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1. Outside Scope of Practice in CA?

   CalsMom replied to CalsMom's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks everyone for their words of wisdom. I met with my supervisor and relayed my concerns. It appears that I was not the first RN to raise questions about the practices in the neurosurgery clinic. My manager met w/ corporate compliance and they ...

2. Clear Mucous like poop

   CalsMom replied to worldqueenie's topic in General Nursing

   I also had a patient at one time with similar bowel movements-turned out to be c.diff.

3. Outside Scope of Practice in CA?

   CalsMom posted a topic in General Nursing

   I've been an RN for 10 months and after 4 months of working on a neuro step down unit, I've been asked to cover for the RN in the neurosurgery dept while she is out on maternity leave. I was told by the manager of that clinic that the RN is expected ...

4. so my year is almost up, who is gonna stay in the hospital, think I will PRN

   CalsMom replied to Lorelai22RN's topic in New Nurse

   I am glad to know that I am not alone. I have only been working on a telemetry unit for four months and have decided to leave and take a position in outpatient surgery. I can't say that my experience was bad- I've enjoyed my co-workers and have gai...

5. CLC student 1st semester...any advice

   CalsMom replied to clcstudent22307's topic in Illinois

   I graduated in Dec 2006 from the nursing program at CLC. I felt the same way a number of you do about the program at first. The first two semesters I felt like we didn't do anything clinically. And I have to admit that the PE is very stressful- ...

6. The Introverted Folks

   CalsMom replied to narcissistic's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I am so glad I found this thread. It is reassuring to know that there are other successful "quiet" types. I don't really dwell on the fact that I am an introvert until it is brought to my attention... like today...my clinical instructor pulled me a...