katnurseswims replied to Soliloquy's topic in Spirituality
Absolutely NOT! In my experience, those with strict religious beliefs care about one thing.....values based on a book about fantasy/male domination. That does not equate to patient advocacy, in any way.
katnurseswims replied to ohmeowzer RN's topic in Wound
Go to the Nurse Practice Act of your state & follow policy/procedures of the facility. It sounds like the nurse probably overstepped her boundaries. Its most definitely your responsibility to report it to appropriate individuals. Great catch!! So...
katnurseswims replied to All4NursingRN's topic in Job Hunt
It's pretty much all based on behavior now. They want to know what you would do. They already know you have skills, knowledge, & some sort of experience. Or they can train you in to their department. Hiring is now all about who you are and if you...
katnurseswims replied to tiredtech's topic in Technicians
I came across a patient once who received a "bath" full of baby powder. Instead of just cleaning this patient like one normally would before bed, this CNA was so lazy they thought the baby powder would suffice for peri-care. It was beyond disgusting.
katnurseswims replied to sAssy_NurSe's topic in Relations
And to "been there done that" (not willing to view every post to copy the quote again).....how are you able to give two patient's pain meds at once? There are strict policies when it comes to med passes, and it NEVER includes giving two patient's med...
katnurseswims replied to sAssy_NurSe's topic in Relations
Your DON was wrong in approaching you like this. I would not have attended to the other patient until the other patient's scheduled meds were passed. The family has unrealistic expectations of how one nurse cannot be in two places at once and the DON...
katnurseswims replied to NatHol71's topic in Texas
Do you still need those same pre-reqs with the BSN completion program? Btw....you can do the BSN completion program online. You would not need to apply to a program than requires those pre-reqs if going that route. Good luck....and enjoy Nursing Scho...
katnurseswims replied to blondy2061h's topic in General Nursing
First semester of nursing school a substitute instructor was guiding another student on how to give an injection. The student accidentally poked herself with the needle......the instructor mulled over whether or not the needle was contaminated......d...
Very interesting in that the "heroic" qualities she is known for, came about because of her own mistakes. Don't get me wrong, she certainly was a pioneer in the nursing field, but not necessarily a modern day hero, to say the least. I was quite shock...
I don't see much about your post besides the "business" of nursing as a career to make some money. Honestly, be prepared for a lot more than that. I see people disregard the "taking care of people at their most vulnerable" aspect everyday and they do...