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  1. End of life liquid meds vs crushed

    messymissy replied to Race Mom's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    OP, I just want to say how terribly sorry I am for the way your sisters passing was dealt. I myself am dealing with a sister (only one) who has a terminal diagnosis. I am so fearful that her death...

  2. could get fired!

    messymissy replied to RNmoms's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Great pink Floyd

  3. Struggling - its not fair.

    messymissy replied to Eleven011's topic in School

    I'm so sorry for the loss of your friend. I am sorry, but I have no other words to express. It's not fair, how cruel and unfair life can be at

  4. 5-year-old chooses heaven over hospital

    messymissy replied to anh06005's topic in Nursing News

    My thoughts on this are, the parents are coping with guilt of no longer providing medial care to prolong the inevitable death of their precious child. By letting their 5 year old make the choice, it...

  5. 8/22 What I learned this week....

    messymissy replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Ooh I love my old over weight boxer. I don't think I could have handled 2 boxers with all the spazy energy they have. Boxers are such awesome dogs, I'm sure you will enjoy raising those 2 beautiful...

  6. This week, I have learned..... (8/1)

    messymissy replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Help moving my first child of 3 out of the house and into her first apartment was more draining physically, rather than mentally. I was strong and did not cry. She did text me first this morning, just...

  7. Begining to feel like I will never be able to return to nursing

    messymissy replied to Cricket183's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I feel your pain and I'm very sorry to hear about this recent injury. I took suffer from RSD in my BLE and lumbar area. I also have moderate to severe RA to just about every joint in my body. I'm only...

  8. My own personal hell.

    messymissy replied to mitterlola's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I am so sorry for your loss. It will get better with time. Give yourself time to grieve and seek out support. You don't have to go through this alone.

  9. suspended for doing the right thing...

    messymissy replied to farmernurse26's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    OP, I am very sorry that you had to ask to be removed from this child's school nurse. You seemed to really cared for this child. I'm sorry if you have felt attacked in this thread. I have learned so...

  10. hiding piercing holes?

    messymissy replied to blah_blah_blah's topic in General Nursing

    Or you can just leave it be. I got a job in the ER fresh out of school. Piercings, tattoos and all. Even worked with several other nurses that looked the same as me. Some places are more understanding...

  11. It takes a lot to make me angry.

    messymissy replied to ground's topic in Health, Stress Management

    You are such a awesome husband to stand up for your wife that way. Not every man would do that. Pat yourself on the back, you did

  12. Help? I regret this career choice?

    messymissy replied to katie6126's topic in General Students

    Most out patient same day surgery centers have weekends off. The hours may not be 9-5, but the nurses generally only work an 8 hour shift. Maybe something to look into. Most doctor offices around my...

  13. Wishing we all were understood

    messymissy replied to brad4834's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Very well written. I will have DH read this. Even though I am a ER nurse, you detailed so many of the same situations I see on any given shift. Maybe your words will give some insight to my husband...

  14. Increase in Autism Diagnosis

    messymissy replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    My son was diagnosed with ASD a little more than 15 years ago. He is textbook Aspberger's. We know that my SIL is autistic, so we feel confident in the notion that the "autism gene" was passed down....

  15. Hospitals and diversion

    messymissy replied to martymoose's topic in General Nursing

    Diversion??? There is no such word according to my

  16. Perfect App for Nursing Students

    messymissy replied to JulietGause's topic in General Students

    I found this app a few months back and absolutely LOVE it!! Hope others

  17. Social Skills in Nursing: The Art of Validation

    messymissy replied to TheCommuter's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Beautifully written article. I enjoy your articles so very much. I just want to add, that saying please and thank you to people can make a huge difference. The previous unit I started working on, had...

  18. Struggling in First Nursing Job

    messymissy replied to etuttle1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm sorry to hear that your new job is causing you so much stress and affecting your life outside of work. While the first year of nursing is an extremely stressful time. It should not be upsetting...

  19. You may want to consider looking at less desirable career options such as a nursing home o

    messymissy replied to fin0814's topic in Home Health

    Please don't let someone's lame remark rain on your parade. Everyone's life/work experiences are different. From your posts it sounds to me that you will make a most excellent HH nurse. Good luck and...

  20. Help me please! I need advice

    messymissy replied to casrn5's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congratulations! I'm sure that you will learn and grow so much this next year on the tele unit. You can always apply for the ICU again, once you have mastered the basic skills that lay the foundation....

  21. Is this an automatic denial?

    messymissy replied to nexus13123's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Nursing is a very high stress job. I would be concerned that you would make another bad decision due to stress. Just because you got very lucky and basically received no punishment, this does not mean...

  22. Is this an automatic denial?

    messymissy replied to nexus13123's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    All the "advice" you have received thus far from previous posters on this site, have been saying nursing is not the best career path for you. I agree that you should look into other career's. Just...

  23. January 2015 Caption Contest: Win $100!

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

    And....that's why they call lactulose "the butt

  24. Has anyone taken and passed the NCLEX without a review?

    messymissy replied to brownsc2's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I did, took both my lpn and RN within 7 days of graduation. Passed both with the minimum 75 questions. I did the practice NCLEX questions from my school books, throughout the course of my schooling. I...

  25. Did You Go Into Nursing For One Specialty?

    messymissy replied to Satori77's topic in General Nursing

    I started nursing school back in the dark ages. Was the ONLY girl in my class of 30 who did not want to work in L&D or pedi. Hubby was in military, we got orders to move to Europe, found out we...