NurseLauraM

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1. Which field of nursing is the most technically hard?

   NurseLauraM replied to Guest878640's topic in General Nursing

   Ok so you want to challenge youself... the "most challenging" type of nursing, as judged by most, is not necessarily the best option. What type of setting do you want to ultimately end up in?

2. Best NP Specialties for Single Parents

   NurseLauraM replied to cjones89's topic in NP Students

   Not acute care. Not primary care unless you are in an area where people are generally very healthy (e.g. private practice in a rich suburb). In my experiencing the following might be worth exploring: - Dermatology - Weight loss clinic - Retail health...

3. I didn't get accepted into a RN program. What should I do now? Find employment, school?

   NurseLauraM replied to forevermn's topic in General Students

   The health science bachelor's won't give you any clinical skills, so I would not bother with that unless you want to go into public health or something of that sort. Medical assistants usually work outpatient and CNAs in the hospital. If you want to ...

4. Workplace Harassment forced me to resign

   NurseLauraM replied to Drgnfy13's topic in General Nursing

   I'm just going to be blunt here. If your judgement is so poor that you think it is appropriate to compare the Holocaust to your (most likely) paid "stress leave", then you were probably the problem.

5. Fear, egos, and medical errors

   NurseLauraM posted a topic in General Nursing

   I have seen a lot of interesting and concerning (and some downright hilarious) posts about errors in healthcare on here lately. Two particularly concerning trends are the posts about RNs who are afraid to question a provider, and providers who believ...

6. Dealing with a dirty old man

   NurseLauraM replied to BookishBelle's topic in General Nursing

   Ugh I deal with this in primary care too sometimes. I actually refused to do a physical on a patient once because he was so inappropriate, not only hitting on me, but asking where I live, what my hours are, and so on. Nobody else was available to do ...

7. My coworker was high and got away with it

   NurseLauraM replied to Volley88's topic in General Nursing

   I have serious doubt that the OP reported her colleague because she was actually worried about patient safety. Sounds to me like her colleagues share common lifestyles and interests (e.g. "partying"), and perhaps spend time together outside of work. ...

8. New BSN vs veteran LPN

   NurseLauraM replied to kiyoshi kazuya's topic in Relations

   What was the procedure? How did you do it and how did the LPN do it? This post is far too vague.

9. Drug testing in Nursing Programs? (Anoka Ramsey CC)

   NurseLauraM replied to sillycracker456's topic in General Students

   I'm an NP and was never tested in RN school, NP school, or for a job. However, I have not smoked since high school because I always knew it was a possibility, which is clear from what others are saying on this post. I don't think marijuana should be ...

10. What should I do - Abusive Instructor

    NurseLauraM replied to neuron's topic in General Students

    I get that it's frustrating when each preceptor has a different way of doing things. You learn one thing from one instructor and then you go to the next one and they tell you that you're doing something (whether it's giving injections, making a bed, ...

11. Weight loss for nurses

    NurseLauraM replied to tortillaRN17's topic in General Nursing

    I'm for whatever woks with the least amount of side effects. The calories in/out approach sounds nice because it sounds so simple, but it's really not for everyone. I think that approach is especially difficult for those who are extremely obese, beca...

12. Insight into what some of you have done with an FNP degree

    NurseLauraM replied to Maverick07's topic in NP Students

    An FNP will only give you more opportunities if you're willing to see a broader population than women's health. It seems like a women's health NP program would be a better fit for you

13. Career Change

    NurseLauraM replied to vpollic1's topic in General Nursing

    Ever thought of being a school nurse? I'm not one but it sounds like it could potentially be a good fit for you. Maybe post in the school nursing forum for feedback? I worked outpatient as an RN (and now as an NP) and loved it. It would satisfy a lot...

14. How to Answer "Tell us About Yourself"

    NurseLauraM replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Support

    Find some support, as suggested, to address the low self-esteem and depression. In the meantime, I assume you need a job ASAP, so I would recommend "fake it until you make it". One way to do this could be to describe yourself to the interviewer in te...

15. NCLEX RN 14 times

    NurseLauraM replied to sianee's topic in NCLEX

    Even if this statement were true, it does not mean the reverse is correct. In what scenario is an incompetent nurse a good nurse? I realize I am being a bit harsh. Did you really expect to post about failing 14 times and have nothing but kind, encour...