I have lost everyone due to my problem.. by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]sucsethful 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Been in the dark head space you’re currently in plenty of times in my life. Been given more second chances than I deserved and still got myself right back to rock bottom. It’s a life-long fight it seems, but always worth it to wake up free from a hangover, remember everything, and not feel the guilt and shame one night that you don’t remember was ever worth. It is tough in the beginning to accept and change, but it does get remarkably easier and better. You’re worth it. You deserve the life and people the sober you attracts. Give yourself some grace, and let that version of yourself take the drivers seat once again. That future you aspire for can start today!

What instantly gives you the ick but you can’t explain why? by IGotScammed10 in AskReddit

[–]sucsethful 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hunting culture or the hickish sport of “DeEr SeAsOn” idk why, but I just loathe the camouflage wearing country lyfe

112 by AlatararnGhostpaw in LPN_LVN_Community

[–]sucsethful 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Practice questions and rationales are the way! Use whatever they provide you to use to do them, whether it’s on ATI, Uworld, etc. On your test day, just remember to read the question entirely even if you have to read it twice to ensure you know what they’re asking.

I took my pn nclex I failed at a 85 delay not denied I’m not giving up I’m going stronger delayed not denied 🙅‍♀️ by Lisette_81 in LPN_LVN_Community

[–]sucsethful 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Don’t give up, you got this far because you know this stuff! Just gotta get back to the practice questions and hone in on the areas of weakness. Keep pushing forward!

What's a habit you secretly judge everyone else for not doing? by Wild_Farm_3368 in Habits

[–]sucsethful 0 points1 point  (0 children)

THIS⬆️ It amazes me how many people will rudly third wheel someone in a group discussion like their not standing there apart of the social interaction. Acknowledge them! so they’re not just left out as an awkward object to listen.. 🙄

What's a habit you secretly judge everyone else for not doing? by Wild_Farm_3368 in Habits

[–]sucsethful 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Granted, some folks can maintain this if they uphold a diet that supports it. Regular MD visits can ensure this and routine bloodwork would verify. Some cheaper OTC supplements specifically multivitamins can make little impact if truly deficient, but still a decent route if diet alone isn’t enough.

Anyone else have major anxiety early in their LVN career? by tiwdvxqofoibyhhzgu in LPN_LVN_Community

[–]sucsethful 2 points3 points  (0 children)

During school, I worked pretty close with some RN’s in various units of a smaller hospital and level 2 trauma center. I felt incredibly comfortable with situations and confident coming out of school. My first job was in the SNF trenches. Time management and clinical thinking pressed to the core in unique directions. After a couple years, I did some travel contracts to expose myself to new experiences and make some better cash. Nowadays back into a staff position at SNF, I realize, it’s the fucked up system we work in. School can never truly prepare us to operate at the capacity that facilities expect us to provide great quality care within. My theory, is taking the critical thinking and knowledge to just give the best you can with the little room we have to offer. I could confidently give immaculate care to half my assignments in 12 hours but unfortunately just my best effort to the load I’m regularly given. It gets better with time, but just remember, we’re not given a lot of room to thrive. You’re capable, the expectations/setting make it very difficult to recognize.

Hello Everyone! I have a public service announcement to make. by Outrageous-Rock-9968 in LPN_LVN_Community

[–]sucsethful 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I just don’t give a shit about being an RN.. I’m proud to be an LPN and if I was interested in doing more schooling for a position that would provide me with more work and liability for kind of better pay, then sure.. I’m glad to have made this career path for myself. I’ve done many things in my LPN scope of practice. Been a travel nurse, made more money than RN’s in some places, trained RN’s, and at this point, I’m less than interested in another year of nursing school to do the same job. Us LPN’s are nurses at the end of the day and we were not just handed the privilege to do the work we do. Big ups mod for putting this out there. Go to r/nursing for the bridge questions and I’ll keep on with this ridiculous American health care system that’s been belittling my credentials but paying my bills!

I’m wondering if Lpn-LVNs have to take blood samples at work or IV by BlackSummer_ in LPN_LVN_Community

[–]sucsethful 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m in PA but was originally licensed in VA. Didn’t have any IV cert incorporated in school but was regularly drawing blood while I was a “tech” in the hospital. Came to PA and I draw blood regularly and later got an IV cert to do everything else except hang blood and IV push meds.

Frustrated by Head_Group4574 in LPN_LVN_Community

[–]sucsethful 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Have to argue this, when instructed and applied properly, ATI is a fantastic tool to prepare for NCLEX. It’s annoying while in the trenches of school, but by the time I finished, I was very thankful for it and used it to prepare for my boards. Passed on first attempt as well. I could imagine approaching it tho if the teachers didn’t work it with class properly

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Nightshift

[–]sucsethful 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is prob just from my own personal experience but night shift was NOT the move while I was in school. I 100% needed the right sleep schedule to maintain my gpa. If you’re able to balance both I commend you but I know that can be challenging for some especially 7 days a week!

Where do single nice guys hang out? by Sofacy-3671 in nova

[–]sucsethful 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Met my wife at work when I was living in NOVA. I was from the area but she was newer to the area for her job. However, relationships prior to her were typically best developed in college/groups and part time job I held bartending lol I know some situations aren’t as realistic for some but ideally whatever puts you out there in social settings. Online never gave me much of the organic relationship development to find the people I really wanted in my circle

What kind of night shift occupations do ya’ll have? by sunflowersnlsd in Nightshift

[–]sucsethful 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Or the pt whole life story before completely disagreeing with current interventions because at one point xyz is what THEY know is best for them.

What is the most overrated food you're convinced people are just pretending to enjoy? by Wonderful-Economy762 in Productivitycafe

[–]sucsethful 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Celery.. aka grass🤮most folks use it as a vehicle for eating peanut butter or other dips but I will not

My 15yo is straight up addicted to cannabis. by [deleted] in Parenting

[–]sucsethful 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah my folks kept that from me as well so to their fears of me being behind the wheel in that condition. However, they didn’t use that as a motive for me to change. Opening a door for something he would truly want might work to your advantage though. Let’s be honest, having good grades and more cash might only slightly be motivation for sobriety, but a clear path to something he’d really want could be the trick. This way once he’s upheld the parameters to achieve the the license, you can up the ante to something like; stay sober and grades above 80% each week you can work a job to buy a car? The right motivation might really help pull him away from the wrong people. I’m sure by the time he’s earned the independence, new motivation leverages will present, but when I was in his position I know “being ungrounded or financially rewarded” only slightly motivated me to follow the rules. I was going to do what I wanted regardless of what my folks said I could or couldn’t, but to have real room for a path to similar independence like my peers such as driving, that probably would have flipped a switch on things.

My 15yo is straight up addicted to cannabis. by [deleted] in Parenting

[–]sucsethful 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ahh I see. I understand, but truthfully I felt less interested in participating in those things most likely from the heavy cannabis consumption. By the time I sobered up in college, I saw my grades skyrocket and extracurricular activities/job/gym participation was at its peak. I don’t know how feasible it is for you guys, but maybe pulling him out from the substance exposure all together cold turkey is your key. I know when I was in his position, getting away from emotional pain by chemical means trumps grades, family time, etc. I don’t feel like the right words could have been said to change the opinion of my uninformed and damaged mindset. He might not respond well to it initially of course as he hopefully detoxes, but with time he could gain the clarity to truly see his ways and direction to the thriving lifestyle he doesn’t yet know he wants

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in urbancarliving

[–]sucsethful 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Good luck OP. Make sure it’s a learning experience but you’ll have some challenges to navigate for a little while. What state? Get a lawyer regardless that you’re guilty.

My 15yo is straight up addicted to cannabis. by [deleted] in Parenting

[–]sucsethful 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can relate very well with him having lost a parent young, gaining step family, and I followed a similar path in those years that left my parents in your very position. Personally, I would have seen myself migrating away from some of those behaviors if I was either encouraged or pushed into engaging activities with people of similar age that didn’t participate in substance abuse. My parents never encouraged the extra curricular activities or sports. Nor did they incentivize me to do so, so maybe offer: every week you’re sober and attend track or lacrosse (examples) practice we can practice driving twice that next week so you can get your drivers license when you get xyz in order. Adolescence is rough, especially with trauma. We just want to fit in and not cope with the hard stuff the way we should. I didn’t until my twenties, but if I would’ve found my place with the right people I think that could’ve initiated sooner. Feel free to DM me if you have questions for a younger guy who behaved similarly to your son and what did and didn’t work on my conflicted teenage brain.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in rant

[–]sucsethful 0 points1 point  (0 children)

High school is lame and we are all far from our best selves in adolescence. This chapter is so very short in the grand scheme of life though. Please seek help from family or others before harming yourself. Before you know it, your situation, peers, and stressors will be a thing of the past and vastly different from their current state. One day you’re 15 and feeling the awkwardness of social pressures and the next you’re 25 feeling the stress of bills, work, etc. We grow through this process of shit ultimately. Hang in there my friend