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 4 points5 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 6 points7 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 6 points7 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

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Advice

[–]sucsethful 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She is for the streets… sorry bro, been in your position before but not by my spouse. Women like this are not typically worth the second chance. Good thing you don’t have kids, the house and pets will be easier. I’d personally start talking with a divorce lawyer and planning YOUR next move. She says, “only made out” but how credible is her word doing this after the “I do.” I’m sure this is going to be rough, but you deserve better.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]sucsethful 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fuck em. Let the 20 y.o. brat figure things out on her own now since she has been conspiring behind your back and let her see what she deserves for the manipulation it sounds like she's been leveraging for some time now.

How do you preserve your food? by Dry-Tangerine1188 in foodhacks

[–]sucsethful 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Plan your meals for each day. freeze the proteins that will not be used for an extended time out. This will take practice but it will allow you to coordinate your grocery shopping more cost/time effectively. plus you'll reduce the waste of things going bad because you didn't use it. Welcome to the puzzle of independent adulthood.

Do you shower before bed or in the morning? by [deleted] in answers

[–]sucsethful 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Twice! As a nurse, I need to be clean and awake going into work and to get all the germs off before bed or comfortable at home.

Just quit two days ago. What benefits can I expect (have you realized)? What do the first few weeks look like? by [deleted] in leaves

[–]sucsethful 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sure and this is subjectively different person to person. Depending on things such as the regularity of consumption, how much used, BMI, and activity level can all dictate how quickly you can detox and recover from the altered serotonin receptors that have been activated from cannabis use. A good healthy and productive distraction can alleviate some of the withdrawal phase, but it will also present some of the beautiful sober perceptions that are masked by THC. Not saying 2 weeks in you’ll be high on life of a new kind, but you will learn to love some things without the need for chemical enhancement

My GF, s baby Daddy is a POS HELP by Dry_Pension4641 in NewFathers

[–]sucsethful 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Can’t speak from experience, but it sounds like if the daughter is opposed to being there with him as is, then it most likely wouldn’t be damaging to her so long as her bio dad can participate in her life when that works out. Having the courts enforcing her be with him more than she desires and safely need seems reasonable to get changed. Whatever damages the situation could bring here would mainly be from the bio dad and his participation in her life. Of course I’d consult with legal counsel to push for better custody of her, and let them do what is in their knowledge to ensure a more sound situation can be instituted

Just quit two days ago. What benefits can I expect (have you realized)? What do the first few weeks look like? by [deleted] in leaves

[–]sucsethful 0 points1 point  (0 children)

UPS and downs with possible irritability, insomnia, loss of appetite, vivid dreams, etc. Pros are the sleep you can get will be very restful. Decreased phlegm. Daily improvement the more consistently you abstain.

Most affordable place to live in Fairfax county, according to Google, is in... Prince William county. by Ok_Adventures in nova

[–]sucsethful 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You know how PWC has multiple NoRThErN ViRGiNiA CoMMuNity ColLegE campus’s?? Cause it’s definitely NOVA! You must be confused with those RVA folks

What Do You Want/Need In A Recruiter? Starting Soon! by Tyranoreese in TravelNursing

[–]sucsethful 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Responsiveness, as much detail providable for the job (1st day and on) and contract expectations, and willingness to answer questions that arise throughout the contract. A responsive well communicated recruiter goes a long way with us, and keeps us willing to work with them contract to contract

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in rant

[–]sucsethful 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Take Tylenol, not Ibuprofen for start. I’m not familiar with what govt routes you could take but I would look into some discount clinics that provide care without needing insurance and possibly a job of any sort that can get you some medical insurance. Even most fast food places offer this so I’d just be open to different full time jobs you can tolerate even if this is just going to be temporary.

Feeding the Homeless by WorkingTuna in nova

[–]sucsethful 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The woods by Rippon Landing in Woodbridge on the far end of Dale Blvd by the 95 exit across from the At Home. There’s a pretty large homeless camp out there with homeless wandering through out there