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This happened to me too. My coworkers/supervisor/Security/hospital lawyer protected me and made sure I did not know until he was discharged. There is a restraining order in effect against him.

I was all alone in this hallway around 4am, charting on a computer- when out of the blue, somebody tried to choke me from behind. As I tried to twist free from him while screaming my lungs out, I saw that it was a patient. Amidst the fear and horro...

Hi, everyone. It's Day 38 since I was attacked by a patient. I've had 3 panic episodes since. The first one I told you about (not very smart to come back to work 4 days after being choked from behind). I went full on crazy: chest pain, difficulty...

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I am very grateful to all of you. Yes, I agree if this happened to a police officer, it would be different. Why, it would be soooooooooo different if a patient family member was choked by a wandering disoriented patient. That would have been an ugl...

That's a valid question. All of you have given such great input. I need to collate it in my email to my Director. This incident brought up so many issues like nurses' rights, workplace safety, patients' rights, self defense, protocols for violence...

Thank you, thank you ever so much to all of you. I went back to work last night but I never finished te shift. I was setting up my meds when I looked up and there was nobody there. It was the most awful feeling!!! I got sweaty, palpitating and na...

Yeah. I kinda feel abandoned in that respect. The hospital I used to work in was in the city. It was a rough crowd. This is more a suburban hospital. The staff / managers were stunned. They didn't know what to do in the immediate aftermath. I ...

That's a great idea. I definitely need to look into that. At the hospital I used to work in, there were actually required seminars on crisis management which included hostage taking, violent patients, etc. Maybe I could suggest that such training ...

Thank you, all. Thank you so much. I feel like I'm all alone in this. I don't know what his diagnosis was, he wasn't my patient. The bed alarm was not on so I didn't hear him coming until it was far too late. No, the police was not called, only...

Thank you for reaching out. I will do that. My husband does not understand what's happening to me. I don't understand it myself. It's an abhorring feeling to feel afraid even when the situation is over. I don't know when it will be truly over in...

is it true that step down nurses can take the CCRN? how long did you work in ICU? How did you prepare? What resources did you use? Books/DVD/online reviews? Thanks!

I have foot issues, so I tried everything boasting support, cushion,etc. I've found my true love: the Nike Air Max. Durable, shock absorbent, great stability and it's like walking on pillows. I work in step down, twelve hour shifts, on my feet excep...

I went through all your posts. I'm in tears from laughing so hard. because I've been a nurse for only 4 months and I've already done a few of those booboos. Lol!

I'm taking (FINALLY) the NCLEX-RN for the FIRST time on February 16, 2012. My anxiety level is skyrocketing because I finished my RN-BSN in another country a year and a half ago. I don't know if I've still got it. Meanwhile, I've been working as ...

Thanks, everyone. I'm down with a bad case of the flu. I'm trying to study so I don't waste this day. But my head hurts too much along with everything else :-(

I sure hope you make it this time. I'm not an astrology fan, but Feb16 is supposed to be a good day careerwise. So, are the Saunders questions close enough to nclex questions? Or is it simpler? Thanks!

Thank you Macann, for your post. It's a source of inspiration to me. I also graduated more than a year ago and I'm about to take the NCLEXRN for the first time on February 16th, 8AM. When I took my KAPLAN review, it was also more than a year ago b...

Hello there, and happy Holidays! I'm currently reviewing for the NCLEX-RN. Also, I have a 4-yr old son to take care of. If I take a full time job as a clinical technician, do you guys think it will help more than it will drain my energy (and sanit...

I started the Clin Tech job already, first day was Feb7. I'd say the work load depends on what unit and what hospital you are in. Check out the waters before jumping in. The unit I am in is quite heavy, the patient load is high. My studying hours...

I graduated last April 2010 and for personal reasons, I'm only going to take the NCLEX-RN on Feb 2011, if not March. I'm also doing Saunders 4th edition. Like the previous replies said, I'm doing it cover to cover. After that, I plan to do Mosby....

Hi, everyone & Happy Holidays! I'm thinking of taking a job offer as a clinical technician while reviewing for the NCLEX-RN. At the same time, I have a rambunctious 4 year old son to take care of. Does your sanity stay intact with a full time ...

Got the nurse tech job: 12hrs a day, 3 times a week in the Telemetry unit. Thank you all, for the tips and encouragement! [

50 questions a day is pretty reasonable with all the chaos going on. Lord, I hope I pass. Thanks again to all of you.:redbeathe

Thank you, everyone. I love how people come together when the issue is the boards. :) I'm taking it on February but it already feels like tomorrow! When we fly to L.A. for the holidays, Saunders is so going with me. Aside from that, I borrowed t...