2bAngilRN replied to AbigailJo's topic in Relations
Hey Srercg, I totally get what you are saying. Im kinda new too and consider myself to be more like A nurse than B nurse. I seen many older nurses turn out that way and it also depends on personality too. I do not believe education has anything to d...
2bAngilRN replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in School Programs
Hi celene, I have a couple of questions? Is the program adult learner, working nurse friendly? How long did it take you to finish the program? Also, are there tests, quizzes, and papers? A combination of all three, one out of the three dominating th...
I am in the process of looking for online RN to BSN schools as well. I am not familiar with University of Phoenix's program, even though I have heard of the school. There are many concerns I have and they are: is the school accredited; are they recog...
2bAngilRN replied to 2bAngilRN's topic in New Nurse
I am sorry you were let go from orientation. I appreciate you sharing your personal story. I always feel that sometimes it is warranted so others who are naive can learn from your mistakes. I will definitely take your experience into consideration, a...
Hi All! In a recent lecture, some of our instructors shared their stories about being a new grad, what to expect, finding a job, confidence, specializing, etc. A student asked them what THEY would be looking for in a new grad? After some initial dis...
We have always been taught to document everything during your care. There is no such thing as too much to documentation. However, I believe the instructor was implying to keep your own record as well. I'm assuming if something adverse or suspicious h...
That is great that a hospital having Magnet encompasses those attributes. I'm hoping those attributes are at my facility when they acquire Magnet recognition. Currently, they have the opposite of what you describe.
Thanks for your response, Klone. From what I know having Magnet status means a certain percentage of nurses have a BSN. In my opinion BSN do not improve quality of the nurses, just limit most ADN from obtaining employment in acute care facilities. I...
I do not believe it is private medical information. I believe she made notes on the care she gave to the patient. I believe if doctors orders were not carried out or medications not given based on her critical thinking skills she wrote personal noted...
In my area, which is MD/DC/VA area, there are many hospitals that are Magnet. Of the few hospitals that are not Magnet, they are pushing for it by the end of this decade. As a nursing student, I have been asked very confusing questions from patients,...