Workitinurfava

Workitinurfava BSN, RN

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  1. Want to be a nurse but I am really bad academically

    Workitinurfava replied to Raistlin007's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Have you ever looked at the self help videos online or used tutor to help you where you are lacking

  2. dropping human anatomy with a W

    Workitinurfava replied to sunshineee's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It depends on your stamina and life situation. I have seen people repeat classes and get the same grade, sometimes lower because they didn't change anything. Think it all through, press on and do...

  3. Is nursing school realistic

    Workitinurfava replied to MeAnurse?'s topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It sounds like you want more time off from work and some variety in your job. I want to advise you to really think this through. You have a job where you sit the majority of the day and make about...

  4. Is nursing school realistic

    Workitinurfava replied to MeAnurse?'s topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    What are you reasons for wanting to be a nurse and why do you want to leave the government? Please tell me something more than, it is something I have always wanted to do. What drives you to want to...

  5. Thinking about getting a gun for safety

    Workitinurfava replied to MotoRN34's topic in Home Health

    Other options are pepper spray, or a

  6. HS student with odor, call nurse?

    Workitinurfava replied to guest83140's topic in School

    Sometimes it isn't just the underarms but the whole body. Some people have skin that leaks the food they

  7. Ok I am FREAKING OUT

    Workitinurfava replied to JxoRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Are you around someone that might set you up to fail these test? Is someone preparing your food other than

  8. The ridiculousness of LTC/SNF

    Workitinurfava replied to YUKONrn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I started out in a nursing home so I can relate but I just can't right now, "It is too stressful". I am just kidding. Please hurry up and get out of there if you

  9. Called On Days Off

    Workitinurfava replied to JLVARGAS74's topic in Health, Stress Management

    It is simple, if you are available answer the phone, if not don't pick it up. I would never answer the phone and say, no I am not

  10. Depressed and Disappointed in Myself

    Workitinurfava replied to Samx3's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You seem to understand the outcome of you not finishing your training and getting some experience. If you can keep yourself together and get 6 months to a year of experience, you will have options for...

  11. Patient Ratio 1:8 and no tech!

    Workitinurfava replied to newgradamy's topic in Travel

    It is a shame but it seems that nursing management can do whatever they want. Who over them is making sure this doesn't happen?,

  12. Seasoned Nurses VS Newbie Nurses

    Workitinurfava replied to Alexx_xox's topic in General Nursing

    Tbh this still occurs regardless of student vs seasoned nurse. It happens with orientation, so you will have to figure out how to let it go or you will write a post titled, "During my orientation I am...

  13. Opinion about a nurse's erros

    Workitinurfava replied to PNPss's topic in Advanced Practice

    You kept asking about the weight, which meant you should have check it yourself or asked to have it done again on the spot. I have done vitals and other non-nursing things more times than I wanted to...

  14. 100 mile commute. Worth it?

    Workitinurfava replied to indomie23's topic in General Nursing

    Take the longer commute position for the experience and once you get some, you will be able to work almost anywhere you

  15. Fired for Falsifying Documents. What to expect

    Workitinurfava replied to LPNewbie's topic in General Nursing

    You will get through this. Try not to torture yourself. Unless you really need to be online, try to take a break from the web. Try to watch some movies, or maybe go for a walk. Do things that make you...

  16. Fired for Falsifying Documents. What to expect

    Workitinurfava replied to LPNewbie's topic in General Nursing

    If you want to keep your license or at-least try to fight for it, you have to go back. They could say anything happened. I would go back and face them. What is done is done but where is goes from here...

  17. Nurse Bullying. Have you experienced it?

    Workitinurfava replied to Alexx_xox's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Sometimes people are just jealous and it can spill over in-to bullying. This can happen in any work setting. It may be more common in settings where it is female dominated. Most men don't care what...

  18. Fired for Falsifying Documents. What to expect

    Workitinurfava replied to LPNewbie's topic in General Nursing

    You said you reported someone due to a med error and now someone has reported you for a med error. I feel that if this is the case, the DON may be buddies with the person you reported and she was...

  19. Nursing nightmares.

    Workitinurfava replied to Been there,done that's topic in General Nursing

    The med pass never ended. It was just one person after the other and I didn't get a

  20. Fired for Falsifying Documents. What to expect

    Workitinurfava replied to LPNewbie's topic in General Nursing

    I feel like I just said something to you or someone else about watching your back, as you reported someone, they will be looking to get you. It doesn't matter whether you did the right thing or not in...

  21. Med error

    Workitinurfava replied to Okmyturn's topic in Patient Medications

    Make sure you don't make those same errors as since you reported her, she will be looking for you to make a mistake and she will report you as soon as it happens rather than talk to you first to see...

  22. Why do you smoke?

    Workitinurfava replied to Grobyc82's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I have never smoked but my dad did, for 20 years. He passed away from prostate cancer. I am surprised it wasn't lung cancer. He would always make bets with us that he would quit but he never fully...

  23. How confident are you with reading tele

    Workitinurfava replied to Grobyc82's topic in General Nursing

    You could ask a telemetry tech if you have one on your floor. Since it is their primary job, they know the rhythms inside and out. It will take time for you to learn it

  24. Men not helpful

    Workitinurfava replied to Sarah2018's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I would ask them to help me, give them time, and if they refuse, let them know it is unacceptable and will be

  25. Why Can't I Get a Job?

    Workitinurfava replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Many people think I am younger than what I am and it is only after I have gotten jobs that people are surprised that I am the age I am. I had one manager tell me that she thought I was a kid. I am...