pixierose BSN, RN

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    Confronted about charting at patient's school

    pixierose replied to doodlebuttRN's topic in Private Duty

    The school isn't out of line at all. Their approach isn't cuddly and very team-like, but ... As Jadelpn stated, you are reporting off on things that are not within your scope, and this is where you...
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    Should I quit?

    pixierose replied to whydoidothisrn's topic in General Nursing

    Reading your OP, is your bipolar disorder being treated? Starting and quitting 2 jobs in 2 months and high, high anxiety can be hallmarks of poorly managed bipolar disorder (2007 was my spectacular...
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    Nursing is a passion?

    pixierose replied to mindofmidwifery's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Back to topic ... Is nursing a passion? As a second career (soon-to-be) nurse, for me the answer is 'no.' Do I enjoy what I do? Yup, so far. Do I get satisfaction from what I do? Yup, so far on that...
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    Should I switch my major from nursing to special education teaching?

    pixierose replied to michigan94's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a certified K-12 SPED teacher who's going back to school for her BSN after teaching for almost 18 years ... here's my take on it. I *loved* it. But... (always with the 'but,' but that is with all...
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    Dealing with Depresion, and Crohn's disease How best to manage my illness

    pixierose replied to honeyforasalteyfish's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Gavin, I'm truly glad to hear about you considering therapy. But most importantly, I'm glad to see that you were aware of the effects of letting your emotions bubble over like that -- I see a lot of...
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    Incontinent Preschool student

    pixierose replied to krystalkae's topic in School

    Yikes, I just re-read your post about the tethered cord syndrome -- it sounds like the parents may have made up their own mind about the supposed medical diagnosis, no? (a lot easier for them to...
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    Incontinent Preschool student

    pixierose replied to krystalkae's topic in School

    Toilet training can be a tough job for a lot of 3 year olds. But, no form to his stools = near impossible for successful toilet training. Until his stools have some form, and there is some regularity...
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    Help with first semester of nursing school?

    pixierose replied to xmilkncookiesx's topic in General Nursing

    I purchased Mosby's Pathophysiology Memory Notecards from Amazon -- they're a good visual aid supplement for me, and I can use them wherever. They've been a godsend; breaks it down: causes, s/s,...
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    Dealing with Depresion, and Crohn's disease How best to manage my illness

    pixierose replied to honeyforasalteyfish's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I'm sorry to hear about your weekend -- I can understand being 'snipity.' That truly sucks. I think you owe it to yourself to try therapy again. Sometimes it can take a few tries to find a good one...
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    Dealing with Depresion, and Crohn's disease How best to manage my illness

    pixierose replied to honeyforasalteyfish's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Gavin, I'm confused about your reply to SmilingBluEyes: it doesn't jive with the tone of the OP. She's also absolutely right: counseling/therapy would be a good thing for you. You asked for insight --...
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    Question-Please answer!

    pixierose replied to Anisa.Lee's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    My first clinical rotation was in a nursing home, and my best piece of advice: know your CNA's! They are worth their weight in gold in regards to their feedback and advice in regards to direct,...
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    Nursing School Blues

    pixierose replied to LJR89's topic in General Students

    Don't feel silly for posting this. I'm presently studying for an exam (well, I was until I picked up my phone ... must.. hide.. phone ...) with my daughter cuddled next to me reading a book. This is...
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    Incontinent Preschool student

    pixierose replied to krystalkae's topic in School

    I'm a certified SPED teacher and now just a nursing student so I would take this as a non-nursing point of view, but from this angle my concern is you seem to be becoming a punisher of sorts for the...
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    Weeding Out.

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

    I had to giggle about colleges being a "cake walk like it used to be 20 years ago." I'm a second-degree student, going for my BSN, after having a mid-life "OMG!" crisis. In my previous life, I'm a...
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    New Grad RN with lupus/First Job

    pixierose replied to Ashlee245's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    First off, I'm so sorry you're going through this. I don't have lupus but another autoimmune disorder, and have been through stretches where I'm absolutely wiped out, among other symptoms. When you...