As seen on TV
Recently I had a patient tell me that if CPR was necessary, we would not have to break his wife's ribs because just the night before he watched House, and they just shocked a patient and then she was...
I don't do well under pressure. Pls help
I get really nervous when I have too many (more than 1) students in the Health Office. Is this normal? I could feel my face turning RED. Any tips or advise?
I Make Less Than a Brand New Nurse, Why?
Dear Nurse Beth, I am a nurse of 15+ years, have my MSN (CNL), and for whatever reason I make significantly less than most nurses in my area with same or less years of experience, same or less...
My coworkers dont like me because I bragged
I am just beyond angry with myself. I don't know why I did this. I'm a new grad who got days at a level 1 trauma center within about 9 months. I first complained about being on evening shift and then...
local anesthesia and drug test
I am an incoming nursing student and was asked to do a drug test this coming Friday to be admitted to the RN program. however, I am very nervous because I did two dental deep cleaning last week and...
Please let me know what you guys think
Yesterday I took my NCLEX-PN for the fifth time I had all 205 questions I feel like I have a lot wrong also I answer some right I had everything in the test I know the last 2 questions I didn't get...
We can all relate!!
My brother in law creates comic strips. This is one he made for me. Yes I am nurse Dill.
NCLEX Study Prep Tips.. PLS HELP!!
Hi, I am currently in my final semester of nursing school. I am beginning to prepare an outline of my NCLEX study plan. I am looking for recommendations for resources (ie. online programs &...
Random Lice talk!!!
My good ol friend mister louse showed up on a kiddo today. Policy followed. Call, send home. No problem!! Then THE CALL!!!! "Umm, mam I am so and so step father and I don't see anything but...
Psych Unit Job Offer
Hello fellow AllNurses' members! Would you please give your personal opinion?! I am a new grad registered nurse who just got an offer from the Behavioral Health department in one of the...
Top 10 Nursing Apps You Need to Download Today
It seems that there is an app for just about everything these days. I mean, there's even an app that tells you if it's a good time to run to the bathroom during a movie and one that will help you...
Uniforms
I'm pretty sure they're gonna be the death of me. Between having to correct uniform dress code issues to helping find clothes for those who've bled on their clothes, etc... Not to mention keeping...
Help Please!
Hello Everyone, I need some advice from fellow nurses. I have been a nurse for 4 years. I was on a med surg/onc floor for 3.5 years. I just recently transferred within my hospital organization...
24 hour vomit rule
I have a teacher not happy with our department (and me since I am the face of our department in this building). PreK student vomited on the bus yesterday at 745am. Student's mom dropped her off...
Charge Nurse in 6 months?
Hi all I started working in a busy ED in NY 6 months ago. This is my first job in acute care. This unit has a very high turnover rate & I still feel pretty new and just starting to get...
The mid-day blues.
Sitting here with post-lunch nausea/fatigue setting in. Took my own temp. Ate a peppermint. There is no one to show my best sad face to. There is no one to ask if I should go home or not....
Handwashing at School
I started this year with one student who has a doctor's note to use baby wipes in place of handwashing due to severe eczema. Not gonna lie, I was a little skeptical to allow this, but after talking...
HELP! I don't know what to do?
Hello everyone! I'm kind of new to this site so I'm sorry if I'm doing something wrong. Anyways, I didn't get accepted to any of the nursing schools that I applied to. I finished this semester...
Mental Health Checks
After seeing so much news article and all the seemingly unhinged people out there espousing radical beliefs I really think we do have a mental health crisis in the Untied States. I have seen so many...
