AmazingGracie replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX
Absolute worst scenario, you fail the NCLEX and you can repeat it. Failing the NCLEX is not fatal. Relax. It will be ok. You will not be beheaded if you fail. You get to try again. I'll just bet all of you passed.
AmazingGracie replied to SunnyAndrsn's topic in General Nursing
It is a better world when we support each other. And it can be done. Sounds like management needs to de-witch some nurses. I'm sure they know who they are.
AmazingGracie replied to Mayjor Wong's topic in Safety
What??? Are you serious???? A patient was actually defibrillated during a routine monitor check?????? You can not be serious. If this did in fact happen, at least have the decency to report the incident. There is definitely a learning opportunity...
AmazingGracie replied to dtermineddenise's topic in General Nursing
The thing that has taught me more is the fact that I'm willing to ask questions about what I do not know. There is no shame in not knowing. Anyone that thinks they know everything is dangerous. Just remember to ask what you are not sure about. Read ...
AmazingGracie replied to helikias's topic in Relations
Traditionally nurses are female. And females are by nautre submissive. Traditionally doctors are male. And males by nature are dominating. We are genetically predisopsed to these personality traits. The nurse/doctor relationship is not only infl...
I am strongly against family visits in the PACU caring for adult patients. If we are in a holding situation(which happens with alarming frequency), we will accomodate brief visits based on unit dynamics. If you have even one patient with issues(eg., ...
AmazingGracie replied to Jerry 75's topic in Triage
This practice is incensing! The practice of protocols is also imposed on physicians. We are all in the same boat. Never let a protocol interfere with logic, critical thinking or a "good gut instinct".
AmazingGracie replied to BCgradnurse's topic in NP
I wish I could offer a simple solution for pain control for all people, however it is not a simple issue. Each patient must be evaluated individually. Obtaining a good history is key. Some people are "seeking", while others are in need of pain contr...