fawnmarie

fawnmarie ASN

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  1. Does my mental illness make me unfit to be a nurse?

    fawnmarie replied to Pudding212's topic in General Nursing

    I remember reading your posts when you were working nights. I'm glad you're feeling less stressed out these

  2. Does my mental illness make me unfit to be a nurse?

    fawnmarie replied to Pudding212's topic in General Nursing

    I have had several psychiatric hospitalizations and take an antidepressant, Prozac. No one has ever inquired about my mental health history or whether I take psychotropic meds. I don't disclose to...

  3. Fired, no proof or investigation. Please help

    fawnmarie replied to Fnj9977's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds like that chaplain needs to take a Bible refresher course! Chaplains should never be malicious, their job is to provide spiritual support and

  4. When did you last see a nurse wearing the old school garb?

    fawnmarie replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    I was at Wal-Mart a couple of years ago and saw a nurse shopping. She was wearing a white dress, blue cape, white cap, white stockings and white shoes. Her hair was in a low bun and she looked like...

  5. October 2016 Top 8 Captions - Select $100 Winner

    fawnmarie replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    I love the "just a vasectomy"

  6. Social Class and Nursing

    fawnmarie replied to AllOfMyWat's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry, that was in response to NurseCard, the very first comment on the

  7. Social Class and Nursing

    fawnmarie replied to AllOfMyWat's topic in General Nursing

    "The culture you were raised in will impact your behavior, usually."

  8. Tell us about your school

    fawnmarie replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Last year, I was in an inner-city school, K-5, with many of the children living in poverty and dangerous neighborhoods. This year, I was swapped out with an LPN and placed in a school in a pocket of...

  9. Got through NCLEX with 85 questions and failed :(

    fawnmarie replied to nikkinixter's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I failed the NCLEX-RN on my first attempt and decided to invest in a prep course. I went to a live Hurst Review at a local university. It was well worth the cost (about $300, if I remember correctly.)...

  10. Nursing Anxiety

    fawnmarie replied to Seve's topic in General Nursing

    Please, please, friend, if the job is destroying your soul, you need to find something new! You remind me so much of myself, when I was working in LTC. Like you, I had to start taking an...

  11. Nursing Anxiety

    fawnmarie replied to Seve's topic in General Nursing

    Absolutely, it is possible to start out in a position that may not be your cup of tea, and make the switch to a more fulfilling or less demanding, anxiety-inducing job. I began my career in a LTC...

  12. What's on Your Walls?

    fawnmarie replied to SnugglePuggle's topic in School

    I have a vintage print on the door of my clinic that is a photo taken in New York City, sometime in the 1930's. The photo shows a uniformed nurse in a white dress and cap, examining the throat of a...

  13. Husband became a RN

    fawnmarie replied to NurseLady1210's topic in General Nursing

    The OP's husband promised to get a job to help make ends meet, and 3 years later, he never even applied or interviewed for any positions! I'd be upset, too. He could have tried to find a job...

  14. Husband became a RN

    fawnmarie replied to NurseLady1210's topic in General Nursing

    OP, don't worry about paragraphs! You can vent here. I feel your frustration and pain. I think some excellent advice has been given by previous posters. Cleback made a good point; you have 6 years of...

  15. Professional (Dis) Courtesy

    fawnmarie replied to compassionresearcher's topic in General Nursing

    I was an LPN when I gave birth to my first daughter, and I was thrilled that one of my postpartum nurses was an LPN! Upon seeing her badge, I squealed "You're an LPN! I am, too!" I think there is a...

  16. How to react nicely if a patient asks for your social media acct?

    fawnmarie replied to hedzinkwly's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I agree with Autumn Apple's comment. I am being honest when I tell a patient "I prefer to only have close friends and relatives as friends on social media." I really don't want to see pictures and...

  17. ITT Tech closing ALL schools nationwide

    fawnmarie replied to klone's topic in Nursing News

    Absolutely! I couldn't agree with you more, NurseGirl! People who are already living in poverty and desperate for a "fast track" to a career in nursing see ITT's commercials during the day and are so...

  18. Do women find male nurses attractive?

    fawnmarie replied to Sykadia's topic in Men in Nursing

    The single male nurses I have worked with have always enjoyed a kind of "popularity" among the female staff members. In one unprofessional environment where I worked, a female nurse and a female...

  19. So you're just a nurse?

    fawnmarie replied to l1234567's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with Anonymous666, I think that telling people "I am a nurse" trumps most other answers. Becoming a licensed nurse is not easy, it's extremely difficult to get into, and maintain passing...

  20. Do you overspend on luxury items as a nurse?

    fawnmarie replied to Neywel120's topic in General Nursing

    I like to treat myself to high-end skin care products and cosmetics. I have also been known to splurge on super-cute clothes for my 3 children. I get my hair colored professionally every 6 weeks....

  21. Coworker physically abusive to patients

    fawnmarie replied to Depressed_RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    The OP stated that Libby came off as a bully because Libby suspected she was exaggerating, not because Libby pointed out that she must report the

  22. Coworker physically abusive to patients

    fawnmarie replied to Depressed_RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Libby was the first member to respond to the OP. She stated that she "suspected" the OP was exaggerating right off the bat. That is not bullying, but it was rather out of character for Libby, a...

  23. Coworker physically abusive to patients

    fawnmarie replied to Depressed_RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yes, I agree that she absolutely needs to report the preceptor's behavior. I just want her to know that I understand her feelings of ambivalence. I think canoehead gave some great advice a few posts...

  24. Inner City Children

    fawnmarie posted a topic in School

    Fellow school nurses, I would like to hear some of your experiences with inner city children. Is there anything special that you do give these kids some pampering? I am new to school nursing and have...

  25. Coworker physically abusive to patients

    fawnmarie replied to Depressed_RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    In some workplace cultures, relationships and politics, "who you know", etc. trumps everything else. I worked in a dysfunctional facility where management routinely hired their relatives and friends....