nurseleigh

I have heard tales that in some states the CNA's are the ones who pass meds. I was just wondering if any of you live in any of these states that supposedly do this and if the CNA courses are more diverse than in a state where they cannot. I wish i h...

Bottom line is. . . it doesn't matter what you, me, or anyone else thinks on the issue. If your place of employment has a policy against them, then you can't wear them. It's that simple. Traci

I am in the minority here. . . Although I don't necessarily use that phrase, if the aide comes to me and says room 24 wants ________ and it is not my patient, I will tell them that they need to find the nurse in charge of that pt's care. Usually th...

I will help too. I just graduated in December and started working as a nurse in January (after passing NCLEX) PM me anytime Leigh

When I took mine I was told failure is not an option. We stay here until you pass, period. The class was scheduled for 8 hours but we were all done in 6. Leigh

Oh yeah, she is only 45 Leigh

Had a pt that was told by the doc she had emphysema and COPD. Right after getting report I am told that she wants to speak to her nurse. I go in and her and her son are sitting there. They tell me what the doc told them and have some questions. F...

I am soooooo disappointed I have always wanted to get an Ultrascope. Now you go and tell me that it is horrible. I hope your happy, you single-handedly crushed all my hopes and dreams. Leigh Seriously though, I did always want an Ultrascope, th...

So. . . how do they make the diagnosis between pneumonia and SARS? Has anyone really said how long someone is infected with SARS before they are usually diagnosed? Leigh

Ohhh I see. . . Somebody giving THEIR opinion to a fellow nurse to stay home based on medical condition is bad. . . Calling others irresponsible because of that advise based on YOUR opinion is somehow supportive. That makes perfect sense, thanks fo...

I think a few people namely passing thru RNonsense BadBird NurseGirlKaren FullMoonMadness oramar deserve a heartfelt apology from you. Nobody said that Wendy should stay home because she is a nurse, only because of her medical condition!!! Maybe...

Panda, in a since I agree with you. It is reasonable to have a specific amount of CPR certified people always in the building. On the whole, the chances of a child needing CPR are small. However, I don't feel it is unreasonable to expect that my ch...

If it makes you feel better, I meant that comment for anyone who might think I was trying to imply that teachers do nothing but sit around eating bon-bons during the summer. Leigh

I thought they were too. IT is sad that they aren't, but I don't necesarily blame the teachers themselves for it. I think I am going to have to talk to my daughters principal real soon to see how many staff members are CPR certified. As with some o...

It all really depends on the doctor. Some want experience, and some don't mind a fresh graduate. I would just put applications in everywhere and state that you want a day position and see what happens. Good luck Leigh

Call me an idiot, or whatever :), but what is the difference in job duties between an nurse and a medical assistant? I have seen many threads on this BB about MA's and have never really understood what it is a medical assistant does. I have even se...

Wow, talk about a thorough reply!!!!! Thanks so much for that wealth of knowledge. It amazes me the wide variety of learn at home programs. Leigh

Nursing home blues by D.R.I. Leigh

quote: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Originally posted by berry my fav is to ask the nurse calling you report on a pt the are sending over for resp distress and you ask for v/s you get the long paus...

I think if i could oust the Mt Dew and drink H2O I would loose a lot. I notice that I seem to "drink" my calories as I don't really eat too much. That is my new goal. I used to only take enough money to work with me for one soda, now I am going to...

I love the new name. Good luck wherever the army takes you. From an ex-army brat. . . Dad retired 10 years ago. Leigh

I agree with part of this. I don't think that prisoners deserve cable, or a fitness center that probably rivals any that I would have to pay dearly to use. But a lot of the rest of that is basic necessities of life. Food, water, clothing, a bed. ...

I thought I posted on this a little bit ago. . . Hmmmmm Anyways, I just said that even the personell office should have some knowledge on the programs offered by the hospital. Good luck Leigh

It does seem like there are a lot of MRSA patients these days, but I have only been in nursing for a year and a half. Leigh

You should even be able to call personell in the hospitals in the area to see if they have a program like that. I know the hospital I work at has a program where they pay for school and you commint to like 5 years at that hospital. IF you leave bef...