RobotNurse

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1. Moving to LA...is it hard to find a job?

   RobotNurse replied to chibsterini's topic in General Nursing

   Are you using a local LA-area address for your applications? If not, i recommend doing that. Also, if you can't find a staff position right away, maybe look into travel agencies for a temp assignment...

2. nurses with Aspergers/autism?

   RobotNurse replied to RobotNurse's topic in General Nursing

   matcha cat! thank you so much for replying. i started to quote your first post and then realized i'd just be quoting literally the entire thing because i relate to everything you said. i'm glad...

3. nurses with Aspergers/autism?

   RobotNurse replied to RobotNurse's topic in General Nursing

   thank you for the vote of confidence! :) i wonder if that is actually part of the problem- me trying too hard to act like everyone else, and i might be more successful interacting with people at work...

4. nurses with Aspergers/autism?

   RobotNurse replied to RobotNurse's topic in General Nursing

   thanks for the encouragement and suggestions! i've read the first two, but haven't heard of the Elder book; will put that on my list :) Peace and Namaste

5. Told to fake vital signs

   RobotNurse replied to gypsierose's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   i would have to literally bit my tongue to refrain from replying "other facilities manage to have proper equipment on hand- make it happen". seriously though, report them to the ombudsman. legally...

6. nurses with Aspergers/autism?

   RobotNurse replied to RobotNurse's topic in General Nursing

   I would like to do this, but am afraid of having it used against me if people at work know. otoh, it might take some of the pressure off to explain so people don't just think i'm awkward and...

7. nurses with Aspergers/autism?

   RobotNurse replied to RobotNurse's topic in General Nursing

   that's awesome! thanks for the good ideas :) re: changing jobs/practice settings, i would actually like to eventually work as a coach for teens and adults with ASD/ADHD/LDs. i've just started a...

8. nurses with Aspergers/autism?

   RobotNurse replied to RobotNurse's topic in General Nursing

   true, but it seems like everyone else i work with can do both- schmooze *and* do the work. this is a brilliant idea. i'm going to consciously try to do this when patients are going on about their...

9. nurses with Aspergers/autism?

   RobotNurse replied to RobotNurse's topic in General Nursing

   thank you so much for taking the time to encourage me and give me some really good ideas to consider. i'm on break at work right now and will reply in more detail later, but i just wanted to say i did...

10. nurses with Aspergers/autism?

    RobotNurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    can anyone relate? i don't know what i'm asking for here really, other than i guess confirmation that i'm not alone? and maybe advice on how other nurses with autism/aspergers cope and blend in? i...

11. Really bad fever blister. Should I call in?

    RobotNurse replied to LDAthleteNurse's topic in General Nursing

    sorry, this is more of a thread hijack,

12. Musicians, Artist career changers?

    RobotNurse replied to Elsa15's topic in General Nursing

    OK you're a musician, actor, singer, dancer, model, take your pick. You're also working part time as a nurse. When you have scheduling conflicts (out of town auditions, rehearsals/ film shoots, etc)...

13. Musicians, Artist career changers?

    RobotNurse replied to Elsa15's topic in General Nursing

    don't go into nursing unless you're completely ready to give up on being a professional artist, and you're legit happy to do art as a hobby or "on the side". the OP sounds like she is, and has real...

14. Musicians, Artist career changers?

    RobotNurse replied to Elsa15's topic in General Nursing

    YES! when i got my acceptance letter to nursing school, i was tempted to shred it and tell my family I was put on the waitlist or not accepted. I hate nursing! I knew from day 1 that going into...

15. Travel nursing? When is too soon?

    RobotNurse replied to rninkentucky's topic in General Nursing

    My first job after graduating was a local travel contract in sub-acute rehab. They extended me after the contract was up and then offered me a part time job, which i worked at for 2 years before going...