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I think you and MikeyBSN should both look for new jobs. Oh, wait... he already did. The situation you described sounds like a serious safety issue. It's unfortunate it's so common. :angryfire In the end, you need to do what is right for you. Abov...

If you're applying to the Bridge program, don't bother with the Stats class. You'll have to repeat it anyway per their policy.

I need someone to help me organize my thoughts... I have worked in Adult ICU for four years. I stayed at my last job for three years and I really liked it, for the most part. It was in a community hospital on the outskirts of the city. The people ...

Thanks, for your advice! I think I'm going to take some time off to think about things. I did go to my PCP and had bloodwork done. Everything was normal, including my TSH (Good call). I'm seeing a cardiologist now, too.

You didn't give enough information in some of your other complaints. I have a hard time understanding exactly what made you so upset. re: the medication given wrong etc. I'm not sure what your expectations were, but to expect the staff to physical...

I try to carry only what I need. I always carry a ballpoint pen, a sharpie, a pair of hemostats, chapstick, a few mints, a few bucks, and my cellphone with me. I can manage to fit it all in my pockets.

I think I would get laughed at if I came to work wearing a fanny pack!

Because the blood can begin to form micro clots in the syringe.

I would be less concerned with the actions of the CNA than the reason this patient's BG dropped that low in the first place. I would also want to keep checking her BGs periodically to make sure they didn't drop again. Maybe her meds need to be adj...

I hear you, sister!

I'm sorry this is happening to you. Hospital administration should be aware of this because it is a huge liability for them, and a safety issue they need to address. Please tell your charge nurse. Do not take report on this patient. If you do n...

Wow. A BP like that would constitute a hypertensive crisis and would probably need labetalol or a cardene gtt. That pt. definitely requires a higher level of care...

Is that ethical?

I agree. It doesn't sound like your family presented any unreasonable demands; his behavior was inappropriate. Find a new doc and maybe even a new hospital if you are not satisfied with his care. I will pray for you and your family.

That is unacceptable. If there was an emergency that took presidence over your mother's procedure, they should have been honest and told your parents. I'm glad your dad stood up for her. He could also write a letter to administration to let them k...

If it is a healthy, low risk pregnancy, that does not sound unreasonable at all. I went to a group of midwives and I had biweekly appointments from about 32(?) to 37 weeks. The weekly appointments didn't start until very late in my pregnancy.

I love your comment! I too had a completely unmedicated Bradley birth and found it to be the most positive and empowering experience of my life! We had a midwife and I delivered at a hospital almost an hour away. I could tell that my L&D nurse...

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