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If the facility has a policy- it needs to be followed. Nothing the lockers then nothing in the lockers. HOWEVER.....we hear all of the time in this litigious society to "document, document, document" in order to protect ourselves and there could be situations where the chart is not at all appropriate to document something but it still needs to be written down "just in case" and/or CYA. I think that it is a gray area in a lot of situations.

Get out now. This is craziness. The NM has shown where her loyalty is- with the CNA. Go to to another floor or hospital ASAP. I totally and completely agree wth caliotter3 who said that once an RN it is not wise to remain the same place that you were a CNA. This is a perfect example of the wacky, unexpected fallout that can ensue. I am a CNA in nursing school and would not go to work as an RN on my current floor- ever. The RN's ask me all of the time if I am going to work there after I graduate but I say no and some are shocked (and some a little offended) as to why I wouldn't go to a ready-made job where I know 'everything' about the floor already. I get the pros but the cons are too bad to even risk it IMHO. Good luck!

This is most likely a leadership problem of the unit more than anything else. People (yes, us included.) will do what we are allowed to get away with. Either the boss doesn't know this goes on and they need to be informed for it to change OR the boss does know and whatever crazy reason, lets it continue. If you wrote the details down go to the boss and show them the timeline. Even if you don't have the documentation go to the boss. They will ask, did you ask the NA/PCT again? Basically, you delegated-it didn't happen-how did you try to remedy the situation with NA/PCT- did you remind? Was the NA/PCT involved in a Code or something so major that the vitals could not be completed? I didn't think so. You will know if the boss took care of the situation if it changes if not then the NA/PCT is being insubordinate to the boss or the boss didn't really 'go there' when talking to the NA/PCT or the boss didn't even address at all. If so, talk to the boss when it happens again because it 100% will and then most likely nothing positive will come out of it and RN's will continue to be ignored and you may need to make the call on going up the chain of command. None of this is fun and I've been there in other industries that I've worked in. GOOD LUCK!!!

what happened?? i have add too so i am curious.

There are also really good ADD/ADHD threads started on the 'Nurses with Disabilities' Forum. I discovered my ADD in my late 30's when I failed a nursing class. It makes so much sense why all through school growing up things were harder for me. I take 36mg Concerta and 150 mg Zoloft (depression and anxiety are very often present along with ADD/ADHD.) Great resources: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Forums CHADD Live | Home Page Good Luck to all of you!!!

I am not in VA but close to it and for me, voc rehab will pay for some books, diagnosis of my disability (which I had already paid for out of pocket but I'm trying to get reimbursed. It was $1,000!!) and I think there may be other things as well such uniforms. Good luck!!

have any of you heard anything about this program or gone through it to get some pre-requisites? it is only valid in nj, ny, oh, pa and va and only certain schools accept the credits. thanks!! http://www.nursingabc.com/

Have any of you heard anything about this program or gone through it to get some pre-requisites? It is only valid in NJ, NY, OH, PA and VA and only certain schools accept the credits. Thanks!! http://www.nursingabc.com/

http://www.psbtests.com/psb-theme/images/site/RegisteredNursingSchoolResults.pdf More detailed info about the PSB http://admin.psbtests.com/Uploads/SiteResources/NSAEspecimenquestions2011.pdf PSB sample questions http://admin.psbtests.com/Uploads/SiteResources/sampleQuestionAnswers2011.pdf PSB sample question answers I took it years 4 years ago and did very well. I also used prep books and prepped a lot since like you, I had been out of school for a long time! Good Luck!!!

(((seekinganonymity))) I have experienced verbal and emotional abuse in a dating relationship when I was in my early 30's so I can empathize with you a little. First, he isn't going to change. I know that he may have Bipolar and may become consistent with meds, he may become more stable but historically people with the condition do not have many successful relationships-in particular romantic ones. For sure, get in touch with your local domestic violence organization. They are a wealth of information and will have resources you never even thought of!! May God Bless you!!! You WILL survive and thrive!!!

I was taught to swab. I even saw some of the dirt come off on the swab myself. I was surprised and grossed out and I know that some don't swab depending on who their clinical instructor was and what their philosophy is.

Sadly, I don't think that you will be able to start in the Fall. BUT- you can use that time to take science classes at community college you'll need like Anatomy & Physiology, Microbiology and maybe ones like Human Growth and Development, Diversity, etc. Check to make sure that they will transfer to the nursing school!! GOOD LUCK!!

UPDATE!!! All is ok!!! Thanks for your good thoughts and prayers!!

No, But do know from a screen name that a fellow classmate is on here. 100% sure. It's fine though- she doesn't know I know and she doesn't know why my screen name is what it is.

I would stay at CCAC. Hospital-based nursing programs have more cons than pros. I won't get into all of it but the biggest one is that if stay at CCAC you can transfer ALL of your credits for a BSN. You can't with a Diploma.