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  1. 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...

  2. 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...

  3. 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...

  4. 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...

  5. 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

  6. 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...

  7. 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...

  8. 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...

  9. 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...

  10. 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...

  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...

  16. Home births gone wrong

    RobotNurse replied to MNNICU, RN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    American attitudes about home birth are really weird to me because it's so normal and common where I'm from (Netherlands). I don't think you're "selfish" or abnormal at all.

  17. Must we "pay our dues" by working night shift?

    RobotNurse replied to Cola89's topic in General Nursing

    you don't get to decide who is deserving or worthy of compassion. everyone is, simply by virtue of being human. if you think otherwise, that says a lot about you. we do know something about you;...

  18. Sabotaging in nursing

    RobotNurse replied to Dexterosa's topic in General Nursing

    OP (and anyone else who suspects one of your references might be saying negative things about you): call your references or get someone you know and trust to do it for you, and pose as a recruiter...

  19. How to Explain a Termination to Future Employers?

    RobotNurse replied to RN_Erin's topic in General Nursing

    tell them you were laid off? budget cuts or something like

  20. The every year Snow thread

    RobotNurse replied to BSNbeauty's topic in General Nursing

    who is considered essential personnel? our governor just issued a state of emergency, and my brother's employer is trying to tell the therapy staff they're "essential personnel" and required to be at...

  21. Too many cancelled shifts

    RobotNurse replied to NurseThompson's topic in Travel

    Sometimes. When I did a contract the recruiters got their full fee as long as the travelers completed their 13 weeks, regardless of whether or not the facility was screwing them on

  22. Why Nursing Sucks...

    RobotNurse replied to pixiern15's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    that's rather silly. no one should have to put up with these working conditions, and taking abuse doesn't mean you're

  23. The every year Snow thread

    RobotNurse replied to BSNbeauty's topic in General Nursing

    your tips are fine, but even if I drive like a pro the problem is *other cars* sliding and slamming into me. Just because I know how to drive in snow doesn't mean everyone else on the road with me...

  24. WHAT TO DO...Nurse is refusing to give PRN medication

    RobotNurse replied to purplenurse1's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    i don't get that either! unless there's a VS problem, give the malingerers their pills so they'll shut

  25. The every year Snow thread

    RobotNurse replied to BSNbeauty's topic in General Nursing

    I went PRN at the beginning of the month (handed in a resignation letter, DON begged me to stay on PRN instead) so I just looked at the weather forecast for the month and planned my 2 required shifts...