pixierose BSN, RN

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    Are nurse's all that and a bag of chips?

    pixierose replied to Nash3222's topic in General Nursing

    All I know is my pet peeves don't include the big bag of Cool Ranch Doritoes I'm now snacking on, inspired by this thread. (and my kids still don't know I'm eating them; it's a glorious
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    Tips for really strict clinical instructor?

    pixierose replied to Kiki<3's topic in General Students

    Listen to these ladies: their advice is gold. I'm a nursing student. Take my word for it: not preplanning the night before isn't the norm. No matter how "nice" your former CI was, she doesn't sound...
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    Are nurse's all that and a bag of chips?

    pixierose replied to Nash3222's topic in General Nursing

    This. For the record, I tend to not notice what people are wearing unless it's so spectacularly awesome that I WANT IT. Otherwise, I rarely pay attention. But the message on this particular t-shirt...
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    5/29 This week, I have learned... One year later!!!

    pixierose replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Crossing my fingers and toes for you, although with the facts you've been giving us over the months within this thread I think you'll be fine. In fact, I'm sure you nailed it. Drink away, you deserve...
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    Are nurse's all that and a bag of chips?

    pixierose replied to Nash3222's topic in General Nursing

    I think you see this with anyone who has a martyr complex. Part of a "look at me! Look how important I am, how hardworking I am, blah blah blah!' Not just nurses; pick a profession, a hobby, heck, a...
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    "Due to health problems..."

    pixierose replied to Veigar3's topic in General Students

    Out of curiosity, why do you even care? But since you're asking, no. I don't think it's BS. I don't like to judge, and I have no idea what it's like to walk in other people's Dansko's. This is a huge...
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    Calling in for no sleep

    pixierose replied to Nurse131382's topic in General Nursing

    Wait. Hold up. (Rubbing eyes in confusion) I actually AGREE with something RNdynamic said??? The world is spinning off its
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    super annoyed

    pixierose replied to vikivail26's topic in School

    ^^^ This x100. Communication is key. The student can indeed be sick. Or, the behavior can be escape-motivated (got the intended reaction before, the staff will now see an increase in that behavior)....
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    Should I SUE?

    pixierose replied to hollyday's topic in General Students

    I wish I could tell. I don't think she did either; her mistake (I think) was not saying anything. Not saying anything immediately can be just as bad as attempting a nursing intervention. But who...
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    Should I SUE?

    pixierose replied to hollyday's topic in General Students

    The concern that the clinical instructor (and thus the school) could point out is that you have 20 years of experience. You can immediately assess and react to the situation effectively. The OP is a...
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    Should I SUE?

    pixierose replied to hollyday's topic in General Students

    No one here is bashing you, or is being rude, and there's no need to call out Roser. Everyone who responded to you asked for clarification based on the limited (and confusing) info that you provided....
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    Should I SUE?

    pixierose replied to hollyday's topic in General Students

    What is with all the sue-happy people lately? This is the 3rd poster I've seen in a week. And the 3rd poster who doesn't have a case. You needed to let the nurse know the change in her patient's...
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    Harassment, Stalking, Impersonation by Psycho Ex... Name Change?

    pixierose replied to HopefulVANurse's topic in General Nursing

    No, get that thought out of your head right now -- state-level policing *would* see this as a big enough fish to fry. This is a very frightening situation, OP. Listen to the pp's -- they've given...
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    But I'm the Nurse

    pixierose replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    Omigoodness, that would be grounds for disciplinary action where I taught; holy major no-no. There were days that I dreamt I could send a student home from my classroom back in the day, especially...
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    Detox in Jail?

    pixierose replied to Glycerine82's topic in Correctional

    No advice, but
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    Public Schools and transgender bathrooms.

    pixierose replied to imintrouble's topic in School

    Thank you for saying this. It has not crossed my mind that my son would use a transgender label to sneak into the girls locker room. Why? He knows right from wrong. And he knows damn well that there...
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    Public Schools and transgender bathrooms.

    pixierose replied to imintrouble's topic in School

    MrNurse, I ask this with no snark intended: do you truly think you could see yourself using this as a way to head on into the girls locker room if you were a teen now? Obviously, I don't know you from...
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    Public Schools and transgender bathrooms.

    pixierose replied to imintrouble's topic in School

    I think if a teenage boy is that hell bent on "waltzing in" and/or causing trouble he's going to do so regardless. Why bother with the trouble of a label if you're just going to break the rules...
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    5/7 (on 5/9) WILTW: ixchel is a cornflake girl

    pixierose replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Well, made it through Friday the 13th with only one Code Brown, a LOL going all sweet on me in one moment to slapping me upside the head and yelling at me to "Move your muffins!" (still can't figure...
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    5/7 (on 5/9) WILTW: ixchel is a cornflake girl

    pixierose replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats - I'm so happy for you, Nurse of the
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    In a bad situation!

    pixierose replied to A.mariemartinez's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Unbelievable. "I skipped class" = "I'm failing?! How dare they? It's not fair!" Responsibility 101: you fail. Own it. Stop whining. Move
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    Advice on applying to other nursing programs due to clinical failure.

    pixierose replied to Lionami's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Good gracious, OP. You are thanking people for thorough responses; however, are you truly reading them??? Your last post is nearly as full of justifications for your behavior as your first post,...
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    General Rules for Med Surg

    pixierose replied to icthusRN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Like I said, it's absolutely infuriating. I'm paying out-of-pocket for outside classes that teach me skills I should be learning in school. A school that is highly regarded, has a high NCLEX success...
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    General Rules for Med Surg

    pixierose replied to icthusRN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    It's not sad, it's infuriating. I'm halfway through my BSN program, at a very good school, and you have to search high and low to "gain these experiences." In regards to starting IVs, I've taken a...
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    2nd Career in Nursing

    pixierose replied to Klowder's topic in General Nursing

    Only you would know, and can truly answer, if this is a good decision. I'm a former teacher, now in nursing school. I'll graduate in December with my BSN. Was this a good decision *for me?* So far, so...