Hollybobs

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  1. What have you learned in nursing school that was utter nonsense?

    Hollybobs replied to TheMiss's topic in General Nursing

    "Reality orientation"?? Is that a thing? Please tell me no-one is taught that? Is it an old-fashioned thing? As you say, so so needlessly

  2. Quarter Life Career Crisis: Not sure what I want to do, but don't want to job hop

    Hollybobs replied to citygirlnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I know the feeling. Do you have any travel-type jobs in America, like cruise ship nursing? There is such a thing as a travel nurse, isn't there? That would allow you to job hop and have loads of new...

  3. What is your Nursing Kryptonite?

    Hollybobs replied to Lunah's topic in General Nursing

    What an interesting question! For me, obese patients who struggle to control their eating to their own detriment fall under the same umbrella of needing compassion and care as any other patient with...

  4. "Smart" students make bad nurses?

    Hollybobs replied to joseyjo's topic in General Nursing

    I think (intelligent, hard working, motivated) A-grade students are likely to make excellent nurses. No need to drop your

  5. Is She Artistic or Autistic?

    Hollybobs replied to Donna Maheady's topic in General Nursing

    Oh my goodness that is lovely. You couldn't write that unless you shared some of those joyful, "love for life" qualities you describe in her, I reckon she may take after her mum a little!

  6. Broken

    Hollybobs replied to NotAllWhoWandeRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry this has happened, it's absolutely rubbish when you are injured doing the career you love, especially as you'd settled in the new and improved role. I just wanted to say as well that I...

  7. Differences in US nursing vs the rest of the world

    Hollybobs replied to irishicugal's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I'm under the impression the American nurses are more highly trained than us too. I think the training is more intensive? Would I pass this NCLEX that is always mentioned, that's what I'd like to...

  8. Differences in US nursing vs the rest of the world

    Hollybobs replied to irishicugal's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing education in England is in a bit of a state of development and transition. Anyone who now chooses to study nursing in England will qualify with a degree or higher. The standard route is a 3...

  9. Type B in a Type A world

    Hollybobs replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Nursing

    It is constructive criticism because it does work! I don't do it myself as the idea makes me feel a bit nauseous (?nauseated) but I've seen others do it effectively time and time and time again. It is...

  10. My thoughts. Literally. Catheter. Psych Pt. ED

    Hollybobs replied to Ronda89's topic in Emergency

    You are obviously quite stunned and still trying to piece together your feelings as evidenced by the fragmented narrative, I hope you are okay, it sounds like it deeply affected you. My gut reaction...

  11. Need advice on getting my life together.

    Hollybobs replied to Want2BeeRN's topic in General Nursing

    When I was in at a crossroads and full of self-doubt 10 years ago I used some self-help books, exercised and spoke to friends and family. This helped me work through where my weaknesses were and gave...

  12. I know I shouldn't let it get to me.

    Hollybobs replied to detrelibre's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes those qualities of self-doubt and questioning everything can help you become a really great nurse. At the beginning you appear a little shaky to others but that is partly because you aren't...

  13. Nursing is the Biggest Mistake of My Life

    Hollybobs replied to almost_nurse's topic in General Nursing

    From the person who said "Nurses take an oath and vow to care for others. Treating people like dirt doesn't fall under the scope of caring and healing". I can see why you might be put off everything...

  14. Would you report possible diversion?

    Hollybobs replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with lot of what you said and it is fantastic to hear about people successfully going through recovery. However, I absolutely think that nurses who are addicts should be treated with...

  15. Let's Ban the Phrase "I'll Go Get Your Nurse"

    Hollybobs replied to nynursey_'s topic in General Nursing

    You and vanilla bean are both agreeing with each other, you know? And quite strongly. It takes a re-read to see it and unpick it but you are. I didn't know whether to point this out as you are both...

  16. Let's Ban the Phrase "I'll Go Get Your Nurse"

    Hollybobs replied to nynursey_'s topic in General Nursing

    You are under no obligation to clarify acronyms. This is a fun forum not a piece of official documentation or an assignment for college. I'm from the UK, I just google all the stuff I don't...

  17. How Did I Manage It?

    Hollybobs replied to Kitiger's topic in General Nursing

    That's really good! I especially like the line "The hurrier I go, the behinder I get"- it's very sweet, clever and made me smile. Great poem!

  18. I made a decision!

    Hollybobs replied to gemmi999's topic in General Nursing

    Well done for sticking it out in the ED job! It won't be far off a year once you leave :). And congratulations for the offer a place at your dream job!! Hope you really enjoy

  19. 0200 BP's - Dealing with Tired Rude Doctors

    Hollybobs replied to Jennifer in Cali's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    There isn't anything magical about 03.00. A higher frequency of vitals for acute or post-op patients means any problem is picked up sooner. I don't need to see EBP to tell me that identifying and...

  20. Coping with emotionally difficult patients

    Hollybobs replied to calivianya's topic in General Nursing

    I've liked your post as I agree with it wholeheartedly, there's something that really wears you down about aggressively and actively treating patients for whom there is no chance of improvement....

  21. Want To Leave Bedside Nursing

    Hollybobs replied to rnccf2007's topic in General Nursing

    It didn't, it's a frustration many of us share and I sympathise with your situation. A similar lack of support was one of the reasons I left my last job. If there are not enough CNA's, like if not...

  22. Guilt

    Hollybobs replied to Whitesranch's topic in General Nursing

    You couldn't have predicted what happened Whitesranch. I'm sorry it did. It can help to talk or write it out, on here or with a close friend, don't keep it all in your head. I hope you can make peace...

  23. New grad, want to quit

    Hollybobs replied to nursing926222's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, if you have a poor preceptor then it forces you to look to your own resources and unfortunately put a lot more extra time and effort in than you should have to. I used to make myself go over my...

  24. Burnt out

    Hollybobs replied to RNtoACGNP's topic in General Nursing

    That sounds fantastic Calivianya, well done and keep going! To the OP, yes I have definitely felt like you describe. When it has been exhausting and draining for too long and then you go beyond that....

  25. Successful Orientees Vs Unsuccessful Orientees

    Hollybobs replied to purplegal's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Oh wow, taking all that into account, in those circumstances you describe ...yes, any preceptor would absolutely be burnt out and hacked off. Those comments about getting better jobs and marrying...