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Leslie, you might want to note 'true' Christians. Not 'just say you're a Christian'. What does 'education' have to do with being an 'uncompassionate' nurse and a nurse who sticks medication in a...

Stephanie, I believe windsurfer was making a point. I could not believe 'one' R.N. who comes in a room and talks about God. Most are not true Christians and will stick medication in a 'patient'...

Being a Christian 'R.N.' is also not allowing the devil to come in. The doctor is not always right and the nurse has to follow what the dr. says.

Hi, I have a question about hospice care. I have a CNA and am working in home hospice (and sometimes in a facility -when needed). I am concerned with their unresponsive state (days/even hours...

I believe if you have proof of completion of nursing school, you can take the exam. When I took mine there was an R.N. taking it and he did not know how to put on a transfer belt. Make sure you know...

Thank you all for your comments. I am going to try to go to a good school. I feel I am the one of the 'best' as far as caring and doing a diligent job, but I have to see about the kind of school. I...

BostonterriorRN, we are not talking about 'Patient's Bill of Rights', we are talking about the nurse's. I have yet to see someone 'lose it all' for the sake of the Lord. In your experience, has a...

I do not think you should quit. You do not have long to go. There has to be something in 'nursing' you like. Hema/Oncology, med-surg, BMT, NICU, etc. You do not have to stay a nurse.

Hi, I wanted to know if anyone knows if hiring supervisors specifically at a children's hospital/unit look at the school the student went to (being an R.N.)? There are many programs and some are...

I do not believe it is the 'nurse's' responsibility to 'pray' with the patient. It depends on the relationship she/he has with the patient. The hospital might not be fond of nurses praying with...

Maybe you should tell her (or in your letter) that you were 'nervous' about not having your watch. Apologize. Let her/them know that you did not know how to react. Let them also know that your...

One comment to add, it was my first time on an ICU unit at a pediatric hospital.

umcRN, I was not upset, I responded to 'how small' the bed appeared (it was Christmas time). Some nurses are 'protective' of thier patients. But if one gossips/surfs internet for all to see/texts in...

Ashley, It has been my experience that if you 'show a supervisor' you care - in this case R.N.'s, you should be careful. So you did say 'show the staff that you care about the patients..you will...

Hi, I have a question. I want to do PICU nursing and I would like to get employment in a PICU. I have a CNA, I most certainly do not have the skills as an R.N., but my question is 'what if the...

It seems like you will do fine on BP. Do not rely on the handbook, memorize the steps. Only my advice. Good luck!

A couple of soapy wash cloths should be fine (as others stated), using WARM water.

I would look for another place to work. A nurse that is saying something that you did not do and she did not check on? Bad news. She will cover her behind. Report her anonomously.

I would say go back to the 'original' paperwork. There had to have been statements about workplace violence along with what the hospital is protected by. Go to your human resources office and request...

I am sorry this happened. Did you sign the 'free of liability' papers before you started work? There is a risk with working with psychiatric patients.

TheCommuter, I do not think there is anything wrong with you. There is something wrong with these 'supervisors'. 'Caring' does not always involve 'fitting' in. If you have to assist in saving a...

CNA could not hurt. It should help you get a job and experience.

CNA is an important position, but I do not think that states should go so far as to do 'testing' at a specific site. Think it is better if the CNA instructor does it. Only my opinion.

Thank you for the comments. I passed. Very thankful. I did not get gait belt.

I agree.If you look on the state registry (at least in CA), it is almost guaranteed that on the first and second page, and so on, you will see 'license revoked' or 'license denied'. Haven't looked at...