joe a.

joe a.

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

    joe a. replied to TheMiss's topic in General Nursing

    Unless you are working psych, it serves no purpise to do r o groups. They were a pita when I was in school and I'm glad I learned hiw to do them. In my 12+ years in mental health, I ran a few hundred....

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

    joe a. replied to TheMiss's topic in General Nursing

    I have not seen it live. There is some very compelling documentation on YouTube if you are interested. Thank you for

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

    joe a. replied to TheMiss's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for pointing this out. Iam new here and navigating the ins and outs of the site has challenged me. A slight organic brain issue also hampers my style. But I'm here, I'm alive, I'm

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

    joe a. replied to TheMiss's topic in General Nursing

    Or, give me the fricken epidural. Lol. I agree. I have seen

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

    joe a. replied to TheMiss's topic in General Nursing

    We do what works and no two nurses approach a given issue the same. I applaud you for doing something. It is disheartening to watch someone do nothing. Thank you for your

  6. Do Antidepressants Work? Maybe Not.

    joe a. replied to Zyprexa_Ho's topic in Psychiatric

    Here's the deal. We do whatever works. Tricyclics, MAO inhibitors, serotonin uptake inhibitors, lithium salts. Our endocrine systems are taxed by environmental poisen and stress hormones are like male...

  7. Aspiring Nurse

    joe a. replied to jkoulakani's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I don't get

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

    joe a. replied to TheMiss's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. These groups should be un in a psych milieu environment. In your case, that is cruel and unusual punishment. Thank you for making the distinction. Your comments are

  9. Men in the nursing field, is there a problem?

    joe a. replied to sroseo's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I just have to jump in here. Let me preface my responses with my opinion that nursing is not a female dominated profession. I write again, NOT FEMALE DOMINATED. I have almost 30 years working in the...

  10. Struggling with work/life balance

    joe a. replied to Rexie's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Go natural. If you're not allergic to it, 3 cups of camomile tea a day. I am a Certified Hypnotist, former nurse retired, and I do Spirutual counseling and intuitive work. My sense is that toxicity is...

  11. My husband doesn't want me on ALLNURSES

    joe a. replied to Kitiger's topic in General Nursing

    All dried up now. Shall we move forward and concentrate on the issue? Thank

  12. My husband doesn't want me on ALLNURSES

    joe a. replied to Kitiger's topic in General Nursing

    Good luck with resolving conflict in the

  13. My husband doesn't want me on ALLNURSES

    joe a. replied to Kitiger's topic in General Nursing

    Is this my ex pretending to be Farawyning? If not, I do respectfully request intelligent mindful responses. Battling wits with an unarmed person just isn't fair. We're trying to give insight to a...

  14. My husband doesn't want me on ALLNURSES

    joe a. replied to Kitiger's topic in General Nursing

    Your husband has deep seeded issues, but he's your husband, and You must love him. Why else would you tolerate such nonsense? My ex didn't want me to be a nurse. Thus, my ex. Be gentle and reassuring...

  15. New to School Nursing!- Advice??

    joe a. replied to tcc84's topic in School

    Welcome. This is an awesome forum. Direct, honest, insightful. Careful what you ask, you will get an answer. Lol. Enjoy your new

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

    joe a. replied to TheMiss's topic in General Nursing

    All of you that like this, think about it. This "moderator" says reality orientation "does not work". That is bold. Especially for one trained in the scientific process. Like all nurses have been. She...

  17. The Ultimate Personal Growth

    joe a. posted a topic in Health, Stress Management

    Stress of daily life, tension, anxiety, fears, and work related issues affects millions. Without a way of dealing with the effects of a high stress society, you will be tested. It's not enough to...

  18. Experience of Family Member With Mental Illness and Nurses' Experience with Psychiatric Nu

    joe a. replied to eaddg1's topic in Health, Stress Management

    How brave of you to ask this question. Mental illness has an effect on family, no question. Will it affect how you practice? Who can say, it's never been researched. One thing is for certain, it gives...

  19. F's and W will i be able to get a job in nursing?

    joe a. replied to Confusedstudent30's topic in General Students

    Not so. Your point is well taken. This may not be a good nursing candidate. You really have no way of knowing for sure. I'm not saying your wrong. I'm saying you might be mistaken. I am this person in...

  20. F's and W will i be able to get a job in nursing?

    joe a. replied to Confusedstudent30's topic in General Students

    You name it, I 've earned it. D,F,Withdrawal, incomplete, . Doesn't mean you can't fulfill your dream. They said I would never be a nurse. They wouldn't let me take care of thier mother. My chances...

  21. F's and W will i be able to get a job in nursing?

    joe a. replied to Confusedstudent30's topic in General Students

    Not true. I have F's, W's, incompletes, D's, you name it, I've earned it. Anyone can do whatever they want. Try at least. It isn't for me to say otherwise. After retiring from nursing, I was a...

  22. Possible to get into nursing school with a C? Has anyone ever?

    joe a. replied to brenay's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My gpa when I was accepted into nursing school was C+. I rarely got an A in a class. I can count the A's I earned on one hand. Don't get to caught up with grades, learning is not reflected in gpa....

  23. Waiting to get into nursing school- advice please!

    joe a. replied to Taylor1432's topic in Nursing Career

    Super! I hope you don't mind me tagging along. Watching your career come to fruition is exciting for me. I guess retired nurses find ways to keep being excited about a profession that has given them...

  24. This ancient acrobat just got into Nursing school !

    joe a. replied to DahliaDaisy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congrats. Nurses aren't made, they're born to nurse. You'll be a fine addition to the

  25. What path to take?

    joe a. replied to Deniseduval's topic in Nursing Career

    Denise, I taught medical assisting. It's a good gig, but it can also lock you into the "money" trap. You get used to the income, you quality of life improves, and when you decide to go back to school,...