Michifura

Michifura specializes in PCU (Cardiac).

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1. Should I wait? or should i Go?

   Michifura replied to MusicEMT's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I would suggest you wait and attend a community college. Those private schools are costly, they don't have a good reputation and if you want to continue your education the credits don't always transfer. Best of luck!

2. Gratitude

   Michifura replied to Beverly913's topic in Recovery

   Beverly: keep at it! Princess Papooli: sorry that you are going through that. i too believe like esme12 shared-one door closes but another will open. who knows, maybe this is the next step in your career...psych/addiction specialty nursing. Best of l...

3. Is it ok to say . . .

   Michifura replied to ArtsyCraftsy's topic in General Nursing

   Yes, it is ok to say something like that; it shows the human/sensitive side of you. I usually say "take care of yourself" or "best wishes". "It was my pleasure taking care of you" or ..."being your nurse". I have heard patient's not liking or even f...

4. Frequency of Nursing Assessment

   Michifura replied to LinC's topic in General Nursing

   I work in tele, we do full assessments every 4hrs (3 per shift-0800, 1200, 1600) skin assessment every 4 hrs, fall assessment once a shift or if condition changes, vital signs every 4 hrs. New admissions or transfers-assessments should be completed w...

5. Nursing and Lupus

   Michifura replied to jrw03282009's topic in General Nursing

   Don't give up! I am glad to hear you have a strong supportive hubby, this will make a difference. Get a good treatment plan and keep your head up. The beautiful thing about nursing is there are so any areas and specialties you can work in which will ...

6. Do family members know how annoying they can be?

   Michifura replied to Ling07's topic in Geriatric

   And if the family members are healthcare workers even worse

7. Help With Hiring Interview At Coalinga State Hospital

   Michifura replied to Pepsi_Girl's topic in General Nursing

   Be yourself! Do some research about the facility and department you are interviewing for, develop questions to ask during your interview. Show your eagerness to learn, to be open minded, and to be flexible. Think back of situations in your past job ...

8. Nursing instructor putting student through embarassment and singles out

   Michifura replied to mjacobs's topic in General Students

   How sad that you have to go through that in nursing school! This is where the instructors serve as role models, mentors and a support system to help you reach your goal. I would meet with your instructor in person (no emails) and a mediator (the prog...

9. Unable to meet basic care....

   Michifura replied to locolorenzo22's topic in General Nursing

   So far I am agreeing with other posts....it's your responsibility to keep this patient cared for and safe. It would be nice for the family to stay but they do not have to. Where I work we will assess the patient and if there is a need for a sitter o...

10. You should NOT become a nurse if...

    Michifura replied to dani888's topic in General Nursing

    Do not become a nurse if..... ... you have a hard time with working long hours, weekends and holidays ... if you take things personal ... if you have a hard time multi-tasking ... if you can not handle stress

11. interview advice for new grad - PLEASE

    Michifura replied to birdgardner's topic in Emergency

    Be yourself. Be ready to answer scenario like questions, show them you are a teamplayer, can use critical thinking, show that you are open minded and flexible. Know the hospital's mission, vision, and values. Ask questions-this shows your interest. B...

12. NP discusses MJ on national TV ????

    Michifura replied to Misslady113's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, where is the confidentiality? It sounds like the NP violated that.

13. What to wear to new CNA job orientation?

    Michifura replied to BreatheFree's topic in General Nursing

    Remember you are representing yourself the healthcare field and now the facility you got hired at....no jeans, go with business casual attire. Congratulations and Best of Luck!

14. How far do you drive to work?

    Michifura replied to ajhutch's topic in General Nursing

    I drive about 8 miles to get to work; highway or streets it takes me about 15/20 mins, I love it!!

15. R&R for your brain?

    Michifura replied to netglow's topic in General Nursing

    I watch television and go to the gym.