I agree with the posters that those who are truly sick should not have to worry about getting the treatment that they need. BUT I always feel sick to my stomach when I see how much taxes are taken off...
We don't have CNA's on either unit that I work on. We do all of their care...including toileting. Some great discussion on this thread. Would i refuse a human being some basic dignity by helping them...
I think you can do it. You said yourself that you are very studious. Five isn't that uncommon during nursing school, so pre-req's should be better. Just focus all your energy into your studies and...
You will be fine. A lot of people I don't take "health care related courses" in high school. I didn't know such things existed. We had CALM (career and life management) which isn't related to nursing...
oceangirl1234 replied to NurseJane101214's topic in General Nursing
I had a Littman Classic ii throughout school and it worked just fine and was super affordable. I recently upgraded to the Classic iii and find it works better (which makes sense since it is more...
oceangirl1234 replied to Mburciaga's topic in Men in Nursing
Don't let gender influence your decision-I know plenty of guy nurses who are great. And 35 isn't too late. What matters is if you can afford to take the time away from work to complete the schooling....
I would try talking to the person first...but don't tell them what to do as you aren't the manager. Perhaps go the respectful constructive criticism route, and if they don't listen at least you tried...
At 3 am the other night, my coworker was telling me about how haunted our unit is. During the middle of the night when some co-workers have been resting on the couch in the break room, they have heard...
oceangirl1234 replied to timmac98's topic in Canada
I think that when speaking to, or in a patient's range of hearing, English should be spoken. When speaking to other co-workers about nursing things (ie. report) then obviously English should be spoken...