My psychiatrist died and I needed someone to talk to. I had been exposed to some of the most unprofessional behavior and I needed to know that I wasn't alone. After I found kindred nursing souls, I joined, because I wanted to be part of AN.
This happened to me when I was in my 20's. When I took my oral contraceptives at night, the hospital was easier to take. Today's meds aren't as strong, I know.
ellakate replied to erroridiot's topic in Home Health
Oriented a HH RN from compact state A with temporary license in my state B. Reported that this person did not act like a licensed nurse. Was told her/his license was in good standing with my state. It was not! It had been suspended in state A ov...
ellakate replied to ThanksForAllTheFish!'s topic in Research
Each study has a coordinator who is from the study sponsor, like XYZ Pharma. These are research professionals who can help you. Since you are new, I believe that they would be happy to help you learn the paper flow. To answer your question, orienta...
ellakate replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric
It was my time to watch the cardiac monitors as a pt went into sinus bradycardia, then a third degree heart block, continuing to deteriorate. The doc was calling his office telling them that he would be late and was getting ready to start CPR. T...
Perhaps you can take a writing/grammar course. I understand what you are saying, but people will judge you on this in nursing school. Gaining control of the language will give you skills that will serve you well in the nursing arena. Since you do...
Hello, Nursing Pride, I am a BSN, RN. Although I can help with writing, I have to say that I am ignorant when it comes to which books are helpful. You are welcome for the help! Best Wishes.
ellakate replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric
This is a hard one, Sue. First of all, you have no friends now. Anyone who was your peer before is now your subordinate. Second, your boss is clearly not your friend. Remember that no one is your friend. It doesn't matter if you get torqued occa...
I loved the people that I met when I started school. We graduated in 1977, and in 2007 we had a 30 year class reunion. I realized what a wonderful group of people were in nursing school with me. It was fun to go 'behind closed doors' in hospitals a...
See how you like this. My viewpoint of nursing comes directly from my desire to help people. I want to be a nurse because I enjoy being helping people when they are in need. I get internal satisfaction by serving those that need help. A few yea...