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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 need a special blood sugar get it yourself. Organize...

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). He informed me that many kids are misdiagnosed as...

Wow! I am so sorry you had to experience that. My mom died from colon cancer. She had her tests every year after age 50 and nothing showed up until a year before her death. By then it was too late. She had no symptoms if you can believe it. She ...

Well done, Kiddo! When I got my RN license in the mail, I opened it, and dropped to my knees! Praise the Lord!! WE made it! Now the fun begins......:welcome:

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, especially an inexperienced one, "then I am not go...

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 chosen his words better if he was so concerned. I ha...

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 backwards....(grin)

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 you are eager to learn and be flexible. Good luck...

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 interview. It looks as though that's the only reas...

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 wage and then if you are called in, your normal wage...

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 doing to God, regardless of denomination. She has ...

Contact your state nursing board to be sure.

Back in 1991 I loved wearing my cap too. However, as time went by, it got in the way, coming loose, curtains in a pt room hitting it, falling off, and one also had to keep it clean and starched. We were required to wear it for Graduation, as its' des...

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 off.

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 you must leave your facility, do so. Give a prop...

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. Perhaps you could suggest this?

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 true for a manual cuff. However, I too am one who...

Sounds like the Night nurses need to sit down and have a Pow-Wow with her. Do it as a group, it's more effective.

It's always a big deal when a narcotic comes up missing. It reflects on the whole floor as the count is off and no one is suppose to leave until it is resolved. It becomes a trust issue that can affect everyone who works there, placing undue stress...

Hello again! I guess perhaps with Malpractice Insurance premiums being at an all time high he isn't taking any chances. It's too bad though, especially as you are doing your best to keep his people safe. Just a friendly note though: Most physician...

Yes, it has happened to me too. However, in our hospital we have a zero tolerance for it now. If any Physician, nurse, or other employee treats one with rudeness they are reported and dealt with. Doctors need to understand that they are colleagues...

I have always done them twice on my evening shift, as in our part of the world they are done around 0800, or with an am bath, 1600, and hs. Check with your floor policy as facilities times may vary. If all else fails, have the Dr. specifically stat...

While one can get alot of great experience in Med/Surg, I must disagree with the advice of going there first. The O.R. environment is nothing like Med/Surg. The need for O.R. nurses is great. Both fields have merit, but you should go where you wan...

No, you are not crazy. Most hospitals will link you up with a preceptor for a couple of weeks. There is nothing wrong with making a change now and then. It helps prevent burn-out. In my 17 years I have been a combat medic, a Home Care RN, Hospice...

It's hard at first when you are doing clinicals. You are still feeling your way around a floor that is known to be chaotic by nature let alone being "new" in the field. It is true that we are all responsible to reinforce teaching. Many times these...