall pass?

    CarryThatWeight replied to HopefulRN7's topic in General Nursing

    I had a really hard time adjusting when I was a new grad in oncology. It is a tough speciality. I can imagine it is even more so when you have parents involved. I went through a period of depression...

  10. Unhappy Speech Pathologist

    CarryThatWeight replied to SLPrnTobe's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe I'm missing it, but you didn't really say WHY you're unhappy with your job. Is it just that the caseload is too big? Because if that's it, it will be the same if not worse in nursing. The...

  11. High amounts of flatulence in Psych

    CarryThatWeight replied to funnypharm's topic in Psychiatric

    Do you mean "schizoaffective

  12. A sobering story-------

    CarryThatWeight replied to NanikRN's topic in General Nursing

    I call

  13. A sobering story-------

    CarryThatWeight replied to NanikRN's topic in General Nursing

    What I don't understand is how this mistake happened. If she gave this drug all the time, shouldn't she know the amount to draw up? Without even thinking about it? For example, I give Ativan all the...

  14. Dealing with mean docs

    CarryThatWeight replied to MillyPeets1234's topic in Operating Room

    You still have yet to offer the OP any advice - which is what he/she asked for. OP, I would not let this go. I think you're doing the right thing by going up the chain of command. Let's not make...

  15. Dealing with mean docs

    CarryThatWeight replied to MillyPeets1234's topic in Operating Room

    By the way, "inversely proportional" means that as one goes up, the other goes down. So the better the surgeon, the worse the people skills. If you were intending to say that the surgeons with poor...

  16. Dealing with mean docs

    CarryThatWeight replied to MillyPeets1234's topic in Operating Room

    I believe you said "be kind to them. They are doing the best they can!" No, they are NOT doing the best they can. And "being kind" to them without suggesting OP take any other course of action - that...

  17. Dealing with mean docs

    CarryThatWeight replied to MillyPeets1234's topic in Operating Room

    No. Just no. Just because they are good surgeons does NOT mean that the OP has to accept unacceptable behavior. That is clearly NOT the best they can

  18. RN Moving to San Francisco, CA

    CarryThatWeight replied to koalim1's topic in General Nursing

    The market in SF is really bad. I would do some research here on AN and elsewhere and definitely have a job lined up before you

  19. I want to get my RRT but have a tricky past...

    CarryThatWeight replied to Doubtingone's topic in Nurses Recovery

    True, but you could have contacted the board anonymously yourself, without telling your school. They can't un-know that information now. I'm not sure I would have done that, is all I'm saying. Sounds...

  20. The Story of Jahi Continues

    CarryThatWeight replied to EaglesWings21's topic in Nursing News

    Taping or sewing eyelids shut, removing eyeballs... It makes the hair on the back of my neck stand up! Can't people see that this isn't life?! That just because we can doesn't mean we

  21. Who really wants BSN degrees?

    CarryThatWeight replied to demford's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I feel like posters like this don't really want answers. Like, thanks for all the input, but I'm going to get my ADN anyway and I really don't feel like going back to school after I finish that! Ok....

  22. I want to get my RRT but have a tricky past...

    CarryThatWeight replied to Doubtingone's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I believe the Big Book says we don't have to fall on our sword. Remember, once you let the cat out of the bag you can't get it back in. Sounds like it's too late though... The cat's out. Hope it works...

  23. Who really wants BSN degrees?

    CarryThatWeight replied to demford's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I don't think jobs being "more plentiful" with a BSN is your issue. In LA, getting a job AT ALL, BSN or not, is going to be your issue. Please listen to the Southern California nurses. They have been...

  24. Outside of Nursing..

    CarryThatWeight replied to waiting4ivpush's topic in General Nursing

    One career is enough for me. I work to live, I don't live to

  25. Firearms

    CarryThatWeight replied to cracklingkraken's topic in General Nursing

    You have no choice about who is next to you in a movie theater, grocery store, etc. They may be carrying. Ignorance is bliss, right? Even if someone is carrying at the hospital, most CHL holders do...