mayzeegrl

I guess you just have to pick your battles. It would not break the hospital's confidentiality if you reported abuse or neglect going on with a patient. You are a mandated reporter. As far as other nurse's techniques you may find more and more of this going on when you become a nurse. There are alot of things in this world that aren't right, but just do the best that you can do and report "the major" things when you get out there. Best of luck..

Pardon my ignorance, but who is Faith Hill? I never set eyes on her before. I'm being honest here. Guess she doesn't make that much of impession on people as she seems to think that she does.

Unfortunatley this is the case where I live in Massachusetts. Seems the only job options for LPN is in LTC and as you already know as well as I, it's not a very fun setting to be in. I do know that my mother who is an LPN has had work experience as an LPN at a pediatric doctor's office, been LPN at a group home for mentally challenged, detox centers, and for a mentally ill clients at an office setting. I guess these kinds of jobs are out there, at least in MA, but they are few and far between. There's been such talk that LPNs are being phased out so I don't know if that is the case of not. I do know that not many LPNs are hired at hospitals in my area because they have techs. that do alot of what the LPNs used to do. Maybe you could check out a career center if you have one near you. Good luck in getting a job............ :balloons:

People who are nurses were all student nurses at one time. Some people have less tolerance than others and some people love to help and teach the nursing students. It's just like life, some people are nice and some are not and you'll find that out even more once you get into the workforce of nursing. And, I think it just about happens anywhere at whatever kinds of jobs. Just seek out the nice people to help you out, you'll know who they are. Good luck......... :balloons:

I think it's great that you want to get into a profession in which you are helping people who have similar issues as yourself. Who better to take care of the mentally ill than someone who has personal experience themselves? The board of nursing can't deny you an RN license because of a disability, because that is discrimination. It is also confidential that you have a disorder and do not need to disclose this information to anyone, unless you felt like doing so. You say you know how to manage your illness and if you feel that you can handle the stress of the job and are able to take care of yourself, then go for your dreams. I know it's hard to build up the confidence when one has some form of disability. But, more and more people are being diagnosed bipolar and it's not something to be ashamed of. Just take care of yourself, know your warning signs, use your coping skills and stress management. Best wishes............. :balloons:

Keely, I think it's great that you want to get into psyche nursing. There isn't anything wrong with wanting to help the mentally ill, as they are people too. And psyche nursing is not a lower form of nursing. Maybe these people you talk to who scrunch up their noses do so because they know they don't have what it takes or know that it is or can be hard work. But, you can make a difference in peoples' lives by going into this field if this is what you want to do. There is still a misconception and stigma about the mentally ill, but I say go for it and don't pay any attention to critiscism others give you............Best wishes :balloons:

Dear Lori, sorry you had such a hard time. What I want to know is why it is all your responsibility for everything??? Don't you have five Lpns in the facility also? Were you in charge of your own floor or are you the acting supervisor. Seems that the other nurses should also be helping you out instead of having it all fall on you. Maybe you can mention your concerns to the administrators and see what they can do for you so that you can handle your job without feeling like you are going to burst into tears. Best wishes............... :balloons:

Dorsogluteal always works best for me. I feel more confident using that injection site than any other, although we were taught all injection sites in nursing school.

Dear Mike, being a new nurse is one of the hardest things in the world. It is so overwhelming. When I became a new nurse I started out as treatment nurse for all four floors of LTC facility, and then they ended up making me a float nurse for all four floors. It was terrible, but what people kept saying me was to cover my butt at all times and that when in doubt ship them out. In your case, you said you couldn't send that person out because you worked at a hospital. But, always go with your gut feeling. Better to be safe than sorry. I'm sure you didn't mean the person any harm. And you will get the hang of things as time goes by and will know how to handle things differently in the future.