Liliana98

Liliana98

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  1. Yes. I feel valued by my patients as well as by the staff. I consider myself lucky to have found such a great place to work and I hope it will last a long time...so far I have been working there for 4...
  2. Question for an assignment: Why did you become a nurse?

    Because I wanted to help people and also I loved to learn about the human body and disease processes. I have to admit that I also considered the job market and if I will be able to find a job and keep...
  3. Nurses: Do you live a healthy lifestyle?

    I live a healthy lifestyle and I encourage my friends, family, and patients to do the same...keep fit physically and mentally, stay away from drugs, alcohol, too much food...etc. I think moderation is...
  4. Do you regret being a nurse

    Absolutely not! I actually think it was the best decision I have ever made. I love my job, I feel that I have a purpose in life -- to help people to the best of my abilities, and I am content with the...
  5. What do you look for in a nursing school?

    What I looked for when I selected a Nursing school were the following (no particular order of listing): proximity cost school accreditation NCLEX passing rate number of clinical hours required...
  6. How many Nurse jobs have you had?

    I have been a nurse for 4 years and only had one job -- still working there and loving
  7. Hospice or Hospital When Your Time Comes?

    Not 100% sure yet but I think hospice. I love to be comfortable and enjoy life till the last second. Right now it's hard to think of it though since I'm not even 30 yet...Why do we have to get...
  8. This poll is directed to the Med/Surg staff nurse.

    On night shift I usually have 8 patients...it can be more sometimes but not more than
  9. How do you get on with foreign nurses?

    Love foreign nurses! The ones I've worked with are kind and smart and I never mind when they ask questions...they pick up things fast and are great workers. If you are a foreign nurse just don't get...
  10. Who votes?

    I vote...but does it make a difference anymore? just watch CNN and what happened with the last presidential elections
  11. Married / engaged nurses...

    I wear my wedding band only. I think the ring would cause problems when getting gloves on and
  12. How many Pt do you take care of?

    I have been taking care of 8 patients on night shift on a medical surgical floor. Sometimes we have a new admission so it might be 9. We have one CNA for 15 patients so it's not so
  13. Do You take your patients out for smoke breaks?

    No, I do not take them out for smoke breaks...I keep telling them it causes cancer and cardiovascular problems...I hate to remind them of it but it's my job as a nurse to educate the public even if...
  14. How did you find your first nursing job?

    I got a job while I was finishing up my last year of school, at the same hospital where I completed my last clinical rotation. I knew what unit I wanted to be working on, went and talked to the Nurse...
  15. How often do you take a break?

    A what?! Joking...I take a break since I work the night shift but most of the time it is at the nurse's station. I'm OK with it but sometimes I really feel I would like to get outside and get some...