Yankee in Texas

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1. Your Worst Mistake

   Yankee in Texas replied to aurora_borealis's topic in General Nursing

   My first mistake as a nurse was deciding to work 2nd shift (3-11p) its the shift with no life. Seriously. I made three mistakes in a 24h period. #1: I gave 3mg of dilaudid when the order said 2mg....

2. Nurses who let NAs Boss them around

   Yankee in Texas replied to PhePhe's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   Not wanting to be in a defensive stance. I have seen both side of the fence as well. As a new grad, I am coming into the field understanding both roles, while learn the role of an RN. Unfortunately,...

3. Nurses who let NAs Boss them around

   Yankee in Texas replied to PhePhe's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   My, My, My. I am currently a GN (thank you very much May 2003). During school I worked as a NA or here we are called PCTs (pt care techs). What I understand and see is that some nurses ASSUME...

4. Senior practicum/preceptorship

   Yankee in Texas replied to delirium's topic in General Students

   Our program requires 142 hours with our preceptor, which I have just completed and I LOVED IT !! It was the best decision I ever made. This was the first time I have gone to clinicals and the...