I am in need of some guidance.......After 4 years of being a LPN, I have decided to go for my RN degree. Going back into classroom is not an option! Need info. about the distance learning programs. I have heard good things about excelsior and underst...
bewell replied to lpnstudentin2010's topic in General Nursing
I do not regret that I am a nurse. Sometimes I regret the situations my hospital or co-workers have put me in. Most of the time I try to make the best of these regretful situations, and remember that I have a job that I love and am proud to do.
I am a rehab nurse in Missouri. We too have been hit by the cuts-hard!! We have a 20 bed unit, and since May `06 average 4-5 patients. We have become the new float pool at my hospital. It is really sad for patients that could benefit from our service...
I use wrinkle release when needed. just spray-shake-and presto!!! It dries fast too. Wrinkled uniforms do look unprofessional. Your appearance can sometimes reflect what kind of job you do. As a nurse-or any other prof.-you do not want to appear slop...
I have been working nights for 2 years. It has been less chaotic and night shifters (where I work) really get along and are helpful to eachother. Day & night shift are like 2 different worlds. As far as patients being less to handle during night,...
bewell replied to supernova004's topic in New Nurse
i have been working 7p-7a for almost 2 1/2 years. there are perks to working nights. most of the time i dont get enough sleep though. i then try to make up for it on my first day-maybe even second day off. it has been difficult. i am a night owl-when...
i have taken patients out for a smoke break. as of sept. 1, 2006 smoking is no longer allowed (not even in your car) by staff, patients, or visitors at the hospital where i work. this has been a HUGE adjustment period for many people. i think no smok...