The_Optimist

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  1. What to expect during orientation?

    The_Optimist replied to BrooklynRN11201's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congrats on your new job. My advice? Expect nothing, go in like a sponge looking to absorb and process all valuable information,it does no good to absorb information and not be able to process it. On...

  2. Surviving Nursing School- financial wise

    The_Optimist replied to jofapcastillo's topic in General Students

    Squishy, that is the cutest dog. Love

  3. Do you need all those degrees?

    The_Optimist replied to dnsonthego's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    What exactly are these degrees? Learning is a lifelong process and there is nothing wrong with a person wanting to become better knowledgeable. People further their education for different reasons...

  4. 5th time nclex taker

    The_Optimist replied to mnelmac's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Ironically, the one who had to retake the NCLEX 4times might be the one most appreciative when she finally does her pass. There might even be more appreciation for the pains of getting the license and...

  5. Nursing 102: Navigating Your First Year of Nursing

    The_Optimist posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Just as watching a baby crawl, then walk and run is an exciting and joyous event; watching new grads mature and come into their own can be the same way. But! ...but if not carefully monitored,...

  6. Getting Thrown Under the Bus

    The_Optimist replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Nursing

    I lol'd myself:). I am an optimist because I try to see the positives in a situation. I am not an optimist that I ignore that there are two sides to a story or refuse to be cognizant of

  7. Getting Thrown Under the Bus

    The_Optimist replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I will elaborate. And your vicious tone will get you nowhere. I’m of the philosophy that, “if they didn’t create the problem, cannot change the problem, then they don’t need to know...

  8. New grad nurse starting in the Operating Room?

    The_Optimist replied to kellerj's topic in Operating Room

    A bird in hand is worth how many in the bush? Ding! We have a winner!!:) Holding a position for you is complimentary.Seems you might have a supportive bunch and you do need that to thrive as a new...

  9. Getting Thrown Under the Bus

    The_Optimist replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Nursing

    I have my misgivings on your post. But live and

  10. How do you feel about new grads going for their np with little experience?

    The_Optimist replied to garn12's topic in General Nursing

    I totally understand your point. I also understand that there is little to no autonomy in nursing hence the pull for nurses to go the way of NP and should not be faulted. If you have an opportunity to...

  11. How do you feel about new grads going for their np with little experience?

    The_Optimist replied to garn12's topic in General Nursing

    I feel that another's career decision has nothing to do with you and you would do well to focus on your life's goal. Understand that another's career decision does not take away from you.It is not and...

  12. How do Female View Males in the Nursing Profession?

    The_Optimist replied to JUN3UG's topic in General Students

    While I might have a preference, being male or female is not indicative of job performance.Nursing is a profession;coincidentally, this profession contains both genders...of varying degrees on the...

  13. Fired from my first nursing job, before one year

    The_Optimist replied to mightynurse1's topic in General Nursing

    @BuckybadgerRN, we will not belabor the point, but in "internet speak", it comes through in your writing style. I hesitate to comb through this many postings trying to get to your posts and I am most...

  14. Fired from my first nursing job, before one year

    The_Optimist replied to mightynurse1's topic in General Nursing

    Then why disagree with Jadelpn's assessment of the situation.Her response/assessment was based off of the information provided by the Op,as was yours. But you choose to dispute Jadelpn's assessment of...

  15. Fired from my first nursing job, before one year

    The_Optimist replied to mightynurse1's topic in General Nursing

    Unless you have that type of a relationship with that person, please don't ever call your colleague "sweetie" or the like.That is a condescending piece of metal. Just

  16. Fired from my first nursing job, before one year

    The_Optimist replied to mightynurse1's topic in General Nursing

    @MIghtynurse, how do you have two years nursing experience and this is your first

  17. Fired from my first nursing job, before one year

    The_Optimist replied to mightynurse1's topic in General Nursing

    Humility is excellent and I applaud and welcome it...most of the time. But that comment above is a no-growth environment. Deliberately "dumbing" down your skills or holding back, to make your more...

  18. Note from a new nurse to all the preceptors out there

    The_Optimist replied to nikkole318's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    As you should...as you should. The preceptor has been assigned to help you transition to your unit. It would be excellent if all got on along well but that is not always the case. I would suggest...

  19. Too quiet to be a nurse?

    The_Optimist replied to haileyjewell's topic in General Students

    Your instructor is an insensitive bully! If she knew as much as she professed to know, she would understand that there are different kinds of personalities. Going by what you have written up there,...

  20. Patients mom wants me to get in bed with her

    The_Optimist replied to Adele_Michal7's topic in Private Duty

    That's exactly the connotation you get from that statement. Perhaps intended or

  21. No longer a PRE nursing student!!!!

    The_Optimist replied to Nicoleo13's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congrats to the OP. But seriously, nursing school was not that bad. 1. Try and read as much material before your class as you can. 2. Understand the basics/foundation of any course 3. Ask questions...

  22. Getting doctors to listen to me

    The_Optimist replied to kamccle's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    The poll is

  23. Bad Day, How do you get over it?

    The_Optimist replied to crystalNC's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Motto: "It's nothing personal". It is not always about you. But sometimes, yes is all the response that you need to say.Just be sure to follow up with

  24. Stupid, I know, but more bad representations of NURSES on tv!

    The_Optimist replied to uRNmyway's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Presidents are blown up daily...they constantly have affairs. Doctors are portrayed as sex-crazed people who will go at it anywhere:). Professions are constantly misrepresented. If this is all you...

  25. Nursing & Workplace Conflict: Resolution !

    The_Optimist posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    If you have worked in nursing for any amount of time, then you have probably come in contact with workplace conflicts. How you do deal with these conflicts when they arise? Read the scenario below...