pixierose BSN, RN

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    I hate my current job and want to work in a hospital

    pixierose replied to nr92's topic in Nursing Career

    I miss teaching; it was never the students that drove me out, rather the administration that finally did. I hope you didn't get that out of my post a few back. I miss the kiddos very much. On that...
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    I hate my current job and want to work in a hospital

    pixierose replied to nr92's topic in Nursing Career

    I was a SPED teacher ... it's a different kind of tired, a "I don't get paid for the amount of work I'm bringing home every night, why am I grading papers at 9p again" paid for this tired. And I did...
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    Look to change specialties from psych

    pixierose replied to Gingerpsych's topic in General Nursing

    Although I stayed in psych per diem, I did move on to neuro ICU. I was welcomed with open arms. In fact, when I interviewed in various ED's and med surg units as well, I was also welcomed - psych is...
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    Trans Patient

    pixierose replied to Neo Soldier's topic in Psychiatric

    I don't blame her for being upset. If the patient identifies as female, she is assigned to a woman's room. And vice versa. It's not the business of the other patient. We give the option for a private...
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    When you thought it was patients you needed to watch...

    pixierose replied to smf0903's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks, Farawyn. I'm sorry that's happened to you, too. So many things to say about that, so many things against
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    When you thought it was patients you needed to watch...

    pixierose replied to smf0903's topic in General Nursing

    Agreed ^^^. We need to keep talking about this. We need to be outraged. This needs to stop being a norm. And for those of you saying, "I'd give the guy and upper cut" or "use those safety scissors...
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    When you thought it was patients you needed to watch...

    pixierose replied to smf0903's topic in General Nursing

    Who cares what alarms were beeping? Who cares what a great guy he was? Or if he had a temper issue? Who cares whether he had "intent?" He.still.strangled.a.nurse. If he came across a woman in the mall...
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    When you thought it was patients you needed to watch...

    pixierose replied to smf0903's topic in General Nursing

    Oh goody. He retired. He seems quite blasé about the whole thing in the article and seems to place the blame on the nurses: "they don't seem to know the dangers of alarm fatigue ..." There is...
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    Least "demanding" nursing Jobs?

    pixierose replied to carti's topic in General Students

    You have incredibly poor insight and judgment, based on your comments and replies (both in this thread and others). Maybe you are different in real life. I truly hope so. Have you done research on...
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    Least "demanding" nursing Jobs?

    pixierose replied to carti's topic in General Students

    I don't think many of us are taking the OP seriously. Judging from this and previous posts of the OP, I get the feeling that OP has little understanding of the field of nursing and never felt the need...
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    Least "demanding" nursing Jobs?

    pixierose replied to carti's topic in General Students

    I work neuro ICU and psych (inpatient and ED). Psych is way, way harder ... physically and emotionally. OP - I don't even know what to say, lol or "good
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    Which areas in hospital least physically demanding?

    pixierose replied to TinyDancer01's topic in General Nursing

    Cleback - I'm genuinely curious how this worked with 911. I've worked (and still work per diem) inpatient psych and there isn't time to call 911 when a patient becomes violent (we don't even have...
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    Best car for home visiting nurse in New England?

    pixierose replied to PHNinNE's topic in General Nursing

    Definitely check your state laws RE: studded tires as some states don't permit them (as they can really damage the roads). Add me to the list of Suburu fans. The great thing about the Outback (and...
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    coworkers calling me stupid to and in front of patients

    pixierose replied to direw0lf's topic in General Nursing

    In the OP's case, it isn't harmless fun. Quite harmFUL, actually. I think this should all make us think how we present ourselves on the floor, to our peers and patients. What we might think is...
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    Domestic Violence: "Are You Safe At Home?"

    pixierose replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    Great post, Ruby. I ask this question upon every admission; male, female, young, geriatric ... I've learned a great deal from the amazing social workers that I work with about the resources in our...
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    First clinical nightmare

    pixierose replied to Flylik3abr1's topic in General Students

    No idea about the rights of med administration? Seriously? If I were a clinical instructor, I would be mighty upset ... 100% NCLEX passing rate or no. You'd be wasting my time, and the staff nurses...
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    Is this a fair holiday schedule

    pixierose replied to sweet sunshine's topic in General Nursing

    That actually sounds like a fair schedule. Like others have said, Halloween and Black Friday aren't scheduled holidays - you can probably request those days off in the future (or attempt to). But yes,...
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    I can't do it all (mom rant)

    pixierose replied to missmollie's topic in General Nursing

    That's a lot of pressure for both you and your son. The more you yell, the more he may hate school. As a former teacher and now parent to two high schoolers, I found we place way too much emphasis on...
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    New nurse and I had a breakdown at work

    pixierose replied to KB4848's topic in General Nursing

    Sleep deprivation *does* make everything 1000x worse, OP. This will pass. A tearful 4-year old at drop off can make that mom guilt so much worse. But she will be fine. I am sorry about your pooch - I...
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    New nurse and I had a breakdown at work

    pixierose replied to KB4848's topic in General Nursing

    (((Gentle hugs))) You're a new nurse in challenging environment, adjusting to nights - the first year can be rough so give yourself some credit. Plus, balancing being a working mom can be a challenge....
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    So TIRED OF IT

    pixierose replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Nursing

    Nah. I'm
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    So TIRED OF IT

    pixierose replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Nursing

    But YOU are suggesting that abusive behavior from patients is acceptable. Stalking behavior is not acceptable. It is NEVER acceptable. I work in psych; believe me, I know my deescalation techniques....
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    Hot Cheetos are a public health menace

    pixierose replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    But there are other factors that come into play. There's also a common theme. They're EXHAUSTED. My family was of the "working poor" when I was much, much younger. My dad worked two jobs and then...
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    Hot Cheetos are a public health menace

    pixierose replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Especially when many of those on food stamps are the working poor, who also pay
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    Hot Cheetos are a public health menace

    pixierose replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I remember one incident long ago during my teaching days. I had a single mom, low income, who typically sent her kid to school with, well ... crap. Frozen pizzas, donuts ... with the occasional apple....