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Yes, touch is a very therapeutic measure of comfort and pain control. I am a brand new RN and make sure I use touch as measure of assessment (sp) and comfort. I had a COPD pt the other night that...

Would love to hear some of the stories of nurses who participated. Painful as it may be, would love a chance to say thanks and kudos...You dedication will always be appreciated!!

To all of the about to be new grads, newly graduated, and currently seeking jobs as RN's, there is hope. In a nutshell, I have beat the odds. I have a criminal background, graduating with ONLY...

Were you in a facility that was unionized? I am weighing the pros and cons of a union facility.. Have a vague job offer at the facility where I am a student nurse (I work there outside of clinical,...

I have been fortunate enough to be hired as a Student Nurse while finishing my last year of school, my biggest educators have been the LPN's who know their meds and pt's inside and out, not afraid to...

Treat them the way you would like to be treated... Speak in terminology that fits their background. Today I was working with a gentleman that was stage 4 or 5 AD, but I still spoke to him as if he...

Sell your car, get an affordable one, go to school. Only you can decide. If you are truly so close to RN, why even start LVN?:uhoh3:

Now what! I am thrilled, grateful, and excited to start this position. Where I live, the hospital hires student nurses to work as PCA's while also training in Foley, IV, meds, etc. I will be...

I graduate in May 2011 (forces above willing) and my passion is geriatrics and wound care. My goal is to become wound certified. I like the idea of LTC acute, sub-acute, etc. because you actually...

I see your point. In my previous life, I managed females in a medical office, then moved to managing a larger group of men. I would prefer, as a female, to manage men over women any day. Yes, our...

REALLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:lol2: Sorry, but there are larger fish to fry............. Just ask her to remove the glasses for her own safety r/t risk of infection..... aeb.............. if you have been...

WOOOOP WOOP First year of ASN program is finished and I survived!!!! I just want to encourage everyone to keep on keepin' on. If I can do it, anyone can. The first year is the hardest. I am...

For what it is worth, some foods such as tomatoes are better for you once they are cooked. A simple google search regarding vegetables raw vs cooked will yield valid arguments for the veggies that...

If I knew then what I KNOW NOW....All kidding aside, I have always wanted to be a nurse. My grandparents (was lucky enough to have all four into early adulthood) taught me about...

Hello everyone! Congratulations to all who have gotten in!!! Those who have not, do not give up!! Realizing our dreams takes hard work and patience...... I am 36 and just now realizing mine. ...

I have taken the ATI Study guide for all the sections and I always do terrible in Science. I am nervous for the Science because nothing in my pre-reqs cover what I need to know. I am taking Chem...

My thinking is this.. As a new graduate, you are held to a certain academic standard, plus previous experience, then, the market is tight despite the NEED for nurse's RIGHT? Presentation is a huge...

Thanks alot!!! If anyone else wants to take a look, go ahead, you can email your replies to jcbhappy@verizon.net. Hopefully I can help someone myself sometime. Interview Questions For...

I have just joined this forum, and already I have found tons of great info!!!! Awseome!!:yeah: I have to write a paper for two different classes and I was wondering if anyone would be willing to...