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I hope my coworkers eat ME if I ever turn into that kind of holier than thou ccu nurse.

i hope my coworkers shoot me if i EVER turn into that!

you will have to take prerequisite classes and you can take those part-time but once you are in the program it is full time.

Sounds sweet! You will never get all weekends and holidays off as a new nurse. You likely will start out on nights or weekends. The pay might be better though, 25.00 an hour to start at least if you work in a hospital, less in a nursing home. You ha...

Maybe nursing home work is something you should steer clear of and find a med-surg postition in a hospital. Yea, it is sad and what you are feeling is normal. Nursing home work is something not everyone can do. Also, if you couldn't hear lung sounds ...

you have a great attitude and are admirably assertive!

So you are saying you have zero tolerance for what they do not their disease. I think they should get a chance to prove themselves after they have owned it and be able to keep their license. If they keep screwing up time after time then I can see tak...

Addiction is a disease. Do you have zero tolerance for all your sick patients?

I only share what I don't have to hide. Everyone has things that should be saved for meetings. Smart gianna!

right on granny!

Hi. I am an RN and facing the NMP. I sign contracts and get my license back after only about 5 months of losing it. I will get it back feb 21st. I have never diverted though, not even an aspirin, but understand how easy it would be and how quickly th...

can a student write up a doc??????????

write her up. if she is leaving confused pts on the commode alone that is a danger to the pt. thats what nm's want is documentation.

you can refuse the assignment because you need med-surg training for at least a year before going into a specialty like that.

Don't think about it because it will make you nuts. Just do it. You will be fine!

Ive seen sodium as low as 116 and lower. If they have symptoms it is important ot get ahold of the doc now. Its a delicate balance with chf'ers and low sodium but you gotta treat the NA+. Just listen to lungs and watch for edema.

I worked both and there is a difference. Days are busier in a different way. Lots of activity and doctors needing assistance. Xrays, tests, getting pts ready for surgery ect. but it doesn't mean you'll never get to do it just not as much. Plus you ha...

basically i head that potassium helps push the glucose out of the cells but am not sure how. That last post was a little lengthy and hard to understand. Can anyone explain it a little easier?

I have had a rough year, son on meth and husband died related to alcoholism. I got a few tickets, neg. driving and possession of marijuana reduced to lesser charge. I went through treatment and am clean and sober now. I lost my license temporarily an...

Cool. How did it go for you? Were you able to talk to other nurses in the program and get support that way? I got to meetings and all but it is different nurse to nurse.

Thanks everyone for setting me straight. I realize now it is my responsibility not my right. I like the person that said I can use it as an opportunity. It is my choice and I can choose the positive road or the negative one. I think I will choose the...

It is funny because I could see myself both when I was a new grad and now as an experienced nurse. Alot of it is true and just natural as time goes on, and when you are new. We have all been there!

Thankyou for replying. I guess I am just looking for support and encouragement. i am looking into support groups with other nurses that have been through it too. It helps too know I am not alone.

Thank you so much for you support. I hope the hospital has the same attitude. We need more people like you. Thanks again. Laura