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  1. Med error and im not even a real nurse yet!!!

    In my nursing program, I would have been kicked out. We had a 0 tolerance med error rule. Since we were the newbies coming in on board, we had to make CERTAIN we giving the right medications and dosages and at the correct times. Bottom line: it was ...
  2. Big issues with the charge RN.. what to do?

    What a rotten charge nurse! You should PM me your unit's number, and the shift she will be working. I will call her (anonymously) and let her know what a mean, unpleasant bully she is.
  3. Cleaning up vomit

    Well, whatever you do, don't become a CNA then. Because then vomit will become your job!!! If you are an RN you can make the CNA do it for you, so it shouldn't be a problem once you start practicing. Good luck to you!! I have had/still have that sam...
  4. Having children while getting education

    Someone asked me about my children. I'm in my early 20s and don't have any children. However, to answer your question, I will be there with them ALMOST all of the time up until the time they reach 1st grade. I will be there everyday after school, ...
  5. Bright personality required??

    that nurse is a liar. still water runs deep! they are all kinds of different nurses out there and they are all nurses.
  6. Having children while getting education

    A THREE year old understands that mommy has to study? Are you kidding me? A three year old does not understand why mommy is spending time studying instead of time with him. I understand that people go into nursing to "better themselves." But in my o...
  7. Well, if they need to vomit, I give them a basin. What else would I do? I just rarely do these types of things because there is no time for bedside care anymore. it's all about paperwork.
  8. Having children while getting education

    Thanks Jules, I am glad someone understands my point of view - agree with it or not. I never said daycare leaders are heartless people. I just believe that if YOU birth the child, then it behooves the child that YOU are the one raising him. kids ne...
  9. as an RN, i RARELY do any of the dirty work. there's no time. i give medication and do paperwork. that's pretty much it. the CNAs at my hospital do all of the dirty work - except in the ICU, where the RNs do total care. Even my manager says that the...
  10. Should I go to a funeral or funeral home?

    I personally do not go. For me, work needs to stay at work. But do what feels right to you. My grandfather was in the ICU for 6 months and when he died, several of his nurses showed up at his funeral. The nurses became so close to our family that we...
  11. Low census = shift cancellation.....help!

    Forgot to mention that at my hospital, shift cancellation is not mandatory. Meaning that they call you and ASK if you want to not come into work. You have the option to take it and stay home, or come to work and have like 1-2 patients. You should hav...
  12. Low census = shift cancellation.....help!

    why in the hell would you take a mall job for a minimal amount of money vs. a nursing job that pays a lot more? THIS makes absolutely NO sense to me AT ALL.
  13. Too good-looking

    Hoag hospital in Newport Beach, CA has beautiful nurses. i did a walk through tour and was really impressed with all of the beautiful, sun-kissed women walking around. I interviewed there and was hired. For the record and not to sound stuck-up, I am ...
  14. easy street - where is it?

    nursing sucks period. i can't wait to leave bedside care to go into administration. sorry, i see not easy streets
  15. Having children while getting education

    you can't be a good parent if you're in school, studying, and working. sure, it's doable, but you won't be there for your child. you will instead have him or her shipped off to daycare or have someone else raising your child. in that case, you should...