ladyinwaiting4

ladyinwaiting4 specializes in Operating Room.

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1. Uncontrolled pain- how to approach the Doc?

   ladyinwaiting4 replied to Sam J.'s topic in Pain

   Great post phaniea69! I love every word! :) As an OR nurse who has responded to many pages for our surgeons, I have found that the nurses who get the best response are those who can effectively communicate the situation (your point #3) and suggest an...

2. Nurses Deserve More Respect!

   ladyinwaiting4 replied to natasharostova's topic in General Nursing

   I had a nursing instructor tell me once that she actually considered both options before she choose nursing. Now when people ask her why she didn't become a MD, she replies, "We have so many types of doctors out there which separate their pt's bodies...

3. Question for nurses, nursing students, and CNA's.

   ladyinwaiting4 replied to kamaboko's topic in Oregon

   I agree with the above posters that you really should get a job as a CNA to make sure that nursing school is what you want to do. Keep in mind that as a nurse, you have to be willing to do the dirty work if necessary. Dealing with vomit, bowel moveme...

4. New Job in hospital float pool - advice??

   ladyinwaiting4 posted a topic in CNA/MA

   Hey everyone! I just got a brand new job as a part-time CNA in the float pool for a big hospital. I do have experience as a CNA but is mostly doctors office type stuff. I know that the hospital will have me go through orientation and the manager sai...