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No, nada, zilch. Not even an email to the nurses to acknowledge"Nurses Day/Week..." They did have some sort of snack thing to celebrate "Hospital Week" on Wednesday at like 1000. Gee, thanks.

Very sad to hear. Sending positive thoughts into the universe.

Nike shox, always. They're pricey, but I only wear mine to work & they last about a year.

Wasn't an actual CNA, but was an aide or 5yrs before becoming an RN. Not require by any law that I have ever heard of, some schools do require it as a prerequisite. Don't know a think about...

That is so interesting! I've never heard that before. Off topic, but have been meaning to tell you- I LOVE your name! I have two Boston's :D

Rehab unit @ SNF with 50 patients: 7-3: 2 floor nurses + 1 unit mgr, 4 CNA 3-11: 2 floor nurses, 4 CNA 11-7: 1 floor nurse, 2 CNA No regard to LPN or RN on the floor. Whole facility has...

Oils from the neck/hair break down the tubing over time.

Couldn't have said it better myself. Its crazy & its demanding & its sad & it'll make you laugh & want to cry. It gets easier with time and then you'll have a minute or two to sit with your patients...

Before becoming a nurse I was an aide at 2 seperate MH/MR facilities. Many of the patients had pica, 2 of my 3 stories involve this: 1. Resident with colostomy would constantly pull off his bag. One...

mmm- sarris. i dont like crocs, but ill eat em all.

well im a little late in the game but ill share too :p anyone bipolar? why yes, yes i am. i was diagnosed with BP II at 18. i went through hell as a teenager, starting @ age 12. i saw a total of...

yess, i have an unhealthy relationship with caffeine of all sorts... coffee, tea, sugar free red bull & diet pepsi. sorry, kidneys. since ive started my 1st nursing job, ive become a java monster...

I think I'm going to go into nursing, but I am hardheaded. no, this wouldnt be a problem in the nursing field. provided that you would be able to work as a team member. in the field (just as on...

absolutely not. i own my practice, as should everyone else.

I think the OP meant that the MD was verbally short (terse/curt) in speaking with him. JOJO beat me to it :p

after reading so many of yours, i feel comfortable sharing a few "experiences" ive had, and had shared with me, without you all thinking im crazy :dzed: ...in chronological order, present to past......

you cannot be denied a schooling, a license, or a job for a diagnosis. theres not a list. tips: stay on your meds & see your doc as needed... take care of yourself- sleep, eat healthfully, find...

argh. yess @ our snf/rehab we got a really nasty poop/puke bug a while back. EVERYONE was on the CL/compazine protocol and when i got it, i literally wanted to die. now im strictly rehab & have been...

if the pt is their own responsible party, we tell them... myself, i always explain the N/O with rationale & make sure they understand. and document, document, document! something like... N/O:...

responding to the OP... i work at a SNF/rehab & have recently been assigned a steady hall on the acute rehab unit. i work 3p-1130p (1130 if im lucky :uhoh3: )... i have 25 patients. 99.999% of the...

wish i could... again, not qualified & also have to work for $

nope. i work at a SNF/rehab & i believe that theyre policy says as long as the tattoos isnt offensive or vulgar, its ok. im a RN with 1/2 sleeves & forearm tattoos that will eventually be full...

i LOVE my shox. they took a couple days to break in, but didnt hurt my feet in that period. now, my feet feel awesome while at work AND when i come home. my fiance bought them @ lady footlocker, with...

hmm... my employer doesnt give holiday pay til youve been there 90 days. im so glad i started in october, worked thanksgiving & am scheduled for christmas & probably new years too. :down: ...

24. RN since august.