lackofsleep

lackofsleep specializes in Med/Surg.

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1. Just talked to a nurse- I feel so down & anxious

   lackofsleep replied to StudentNrseMcFarland's topic in General Students

   No, no, no, you did not make a mistake. I wouldn't let someone's poor attidute, ruin your hopes and dreams. Those type of nurses need to retire. I have encountered my fair share of grumpy nurses, I just tune them out. My advice to you, if you can...

2. Calling briefs "diapers"....*vent*

   lackofsleep replied to cherrybreeze's topic in General Nursing

   I totally agree. When I did my training for Nursing Assistant, my instructor gave us a long lecture about dignity and unless you are dealing with babies they are to never be referred as "diapers".

3. Have you ever cheated?

   lackofsleep replied to JustYouWait's topic in General Students

   It is only natural the way some people react to the topic of cheating. Especially in nursing, where morals and ethics are a huge part of it. Not to mention, people's lives are involved. I'm sorry but I think that cheating is TOTALLY wrong and immo...

4. 1st day in CNA class and really down...

   lackofsleep replied to sc0628's topic in CNA/MA

   Every school is different and have their own requirements. In my area there is only one nursing school that requires you to be a CNA first. Their program is set up as a "Career ladder". You must start as a CNA (if already certified, you can bypass)...