Shell5

Shell5

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  1. Getting discourged

    Shell5 replied to missfree38's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I agree with the above post. You must focus on what you have done since you have been in recovery. Are you going to meetings? Are you sober? Have you learned from what has happened? What have you...

  2. Do you battle depression because of things on the job

    Shell5 replied to Sugargirl66's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Sugargirl, I have had major depression since I was 16. I am in my late 30's now. I have had many med changes and I finally found a combination that works for me. There are some days I am still...

  3. Welcome to our new Nurses & Recovery support forum

    Shell5 replied to sirI's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I have heard of a fairly new med that is supposed to be good to help smokers stop It is called Chantix. You might want to talk with your doctor about it. I find that if I try to keep a schedule in...

  4. About to give up!

    Shell5 replied to BLuDKLoT's topic in General Nursing

    I:) had to take pre Algebra and then a class called Math for Decision Making for an Associate Degree in Nursing. I have a fear of Math and that is one thing that has kept me from pursuing my BSN. I...

  5. Can I refuse being in charge?????

    Shell5 replied to Shell5's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks to everyone who has responded thus far. I was originally asked by my Nurse Manager to be in charge, to take over for someone's 3-11 shift who left. I wanted to do it at first. She would leave a...

  6. Do You Want Universal Healthcare?

    Shell5 replied to DanFNP's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I apologize if I have offended anyone. This is a very personal issue to

  7. Do You Want Universal Healthcare?

    Shell5 replied to DanFNP's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    TreeDoc, you asked about my family and why I didn't ask them for help. My mother was dead of a drug overdose since I was a little girl. No fault of my own. She abandoned me and my 2 sisters. My...

  8. Do You Want Universal Healthcare?

    Shell5 replied to DanFNP's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Oh. You can dish it out, but you cannot take it, huh? You are entitled to healthcare and the best of everything. I am not entitled to health care and now not entitled to my view point or opinion....

  9. Do You Want Universal Healthcare?

    Shell5 replied to DanFNP's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I bet you have health insurance. Do you go to church? Tell me what church you go to so I can make sure I don't go there. It is people like you that turn those who are in need away based on the fact...

  10. Do You Want Universal Healthcare?

    Shell5 replied to DanFNP's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I think health care for everyone is a good idea. I am willing to pay more taxes. I have been ill in the past with no insurance and I know what it is like to suffer and need to be hospitalized but be...

  11. Starting over

    Shell5 replied to Gypsiekate's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Thank you so much for sharing your experience. When you get back please let all of us know how you are. Stay on the path. You have support here. If you need an ear or would like a friend I am...

  12. getting a job with a narc restriction

    Shell5 replied to ms. papa RN AGAIN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Be honest. Pray and ask for guidance. You may not want to go into every detail. Don't offer anymore information than what is asked of you. When you are asked, focus on all the wonderful things you...

  13. Soooo discouraged!!

    Shell5 replied to ms. papa RN AGAIN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Do not give up, but Pray and ask God what His will is for your life. I promise you that you will get through this. It just doesn't feel like it right now. I have been where you are right

  14. Freak out when I see Nurses at meeting

    Shell5 replied to SassyJennRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I agree with what AnnieB said "anonymity is NOT the same thing as confidentiality." We share in a general way what it used to be like, what happened and what it's like now. Good

  15. 25 years clean in June - and work doesnt know!

    Shell5 replied to Fairlythere's topic in Nurses Recovery

    My hats are off to all of you have gone on before, paving the way for me. I just got 7 years in May. I almost lost my license before coming into recovery. I didn't work for a year as a nurse. I...

  16. Seeking other student nurses in recovery

    Shell5 replied to 3perfectcats's topic in Nurses Recovery

    The starting up of the meeting is a great idea. Good luck with that. I'm not sure how long you went to the other group meeting. I noticed you said you were from a small town. How far are you from...

  17. V-fib after Asystole

    Shell5 replied to Shell5's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I don't think there was a pulse, so I take it we were still not to shock even if it showed V-fib on the

  18. role of charge nurse

    Shell5 replied to midwest40's topic in Nurse Management

    These are some of the things I do and I have seen other charge nurses do. I hope this helps: One of the most important criteria is that the individual be honest, ethical and fair. *Make sure your...

  19. Bullying

    Shell5 replied to Toothbrushx2's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You can try an assertive, professional approach with that person. This way at least you will be able to document that you did attempt to speak with the person. Document exactly what has been said...

  20. RN to BSN online

    Shell5 replied to mona b RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I am soooooo frustrated with the UOW. I paid my 40.00 fee for them to evaluate my transcript and give me answers, but have gotten nothing but a hard time. No one will tell me anything. I was told...

  21. Has anyone attended the University of Wyoming?

    Shell5 replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in General Nursing

    You won't get a reply from them. I am soooooo frustrated with the UOW. I paid my 40.00 fee for them to evaluate my transcript and give me answers, but have gotten nothing but a hard time. No one...

  22. U of Wyoming

    Shell5 replied to jarakr's topic in General Nursing

    You won't get a reply from them. I am soooooo frustrated with the UOW. I paid my 40.00 fee for them to evaluate my transcript and give me answers, but have gotten nothing but a hard time. No one...

  23. Wyoming prereqs?

    Shell5 replied to fladazed's topic in Online Distance Learning

    You won't get a reply from them. I am soooooo frustrated with the UOW. I paid my 40.00 fee for them to evaluate my transcript and give me answers, but have gotten nothing but a hard time. No one...

  24. Has anyone attended the University of Wyoming?

    Shell5 replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in General Nursing

    UOW for out of state is over 300.00/semester hour not 120.00. I think I am going to try to go there though. I am going to find the funds first. If anyone has gone to the university I would...

  25. Chamberlain College of Nursing~New Thread~

    Shell5 replied to ~KrisC~'s topic in Online Distance Learning

    Does anyone know if Chamberlain is accepting students from out of state now for their RN to BSN online program? Anyone out there in or finished the RN to BSN program? How was it? Did you have to...