I went into nursing to specifically pursue psych nursing. I love it, it's rewarding, always super interesting to me. I know it is hard and not for everyone, there was a reason I left after 3 years....
Considering the difference in perception, knowledge and acceptance of trans folks has changed completely even in the last couple years, 9 years ago it would have been a totally different experience...
LalaRN9000 replied to J.Adderton's topic in Nursing News
The government should not be able to dictate or penalize how medical professionals think or practice. They decide what is the appropriate plan of care for their patient, not the state. SD is a...
I wouldn't report it unless you're 100% sure. Like you mention, you could destroy her career, life and so on. It sucks that your patients might not be getting their pain medicine but they'll be okay....
LalaRN9000 replied to Kallie3006's topic in Nursing News
Why are you feeling so personally attacked? I just really baffled by your responses. Everyone has unconscious bias and prejudice, regardless of race. Social psych 101, it is ingrained in humans as a...
In my opinion, no health care provider should be able to refuse care on any grounds, unless there is some concern of a safety issue. As a member of the GLBT community, most of the comments are very...
I have also been shy/introverted my whole life. Like everyone has said, the more you do it the easier it gets. There are also opportunities that have less patient interaction, depending on what area...
I work in mental health and sometimes distraught parents have unreasonable demands and expectations. Obviously this isn't a surprise when you're a nurse but I am just curious what other nurses would...