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Sometimes pts are waiting in the ER for the doctors to c and waiting for consults and admission or transfer orders, so they will just come anytime whenever they r ready. Hospitals are 24 hrs 7 days. The good thing about night shift is that most of the time it's more quiet compare to day shift. In day shift the doctors, family, physio, everyone is there, asking questions, rounds, etc. But the down side is that when there is an emergency u get less help, and a good team is crucial, so everyone works together and helps each other.

The 3 nurses that who got bumped are way better than the "new"ones who came to our floor even though they have less experience. so in nursing, experience is not the most important thing, experience won't make u a better nurse if they dun have a good heart and not listen to others. I really miss the nursing team that I had, if was like a fmaily, now it's not the same anymore

the hospital that i am working at right now just closed one of the unit. On the floor that I work(medical ward), 3 of the new nurses got bumped and 5 of the "new" nurses came in. They all have like 20+yrs of experience in LTC, when they get started they think they know everything, while they were on their orientation the AHN said just to check the medication that they prepare. The nurse freaks out! and said " y r u checking me? U know I have 30 yrs of experience and I could be ur grandma"!she made a big deal complaint to the HN and the union. and the poor nurse just got yell at for nothing. The other new nurse had to give a transfusion, and saw her put the blood on gravity set, and the nurse approach her she said Oh, the family was in the room and I dunno how to use the pump, and said:"we dun use a pump for blood transfusion in the old days"! the hospital policy and procedure says blood products have to be delivered with the pump. How come they dun ask if they dun know something? When the nurse ask if she is ok any questions she said no. and in fact she doesn't know, she just dun want to look stupid in front of the family and rather doing smth not right. They work in the LTC for so long and they dun even give transfusion. sigh.. Personally I dun care a nurse who has 30+yrs of experience or whatever, if they have too much ego, and think they know everything they will never be a good nurse, will never improve and admit they make a mistake. I often hear that: I have 20 yrs of expereice and I know what I am doing, u know what? u have been doing the wrong thing for 20 yrs!

After the insertion of the NG tube the pt will go for x-ray to confirm the placement, after the placement is confirmed the nurse will put a black mark on the tube closed to the nostirl, and measure the length of the tube from the exit site to let say the blue rubber part( the port). and listen for the bubbling sounds over the stomach. We have to do the 3 checks qshift.

It depends whether if the person who asks u to do something is "really" busy or just being lazy. If the person is busy I will help with no problems

There is always a reason why people complain, I am pretty sure not only one pt had complaints on u, if not the manager would not pick on u all the time. Reflect on ur behaviours first. As we know the tone of voice, facial expression and gestures(pointing fingers) can be mistaken as aggresive instead of assertive. Also the words we say can be a different meanings as the person who receives the msg.

Hi, everyone, I'm from Montreal, I am planning to do by Bac through Internet. Is anyone here who is taking a long distance post RN BScN program? I have a list of school, but I don't know which one is better. Or you have any ideal long distance online nursing school? Here are the school that I know I can do my Bac. Athabasca university, University of victoria, St. Francis Xavier University. Does BN and BScN program are different beside BScN has science courses. Is BScN program a better choice? Thank you for your help!

hi! I'm a student nurse and i will graduate in May. I need help writing the CV and Cover letter, can anyone tell me what needs to be included in the CV and cover letter? Thx for help

Is there anyone who did the Quebec OIIQ exam? I would like to know what is the OSCE ( the role-playing) about? Can anyone gives me the scenario? Thank You very much for your help! (I'm graduating soon) ^.^

:welcome: I'm going to start the internship in 2 wks, can anyone gives me some advice from where i should start with. med, surg, ICU, ER, Geriatric, postpartum. My choice is either med or surg, b/c i think i will learn more from it. but i ' m here seeking advice. ^.^

I am currently a nursing student, and i need some body to help me I have a pt who is constantly anxious about every little things. ex: his future, surgery, eyes condition.... The problem is that he cannot let go of his obsession, and it preoccupy his thoughts. Which affects his appetite and self care ability. I 've tired to spend time with him and let him talks about his concerns and it didn't work. Does anyone has any suggestion that i could try? Thank you very much!

I have just started my psych rotation last week,and i have a lot of difficulties to answer the following questions. Anyone could help me to respond to those questions? I don't know what kind of answers are appropriate? 1) I can't live in my home anymore because it is budded by the FBI 2)Have they told you why i am here in the hospital? 3)I can feel my stomach rotting away. 4)I must do what God tells me to do. 5)Look at the devil in the corner. Thank you very much for answering!