usyankee

Did anyone mention how exhausting nursing is to her? Mentally, emotionally, and physically? There is no way one could keep at that pace for very long. And if one gets married and makes less than you do... it's bye bye money, and you may even have to pay alimony. Be hopeful, realistic, and look out for all those bumps in the road none of us plan on....

I am a nurse (18 years) getting my bachelor's in legal studies. It is indeed battery and against your liberty rights as stated in the due process clause in the US Constitution. One of our unenumerated rights is the right to refuse medical treatment. That is not even medical treatment! I was stuck with a needle once from a combative patient. I was instructed to go to the clinic. They insisted I should get a tetorifice shot, and I have never been the same since. Muscle pain and spasms have been a part of my life since. I am not sure if it was the tetorifice, or the mercury. If one does not shake the bottle, you get a large amount of mercury (thermasol). I refuse the flu shot every year because I have chronic mono (chronic Epstein Barr) and do not want to jeopardise my health. I take Vitamin C and get the flu seldom and way less than those who get the shot at work. This is not legal advise, but one could consult with a lawyer and find out one could also sue for punitive damages and emotional distress.

I was spit in the eyes twice by a patient. I told the director of nurses and she did not direct me to get checked out. Subsequently, I realized that this patient has MRSA as a past history. She is not on isolation, and apparently if colonized (whatever that truly means) a patient comes off isolation. However, since then a patient who had been colonized is back on precautions after testing positive for MRSA. So, if anyone thinks that a patient who is "colonized" is safe, they are not.

What is the base salary per hour for an LPN working in long term care with 18 years experience (working in long term care) in the New Haven, CT area?