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[clodoveo1]

Thank you for the feedback guys. One more thing. I currently work in a hospital but not as a CNA or tech, I just work directly with doctors and don't get much interaction with nurses. I am worried about having a hard time getting a job due to lack of knowing any nurses. Should I get a job as a CNA? (I have no time to take the course but I heard in Texas you can qualify if you finish your Fundamentals course)


P.S it wasn't bad having a blonde as my partner for auscultation during lab

[fbreaker]

Thank you for the feedback guys. One more thing. I currently work in a hospital but not as a CNA or tech, I just work directly with doctors and don't get much interaction with nurses. I am worried about having a hard time getting a job due to lack of knowing any nurses. Should I get a job as a CNA? (I have no time to take the course but I heard in Texas you can qualify if you finish your Fundamentals course)


P.S it wasn't bad having a blonde as my partner for auscultation during lab

CNA jobs usually help with getting a RN job at the same location, hospitals like to hire within in my experience

[Antonio519]

CNA jobs usually help with getting a RN job at the same location, hospitals like to hire within in my experience

This is very true

A new grad CNA turned RN got picked over me once for a med surg floor I had applied for (she's been on that unit as a CNA for 3 years prior)


In other news, I finally got my offer letter from the primary care clinic and accepted

Now just gotta tell my other job I can only work 3 days/week there

[Joesky20]

Graduating with LPN in May, may have a job opportunity lined up with a hospital, Which would be fking cool (didn't think there were any that still hired lpns).
Lets get it boyos

Also thinking about home health. Anyone ever work home health as an lpn?

[guyman123]

Hate being assigned to neuro patients. I do an assessment right before shift change, everything checks out fine. The physician and NP come in half an hour later and ask how the patient is doing. I tell them what I was able to assess. They do their assessment and of course, the patient doesn't respond to chit they ask. They start worrying about the patient becoming increasingly obtunded since their last assessment and order a head CT. I then get the "you suck as a nurse look" from the NP. They leave, oncoming nurse comes in, and assessment checks out fine again.

I'm pissened.

[StickLegs78]

Hate being assigned to neuro patients. I do an assessment right before shift change, everything checks out fine. The physician and NP come in half an hour later and ask how the patient is doing. I tell them what I was able to assess. They do their assessment and of course, the patient doesn't respond to chit they ask. They start worrying about the patient becoming increasingly obtunded since their last assessment and order a head CT. I then get the "you suck as a nurse look" from the NP. They leave, oncoming nurse comes in, and assessment checks out fine again.

I'm pissened.

Neuro patients can be a PITA as charges in status can be subtle and subjective, but shouldn't you be more worried about your friend raping your roommate?

[clodoveo1]

First clinical this week, any tips!? Its at a rehab center (Fundamentals)

should I brush up on some skills so I don't look like a complete idiot

[guyman123]

Neuro patients can be a PITA as charges in status can be subtle and subjective, but shouldn't you be more worried about your friend raping your roommate?

Head CT actually showed improvement. NP can suk this dik.

Tracking my threads, you *******? Don't you have more important things to do during your cases other than misc? No, because he actually left before she came home. He used her bathroom and left the toilet seat up, which she freaked out over too. My last female roommate was fukking great. Fuk this chit.

First clinical this week, any tips!? Its at a rehab center (Fundamentals)

should I brush up on some skills so I don't look like a complete idiot

What skills can you brush up on for a rehab center?

[StickLegs78]

Head CT actually showed improvement. NP can suk this dik.

Tracking my threads, you *******? Don't you have more important things to do during your cases other than misc? No, because he actually left before she came home. He used her bathroom and left the toilet seat up, which she freaked out over too. My last female roommate was fukking great. Fuk this chit.
What skills can you brush up on for a rehab center?

I'm just jelly of that life you are living boyo - let me live vicariously.

You should mention that CT to the NP next time you see her. Something like this: "So, I guess the CT on Mr. so and so was OK. I was glad to see that, but I felt like you didn't really trust my assessement. Just so you know, I'm a good nurse, I may not be perfect, but I work very hard to take good care of my patients." Got to make a name for yourself if you ever want to come hang out in the OR.

[guyman123]

I'm just jelly of that life you are living boyo - let me live vicariously.

You should mention that CT to the NP next time you see her. Something like this: "So, I guess the CT on Mr. so and so was OK. I was glad to see that, but I felt like you didn't really trust my assessement. Just so you know, I'm a good nurse, I may not be perfect, but I work very hard to take good care of my patients." Got to make a name for yourself if you ever want to come hang out in the OR.

I don't want to be petty lol.

[StickLegs78]

I don't want to be petty lol.

I don't know brah, nothing petty about sticking up for yourself in a professional way. She's the one that gave you the you a "you suck as a nurse look."

[RobParks2M]

I don't know brah, nothing petty about sticking up for yourself in a professional way. She's the one that gave you the you a "you suck as a nurse look."

I think you've been working around females too long if you think you should scold someone for a look they gave you srs. If you can't keep your tone light and try to have a laugh about it then don't bother. They will take it as being defensive and will just be more reserved around you in the future. Keeping it light implies you obviously noticed their look of disdain, but don't care because you are secure in your ability to do your fukin job.

[StickLegs78]

I think you've been working around females too long if you think you should scold someone for a look they gave you srs. If you can't keep your tone light and try to have a laugh about it then don't bother. They will take it as being defensive and will just be more reserved around you in the future. Keeping it light implies you obviously noticed their look of disdain, but don't care because you are secure in your ability to do your fukin job.

The NP thinks guyman sucks as a nurse, she let him know (and you can be sure she probably let others, including the attending, know too).

The best way to handle this isn't to laugh off it as a joke (it's not), or bad mouth the NP behind her back. Instead, you communicate with people like a professional. When you work in an ICU, you need the MDs, NPs, residents, PA etc to respect you, keeping **** "light" doesn't cut it when someone openly implies that you are incompetent.

I've done neuro in a pretty intense SICU, someone even hinting that your assesment was off is a big fuking deal, I'd think twice before I laughed it off.

But, maybe you know better than me, it's been almost 10 years since I've worked in an ICU. BTW, I've never heard people allude to the OR as a female dominated workplace.

[clodoveo1]

How likely is the chance of you making connections/references at clinicals for future job?

[StickLegs78]

How likely is the chance of you making connections/references at clinicals for future job?

Very likely. Almost everyone is going to use a clinical preceptor as a reference for his or her first job.

[fbreaker]

How likely is the chance of you making connections/references at clinicals for future job?

high, my first couple of references applying for my first job was a clinical preceptor and the dean of nursing for my school. just find a way to shine and work hard and they will back you up

[clodoveo1]

high, my first couple of references applying for my first job was a clinical preceptor and the dean of nursing for my school. just find a way to shine and work hard and they will back you up

oh dam. I was actually talking about references from other employees who work there (to get a job there). My clinical preceptor is actually one of my previous teachers. Guess I have some sucking up to do

thanks guys

[RobParks2M]

The NP thinks guyman sucks as a nurse, she let him know (and you can be sure she probably let others, including the attending, know too).

The best way to handle this isn't to laugh off it as a joke (it's not), or bad mouth the NP behind her back. Instead, you communicate with people like a professional. When you work in an ICU, you need the MDs, NPs, residents, PA etc to respect you, keeping **** "light" doesn't cut it when someone openly implies that you are incompetent.

I've done neuro in a pretty intense SICU, someone even hinting that your assesment was off is a big fuking deal, I'd think twice before I laughed it off.

But, maybe you know better than me, it's been almost 10 years since I've worked in an ICU. BTW, I've never heard people allude to the OR as a female dominated workplace.

Exactly. Communicate like a professional who isn't butt hurt. As far as I am aware a look does not fit the criteria for openly calling someone incompetent. Had the nurse said something I would agree with you, but for a look it is just silly. When I say laugh about it I mean say something like "Looks like that scan came back and my dude is looking better than ever huh? U mirin' my assessment? (ofc I probably wouldn't phrase it exactly like that unless the NP is a miscer)" Then again I am very good at effectively judging how to talk to peers and I am known for being cheeky so perhaps I get away with more.

I'm also not a nurse, but I feel like there are more ways to approach it than just being defensive. I guess it depends on how well you are known in your area and how well you know the NP.

[StickLegs78]

Exactly. Communicate like a professional who isn't butt hurt. As far as I am aware a look does not fit the criteria for openly calling someone incompetent. Had the nurse said something I would agree with you, but for a look it is just silly. When I say laugh about it I mean say something like "Looks like that scan came back and my dude is looking better than ever huh? U mirin' my assessment? (ofc I probably wouldn't phrase it exactly like that unless the NP is a miscer)" Then again I am very good at effectively judging how to talk to peers and I am known for being cheeky so perhaps I get away with more.

I'm also not a nurse, but I feel like there are more ways to approach it than just being defensive. I guess it depends on how well you are known in your area and how well you know the NP.

I actually agree with a lot of this, my main point was to say something and not let it go. If he has a a good relationship with NP a cheeky comment is totally apprioraite, but if she's a bitch, it's probably best just to confront her and get **** out in the open. You want to the NPs/PAs/residents to trust you, if you think there is an issue, there probably is one.

In terms of the the look the NP gave, I'd have to take guyman's word that it was 100% clear what she was implying.

I know, in my practice, I've had people roll their eyes at me on the other side of the ether screen and it's always something I've addressed, with the manner of doing so depending on my relationship with the person.

[guyman123]

I actually agree with a lot of this, my main point was to say something and not let it go. If he has a a good relationship with NP a cheeky comment is totally apprioraite, but if she's a bitch, it's probably best just to confront her and get **** out in the open. You want to the NPs/PAs/residents to trust you, if you think there is an issue, there probably is one.

In terms of the the look the NP gave, I'd have to take guyman's word that it was 100% clear what she was implying.

I know, in my practice, I've had people roll their eyes at me on the other side of the ether screen and it's always something I've addressed, with the manner of doing so depending on my relationship with the person.

So I'm not the only one? What'd you do to fuk up? I'll let it go and see how she deals next time with my chit.

So my roommate had a co-worker who left her unit after seven years (Neonatal ICU) for the neuro ICU to get 'adult experience' to apply to CRNA school. She's now back in the NICU after six months because she thinks she got enough experience. How likely is she to get into a program? Just lol.

[fbreaker]

do yall dig hospital/bedside nursing? after working at a small clinic/pediatricians office i feel like I never want to go back to the hospital. kind of want to go the FNP route if I get into the airforce/in the future now

[StickLegs78]

So I'm not the only one? What'd you do to fuk up? I'll let it go and see how she deals next time with my chit.

So my roommate had a co-worker who left her unit after seven years (Neonatal ICU) for the neuro ICU to get 'adult experience' to apply to CRNA school. She's now back in the NICU after six months because she thinks she got enough experience. How likely is she to get into a program? Just lol.

I'm sure you've seen the "blame anesthesia" memes, that **** is real life. In truth, the eye rolling often goes both ways though, there's some crazy stuff out there for sure.

Many programs take pedi-only and, IME, these nurses often become strong CRNAs. With that said, it looks weird to leave for just 6months. Orientation is probably 3 months+.

[DatMurse]

I'm sure you've seen the "blame anesthesia" memes, that **** is real life. In truth, the eye rolling often goes both ways though, there's some crazy stuff out there for sure.

Many programs take pedi-only and, IME, these nurses often become strong CRNAs. With that said, it looks weird to leave for just 6months. Orientation is probably 3 months+.

ive never seen "blame anesthesia". More like "the surgeon is a ****"

[guyman123]

ive never seen "blame anesthesia". More like "the surgeon is a ****"

Nah, fuk anesthesia and fuk sticklegs for sending me a post-op with tangled fukking lines. Never fails. Really, sticklegs? Really?

[StickLegs78]

Nah, fuk anesthesia and fuk sticklegs for sending me a post-op with tangled fukking lines. Never fails. Really, sticklegs? Really?

I'm the king of tangled lines. Sorry brah, but next time put the pulse ox first though - don't they still teach ICU nurses ABCs? Back when I worked in the ICU we fired fukers for that, tighten up your game boyo.

With that said, I respect the fuk out the dog crew - had a 1/2 dauchsund 1/2 chihuahua that was the man, I'm rocking a pure dauchsund these days, bitches always 'miring him. "He's so long."

[StickLegs78]

ive never seen "blame anesthesia". More like "the surgeon is a ****"

[DatMurse]

high fiber diet and dehydration is bad. I am about to drink the extra shot of lactulose I have to get things moving.

anyone ever done this before?

[guyman123]

I'm the king of tangled lines. Sorry brah, but next time put the pulse ox first though - don't they still teach ICU nurses ABCs? Back when I worked in the ICU we fired fukers for that, tighten up your game boyo.

With that said, I respect the fuk out the dog crew - had a 1/2 dauchsund 1/2 chihuahua that was the man, I'm rocking a pure dauchsund these days, bitches always 'miring him. "He's so long."

But why tho? How hard is it to keep lines untangled in the OR? Srs.

Chiweenies are cute AF. My wiener is a little bit bigger than most, so he's gotta be mixed with corgi or something. He's a little chit, but I still love him. Chihuahua is basically a cat and a great cuddle buddy.

Also, how wise would it be to purchase a house/condo while making payments for school?

high fiber diet and dehydration is bad. I am about to drink the extra shot of lactulose I have to get things moving.

anyone ever done this before?

Drink more.

[StickLegs78]

But why tho? How hard is it to keep lines untangled in the OR? Srs.

Chiweenies are cute AF. My wiener is a little bit bigger than most, so he's gotta be mixed with corgi or something. He's a little chit, but I still love him. Chihuahua is basically a cat and a great cuddle buddy.

Also, how wise would it be to purchase a house/condo while making payments for school?

Drink more.

It really is that hard, you'll find out. As soon as you extubate (or when the dressing goes on if we are staying intubated) there's serious pressure to gtfo of the room. Chances are, I put all the lines in, so I know where I'm going to give drugs, its just not worth it to waste another couple minutes making them look pretty. Time is money.

I miss the fuk out my chiwennie - but my mini-Doxie is super cool. My wife got him for me when I was in anesthesia school.

Buying a house while in school can be questionable, but mortgage rates are still super low and aren't you in northern FL where huge houses cost like 125k?

[spicyprice]

Anesthesia disrespects lines like no ones business. Sorry Sticklegs, but on our patients you all just pull the ****ers out. umbilical lines pulled out of place, PIVs completely disconnected and open/clotted. come back with PICC dressing half torn off and line flapping in the wind. I can look past the tangles, that happens just getting a kid in and out of the bed. But I could cut someone for pulling my lines out.


Not that I have to worry any more....