uscstu4lfe

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1. Med error and im not even a real nurse yet!!!

   uscstu4lfe replied to kknarfs's topic in General Nursing

   In my nursing program, I would have been kicked out. We had a 0 tolerance med error rule. Since we were the newbies coming in on board, we had to make CERTAIN we giving the right medications and...

2. Big issues with the charge RN.. what to do?

   uscstu4lfe replied to beachbum3's topic in General Nursing

   What a rotten charge nurse! You should PM me your unit's number, and the shift she will be working. I will call her (anonymously) and let her know what a mean, unpleasant bully she

3. Cleaning up vomit

   uscstu4lfe replied to caliwannabenurse's topic in General Students

   Well, whatever you do, don't become a CNA then. Because then vomit will become your job!!! If you are an RN you can make the CNA do it for you, so it shouldn't be a problem once you start practicing....

4. Having children while getting education

   uscstu4lfe replied to littleoleme's topic in General Nursing

   Someone asked me about my children. I'm in my early 20s and don't have any children. However, to answer your question, I will be there with them ALMOST all of the time up until the time they reach...

5. Bright personality required??

   uscstu4lfe replied to cherryharlean's topic in General Nursing

   that nurse is a liar. still water runs deep! they are all kinds of different nurses out there and they are all

6. Having children while getting education

   uscstu4lfe replied to littleoleme's topic in General Nursing

   A THREE year old understands that mommy has to study? Are you kidding me? A three year old does not understand why mommy is spending time studying instead of time with him. I understand that people go...

7. So confused/upset/hopeless. Current CNA student needing advice.

   uscstu4lfe replied to meghanlee's topic in General Nursing

   Well, if they need to vomit, I give them a basin. What else would I do? I just rarely do these types of things because there is no time for bedside care anymore. it's all about

8. Having children while getting education

   uscstu4lfe replied to littleoleme's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks Jules, I am glad someone understands my point of view - agree with it or not. I never said daycare leaders are heartless people. I just believe that if YOU birth the child, then it behooves...

9. So confused/upset/hopeless. Current CNA student needing advice.

   uscstu4lfe replied to meghanlee's topic in General Nursing

   as an RN, i RARELY do any of the dirty work. there's no time. i give medication and do paperwork. that's pretty much it. the CNAs at my hospital do all of the dirty work - except in the ICU, where the...

10. Should I go to a funeral or funeral home?

    uscstu4lfe replied to Ms Kylee's topic in General Nursing

    I personally do not go. For me, work needs to stay at work. But do what feels right to you. My grandfather was in the ICU for 6 months and when he died, several of his nurses showed up at his...

11. Low census = shift cancellation.....help!

    uscstu4lfe replied to TX_nurse_08's topic in General Nursing

    Forgot to mention that at my hospital, shift cancellation is not mandatory. Meaning that they call you and ASK if you want to not come into work. You have the option to take it and stay home, or come...

12. Low census = shift cancellation.....help!

    uscstu4lfe replied to TX_nurse_08's topic in General Nursing

    why in the hell would you take a mall job for a minimal amount of money vs. a nursing job that pays a lot more? THIS makes absolutely NO sense to me AT

13. easy street - where is it?

    uscstu4lfe replied to allibear's topic in General Nursing

    nursing sucks period. i can't wait to leave bedside care to go into administration. sorry, i see not easy

14. Having children while getting education

    uscstu4lfe replied to littleoleme's topic in General Nursing

    you can't be a good parent if you're in school, studying, and working. sure, it's doable, but you won't be there for your child. you will instead have him or her shipped off to daycare or have someone...

15. How are all other experienced nurses coping with orienting new nurses

    uscstu4lfe replied to snowfreeze's topic in General Nursing

    just teach them how to read the MAR, your unit's policies and procedures.... how to program the IV machines... it's all basic