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You need to report to her employer. period. They may ask why you waited 3-4 weeks to report the incident.

I worked 30-40hrs/week at a coffee shop throughout college because I had rent/bills to pay. I graduated with a $13,000 student loan debt (OSAP) 3 years ago... Working on paying it off!If I could go back, I would have taken a year or two off after high school to save for my education.

I heard that her patient kept ringing the call bell for a pillow adjustment on her shift.

As other posters said, if you don't disclose and then they find out - you're in trouble.

Your clinical professor will let you know about dress code and uniform policy prior to being placed at the facility/hospital. At my clinical placements, we had to have hair completely pulled back (no bangs hanging!) or we would be considered to be out of uniform. As long as your hair is tied back, I don't think it will matter if it is wet or dry. I think it really depends on your school policy.As for classes, no one cares if you go to class with wet hair.

Try studying at the library or cafe. I used to go to coffee shops and spend hours studying there. Find what works for you. Also, try to listen for hints at test questions... Most teachers will repeat and repeat certain points to hint that they are on the test. Write them down and study them.

Dead on.

Ontario, Canada $19/hr RPN in assisted living (retirement facility)$26/hr RPN as manager (DOC) in assisted living$25/hr RPN in home care

Run! That pay is unacceptable and you need to keep looking.. Best of luck to you :)

I never purchased a kit - only a stethoscope and pen light. Get a light-weight stethoscope! You should not need to buy your own sphyg though... There are usually plenty at school/clinical placements.

Keep your chin up! How many hours per week are you working? 8 or 12 hour shifts?Have you considered requesting vacation time (even just one week) to relax and re-energize? I would not worry about not knowing every thing - no one knows every thing! IMO I would say it takes about 6 months to feel really comfortable in a new job. Keep smiling

I would simply tell them that "it is personal" or maybe "it's a very long story"... Hopefully they take the hint and do not probe any more.

How long have you been there? I do not think that you did any thing wrong and it may have just been a miscommunication between you and your supervisor... If not, I think I would be searching for another job. Be very careful and CYA. If you need to document the dates/times/details of incidents with this supervisor, then do it. You never know when you may need your notes if she tries to make you look like the bad one.

Check out the article in General Nursing Articles entitled Night Shift For Newbies. I think you will find it very helpful.

At a LTCF, had a resident with Dementia, always asked if I would marry him lol. I remember giving him his meds in the dining room and him saying "They forgot to give me a spoon today, can you get me one? Hey, we could spoon!" I cracked up, but only because he was totally harmless.