skislalom replied to psychnurse1998's topic in Safety
After working 8's and switching to 12's, I would have to say YES! I am not rushed, I have more time to review labs, H&P, diagnostics etc. Working 8's I felt rushed through my shift and never had the time to look at the history of most of my pat...
I'm sure many of you who work nocs have experienced this... HOW in the heck do you get through to people who think that you are out of your mind for working nights and "normal" people would never CHOOSE to work the night shift...that you LIKE night s...
When I was in nursing school, we practiced in open lab with pads, then we checked off by injecting each other (IM's), then we did a flu shot clinic at the state prison. NOoooo problem! It's really not that big of deal once you realize that it does...
In many cases, you should be able to apply in person at the HR department. I do not believe that online is the ONLY way to apply to all positions. It certainly couldn't hurt to go to HR and let them know that you are interested in applying to "x-po...
Wow, that's alot of dough for a pinning ceremony. We made up themed baskets and sold raffle tickets a couple weeks before and during the ceremony. "Beach Basket", "Night at the movies", "Garden Basket"...etc. Each clinical group was responsible f...
Second born (have a bro, raised apart) only female, now matriarch...to an alcoholic father (who committed suicide). Was in law enforcement for YEARS, went to nursing after I cared for my mom when she had BC (and passed away).
Ours was 75% for exams (and 75% total end of term) so you could bomb a couple tests and still pass if you aced the final, EVERYTHING else was pass/fail (care plans, skills check offs, papers, clinicals and alternate clinicals etc)
As a former student nurse...the thing I needed the most was NOT nurse related. I needed time to spoil myself. Some gifts I received as a student nurse that were most enjoyed by me. Gift cards to Bath and Bodyworks, Victoria's Secret, gift certific...