icie rn ADN, RN

Haunted; What a fantastic story. I would not like to work with such a nurse either. Those two hours she came in early should have pointed out to everyone her life was sadly lacking in many areas. I hope you are working with a better bunch of nurse...

This sounds like guilt from lack of action is being passed onto your shoulders. Just let things role downhill. It will be their turn soon. I know the patients and their families appreciated your care.

I love the shirt, wonder what they have concerning cats? Our dog age a lortab and a valium once, hubby dropped them and dog was too quick. He was gorked out for a couple of days. Vet was angry but amused too. Strange things do happen.

The Pyxis man can be so wrong. Try to remain calm, this will work out. I do suggest you write down exactly what happened and how you rectified the event. Be sure to include the fact the pills were in the return drawer. Good luck and I am sure it ...

:balloons::wink2: Congrats on school.

I needed the smile your post gave me.

Hello nads; I would say the nurses at your LTC facility have taken advantage of you if they are never available to help with the lifting or turning of patients. Here, it is part of everyone's job to assist with that type of activity. Good luck wit...

Have you talked with your school's financial resource office? There is some sort of program for loan repayment for working in areas that are underserved. I do not have the particulars but maybe they could be helpful with information. Good luck. I...

Hi Noryn, Yes, we all have been threatened with "show up or else" meetings on time off, then go and hear a bunch of same old issues that management intends to do nothing about. I am glad to hear your job is so good. I was referring specifically to o...

I was really depressed to hear WV is once again among the lowest states when it comes to benefits for employees. Not surprised, but very sad to think we are so underserved. Do you think the facility where you work gives you a good, economical benef...

Most units have an inventory sheet listing different objects and you simply write down the number of "shirts, socks, underwear that person has". The sheet should always be marks/labeled with patients name. If there are objects that are not allowed ...

Know the policy of the unit. Some units demand street clothes only, others allow for a combination, others scrubs. This should have been explained in the interview. One thing, wear good shoes with good traction and support, no matter the unit, fee...

This is so funny to me because I spent 3 hours on the phone on Friday trying to get the pharmacy, the nurse, and the doctors to get hubby's Rx right before we leave for a month to visit daughter up north. Here in WV, I know less than licensed person...

This place sounds like a facility that I worked at. The stories I could tell! Sometimes we just have to decide enough is enough and hit the door. I was the most "honored" nurse on the floor for patient care, new techniques learned, charting, and t...

Policy changes in many institutions do not require the nurse to empty a container at the end of the shift as long as she has a total of the output.

That Mom needs to be educated quickly on these meds and just how abnormally, normal most 3 year olds act daily. Example: 3 yo male, loved to wear silk, played with dolls, sang and danced often at home. Fast forward 25+years, 6'2",220 lbs, loves fo...

Rnpatrick, like the way you think, but reality is reality. Managers often just want the bonus and know staff will keep on keeping on until stress level reaches a point no longer tolerated, several will quit to be replaced by cheaper help.

Facial hair should be neat, clean and trimmed. Hair on head should be clean, neat and as long as you want it to be. Hair or lack of hair has nothing to do with how good a nurse a person may or may not be.

Business casual, clean hair, light aftershave, nice, clean nails, clean shoes with socks that are approiate. I like to see a twinkle in the eye too. It keeps other people guessing. LOL! Good luck.

Since the power that be decided I would have to work for a living, not be blessed with a silver-spoon existance, I work to eat and pay bills. Like another poster said, sometimes you just suck it up and do it.

Hello, No one seems to be answering your question regarding your ADN. While I do not work or live in Ohio, I can speak from experience regarding the degree. A BSN is the coming thing, it will be the essential basis for practice in a few years, more...

Hi Chrissy No advice, just wanted to wish you luck on the move. I would bet the move there will be much like any other move, takes time to learn your way around, where to shop and get the deals, good places to eat, finding a church, and medical care...

Would it be possible to take a short trip to Lexington to check things out first hand? Would you have to live in that area or would within an hour or two be sufficient? Did you call the BON for info? State of Ky for info on area? I am sure there w...

We need a little more info. R u a LPN? Have u discussed/checked into refresher courses? Is license current? Did u call BON for info? Sorry, but there is no good way to give any advice until more info on this is given.

Agree with other posters, talk to another advisor, one who has been at college for awhile, or better, the head of the program. If you pay for a class, can get it scheduled accordingly, I see no reason to be told you cannot retake a class. Plenty of...