oh yeah! that is the number one thing i learned in nursing school is to always check on my patients. usually at the beginning of my shift, i go to my patients rooms to introduce myself, ask about...
Thank you for your posts! I am starting to feel a little better knowing that stuff happens. I have only been a nurse since June & passed the NCLEX in July. I just feel horrible! I enjoy hearing...
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That is horrible! I would have cried like a big fat baby for days had this happened to me! I am starting to feel a lot better because I realize these kinds of things happen, and my lady stroking...
I probably am Bi-Polar as well. I definitely have many seasons that change very quickly. However, you like everyone else has the right to privacy. So, I wouldn't disclose that you are unless...
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Thanks everyone. I feel a lot better now that I know how I am going to learn from this experience. After all, good judgment comes from bad. I just feel really bad because I did not even suspect it. I...
Do you maintain a set schedule? As much as possible on nights? I work night shift also, and I always take a small nap the first night back on the job. Then, no matter what time I get home in the...
I take the Ginseng tablets and they do not make me nervous or jittery like the diet pills. I haven't experienced any side effects from taking the Ginseng. It helps to boost your energy & mental...
One of the things that helps me is taking Ginseng tablets & wearing the support hose *knee high. The combo is better than nothing, and I can really feel a difference in my legs after working...
I had a very bad night on Tuesday. Had eight patients & started the night running. Had two patients on PCA's, one patinent wanting pain med q 2hrs on the hour. Two of the getting out of bed and...
I have been upset for almost two days. All I can think about is replaying the worst thing that has happened to me this far in my nursing career. The other night I had a patient who had a total knee...
I have been upset for almost two days. All I can think about is replaying the worst thing that has happened to me this far in my nursing career. The other night I had a patient who had a total knee...