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Like the others have said, I don't think that there is a chance that your program can keep youout. They may ask another Dr. to check you out (at their expense), but that should be no biggie. Good luck!:)

I think this is abominable behavior! Unless you work on a unit where everybody is a temp, people know their coworkers, and what is going on in their lives. Word of a family tradgedy spreads FAST in my hospital and on my unit. Sorry to hear about you...

It sounds to me as though you all are a smart, diligent team of CNAs! If you need/want jobs in N GA, PM me-I might be able to help!

Jacolaur, Off Topic has been changed to "Break Room," and the War & Terrorism thread has been closed and "Current Events" is in its' place. I was as confused as you wre when I came back today-it seems there has been some kind of falling out that...

Yep, me too! I did the very thing that you did-hung the wrong abx-right room, wrong patient! Fortunately, the pt's Dr. found the mixup. He was firm, but very nice. He thought that the pt. was allergic to the abx. I hung-he drove over to his offic...

Good luck, Ann! I am glad to hear that you see light at the end of your tunnel!

TOTALLY inappropriate! Let one of the clerks handle that part. That is in no way, shape or form, a nursing duty! I used to work in an ER that required that we send patients to the registration desk to pick up their scripts and discharge papers afte...

It never gets easier, and you never get used to it. You do become a little more accustomed to the feeling of loss, in spite of all that you (and others) may have tried to do, but each death is a new experience. You learn some comforting words to sa...

My son is AD Navy in Bahrain. Let's just pray that they all get to come home in one piece, and alive!

Renee! Congratulations! I know you are excited-you can almost see your grin! LOL! Enjoy your time with your family, and then get yourself in gear. God Bless!

If nothing else, you can get together with the other nurses, aides, or whatever staff was involved, and just discuss whatever heart-rending thing occurred, as a group. It would be best to make a rule that there would be no finger-pointing, or accusa...

Glad that you are back. Tell your Dad that we are sending good wishes his way.

Hey, Renee! Good to see your photo again! Since I was out of hospital nursing for nearly the same length of time until 4 weeks ago, I feel pretty qualified to answer your question: -the biggest change I have seen, without question is how staff is ...

I always try to think of what I'll be doing when I get off work, even if it is watching TV with my hubby. Anything to get my mind away from work. Like Heather said, I always try to put on my best face for my patient. I am a teaser and a joke crack...

Indynurse, thank you! I was able to get to this interesting site, but was unable to open any of the tests when I clicked on them. I'll try again later.

Oh, yes! And, even worse, when the patient tells you that they think they are about to die, you'd better listen-they are rarely wrong!

Canoe- I tried clicking on your link. It comes up "page not found." Could the address be missing something? Cathy

My husband is bipolar. He takes Wellbutrin and Depakote. They work very well for him. Good luck with your meds!

Try Lydia.com They even have a discount section, in addition to regularly low prices! It is where I "outfitted" myself to return to floor nursing. Good luck! They have most name brands, and really good prices.

Disgusting!

You said it, Micro!

Micro's post covers it well, and Canoe's and Gomer's posts fill in the cracks. It basicall comes down to if you are willing to work hard to make a decent income, or if you want to do something else to make BIG bucks. It is a personality issue as we...

As one who was a LPN earlier in my career, I can understand your frustration. There is nothing "wrong" with LPNs at all. I see it as an entry-level position in Nursing. As Canoe said, some people may see that you have plenty of potential to progre...

l.rae, so glad to hear that things have levelled off, and that you are doing better. Another vagal maneuver I have seen is one a young man with PSVT did when he was my patient almost 20 years ago. Whenever he felt that "funny feeling" start up in ...