talondora1 replied to BonnieSc's topic in Med-Surg
I quite understand your dilemma, however, let's re-group here and consider some things: CNAs are not nurses. They are not taught theory. They are just what they are taught to be, assistants. If you need a special blood sugar get it yourself. Organize...
talondora1 replied to DiannaK's topic in Emergency
My daughter was misdiagnose with the same thing. She was only 14 at the time. I did some investigating and had a chat with a pediatric nuero/endoncrinologist of all things. (She is also diabetic). He informed me that many kids are misdiagnosed as...
talondora1 replied to mat/childnurse's topic in Gastroenterology
Wow! I am so sorry you had to experience that. My mom died from colon cancer. She had her tests every year after age 50 and nothing showed up until a year before her death. By then it was too late. She had no symptoms if you can believe it. She ...
talondora1 replied to SoReady4CRNA's topic in NCLEX
Well done, Kiddo! When I got my RN license in the mail, I opened it, and dropped to my knees! Praise the Lord!! WE made it! Now the fun begins......:welcome:
talondora1 replied to grantw9066's topic in Emergency
I disagree. The doctor is the one who was out of line. True we are suppose to be a team. Not all doctors feel that way. If she misunderstood, fine. She didn't. Any physician who says to a nurse, especially an inexperienced one, "then I am not go...
talondora1 replied to grantw9066's topic in Emergency
You are correct in quoting the physician. If this case ever ended up in a court of law, quotes are appropriate. You have a license to protect, and so does your facility. The doctor should have chosen his words better if he was so concerned. I ha...
talondora1 replied to MackNJacks mom's topic in New Nurse
It could be that the Interviewer has certain criteria she has to follow with H.R to be compliant with the hiring process. I wouldn't worry. Sometimes facilities do things backwards....(grin)
I wouldn't say anything negative about anything regarding your previous job. Perhaps you could say that you needed a change and would like to expand your horizons, so to speak. This tells them that you are eager to learn and be flexible. Good luck...
talondora1 replied to brezyblaze's topic in Pre-Nursing
Most hospitals don't comment on wage as many are governed by how many years of experience comes into play and Union rules regarding pay. Just a hint: Don't ask about pay right off the bat when you interview. It looks as though that's the only reas...
Most facilities have a policy regarding this issue but it isn't always the same. Is your facility a Union facility? If it is, the Union has their own rules about this. Most facilities pay minimum wage and then if you are called in, your normal wage...
talondora1 replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing
Jesus commanded believers in the Bible before He went up to Heaven and told them "Go to all the world" and share the message of forgiveness and love, eternal life. It is an act of obedience she is doing to God, regardless of denomination. She has ...
Back in 1991 I loved wearing my cap too. However, as time went by, it got in the way, coming loose, curtains in a pt room hitting it, falling off, and one also had to keep it clean and starched. We were required to wear it for Graduation, as its' des...
Stop eating our young!!!! She will see wisdom in time. It isn't fair to stand on your soapbox and ream her out when she is still finding her place. Knock it off.
It sounds like you have really thought this through for quite a while. If you are able to privately share your concerns in a respectful yet direct way with your manager, it may help. If you feel that you must leave your facility, do so. Give a prop...