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If there is no written policy there needs to be. Then all staff knows what to do in this situation! Good luck.

I have been an RN for 41 years and if a nurse tells you they have never made a mistake, they are lying to you! Learn from this, have a good cry and move on! Thank God he was OK. I had an experienced...

If I were the patient and you woke me up to bathe me, I would be speaking with administration ASAP. How ridiculous! If people are awake, fine, bathe them if they would like. Does your facility not...

If I said anything I would say "good luck with that!" And smile of course. Remember it is her hate and she is eaten up by that. Look at all her medical problems. She truly is a sad woman. Sadly I...

Good luck with your new career. I must remember, your feelings are your feelings, whatever they may be.

Get over yourself! I graduated from law school but never, ever forgot that I was an RN first! Excitement is OK, feelings that your job functions are now beneath you, no. Interesting post though. Good...

Stay there and enjoy your time there. Nothing in this life is guaranteed so relax and enjoy the ride. In the 70's there was also a slow down in hiring nurses. I had a job offer in Boston but also had...

Is that really the Head nurse?

Best wishes for a successful test. Keep the faith!

That nursing is the best and the worst profession. Good luck. For me, it was the greatest. I am older now and went from nursing to law school. I will tell you working in a facility before graduation...

If you can think critically, have basic nursing knowledge, and set priorities, you will be fine. One question has nothing to do with another so don't go there! Deep breathing and self talk of...

All of you younger nurses please tell me how often new grad RN's are hired to do Home Care.It worries me but I have been a nurse 41 years and worry about you younger nurses. Thank you.

That is not true. If you are ill, you may choose to tell them but you don't have to do so. If you come in, and want to speak to health nurse or management you should do so. As a responsible person,...

Don't argue with patients, you will never win. Report the incident to the Charge nurse or Nursing Supervisor so they can become aware of the problem. Are others having this problem? Document,...

Find some professional help immediately. You do need help. Hugs to you too. I am a "dinosaur" in nursing. 41 years to be exact. I have learned over the years that when a person throws things, calls...

Awesome you passed! Congrats.

I did not want you to think I was denigrating nurses today. I agree the their are more machines, more sick patients, etc. I am sorry so many people are unhappy with nursing. I know it is one of the...

It is illegal to do so. You are right it is a HIPAA violation.

Happy Nurses Week. You are all wonderful in your own way. You care for the helpless, alone, young, old, varying ethnic groups, infected, rejected, unprotected, dejected, homeless, abused, mentally...

To ask you is a HIPAA violation. This practice should be discontinued because it is not legal.

Great job. Great story. Well written. Keep writing, you have a gift. Happy Nurses Day to you. Keep up you good work.

This is not a nursing story but I hope you will appreciate it. My former employer had a policy the if there was a "tornado warning" the Engineering Dept. would send someone onto the roof of the...

Call the unit where they work or call the facility or find it online.

Feelings are OK. If it continues to trouble, get professional help. We need debriefings, but often don't get them. Sounds like you did what you were supposed to do (without DNR you have to) and did...

Go for it! I went the nursing route first, went back to school to become a lawyer and now own my own seminar business. Loved nursing but I wanted more. My recommendation for you is to become a...