PixieRN1

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  1. Probation violation with PEth test

    PixieRN1 replied to Hope36280's topic in Nurses Recovery

    The fact that you admit that you willingly broke your contract three months in, using your drug of choice, does not bode well. I would definitely brace for a cease practice and losing your job, along...

  2. Disciplinary Action HELP!!

    PixieRN1 replied to CynthiaArr's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I believe you are in a pickle. I am under a Monitoring contract for nursing. I went back to school to get my master's in substance abuse counseling. The Department of Health Professions informed me...

  3. Take the W? Chemistry

    PixieRN1 replied to melsothavy's topic in General Students

    Take the W. I would audit or sit in on the other professors a class or two to see who you specifically like and understand. Otherwise, next semester will be a crapshoot too. My chemistry professor was...

  4. Unsure about RN

    PixieRN1 replied to PotentialNurse17's topic in General Students

    Nursing is a challenging enough job, even when you know that you know it is what you want to do. I'll be honest; when I started nursing undergraduate, I wasn't sure that I even wanted to be a nurse....

  5. My First Mammogram - A Comedy

    PixieRN1 replied to Sarah Matacale's topic in General Nursing

    I had my first mammogram at age 38. Now, my girls are huge...not needing six plates huge, but still quite grand. And because I hate their size, I've only ever done very sporadic breast self...

  6. Syringe/needle exchange

    PixieRN1 replied to SiwanRN's topic in Addictions

    I also want to point out a bonus to these programs, other than disease transmission; sepsis and general infection reduction. When addicts are so into their addiction, sometimes they don't take the...

  7. tpapn jobs

    PixieRN1 replied to 1nurse4you's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I got a job in an HCA facility in monitoring with a narc restriction/night shift restriction. I am in another state, but HCA is the parent

  8. What was your scariest threat from a patient or family member

    PixieRN1 replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    I left the facility shortly thereafter...probably a few months to the best of my memory. And I was there two years total. I had to secure a new job first. Remarkably, that nurse never EVER left that...

  9. What was your scariest threat from a patient or family member

    PixieRN1 replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    Didn't happen to me, but I was receiving bedside report in NICU and a parent was at the bedside. He found a spot of blood on the side of his infant's bassinet (probably a splatter from a heel stick...

  10. HPMP

    PixieRN1 replied to VARNhosp88's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I think I am beyond lucky; I have a really supportive case manager...but thanks to Cadeusus, I know the names of two case managers who have a reputation of being the Anti-Christ. Not that I trust my...

  11. HPMP

    PixieRN1 replied to VARNhosp88's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I'm in HPMP and this terrifies me; I had no clue that they wouldn't tell you what you popped a positive for! I know that a month ago I ate a homemade cupcake that a nurse brought into work...I took...

  12. Test is coming up very soon! So scared!

    PixieRN1 replied to RM, MSN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I would have guessed B, but I'm pushing 40 and of the four things listed, that's what's actually happening to me. That sounds like a developmentally based question. You will see those on the NCLEX to...

  13. Can I land a PICU job as a new grad.

    PixieRN1 replied to lovecanada19's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    UVA in Charlottesville has a PICU that is mainly CVICU and does a lot of transplants...they hire new

  14. How not to puke on your shoes during your first real ICU shift?!?!

    PixieRN1 replied to dogmombyday's topic in Critical Care

    Get a Nissan fundoplication and you'll be good to go for life! :-) ::wink

  15. Can I be discriminated against for political beliefs?

    PixieRN1 replied to helloego's topic in General Nursing

    As previous posters suggested, I would keep your opinions completely outside of your work arena. When I was hired, the private hospital system said that it did random audits of employee Facebook and...

  16. Is my nursing CYA brain taking it too far?

    PixieRN1 replied to Kallie3006's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I agree with the above posters. As mother of a teen and a ten year old, I just don't see anything wrong with the forms. They seem pretty basic and standard to me. I think, particularly with the field...

  17. Can I Lose My License For Calling Out Last Minute and Cursing at A Staff Member

    PixieRN1 replied to Genesislinx1215's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    They can certainly report anything they want to the Board; the Board can chose to investigate or chose not to. I really have no clue how that would pan out in your situation. It may or may not turn in...

  18. How long can you placed on suspension pending an investigation.

    PixieRN1 replied to Andrewwolfs's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Unfortunately, other than checking in with HR for an update, there just isn't much you can do. They will probably be tight lipped with info when you call them as well. I would be cautious and start...

  19. job approval

    PixieRN1 replied to ericninetwo's topic in Nurses Recovery

    My approval took less than a week. That seems very odd to

  20. NJ Nursing Grad With DUI Awaiting Licence

    PixieRN1 replied to Em0654's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Oooh...heads up. This is not going to be a short answer. I am gonna warn you that there is a lot of info in this response, and most is gonna be terrifying. I will preface it all by saying that I hope...

  21. Nurse-client Relationship Boundaries

    PixieRN1 replied to BBpeds18's topic in General Students

    Yes, I think it crossed a boundary because what happens if she blows up your email, becomes burdensome to you, turns on you, whatever...and she decides to change her opinion about you and suddenly you...

  22. Not working weekends?

    PixieRN1 replied to cosmicnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Usually it's always a requirement and it won't go over well if you show signs it's a problem. Most job postings list exactly what the requirement is. If you work nights, you may be able to work every...

  23. What is your Nursing Super Power?

    PixieRN1 replied to adventure_rn's topic in General Nursing

    Not getting offended...by anything it seems. Insults, criticisms...most just roll off my back if I consider the source...and if they are right with that criticism, then I'm grateful they told me to my...

  24. UVA Nurse Residency Winter 2018

    PixieRN1 replied to bsnorbust17's topic in School, College Programs

    No, I'm not a new grad, but I did work at UVA for a few years. I'm still in the area, but not Charlottesville. As far as VA goes, the housing market is pricey in

  25. What to do? New nurse feels like she's drowning. Please help.

    PixieRN1 replied to texasnurs's topic in General Nursing

    When I was ready to go six feet under from exactly what you are describing...a two year old and an infant, I went begging at a large local church's nursery. I ended up finding an AMAZING woman who...