justme79 replied to Amy Married to Art's topic in Pre-Nursing
I was 42 yo when I decided to fulfill my life long dream. I felt very insecure and inadequate. I completed my pre-reqs, during which my husband had a double CABG, and then I was accepted into the program. I graduated "Outstanding Student of the Year"...
We are seeing more foriegn nurses and it makes me wonder if they will be preferred over new grads. One presidential candidate is interested in making it easier for foriegners to come to the US and work. I'm trying to get certified in my area to hel...
justme79 replied to nursingforever35's topic in General Nursing
I agree with those that suggest a facility change. Remember what drew you to nursing and try to be an advocate for change! It sounds like the pts need you!
It was not a problem for us. I took two different positions at two different hosipitals, owing each, and the subject never came up. In fact, after working at one and developing a problem with the billing process, I arranged to have a payroll deduct...
justme79 replied to ohmeowzer RN's topic in Oncology
I started working on an oncology/hemo floor that provides classes for us to become certified before we can administer chemo. So, I got the job first, then came certification.
justme79 replied to learning lpn's topic in Safety
I guess it is no surprise that so many nurses where you work cover up their mistakes instead of creating an environment of learning and patient safety!
Everywhere I have worked has had a policy that answering call lights was everyone's responsibility! It is a matter of pt safety as well as service and courtesy.
Way to go!!! I was 42 when I began NS, to fulfill a life long dream. I graduated valedictorian! My husband has CAD and I had 4 children at home and worked 2 p/t jobs. You can do it, I did b/c I had to. It wasn't easy but it is do-able. Just rem...
I thought a color code system was a good idea was I was in nursing school. Then reality hit when I started to practice, patients will not remember and do not need the extra stress of trying to remember who wears what color. I recently started worki...