PrettyNerd

PrettyNerd CNA, LPN, LVN

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  1. Advice on how to handle a situation at work.

    PrettyNerd posted a topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Hi all nurses! I wanted to come on here to get some advice. I'm an lpn working at a specialty clinic, first job since I graduated nursing school. I've been working here for almost a year. About a...

  2. Fear of nursing responsibility is holding me back from being a nurse. Please help!

    PrettyNerd posted a topic in General Nursing

    MY POST WAS MOVED, SORRY I AM RE-POSTING. I WOULD LIKE FOR IT TO STAY IN GENERAL NURSING, AS I AM NOT A NURSING STUDENT. So, I didn't really want to come on here to write this, especially knowing I...

  3. I feel like I will never be a nurse. Need some advice/motivation

    PrettyNerd posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi beautiful nurses! I just wanted to come on here to vent a little and also would like some encouragement and motivation as I feel I'm running out of that. My story is super long, so I'll try to...

  4. Are there any nurses that are not vaccinated? How to prepare to be safe at work?

    PrettyNerd posted a topic in Disaster Preparation

    So I wanted to come on here because I've been thinking about something and it has kinda taken away my excitement. So I haven't worked in 2 years and I haven't really had a hands-on, bedside care...

  5. Are there any nurses that are not vaccinated? How to prepare to be safe at work?

    PrettyNerd replied to PrettyNerd's topic in Disaster Preparation

    After reading all the replies, I feel discouraged and sad, I have a knot in my throat because I feel like crying. I haven't been able to sleep because I keep thinking about if I'm making the right...

  6. Are there any nurses that are not vaccinated? How to prepare to be safe at work?

    PrettyNerd replied to PrettyNerd's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Thank you for being the only person that at least asked why I don't want to get it, instead of just telling me to get it. First, I don't feel comfortable putting something in my body that we don't...

  7. Are there any nurses that are not vaccinated? How to prepare to be safe at work?

    PrettyNerd replied to PrettyNerd's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I feel like if they were in desperate need for a warm body, they would have it all over job search websites. I applied for one position and ended up being offered another. To answer your question, no,...

  8. Are there any nurses that are not vaccinated? How to prepare to be safe at work?

    PrettyNerd replied to PrettyNerd's topic in Disaster Preparation

    It is not mandatory at the SNF I applied. But they will be testing me for covid once a week which I'm fine with. Yes, I know the flu shots are required and I do get them the times when I've worked....

  9. I'm way too scared to even start. I need help

    PrettyNerd posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi all nurses! I have a quick question and seeking advice. If anyone has gone through the same experience, please share with me, it'll help me feel better in that I'm not alone and things can turn...

  10. I'm way too scared to even start. I need help

    PrettyNerd replied to PrettyNerd's topic in General Nursing

    Hi nurses. I am coming on to here extremely frustrated and I am extremely embarrassed of myself. Last post I mentioned how I am trying to get back into nursing after 5 years. I am on my phone so I am...

  11. I'm way too scared to even start. I need help

    PrettyNerd replied to PrettyNerd's topic in General Nursing

    To be honest, they wrote some things on paper to make me look bad and have a reason to fire me, although I never heard anything negative from patients or coworkers except for the "supervisor " which...

  12. I'm way too scared to even start. I need help

    PrettyNerd replied to PrettyNerd's topic in General Nursing

    Hi and thank you for your words. Yes, although technically it's been over a year since I held the title of nurse, I feel like its been 5 since I graduated and did nursing hands on. I guess the reason...

  13. I feel like I will never be a nurse. Need some advice/motivation

    PrettyNerd replied to PrettyNerd's topic in General Nursing

    Hi NurseAsh89. Thank you for sharing your story with me. I'm glad to know there are other people who were once in the same situation as I am right now. It really shows that things do get better. I'm...

  14. I feel like I will never be a nurse. Need some advice/motivation

    PrettyNerd replied to PrettyNerd's topic in General Nursing

    l Aaaaww! Can we be friends? Lol you are very encouraging! Thank you for sharing your story with me. It does really help me knowing that there are others who have felt and gone through the same thing...

  15. I feel like I will never be a nurse. Need some advice/motivation

    PrettyNerd replied to PrettyNerd's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Dave. Wow, I am glad to hear I am not the only one with a similar journey. Thank you so much for sharing. This is really comforting to hear, I mean, it sucks that it happened to you and I, but I'm...

  16. I feel like I will never be a nurse. Need some advice/motivation

    PrettyNerd replied to PrettyNerd's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Nursex23. Thank you so much for your reply. You gave me awesome advice, I think I should write myself a 5 year plan, and have it as motivation to keep going. I think I will take on a job at SNF. It...

  17. I feel like I will never be a nurse. Need some advice/motivation

    PrettyNerd replied to PrettyNerd's topic in General Nursing

    Hi. I'm sorry but I am not by any means throwing myself a pity party. I don't want/don't need anyone to feel sorry for me. You said "for the majority of us, no one held our hand throughout life" but...

  18. I feel like I will never be a nurse. Need some advice/motivation

    PrettyNerd replied to PrettyNerd's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Scribblz, I really appreciate your reply. Your words do give me encouragement. Thank you! You are completely right in that I do feel discouraged and isolated, like I said, I don't know anyone that...

  19. I feel like I will never be a nurse. Need some advice/motivation

    PrettyNerd replied to PrettyNerd's topic in General Nursing

    Hi! Thank you so much for your reply. I feel relieved to hear that it is ok to feel scared and dumb at the beginning, it makes me feel like I am not really dumb, and it is just part of the beginning...

  20. Tell me why an LVN/LPN is a "real nurse"

    PrettyNerd posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hey allnurses! So today I was upset by a comment/question one of my coworkers made. I am currently working as a CNA but I graduated from an LPN program and passed the NCLEX (currently looking for an...

  21. Advice on how to handle a situation at work.

    PrettyNerd replied to PrettyNerd's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Thanks everyone that replied. Sadly, I was fired the morning after writing this post. It was ugly, heartbreaking, and difficult to process it. I've never been fired before and always had positive...

  22. Tips and advice for brand new nurse in SNF

    PrettyNerd posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi all! So I just accepted an lpn position at the SNF where I work as a CNA. I will be doing general orientation this week and training with nurses next week. I would like to ask some questions...

  23. Can't find a job! No job opportunities!

    PrettyNerd posted a topic in General Nursing

    Idk if I'm doing something wrong. Got my license for LVN mid last year. I don't want to be in nursing home for many reasons. I called like 20 different places in my area, mostly clinics, none employ...

  24. LPN/LVN job options. (Current job is making me sick)

    PrettyNerd posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hi all nurses. I need advice/options on job opportunities I can take as an LVN. Here is my situation. I am working as a CNA in a SNF but I got my LVN license so I am looking for a LVN position now....

  25. Interested in Fitness nursing?

    PrettyNerd posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Hi all nurses! So I recently (and by recently, I mean yesterday) I discovered this thing called fitness nursing?? Whaaatt?? I didn't even know there was such thing!! Let me tell you guys, I have...