rainstorm83 replied to Wanna_BA_Nurse's topic in Uniform/Gear
There have been 2 occasions so far, both times I was a new STNA and working part time from 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm. Both times, I really needed to get milk before coming home. I had a toddler who needed it for breakfast. Both times, I felt so gross! ...
rainstorm83 replied to calidonrnstudent's topic in Uniform/Gear
My third day as an STNA I rushed to the first Nurse I could find to inform her that my Ct told me he was going to kill himself, and was now chewing on his IV, and was frankly scaring the helll out of me. (I was one on one with a bad gunshot wound in...
If you don't care for yourself, your work as a nurse will suffer. Consider it a favor to your patients. If you feel guilty, assess yourself before anyone calls. Ask whether you are in need of rest, socializing, whether your other relationships sh...
My understanding is if you give proper credit and in no way profit from the work, you are in compliance with copyright laws. Muwah! A Day in the Life of a Nurse by Tim Holloway, RN Physically exhausted, emotionally drained, my body goes numb as...
rainstorm83 replied to Music in My Heart's topic in General Nursing
That's very different from what I was picturing. There is a reason they are wearing that belt and someone is assisting them. Even if they start to fall, you should already be in control of the situation. I don't see how this would happen with a n...
rainstorm83 replied to Music in My Heart's topic in General Nursing
I've been taught that in my state - Ohio - you are not supposed to catch a falling patient. Instead, we are taught a method of guiding the fall. When we are able, we are supposed to help them fall slowly with less injury. Supposedly, it's safer ...
I'm a little curious what you mean by setting up? If they are going out of their way to point out mistakes of someone rather than helping them because they feel that person is incompetent , even if all they need is a little training specific to tha...
I don't think your score looks bad but I'd probably try to take it one more time. I do think you will probably get in with that GPA and TEAS. However, there is no set criteria that will tell you in advance that you'll be selected. Usually there a...
The program at COTC is really great. It's really fast but students work together and the school has a lot of resources to help you. Actually a lot of students do work. They offer a lot of classes on nights and weekends. Nursing classes are usual...
I originally planned to go to OSU but was really frustrated with the wait-list. I chose COTC because they are a "competitive program" rather than a "wait-list program." In many nursing schools the students who are accepted into the program wait the...
In the real world I have admired someone's veins. Conversely, in the medical world I have said as a goodbye, "See you soon." They were a bit grumpy about that comment, despite my trying to explain that it was just an expression, I did not know som...
rainstorm83 replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing
Good luck! I hope you get the job. I really don't think that your stomach will have any great affect on their selection, unless they plan on hiring a robot.
rainstorm83 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Disabilities
Disclaimer... I'm not in your field. I'm a student in an RN program and an aide in long term care. But I can give you the other side. As a parent, I love when my son's aide give me ideas and techniques that can be useful in teaching him, regardles...
I do agree with everyone that from a professional standpoint you should always call and people have offered very good reasons as to why this is. However, I don't think that would have changed what they believed to be the appropriate response. The ...
Maybe she tripped in the ER, and needed a 2nd slew of tests. Then of course, the only logical course of action would be to send the bill straight back to the Hospital that treated her.