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  1. Use of grief counselors in Hospice

    philosophical posted a topic in General Nursing

    This is a question for all of the hospice nurses out there. Does your facility/ company offer grief counseling or death counseling to patients and familes? If so, is this usually the job of a Social...

  2. Ever get infection/ disease from a patient??

    philosophical posted a topic in General Nursing

    After reading some of the Nursing "horror stories" thread about being pooped/ puked/ peed/ bled/ and ejaculated on, I was wondering if anyone has caught an infectious disease or illness from a patient...

  3. Don't wanna always give baths, clean up feces, etc., where to work?

    philosophical replied to WannaBCRNA's topic in General Nursing

    Bring our egos back to reality? Some of you sound very egotistical spouting that nursing is wholistic and that you treat the mind, body and spirit!! Hmm, well then, what are psychologists, physical...

  4. Unit Secretary roles

    philosophical posted a topic in General Nursing

    Do the Unit Secretaries at your hospital have any patient contact whatsoever? I am completely fascinated with hospitals (been in them quite a few times) and think I would be happy in a career as a US,...

  5. Don't wanna always give baths, clean up feces, etc., where to work?

    philosophical replied to WannaBCRNA's topic in General Nursing

    I mean there should be more CNAs that can be delegated to while the LPN or RN can focus more on other aspects of nursing care. Within a CNAs scope of practice of

  6. Don't wanna always give baths, clean up feces, etc., where to work?

    philosophical replied to WannaBCRNA's topic in General Nursing

    I know I'll get flamed for this, but I don't think a RN should be giving baths and cleaning poo. You all are highly skilled professionals and leaving those tasks to a CNA would free up more of your...

  7. Am I really cut out for this career?

    philosophical replied to FutureRN1908's topic in General Nursing

    My advice would be to take a career personality test or speak with a career counselor. If I have to put in 1-2 years of acute care, then nursing is not for me. Maybe I should take my own advice and...

  8. Should the Title Nurse be Changed ? ? ?

    philosophical replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    Have you ever thought about other healthcare professions? There's Radiology Tech, Ultrasound Tech, Respiratory Therapists, Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, Nuc Med Tech, EEG Tech and...

  9. Should the Title Nurse be Changed ? ? ?

    philosophical replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    Since there are Patient Care Techs, how about Patient Care Managers?

  10. Am I really cut out for this career?

    philosophical replied to FutureRN1908's topic in General Nursing

    Did you have trouble finding a PRN job right out of RN

  11. Unit Secretary roles

    philosophical replied to philosophical's topic in General Nursing

    Do you all consider this to be an exciting job? Are you shown respect from doctors and

  12. Silliest thing you ever did after a long shift...

    philosophical replied to elizabells's topic in General Nursing

    I've put the milk for my daughter's evening cereal away in the pantry and the cereal in the fridge. The pantry and fridge are right next to each other. I caught myself

  13. Least stressful areas of nursing that don't require experience?

    philosophical replied to philosophical's topic in General Nursing

    Not always true. I've read that retirement can be extremely stressful as people feel the need to find a new way to feel productive in life and income invariably will go down adding additional

  14. Least stressful areas of nursing that don't require experience?

    philosophical posted a topic in General Nursing

    Does such a bear exist??

  15. Becoming an ADON at an ALF or LTCF

    philosophical posted a topic in General Nursing

    How many years experience is typically required to become an ADON at a small Asst Living Facility or LTC Facility? Do you usually need a BSN or MSN? Is a plain ole' Master of Management or MBA good to...

  16. Any Clinical Documentation Specialist here?

    philosophical replied to kgard7777's topic in General Nursing

    Is a HIM a Bachelor's level position in Health Information

  17. Least stressful areas of nursing that don't require experience?

    philosophical replied to philosophical's topic in General Nursing

    Come to think of it, I don't think the word 'job' is synonymous with 'low

  18. Least stressful areas of nursing that don't require experience?

    philosophical replied to philosophical's topic in General Nursing

    I'll try as hard as I can!!! Massive amounts of stress and me (having prior depression, GAD, panic disorder, and OCD) do not

  19. Least stressful areas of nursing that don't require experience?

    philosophical replied to philosophical's topic in General Nursing

    No need for sarcasm and becoming rich is certainly the last thing on my mind. I make excellent money in my current career in Finance but would rather be in the position to help people and fullfill...

  20. Ever get infection/ disease from a patient??

    philosophical replied to philosophical's topic in General Nursing

    Ha, I know what you mean. I am guilty of that myself.

  21. Ever get infection/ disease from a patient??

    philosophical replied to philosophical's topic in General Nursing

    oh my gosh! poor dh! is he still a nurse after all of those

  22. Has anyone seen...

    philosophical replied to lilac47's topic in General Nursing

    That's a cute vision :) I wonder how they press those elevator

  23. job advice needed

    philosophical replied to ajaxgirl's topic in Nursing Career

    Take job #2!! You will be able to enjoy more time off for other pursuits! I think most of us here would love that.

  24. heath career alternatives??

    philosophical replied to philosophical's topic in General Nursing

    Can anyone else offer me an opinion about this??

  25. heath career alternatives??

    philosophical posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi guys and gals, I've been on the boards here asking tons of questions about nursing and wanted you all to give your opinion on the following alternative careers since you may come across many of...