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Psych....

Look at Brook Lane in Hagerstown MD..

There should be a Nurse Educator at your facility that has the manufact. instructions for the product. You should contact them in order to have the proper training of the product. Don't think of it as a stupid answer because you already see that some agree and some don't agree with you. JMHO

At current we have 23-24 beds per unit. We always have at least 4 staff per unit. At least 2 what is considered licensed staff, at least one being RN, the other could be RN or LPN, and then the other two could be RN, LPN or CNA. RN is charge then someone to pass meds (RN OR LPN) and then two others. Depending on days of the week or number of precautions, etc. we could have up to 6 staff. We also have a Sup. but they are usually to involved in their own things...

My son attends the same private school the wife and I did and there is not a nurse there either. They do have a policy concerning emergency contacts, permission to send the child to the ER and medication administration. We sign that we give the school permission to seek the necessary medical assistance for emergency without holding them accountable. Now the school should have some no fault insurance for injuries such as when my boy fell off the monkey bars but our insurance covered everything. To make a long story short, its a private school and you should know that no full time/part time nursing staff is available so you are putting your trust in the school staff to call 911.

Yes I've heard of this but would be easily challenged because what is negative to some is not to others. We are told about being professional at work but again what is professional to some is not to others. When I'm making or stating an opinion I make sure I state that it is my professional opinion. Being negative and stating a fact is also 2 different things. Again, not knowing the content of the conversation between the 2 staff members I couldn't say but as the saying goes "We agree to disagree".

Your grants and loans are based on your cost of living along with your tuition, books, fee, etc. You can take the whole amount, just remember if you get a loan you will need to pay it back with interest. Grants are free.

You will get different answers depending on what state you want to work and what nursing career path you take, what hours you work, sign on bonuses, shift diffs, insurances, etc. I think there is a website something like salary wizard which should give you the average with the supplied info. As for Western MD the beginning rate is about 43k a year with anywhere from 2-35 percent rate shift diff for beginning medical hospital nurses.

You would have to look at what death means to you? Is it just that the person is gone or did they go to a better place? Did they live a good long life, is their suffering gone, etc.? It is not wrong to be emotional with the loss but to be hestarical or unable to perform your duty may cause a problem. You may need to find a different type of nursing job such as a wellness nurse or something that doesn't involve death. Again there is nothing wrong but let me give you an example of a person I had a problem with. During a code (violent) with a pt. I looked over and noticed a new CNA crying in the doorway with a staff member. I was later told that she had some issues in her past that when the code happened brought back memories. Now I can understand that but if someone is attacking me or another staff member and you go off crying, I have a problem.... If all else fails Prozac or Xanax might help....

Wife and I just saw that movie the Guardian which was great. Good luck with the NCLEX and JHU interview...

I haven't heard of any problems with any type of RN who has a MD license in regards to Diploma, ASN, BSN, etc., unless the job is management and requires a BSN and then sometimes they will let years of experience cover the years of schooling. I personally feel Diploma nurses have an edge with experience myself do to your hands on. Also, when U of MD and JHU came to our ASN program for a recruitment fair they stated they would hire us before their own due to our program having more clinical time then theirs'. This is just what they told us. There may be several reasons for the time that you haven't heard from the other hospitals. There is a big problem with nurses all around the country not having the correct license and criminal backgrounds. As far as the interns/fellowship bridge this is not uncommon for new nurses but is more like an orientation time. They don't want to pay big bucks for recruiting and training if you don't stay and this is a way to cut back. Again, don't be discouraged this is not new although not a practice in all hospitals, etc.

Wish your dad well and know where you are coming from... I was the son of a mother who had a knee replacement and would not think to ask for all things needed when the RN/CNA/LPN was in the room. 5-10 mins later she would be on the call light. I explained things to her and tried to be there as much as I could or have other family members there, so not to burden the floor staff.

You did nothing wrong and if the doctor ordered it for a normal reason then there should not be a problem. More than likely if she would have said no we can't give it, the doctor would have been on the phone to the unit sup or manager and it would have been given anyway. You did nothing wrong...

No good in MD.

I feel the same way about that doctor. Pharmacy goes by what the doctor writes, if there is a question about it then the doctor needs to clarify. And don't worry about the med error, it happens to the best of nurses. And many will cover it up or tell you they never have had a med error. You will find nurses do alot of the doctors and pharmacy work and are asked to do so until there is a problem. Don't get caught up in this and make them do their jobs because you don't want to compromise your license.

Alot of management at least in my experience, and just not nursing, don't want the confrontation. They will say things that make it sound as if it was your problem and you don't know how to handle it but in all reality they want you to work it out without involving them. Again this is from my experience. The less they have to deal with the better. Don't let this get you down. I think sometimes those in management with a BS take courses on how to BS their way out of things.... JMO

Agnus ... That was a rhetorical statement.

Although this person may be what you call a Bully, is he a good nurse? Not to defend him but I've worked with doctors who are complete a** but when it comes to knowing what to do I would rather have them then some who don't have a clue. It's true that we all have our bad days and express our stress differently but try this. In a calm and concerned manner ask him "Is everything okay, you seem a little tense tonight?" It may be that he just needs to get things off his shoulders about work or home life. Now some may find this unprofessional but aren't we all human and in need of someone. Now it will all be in your approach. Don't sound like you've had enough of his you know what but sound concerned, which you are for yourself and for others. JMHO Lastly, the "trooper" comment sounded like a good thing at least for him. Again we are all brought up different and show our feelings in different ways.

I personally don't have a problem with it but in todays society young men with teenage girls is not a good mix. I also wouldn't want to put myself in that position to be accused of something. I would always want to have a female staff member with me if I would have to tx a female to witness no wrong doings. JMHO

I know that when we are going through nursing school it is a proud time not only for us but our family and friends. How many times did someone find out you were in nursing school or a nurse and ask you all sorts of health questions? And then during and after school you hung you equipment and badges from your rear view mirror. Are you a nurse that is proud of what you are and show it by your clothing with RN/LPN/CNA written all over it or do you have stickers or signs all over your vehicle? Do you have a tattoo or things that show what you are? Or do you hide it and don't want anyone to know?:roll :roll

How many DON and or other leadership people would be fired or demoted due to this. Anymore it seems to be the time you've been at a place, who you know or who they can control.

Your not the first and you won't be the last. There could have been serveral facts contributing to how you felt that day. Don't let it get to you.

Sorry I miss understood who you speaking of using the illegal drugs. I would report it to the security department at the hospital who should then report the finding to the law enforcement agency in your area. They could bring charges not only for the illegal use, but investigate whoever brought it in and the fact (at least it is in our state) that it is illegal to smoke inside a hospital to begin with. We also have policies that if a person whether family or not is causing issues that could disrupt the patients progress then they could be ordered by the doctor to stay away from the hospital and this could include telephone and mail privileges. We watch our patients as they open their mail to check for contraband along with items brought in by the family or friends.

llg made some good points. Everyone wants to pass the buck. Start at the bottom and work your way up. If all else fails and your not happy then I would pack up and leave. If you are that valued then they will give in. Unfortunately for me working with the state its all about how long you've been there and there are standard raises for everyone. If you've been there for 20 yrs then everyone at 20 years on the same classification receives the same pay whether full or part time. Good luck and let us know how it goes....

Usually you won't win verbally with the family member expecially someone who thinks like this woman sounds. You are right in saying that an infiltration could have started as soon as you left on your last check with the pt. moving, etc. I like to use the I'm sorry you feel this way but.... or I'm sorry you miss understood me but.... Then don't go into great detail, seek out the next in charge and explain this issue and let it go from there. Managers will try to save face alot of times just to make the family happy and for their unit not to look bad. I'm the same way you are in that I will go over and over the situation in my head even though I may have done nothing wrong. This is the business we are in. Its easy to say but just go on and do your best.