Red Kryptonite

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  1. Calling a transgender patient an "it"

    Red Kryptonite replied to Angeljho's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Okay, let's not go crazy here. While I would never dehumanize a patient by calling them "it" that in no way should indicate that parents actively denying basic biological facts and confusing their...

  2. RNs!!!! Did you fail Any classes???

    Red Kryptonite replied to dinah77's topic in General Nursing

    And yet, several people on this thread did just that. Clearly it's not so hard to admit for some people, who obviously came back from it to become successful as they're all nurses now. But to portray...

  3. RNs!!!! Did you fail Any classes???

    Red Kryptonite replied to dinah77's topic in General Nursing

    It's not like people just piped up spontaneously. They answered a question that was asked. If that offends you, and you have a problem with other people's success, that's on

  4. Calling a transgender patient an "it"

    Red Kryptonite replied to Angeljho's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Exactly. Regardless of our personal feelings, beliefs, political positions, moral or religious beliefs, there is a sick person in front of us who needs care. It's not the time or place for any of...

  5. Banned foods in other Countries

    Red Kryptonite replied to CriticalCareRN1's topic in Holistic

    Tell that to the Australian parents who watched their perfectly healthy baby die an agonizing death from pertussis. What choice did they/he

  6. Higher Calling

    Red Kryptonite replied to guest449786's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    People like that are so disingenuous. We're ALL in our jobs for the paycheck! Liking our work and finding it fulfilling is a nice side benefit, but they're lying if they say they'd still show up for...

  7. How to prove nurse looked up my medical record

    Red Kryptonite replied to Marmolada's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Your problem is your husband. His "friend" is a troll, but he believes her over you and is allowing her to treat you this way while keeping her as a "friend." My husband's ass would be riding the...

  8. Can we just agree, being honest is not akin to being "rude"?

    Red Kryptonite replied to SmilingBluEyes's topic in General Nursing

    I really didn't think my family was that weird, but maybe I'm wrong, because my grandparents spent a LOT of effort making sure their kids were not spoiled. My parents, especially my dad, put in a lot...

  9. Can we just agree, being honest is not akin to being "rude"?

    Red Kryptonite replied to SmilingBluEyes's topic in General Nursing

    Glad somebody pointed this out. Too many people complain about how the younger set act without turning a mirror on themselves. Where do you think they learned to behave how they do? From the people...

  10. Can we just agree, being honest is not akin to being "rude"?

    Red Kryptonite replied to SmilingBluEyes's topic in General Nursing

    Whew.... I think we just saw an example with the very short-lived "too fat to be a nurse" thread that the mods deleted. That chick went crazy and absolutely no one said anything rude. She sure...

  11. Orientation Drama for Your Momma

    Red Kryptonite replied to StudentXTexas's topic in Men in Nursing

    I think this particular bit of nasty snobbery could have been left out. Jade gave you great advice. Stop passively simmering and start dealing with these people with professional assertiveness. I...

  12. What to expect on first day as a CNA?

    Red Kryptonite replied to FNP2B1210's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Maybe, but policies and procedures, HR stuff, etc should be available on the company website for reference. You will have access to care plans and patient info either in the EMR where you chart or on...

  13. Searching for a go-at-your-own pace online Anatomy & Physiology I plus lab course

    Red Kryptonite replied to karbs's topic in General Students

    Look into Rio Salado Community College. It's a completely online school in the Maricopa County (Phoenix, AZ) Community Colleges District. It offers online A&P I & II, with rolling start...

  14. What to expect on first day as a CNA?

    Red Kryptonite replied to FNP2B1210's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Expect to feel completely overwhelmed. I was paired with an experienced CNA for about my first week, and after that I was independent and had my own assignment. This was in a hospital but I don't...

  15. Higher Calling

    Red Kryptonite replied to guest449786's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    BA political science 1997 checking in. Woot! To be fair I had planned to go to law school but reevaluated because that career is not very family friendly. So here I am, a CNA in LPN school 18 years...

  16. Dreadlocks

    Red Kryptonite replied to PauperRN's topic in Men in Nursing

    LOL, right? And let's just settle this once and for all....corn rows look STUPID on white people so just STOP IT. And that comes from the white girl who was jealous of the black girls in...

  17. Leaving Social Work to become a Nurse Practitioner

    Red Kryptonite replied to dazed&confused8's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Yep....okay, I think this one is done folks. This person just wants to rant and doesn't seem to be taking in anything that gets

  18. Crutches and Clinicals

    Red Kryptonite replied to RookieRoo's topic in General Students

    First, "allowed." Second, how does her wearing a boot hurt anything? I get crutches, that's extra equipment getting in the way, but the boot is an assistive device contained in the body space of the...

  19. Do I go to work this day?

    Red Kryptonite replied to wjxn's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    You've resigned effective the 16th, meaning the 15th is your last day. On the 16th, you're not an employee anymore. I always put in my resignation notices a statement like, "X will be my last day of...

  20. If it where you...

    Red Kryptonite replied to nurse rae's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    No lie, I've actually had this

  21. Loan forgiveness options? Help!

    Red Kryptonite replied to kaimkaim's topic in General Nursing

    Ah yes, that lovely Southern thing of never saying what you actually mean. That culture is actually more passive-aggressive than polite. Give me the frank, blunt honesty of the Southwest any day over...

  22. I want to become a school nurse!

    Red Kryptonite replied to KiwiCarol's topic in School

    First, check the laws in your state. California has tons of requirements, including requiring RN and special certification, while next door in Arizona, LPNs can be school nurses. I think school...

  23. Leaving Social Work to become a Nurse Practitioner

    Red Kryptonite replied to dazed&confused8's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I agree with this. I'm currently a CNA, and I don't even make half of OP's stated current income of $50,000 a year. If you're going to pursue this change, no need to be completely financially stupid...

  24. RNs!!!! Did you fail Any classes???

    Red Kryptonite replied to dinah77's topic in General Nursing

    Gotta give props for tenacity, if nothing else, I guess.

  25. I'm failing out of nursing school

    Red Kryptonite replied to BusyMan's topic in General Students

    I agree with this as well, only because you've painted yourself into this corner where it's your only choice. In the future, though, have a little more wisdom and maturity about when to call uncle....