OrganizedChaos LVN

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    Please Don't Judge Patients

    OrganizedChaos replied to NurseLife88's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Those people who let their opinion take over their work aren't limited to nurses & aren't that common. They are the exception, not the rule. Ok? Judging people shouldn't be ok in any context....
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    Please Don't Judge Patients

    OrganizedChaos replied to NurseLife88's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Key word is *try*. Nurses are human. They have bad days & let little things that shouldn't bother them, get to them. It's impossible to think that a nurse hasn't had a bad day that followed...
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    Please Don't Judge Patients

    OrganizedChaos replied to NurseLife88's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm sure we all try to treat both the patients & their families the same (with respect/kindness/etc). But when I'm getting treated like a waitress by the family, it's hard not to judge them. Or...
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    Please Don't Judge Patients

    OrganizedChaos replied to NurseLife88's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I think for nurses even though we try to stay detached we are overworked & burnt out so something that shouldn't bother us or not let affect us, does. I'm not saying this is true for every nurse....
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    Please Don't Judge Patients

    OrganizedChaos replied to NurseLife88's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Lol. Well as long as the patients don't get judged but everyone else can. Because the patients deserve it more than anyone else. What if a fellow nurse was a patient?? Would she judge them?
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    Please Don't Judge Patients

    OrganizedChaos replied to NurseLife88's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    All judgment is, is an opinion (according to Merriam-Webster). Obviously we keep those judgments to ourselves & shouldn't let it affect our work. Why do you get irritated or frustrated? Because...
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    Please Don't Judge Patients

    OrganizedChaos replied to NurseLife88's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I just don't understand what you are saying. Don't judge them but we are human & will judge people. Don't you think our patients judge us? So just because we become nurses we should stop judging...
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    Please Don't Judge Patients

    OrganizedChaos replied to NurseLife88's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Please use the quote button so we know who you are talking to. The diabetic eating unhealthy is one thing (annoying) but getting physically attacked is another & is never ok. I would never excuse...
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    Please Don't Judge Patients

    OrganizedChaos replied to NurseLife88's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    But if that diabetic patient who is on his 10th cup of ice cream keeps coming into the hospital for care related to his diabetes, at some point that's not being fallible. That person is making a...
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    Please Don't Judge Patients

    OrganizedChaos replied to NurseLife88's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You have your opinion, we have ours. No one is perfect & even though we are nurses, we are not angels. To expect nurses to stop judging patients is just plain crazy. I have worked corrections...
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    Please Don't Judge Patients

    OrganizedChaos replied to NurseLife88's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Lol. I bet it's nice to have a change of pace after being through hell. I think the main issue with the OP is she hasn't been a nurse for long & she has periods of rest whereas most of us don't....
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    Please Don't Judge Patients

    OrganizedChaos replied to NurseLife88's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm so confused by this. So you had the same responsibility & job duties as before you were a nurse? Why did you mention "RN not LVN"? Does it matter? They are both nurses. Wait until you get more...
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    Animal Cuddles at the Hospital? Yes Please!

    OrganizedChaos replied to Bridgid Joseph's topic in General Nursing

    I've always wanted to do this. I haven't had a dog that agrees with that sentiment. Maybe one
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    Unaccredited associates anyone? Online?

    OrganizedChaos replied to Prettyinpink1's topic in School, College Programs

    I wanted to add that the school I plan on attending is a community college & not a for-profit
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    Unaccredited associates anyone? Online?

    OrganizedChaos replied to Prettyinpink1's topic in School, College Programs

    That maybe true for you but it is not for me as I am sure it is for other people. I'm sure it is location dependent. ETA: I just looked up ADN programs near me to see if they were accredited. Only 1...
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    Unaccredited associates anyone? Online?

    OrganizedChaos replied to Prettyinpink1's topic in School, College Programs

    I think it varies by area. It is not an issue here where I live. There is also not a VA near me nor can I work for the military so it is a non issue for me. I don't see an issue with going to a...
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    Things LTC Nurses wish EMTs and Paramedics would understand.

    OrganizedChaos replied to downsouthlaff's topic in General Nursing

    This is one of the many reason why I will never work LTC
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    Teas test

    OrganizedChaos replied to Smurfj1's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    You don't need DSLI to go through EC. DSLI is just a company that makes expensive study guides with tight contracts attached. It appears you have already signed the contract with DSLI. It will make...
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    Disclosing mental health information to employr

    OrganizedChaos replied to mangotango1313's topic in General Nursing

    Never ever ever tell an employer about your mental health history. Even in the healthcare field mental health is very stigmatized & it will paint a huge target on your back. I've had no issues...
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    Unaccredited associates anyone? Online?

    OrganizedChaos replied to Prettyinpink1's topic in School, College Programs

    Well that's just not true. I believe to work with the VA/government they want a graduate from an accredited program. The nursing program I plan on attending isn't accredited & I don't know one...
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    Looking at possible new job

    OrganizedChaos replied to AvaRose's topic in General Nursing

    If you search here on AN for interview questions a lot will come up. I did that when I had a hospital interview & think it was the best interview I ever had, even though I didn't get the
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    Low gpa and failure in pre reqs. Am I doomed?

    OrganizedChaos replied to angel1312's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Just because a program has a low minimum GPA doesn't mean that people with that low GPA get accepted. Those programs still have students who have higher GPAs & the school will want to accept those...
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    Looking to Interview a Nurse Leader in CT

    OrganizedChaos replied to Deja Sue's topic in General Students

    We get these requests often. The problem with this is you cannot verify the authenticity of the person you are interviewing. How do you know the person you are talking to is a nurse or lives in CT? We...
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    Interview with Nurse

    OrganizedChaos replied to Purna94's topic in General Students

    I am sorry about the cancer & glad you had a great mentor. I don't think it's weird that you are on AN but the fact that you only replied to the one thread is. But you did just the opposite of...
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    Accepted to 2 Nursing Programs: Help me decide which is the best option

    OrganizedChaos replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    I know where I live I could get employed easily with an ADN. Since you live in California it would probably be in your best bet to go straight for your BSN. However, I would not pay that much for it....