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Thank you! Great catch! I know I take great pride in the sweat and tears it took to earn my nursing degree and then licensure.. to think that other people are able to carry the title nurse without any legitimate work or accountability is ridiculous! ...

We still use bean bags (frog positioners) and log-style bean bag positioners for the tiny babies in our NICU; haven't heard of anything about this study? Please forward if you find out officially :)

Follow your heart. Saying that, I would clearly not jeopardize my license or job for the sake of maintaining a relationship with a former patient, so if you feel that continuing the relationship would some how be non beneficial down the road, Don't ...

It sounds like you did the best that you could have done in this situation. The fact that you are able to reflect now is good thing and by doing so you will definitely be even more vigilant with all your IVs going forward. No matter what you do to pr...

^^^^Amen^^^^

I've been given report on the " most challenging patients and families" and then went on to have a completely pleasant shift with the same people. I think if it's a matter of safety ( for myself or other pts/staff) or a matter of liability ( non comp...

My advice would be: Do not overthink the interview. Considering that you have had some nursing experience, you are a little bit more grounded than a new grad and that is to your advantage. It will be intimidating (as any new area of practice would b...

I've only seen single lumen UACs and double lumen UVCs in my practice. What benefit did the director anticipate using the double UAC line/why the change in practice?

^^^My sentiments exactly.. We have to make the most of the opportunities we are presented, WHEN they are presented..

Wow- HIGH FIVE for advocating for your patient, even in such an intimidating situation with the MD!!! I can still remember at 2 years being somewhat terrified at times to do what you did, but uncomfortable is part of the territory. I'm presuming tha...

You are definitely not too old to travel, but may want to consider more experience under your belt as a staff nurse. Travel nursing is a great opportunity, but you will be expected to know what you may not know yet(especially if the unit is super bus...

I agree with the above comment. As long as you are marketable and have good references, most recruiters will not hound you for too much information (in my experience)..but with that said, do not withhold any information that would be better coming f...

I have worked on a couple of different units and each did things a little different (1) Triple paste (2) Vaseline/A+D-prophylaxis most places (2) Z-Guard/Hydraguard cream (3) Desitin/Illex cream or Desitin /Illex cream/Stomahesive powder-more severe ...

Wow..I think about this often (especially when work gets "hard" aka most of the time). I think I still would choose nursing.. Not sure what I would do otherwise for a profession.

Totally agree with what's been shared. As a current traveler, I feel your pain related to having less acute patients than you're use to, but none the less I wouldn't trade the experience for anything in the world. You have to appreciate and learn wha...

I wore regular athletic running shoes for the longest, thinking we do enough running at work-right? But eventually I started getting foot pain after 12 hrs of work. I didn't like Dansko specifically because of how the shoe kinda 'flops' off the back ...

So sorry this happened esp after going through the whole first week. You definitely deserve more of an explanation than "you'll receive a letter in the mail". I would request a meeting with the manager and HR. If they decided your position was no lo...

YES, your hands will take a beating, but they won't fall off, or least mine haven't after 11yrs! The hospital soap for handwashing varies (as far as how your skin reacts to it) and the sanitizer can be pretty brutal (esp. with cuts *cringe*). The k...

I remember starting off as a new nurse, always being terrified to call the doctor and wake them in the middle of the night. Over the years I've realized that if I'm concerned enough about my patient to consider calling the doctor, I should call them-...

^^ completely agree with both points and have those very points reiterated every time I work.. and I'm a firm believer that "you learn through what you go through". Being a nursing student, you have to recognize your position. This is not an insult,...

I think I would have refused as well. It comes down to scope of practice and like you mentioned it would be absurd to think that a pediatric nurse floating would take a 23weeker assignment. It's not a matter of skill or intelligence because I'm sure ...

Definitely not excusing the nurses actions, but the instructor should have paired you with another nurse. Period. Speaking from experience, it is difficult (but not impossible) when you are already "stretched thin" pouring into a new nurse who has s...

Inquiry/Rant- Just wondering if this happens in other NICUs. I'm currently in a unit where babies tend to linger around waiting in stable condition for basic procedures ( ie G-tubes) that could potentially get them home sooner (that is the goal, righ...

Hi HannahMarine30, I can relate to the social "awkwardness" that you speak of, however that which I've found awkward to me, is what God has used over and over to set me apart and draw other people to Himself. I started nursing over 10 years ago with ...

I haven't seen a lot of NICUs using CNAs. I know some units do, but it's definitely not the norm. Are you making plans to return for your nursing degree? This honestly may be the best way to get your foot in the door as some units will have nurse ext...