http://allnurses.com Participate in the latest polls. Or feel free to poll other nurses on general nursing topics of your choice. en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:13:20 GMT vBulletin 60 http://img.an-file.info/misc/rss.jpg http://allnurses.com http://allnurses.com/general-nursing-polls/does-allnurses-com-437941-new.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:06:32 GMT We received a ton of positive feedback and Testimonials (http://allnurses.com/testimonials/) over... We received a ton of positive feedback and Testimonials over the years about how much you enjoy allnurses.com

But I'm curious to know, Does allnurses.com make you a better nurse?

After answering the poll question, please share your story and feedback. Please be honest, if it has not helped, tell us, you won't hurt our feelings :) Thanks ]]> General Nursing Polls brian http://allnurses.com/general-nursing-polls/does-allnurses-com-437941.html http://allnurses.com/general-nursing-polls/foreign-nursing-grad-435193-new.html Thu, 29 Oct 2009 06:16:07 GMT i am a foreign nursing grad, from the philippines, graduated 2008, took my boards in 2009 and... i am a foreign nursing grad, from the philippines, graduated 2008, took my boards in 2009 and passed obviously. i worked as a cna in a medical acute care floor while waiting for my papers to be evaluated and while reviewing and it helped me so much for studying. i watched the nurses and saw many things that were very foreign to me that i just read about in my kaplan review books. it really helps when u see the actual thing than just read about it or just lectured on. anyway i got hired about 2 months ago at a facility who said they have a "respiratory" side. during the interview they asked if i was comfortable dealing with patients on trachs. i said definitely because i was around patients with trachs and ventilators while i was working as a cna and i know how to handle them. i thought the new facility i got hired in was almost the same floor or even better than my past medical acute care floor job as a cna but it is not. instead its more like LTC trying hard to be an acute care. i work the evening shift and i get the most 15 patients. i do 2 med passes, do treatments and paperwork, isnt that long term care stuff? i pick up a couple of other things too like doing the IV's blood draws, some orders, calling the doctor, (im a young girl and i have a low voice and im so shy sometimes), blood sugars, doing admissions, skin checks etc. some of my co workers are nice like they would say im doing okay but some i feel talk behind my back, or say things, the pay isnt so bad (25+ and shift differential) but i have a BSN and people are so amazed by that but i say i am a foreign grad and no nursing experience even from the phil...should i look for another job? for a real hospital experience? i was thinking of saving up more and enroll in a refresher course before i step into the hospital business....? please help ]]> General Nursing Polls hopingtobeanRNsoon http://allnurses.com/general-nursing-polls/foreign-nursing-grad-435193.html http://allnurses.com/general-nursing-polls/can-sone-eplain-434879-new.html Wed, 28 Oct 2009 02:55:06 GMT I think I know, but would like some clarification before I enroll in an allied health program. I... I think I know, but would like some clarification before I enroll in an allied health program.
I think it is the MA and MAA that needs clarification.
Clinical MA works with injection, sticks, EKG, vitals, right?

I am looking to be a front desk person, per-cert, insurance verifications with MAYBE, the possibility of phlebotomy, but I think my heart belongs at the front desk.

Thank you so much and I hope I did not post this in the wrong area. ;) ]]> General Nursing Polls amy08004 http://allnurses.com/general-nursing-polls/can-sone-eplain-434879.html http://allnurses.com/general-nursing-polls/where-do-you-434663-new.html Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:51:19 GMT Do you wear your stethoscope around your neck while working? If yes, does it cause neck strain,... Do you wear your stethoscope around your neck while working? If yes, does it cause neck strain, headaches or other problems? If no, where do you keep it while working? ]]> General Nursing Polls Sarahjean43 http://allnurses.com/general-nursing-polls/where-do-you-434663.html http://allnurses.com/general-nursing-polls/what-clinicals-lab-433720-new.html Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:30:14 GMT Can you tell me what Lab and Clinicals are and what you typically do? I am currently just... Can you tell me what Lab and Clinicals are and what you typically do?
I am currently just starting and I am in Human Anatomy I, and taking my CNA class. I already have Math, English, Psych, etc done. I will enter the RN program in Fall 2010.

Thanks for your help!
Robin ]]> General Nursing Polls Hopeful3 http://allnurses.com/general-nursing-polls/what-clinicals-lab-433720.html