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Recent content by Kevin L.

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    Intensley upset about issues with new job.

    Thank you all very much for weighing in. I did find a lot here that I can take away.
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    Intensley upset about issues with new job.

    I tend to take things literally, and I'm struggling to properly use the computer. There are--for example--ten discrete steps to go through in order to properly document a patient's pharmacy so that they can get their prescription medications after leaving the hospital. I asked to be walked...
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    Intensley upset about issues with new job.

    Thank you very much.
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    Intensley upset about issues with new job.

    Thank you, BTW.
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    Intensley upset about issues with new job.

    I run into this a lot, so I believe it's me. I have heard from my parents and employers many times: "If you're smart enough to be a nurse, then you can figure out how to not be autistic." I have heard this so many times in different ways from many different people and--yet again--interfering...
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    Intensley upset about issues with new job.

    Hi guys. I need advice. I am a brand new registered nurse who is autistic and has a few learning disabilities. I just started my new nursing job, and my proctor lost patience with me when I struggle with using the computer because she says "Sink or swim, I'm not answering your questions...
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    Seeking Insights on Support in Hospital Settings

    Overview Yes, autism can be confused with drug use because some of the signs of drug use can be similar to symptoms of autism:
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    Seeking Insights on Support in Hospital Settings

    I agree completely. When I was in college for the first time over 20 years ago, I got a failing grade in chemistry lab because I wasn't allowed to wear dark glasses. I had trouble distinguishing color changes in solutions and sediments because of the flourescent lighting. I got very angry and...
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    Seeking Insights on Support in Hospital Settings

    As a registered nurse and a paramedic, I find this behavior to be rather dispicable. I have worked in the ER, and there are times and occasions when--due to being overwhelmed--the patients may not get all of the resources and/or attention that they are entitled to. Even so, this does not...
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    Seeking Insights on Support in Hospital Settings

    Thank you very much for the validation.
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    Seeking Insights on Support in Hospital Settings

    Hello. I believe I can provide some insight here, as I am a high-functioning autistic person, and also an ex-paramedic and am also currently licensed as a registered nurse. I am also less than 2 semesters away from completing my BSN. With these points in mind, please consider the following...
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    Just graduated nursing school

    Thank you all very much.
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    Just graduated nursing school

    Hi guys. As an update, I took my state boards yesterday, and I passed . . . so am now an RN pending paperwork from the state. Thank you guys for the emotional support.
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    Just graduated nursing school

    Thank you all again very much.
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    Just graduated nursing school

    Hi guys. I just graduated RN school, and now I have only to take the test. Everyone was very helpful on this forum, so thank you.
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