homenurse12

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1. Need help with malpractice and accountability.

   homenurse12 replied to EricNY's topic in General Nursing

   From experience I speak. You, as a nurse, can be sued for anything. Don't assume your employer will save you even if it was not your fault. Have good malpractice insurance. Make sure you know what u r doing and document well!!

2. What do you call your "greatest" compliment?

   homenurse12 replied to Been there,done that's topic in General Nursing

   When my patient asked me to be there holding his hand when he died. It was my honor to do that.

3. Is 50+ pages of reading a week "normal?"

   homenurse12 replied to Spikey9001's topic in General Students

   Actually...that sounds like a pretty light reading week in nursing school. Just do the best you can.

4. how long does it take for them to evaluate your job application?

   homenurse12 replied to gwapo's topic in California

   Unfortunately, having a posted nursing position does not mean there is actually an opening. It is a common practive by HR departments to post openings to see what pool of people there are to fill the position. This helps them determine if and how r...

5. tired of hearing it, nursing students PLEASE answer

   homenurse12 replied to ChervRN's topic in General Students

   Yes, nursing school is very demanding. It can be done and you can still have a social/ family life but it takes a lot of self discipline. You will feel overwhelmed and exhausted the entire time. If you are ready to work hard and sacrifice it is wo...

6. Why should I be a nurse if it's so awful?

   homenurse12 replied to dudette10's topic in General Nursing

   We stay nurses, even in bad job environments, because you can always find work. Most of us became nurse to help people. Unforunately, this often comes with stressful job environments. If you don't like where you are or the type of nursing you are...

7. Not Convinced Nursing is an Autonomous Profession

   homenurse12 replied to Inspired By Silence's topic in General Nursing

   I believe the autonomy depends on the type of nursing that you do. I have found much greater autonomy in Home health, Hospice and Correctional nursing. In these positions, you often have standing orders that you can work under. You can then determ...

8. Creighton vs, Clarkson vs. Methodist

   homenurse12 replied to mrtaylr's topic in Nebraska

   Having graduated from Methodist I can tell you it is not an easy program. I do feel that I was very well prepared when I graduated. The hard work and strenuous nature of their program does make you ready for boards and able to start as a nurse upon...

9. Things you learned the hard way? (funny)

   homenurse12 replied to tryingtohaveitall's topic in General Nursing

   I have learned that when a hospice patient tells you when they are going to die, they are usually right!

10. Physical Assessments: Do Any Nurses Do Them

    homenurse12 replied to romie's topic in General Nursing

    All good nurses do a full assessment every time they take care of a patient. Keep doing the right thing!

11. I'm sick of taking care of people who don't care

    homenurse12 replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have worked in many areas of nursing and can tell you a few things that are true. If people want to be healthy, they will be period. I currently am working in corrections, after having worked in home health, hospice and numerous areas of the hospit...

12. Things you learned the hard way? (funny)

    homenurse12 replied to tryingtohaveitall's topic in General Nursing

    I have learned that dead people do move. It freaks you out the first time this happens in the middle of the night. I have learned to be prepared for any answer to the question at a jail " are you thinking of hurting anyone or yourself while you are ...

13. Strangest Visitor events

    homenurse12 replied to Goofball's topic in General Nursing

    I once walked on on a hospital patient I was caring for and his partner. The patient was very end stage HIV. Too weak to move. When I opened the door the partner was mounting him on the bed. The patient's face was distorted in agony. Broke my he...

14. The worst or strangest orders you have seen...

    homenurse12 replied to MadisonsMomRN's topic in General Nursing

    An md order that read Vodka 1oz per GT QH.

15. Differences between Medical Assistants and Registered Nurses?

    homenurse12 replied to MA2006's topic in General Nursing

    Your friend must either be very insecure or full of herself to think that a CMA is anywhere in the same are as a nurse. With more education comes more knowledge. Doesn't matter what the title or profession is. A MSN has more knowledge than a BSN, ...