Many years ago, I answered a call light and the person needed help getting off a bedpan. So I got the person all cleaned up and was heading to the bathroom with the bedpan full of one of the biggest...
You did not mention how long you've been a LPN. I started as a CNA, got my LPN, went back for my RN and still in college for my MSN. I still find things I don't know or may have forgotten. I am a...
I like listening to patient's stories. Taking the time to get to know a little about the person not the patient. I enjoy being an advocate and hearing thank
* I wish I had been told not to take things so personally. ( as a new grad ) * I wish I had been told how many amazing people would touch my heart and life. I would have then gone to nursing school...
Crush replied to Kansasmomandnurse's topic in General Nursing
I had never even heard of this happening. I mean our facility went 100% smoke free/tobacco free but to the best of my knowledge there has been no testing for nicotine. None of the new hires have...
Crush replied to Kansasmomandnurse's topic in General Nursing
As far as smoking goes, it not illegal so the only reason I see for testing is related to insurance. But sheesh, spending alot of $$$$ for testing does not make sense to me but hey, I don't smoke...
I worked full time while going through nursing school too. It was hard but is doable. I had to withdraw during my last semester r/t child issues. Although it did not affect my getting a job, it did...
As far as the stethoscope goes I always wipe mine down w/ appropriate cleanser wipe ( per hospital policy cleaner disinfecting wipes ) between each patient anyways. But, if there is a stethoscope in...
Listen. And I like the "corny" one above of appreciation/respect. My favorite nurse manager was the one who saw we were drowning and came out of her office wearing scrubs. She got on the floor and...
My first couple of paychecks went to paying off school asap to knock out the amount of interest. I don't really splurge though much. Most of my checks go towards my kids and bills and any left over...
I would not call you a "pansy" or any other name. We all make mistakes or overthink some things, etc from time to time. Heck, we are all human. You have some good constructive criticism here so I...
I use my drive home to decompress if I need to. I can crank up the music or use as much profanity as I need to. But once I am in my house, that is it. Work does not come home with me anymore. But,...
I know some ladies who can lift just as well as any man can. The issue you are having has nothing to do with a person's gender or any other stereotype. Ask for help when you need it clearly. Talk to...
Have you considered part time work in 2 different areas to diversify and make yourself more marketable later? Maybe LTC and something else for a year before moving on type
Still not very clear but I am thinking the BON in your state may want to know what clinical experience you have? You also mention you are a new grad? Can you elaborate on what specifically makes them...
Crush replied to darren_callcareer18's topic in General Nursing
I think if one is needing help with anything specific then not hesitating to ask questions of your instructor would certainly help. I think in nursing school one of the most underutilized resources is...