walk6miles

Hello I've been out of bedside nursing for a bit over a year. I just read the first five replies and gave up. I think I have landed on another planet. My family practitioner said to my family member: "never argue with an old nurse - you won't wi...

Sounds like great advice on the part of members...i will reiterate: don't let someone else (especially someone who has no business whatsoever) dictate your dreams. Do your very best even if it means getting a tutor today; show the professor you ar...

As part of your display of "professional behaviour", you must learn to keep your composure at all times. Attack the problem NOT the person. Accept responsibility willingly and with confidence. Do NOT ever, ever, ever discuss any other employee's ...

Did anyone see the CNN story (also on Nancy (shreaking) Grace ) where they interviewed a physician over the ER that made a mother wait with her desparetly ill baby? They made the mom and child wait in the waiting room for FIVE hours and as a result, ...

Best advice: SEE A LAWYER; one who specializes in employment law. Good luck.

The replies about being targetted for termination due to age and payroll are unfortunately exactly right. I will tell you my story when my situation is fixed (and it won't be much longer).............. Keep your head on straight, get a lawyer, try ...

It takes the body an average of six months to "adjust" to night shift. I would suggest that you not take a travel assignment that requires night shift if you have not worked it consistently for that period of time. Some adjust quickly to a change ...

The only thing to be seen is the operative area..........patients are drapped and covered.

Three times and all in the ER. First time, an unrestrained prisoner brought in by police....she had both hands on my throat and the officer who brought her in was extremely embarrassed......eeeeek!! Attempted to slap my face with her foot.........sa...

Me thinks there is a foul odor to thy posting!! Thee should never think thy readers are shallow and without their wits......begone, imposter!!

Am I missing part of the original message? How did you find out that "then I got a call for the second interview.....an HR error"?

I am specially "impressed" with family members who ask me (the critical care RN) to find and bring in a chair for another able bodied visitor. I always say "soon as I can" but honestly, what am I supposed to do about my two (yes, I said TWO) other ...

Back in the "old" days, I used a casette player during my daily run or walk and listened to Gasparis on casette tape.... I still have them but I guess mp players are in now and casette players are out..... I also put my notes on casette tape...anyth...

I feel very sorry for the student who is caught up in this problem - but more than her problem, I am astonished at the judgement of members without the input of this student. What gives??

I commend you for standing up for what is right. First of all, the nurse should have been placed in a quiet room with someone at her side. Some states require immediate (after processing) escort to treatment center. At any rate and despite our gr...

Just saw your question. My experience (trauma level 2) has always been positive. ER nurses are different because the "action" is faster. Many of the new nurses had a good handle on cardiac as well as neuro - trauma is a form of nursing unto itsel...

I don't know about the rest of the world, but if I got an A- it would be a freaking miracle!!!! Sorry, my silly bone is aching and I couldn't help myself. lololo

Working nights has many advantages as well as several disadvantages. Let's take a few and work out the good and the bad. First of all, as a new nurse, you have demonstrated an eagerness to learn and broaden your experience. Nights is uniquely made...

I was waiting until after things were decided; this subject prompts me to speak out. I was diagnosed with Parkinson's approximately 6 years ago (we suspect this year is actually year ten). After the initial shock, I decided to let my employer kno...

The female intensivist I wrote up for unprofessional behaviour was basically forced to apologize in front of the members in the "meeting" held to investigate the write up. She continues to hold a grudge and I believe she is at the background of a co...

You need to report it to your instructor asap; do not discuss it with any one else....period. Here is why: the nurse (I will refer to her as nurse; she doesn't deserve the respect that the title brings) must hear the complaint in a way that leaves ...

Welcome to the wonderful world of nursing (I am not being sarcastic). It is a world of highs with significant periods of lows.....family interferes (have you run into the family that says "don't give mom any pain medicine because she falls asleep an...

Welcome to the world of management at its worst. How do these misfits get into a management position: it's easy - their supervisors would rather kick them upstairs into a management job that they are ill-suited to do. They have no formal educatio...

There is a chain/group of hospitals in the area. They absolutely present to the aspiring employee a policy that covers jewelry, hair, nails, etc. Many of the male RNs simply wear a wig (honest - it's the truth) and everyone is happy. Just thought ...

Oh my God!!!! What happens if only one patient goes bad? You must protect your license and your reputation besides keeping your patients safe.