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Nurses are leading the way in getting the vaccine. As more and more people get vaccinated, we are closer to being able to return to a more normal life, protecting ourselves, our families and the econo…
The healthcare industry is facing an ongoing nurse staffing shortage - and the COVID-19 pandemic has only made matters worse, forcing many nursing professionals to the sidelines. But for the nurses th…
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A career change does not have to be scary. As a nurse, we have many talents and are in demand in all areas of nursing. There is no reason to stay in a job that is not satisfying when there is an arra…
So my career in nursing is very piecemealed. If I liked an institution I would end up having to quit for personal reasons (I.e one job was 65 miles from my husband, another could/would not accommodate
Hi, I just came asking for advice on a situation. there was a situation where a patient had to go the the ER and the nurse didnt assess the patient. This and most situations of this magnitude are swep
The patient is an active outdoorsy type 64 year old male c/o itching around my belly button. Positive for a past history of insect bites in the axillary, ankle, and waistband areas, this patient did n
I was thinking about working 6-days a week, but for 6-hour shifts each day, in a schedule that doesnt change (working Sundays but taking Saturdays off) for a total of 36 hours a week as a CNA, once I
tldr; Toxic manager (LPN) using me (RN) for my license in LTC setting, threatens to report me to the board if I leave. Ive been working in the LTC setting for the past 9 months. This was anticipated t
Hello all. I am a newish nurse. I was a LVN for 2.5 years and RN for 3 months now. Ive only worked in direct patient care in clinics and currently work in the OR as a circulator. I have yet to find my
It seems like almost every time I finish a shift theres some info I forgot to endorse to the next shift or make a note of. Then its stuck in my head when I get home and I cant sleep. Any tips for reme
Hello everyone, I need your opinion and your knowlwdge about a topic. When a patient has orders for comfort care, do you give pain medications and ativan even if they dont seem to be in distress, pain
Nurses, I know prevention is better than cure but what do we do in a scenario of infiltrated IV with Blood? Does it go down naturally? Do we apply cold or warm compress? And how long does it take to s
Hi yall. I’m looking for some career advice. The career counselor at my school doesn’t help at all, and I have no nursing mentors to look up to 😞 I recently graduated with my BSN, and will be taking m
Hey yall! I have been losing sleep over this and I wanted to ask for an opinion from nurses with more experience. I got a job offer here at home in the OR room as a new grad. The schedule is set 6:30
Soooo......I gave epi this morning. 7 years of school nursing and today is the first time. Hives/splotchy and kid reported wheezing/tightness. Gave the epi, called EMS and mom. Kiddo was better by the
Hi all, I am starting my RN program soon. I am SOOOO anxious. I am a single mother & I had a very very difficult time with my pre-reqs and I did them literally one at a time so that I could make s
Dear Nurses, Does anyone know (or can you cite) that the California Nurse Practice Act addresses our duties for documentation? Are our responsibilities specifically mentioned or are they inferred? I c
I’m interested in applying to UCLA’s PhD nursing program next 2 years. Does anyone know what it’s like?