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I was present at a meeting for staff to give their 2 cents to their floor director. 1. When the RNs asked for more help such as hiring 1 or 2 CNAs to helpd with ADLS, the response from admin was...

I think we are all part of this scam. We take part in it because other nurses with advanced degrees lobby for it. In turn we have to play by their rules in order to work. Mutually assured...

HAHAHAHAHA....let reality hit her like fist full of rolled up nickels. You cannot educate the unwilling its ok. Kudos for your attempt at educating her!

Why would I send them a thank you note? I find that very strange. Am I to say "thank you, please come again". Feels like we are slowly but surely turning into a hotel or fast food chain. We like...

Holy crap! ***** When I think I have a bad day, its news like this that kinda puts things in perspective. That girl is having a way worse day than me.

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Its all a big scam. When I was a CPT, my state required I take CEUs. The company you went through gave you the correct answers to the questions to ensure you passed. This was after they charged...

Tuxedo print T-Shirt. It says "Hey I'm professional and serious, but not too serious".

Anyone notice a decrease in the amount of admits when its a federal holiday.

It's not called "dumbing-down", sounds too harsh. Lets call it "streamlining" so everyone is one the same page here. Its not called "cheerleading", it sounds too unprofessional. Instead lets call...

Its all about what looks good. To look more "professional". I have yet to see any evidence based research regarding higher education for NPs and improved patient care in terms of an NP role. ...

Of course you can. Its actually very simple. When the code begins, just walk away in the opposite direction and mumble to yourself about picking up blood/meds/admit/discharge/ break. lol

There are some patients that understand the value of healthcare provided to them. There are also other patients who do not understand the value of the healthcare they are provided. It is my...

Require them to be able to comprehend English. No English = No Class. These are grown adults we are talking about.

I fully support your proposal that the non-english speaking students have to take an ESL class. I mean really now, the ability to communicate in English should be mandatory. If we require school...

Can't believe this thread is still going. Until it is official policy not to hire ADN RNs, everything else is just a recommendation. You want real change. Then put it in Law as to why ADNs are...

ACLS is easy. 1. Know how to identify rhythms. (you can get this done in 30 minutes) 2. Get the book and memorize the algorithm for VT/VF, PEA, Brady etc. 3. Apply all that critical...

Welcome to my world. I miss CNAs

Quit while you are ahead. If this is how sure you are about the nursing career field, then perhaps it is time you move into a less stressful job. It is your physical and mental health we are talking...

Seriously RN school is not as difficult as many say it is. The 26 people in your freshman class were not prepared/didn't take it seriously etc. I mean really now, lets be realistic. University...

So long as you dont look like a dirty hippie, your ok.

I have the same coping mechanism I had in the ARMY. 1. Emotional Detachment. Switch those feelings off. 2. Acceptance. Understand the fact that sometime people will die no matter how much...

Nursing school is easier than you think it is. Apply common sense and great thing will happen. Most of nursing is being able to understand content and then applying logic to solve the problem....

Med Surge setting in a hospital located deep in the hood. Trust me, there is a lot of butt wiping in my world. The best part about nursing are the little niches. Theres a position to fill...

PA school will fly by like sand through an hour glass. We have all seen those RN students just getting by with minimal "gross-stuff" exposure. They passed boards and are working RNs. Some get...