It was very nice of you to admit her patient for her. However, admitting a patient does not make them your permanent responsibility. After you have passed on report to her, including the tasks that...
I know its hard to stay, but look at it as a learning opportunity and try to make it six months if you can. Six months looks better on a resume than 3 or 4, one year looks better. If you absolutely...
My favorite thing I received for my nursing graduation was jewelry because it didn't represent anything clinical or "nursey." It was just a genuine congratulations gift that gives me warm feelings...
I agree with all of the above responses but wanted to add another option. I once cared for a patient who had a simple procedure performed with sedation. We couldn't get her post-op SpO2 >89 on...
So sorry to hear about your tragic story. That does sound stressful. Have you considered OR nursing? With your scrub/circulation and OB experience you would be an asset to any OR. While there is...
I graduated from nursing school when I was 20 and now have almost three years of experience under my belt. People usually don't question whether I am old enough to be a nurse because I try to be as...
I have been cruising this website for a long time but have finally signed up and wanted to share my perspective on this issue. I started nursing school when I had just barely turned nineteen. The...
Hi, I have never posted on here before but thought I should post a response to your question since I am a local. The wages in Spokane are better than in Idaho. This is because most of the hospitals...