LMoonRN replied to constantlylearning's topic in General Nursing
Principle of double effect: You are giving the morphine to treat pain and/or dyspnea and as a consequence the morphine may hasten death. Hastening death however is not the original intention. To...
LMoonRN replied to smartnurse1982's topic in General Nursing
It is a tough situation but you couldn't help it. It's not as if you purposefully fell asleep and wanted to neglect the client's needs. Maybe in the future you could try to get the agency to not...
I got the job!!!! It will be on a subacute floor on days. This kind of scares me but I need to swallow that fear and dive in deep! I have a few weeks off before I start. It is only about 20 minutes...
I will keep everyone updated if I do or don't get the position. I was recently reading something on the "Eden Alternative". It is basically a training/certification for nursing homes/ltc facilities by...
Congrats NJFek! It is a start. I hope it works out for you. I had an interview this morning at the rehab/snf that called me. I could not believe how many questions they asked me! I was interviewed by...
sarahsmile, Please do not be completely disheartened. This forum is a wonderful place for nurses, students, and CNA's. We must remember that the forum is also used as a safe place to vent. As someone...
Congrats! That's awesome. I would say all the above plus I found scrub pants that have cargo pockets helpful. It is good to use a "brain" or "cheat" sheet for patient info or come up with your own. I...
LMoonRN replied to wifeandmomoftwo's topic in General Nursing
I would most definitely apply to any jobs that say experience preferred. As previously mentioned, my motto as a new grad is to apply to any jobs that say experience preferred but I don't apply to any...
Thanks for all your replies! I'll definitely consider the pros and cons of what you have all said. I'm not sure I have the money at this time but hopefully by the time the Fall comes I can swing it...
KMC-RN-BSN: Thanks for your kind words. You seem very dedicated and self motivated when it comes to the job search. The mere fact you have already had several interviews means someone out there is...
Hello to All, I just graduated nursing school in May with a BSN and am currently licensed as an RN. I was wondering how beneficial it would be for me to take ACLS. I do not have a job that requires...
Kelsey clog by Dansko. It has a wider heel and better arch support. I can not walk in regular Dansko clogs but I love these. They come in black, white, and brown. I got them at the Walking Company for...
Thank you for your input. May I ask why you say working at a SNF is rough? I am just curious. I have an interview at one on Wednesday (I am thankful for anything at this point.). I worked at one as a...
I am not employed yet but when I am I hope to start paying off student loans and credit cards and getting a car and apt. when the time comes. I live in the Boston area. I made almost $18 on nights as...