I quite understand your dilemma, however, let's re-group here and consider some things: CNAs are not nurses. They are not taught theory. They are just what they are taught to be, assistants. If you...
talondora1 replied to DiannaK's topic in Emergency
My daughter was misdiagnose with the same thing. She was only 14 at the time. I did some investigating and had a chat with a pediatric nuero/endoncrinologist of all things. (She is also diabetic)....
talondora1 replied to grantw9066's topic in Emergency
I disagree. The doctor is the one who was out of line. True we are suppose to be a team. Not all doctors feel that way. If she misunderstood, fine. She didn't. Any physician who says to a nurse,...
talondora1 replied to grantw9066's topic in Emergency
You are correct in quoting the physician. If this case ever ended up in a court of law, quotes are appropriate. You have a license to protect, and so does your facility. The doctor should have...
It could be that the Interviewer has certain criteria she has to follow with H.R to be compliant with the hiring process. I wouldn't worry. Sometimes facilities do things
I wouldn't say anything negative about anything regarding your previous job. Perhaps you could say that you needed a change and would like to expand your horizons, so to speak. This tells them that...
Most hospitals don't comment on wage as many are governed by how many years of experience comes into play and Union rules regarding pay. Just a hint: Don't ask about pay right off the bat when you...
Most facilities have a policy regarding this issue but it isn't always the same. Is your facility a Union facility? If it is, the Union has their own rules about this. Most facilities pay minimum...
talondora1 replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing
Jesus commanded believers in the Bible before He went up to Heaven and told them "Go to all the world" and share the message of forgiveness and love, eternal life. It is an act of obedience she is...
Stop eating our young!!!! She will see wisdom in time. It isn't fair to stand on your soapbox and ream her out when she is still finding her place. Knock it
It sounds like you have really thought this through for quite a while. If you are able to privately share your concerns in a respectful yet direct way with your manager, it may help. If you feel that...
In our hospital we make a practice of letting the Charge nurse know not to assign patients with too many issues all at once to a nurse. Example: Divide up the load more evenly when possible....
The inner "bladder" of the cuff is designed to inflate a certain way. It needs to be placed correctly for accuracy. Many times the readings aren't accurate due to incorrect placing. The same holds...