sbturner26

I do not believe so and aside from having a physical that clears you to do the assigned job I don't believe your health hx would be relevant. I would be surprised if they still have your record from 7 years ago in the first place. I do not think their will any questions asked via paperwork or interview regarding previous hospitalizations. This is your private business and I do not believe it could ever compromise your future employment opportunities nor do I think you'll ever be in a position to disclose this information unless you are compelled to do so. Rest easy :)

Don't be embarrassed. I made the same mistake attempting suicide over a decade ago. Many people have gone through the same they just don't talk about it. This experience has only strengthened your ability to empathize with others. Your struggles are what inspired your career in the first place. I don't believe this will be held against you in any way. I respect and admire your honesty.

Thank you for replying, I appreciate it truly. I realize now it would have been better had I described the scenario in the form of an NCLEX question. Best Wishes..

I work in a 21 day detox facility. Most of the clients we care for are homeless and juggling multiple mental health issues along with addiction. I've been working in this area of nursing for 5 years. Seems like the common goal for the job you're applying and mine is to improve the quality of life for these individuals and help create a path of change. I would be prepared to discuss duel diagnoses, different forms of addiction your clients will likely have, as you mentioned obtain knowledge of local resources offered, addiction treatment services and programs in the area. They will probably ask how you feel dealing with this population of people, folks who many times are battling addiction and the harshness of the streets. Bed bugs, lice and scabies are common misfortunes. In addition these folks tend to be subject to a lot of street violence and are often beat up. Also with mental health although you are in a position to help you are often the subject of others hostility. They will likely want to discuss how you feel being in those type situations. Best of luck!

I've worked days and nights at my current job. I enjoyed the calm of the night, since days are typically busier. On the flip side, if there's an issue during days at my job there is generally more support handling it. Also days are generally easier to tolerate on the body in my opinion. As you know staying up all night is not easy. I work in a 21 day detox facility where we deal with a lot of mental health. I'd say be prepared to answer questions regarding dual diagnoses. Refresh on common psych meds. Think about what answer you would give to scenario questions such as prioritization, defusing situations, safety precautions and handling clients with suicidal ideation. Also if you find day shift isn't a good fit perhaps in time a NOC shift will open....best of luck!

I have never worked in the NICU. However I'm a mother of a premie and have spent significant time in both the NICU and PICU. My daughter was said to be at one point the sickest baby in the NICU and was reserved to a private room enclosed in glass. I had many complaints of staff. As a nurse now I aspire to work there. The fact that you're terrified to me is a positive thing. To me it means you're taking your position seriously and are going to be thoughtful in all that you do. Those to me are the primary ingredients for being a good nurse. Babies in the NICU are vulnerable, they can't communicate needs and they can't tolerate the common cold. My advice is to respect them and treat them the way you would your own child. Parents and babies are at the mercy of the doctors and nurses, be thoughtful in your communication with them understanding even when they can be unpleasant at times they are terribly worried and heart broken at what their babies are having to endure. Don't come to work sick, don't expose them to cold and flus, wash your hands each time you handle them (I know this sounds like common sense but believe me common sense isn't always practiced), Because these babies can't complain, be even more empathetic to them and their parents. Consider their tiny bodies, take your time with tube feedings imagining how your body would feel if one minute your stomach were empty and the next you had a belly full. And If you are terrified imagine how a parent would feel seeing their baby in those circumstances. Be empowered by your position, where other nurses have a tendency to be careless, you have the opportunity to raise the bar and set an example. You're position is valuable and your actions as a NICU nurse are very important. Eventually you will get comfortable which is good, but never lose your compassion for the patients and their families, and never lose your attention to detail remembering the little things are very important when providing care for these little ones. Props to you for having the courage to do this job. You're genuine concern for doing a good job will get you through and make a great impression. Prayers to you :)

My grandfather had a liver biopsy last week after a confident dx of lung cancer which spread to the liver. He tolerated the procedure well, was feeling well before the procedure, had a good day before and seemed fine immediately after. Afterward he was returned to his room, starving from fasting for the procedure he guzzled down a banana shake. The nurse came in and said "what are you doing?" He said "I'm eating a banana shake, what do you mean?" She said "you're suppose to be lying flat," He replied, "I didn't know, nobody told me!" Afterward he became nauseated, violently vomiting, sweating profusely, too weak to ambulate to the bathroom, and died shortly afterward. I wasn't there although I was desperately trying to get there to him from out of state. We were all shocked at his sudden death, although we knew death would be sooner than later due to his recent diagnoses. He has recent dx of perilous CHF, lung cancer, liver cancer and 2 aortic aneurysms. I'm thankful he did not live to experience the very end stage of liver cancer. However, considering how well he was doing prior to the biopsy, laughing comfortably, as a nurse and concerned grandchild I can't help revisiting the details and wandering why his assigned nurse was not taking appropriate precautions and what the outcome was as a result. I'm so thankful for nurses who take details seriously understanding the smallest thing missed can be catastrophic. Simple patient education, instructions, positioning.....would be grateful for any feed back or thoughts regarding this. Trying to cope with the loss and understand

My grandfather had a liver biopsy last week after a confident dx of lung cancer which spread to the liver. He tolerated the procedure well, was feeling well before the procedure, had a good day before and seemed fine immediately after. Afterward he was returned to his room, starving from fasting for the procedure he guzzled down a banana shake. The nurse came in and said "what are you doing?" He said "I'm eating a banana shake, what do you mean?" She said "you're suppose to be lying flat," He replied, "I didn't know, nobody told me!" Afterward he became nauseated, violently vomiting, sweating profusely, too weak to ambulate to the bathroom, and died shortly afterward. I wasn't there although I was desperately trying to get there to him from out of state. We were all shocked at his sudden death, although we knew death would be sooner than later due to his recent diagnoses. He has recent dx of perilous CHF, lung cancer, liver cancer and 2 aortic aneurysms. I'm thankful he did not live to experience the very end stage of liver cancer. However, considering how well he was doing prior to the biopsy, laughing comfortably, as a nurse and concerned grandchild I can't help revisiting the details and wandering why his assigned nurse was not taking appropriate precautions and what the outcome was as a result. I'm so thankful for nurses who take details seriously understanding the smallest thing missed can be catastrophic. Simple patient education, instructions, positioning.....