tainted1972 ASN, RN

A few years ago I worked as a Patient Care assistant on a Med Surg Floor. One day I was preparing to clean up a patient who had been incontinent (BM). The doctor came in and inquired about what I was about to do so I told him. Anyway, the doctor then...

I couldn't get into a hospital in my city either, I am starting my BSN in a few months. Anyway, I accepted a PRN position in a LTC facility and I am getting more hours than I need and plenty of opportunities to practice skills. Full time positions ar...

Good times! :)

You just want to get some compression stockings, you can find them anywhere you purchase nursing uniforms. I really like the knee high ones, they work wonders!

I have been in this situation and I have given IV pain medicine despite what the family wants. If the pain medicine is ordered the patient is in pain I give it to them. I take advantage of the moments when the family is gone, because at that time I ...

I tend to let em go when I am crouch down to do something.. expecially emptying foleys for some reason.

My company makes it very clear in orientation that no one is officially hired until after their 90 day probationary period, at which time they can decide to "fire" you. I think you should go over the policy, I bet if you read it you will find somet...

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Soon I will be working as an RN for the same company I currently work for as an LPN with IV cert. I will be getting an $8hr increase in pay. I know many nurses who are happy being LPNs, there is nothing wrong with that. Some LPNs make a good amount o...

I worked as a PCA ( same thing as a PCT) for 3 years, I quit so I could go to school full time.. i have since graduated and despite my experience on a very busy, Med surg/tele unit.... I have not recieved ANY phone calls from any hospital in my area....

When I take my children out to eat I prefer buffets because they can be as picky as they want and still get plenty to eat. The last time I went, I felt like everything was terribly dirty. I found food particles on several pieces of "clean" dishes, th...

If you were applying to a program that was highly competitive I would say take the classes again. But for a CC program, keep the C's.

I passed the NCLEX PN and the NCLEX RN .. the first time. The only thing that I did to study was answer as many practice questions I could a couple of hours a day starting about 3 days before I took the test. I was an average student with average gr...

Before there were cell phones and internet. We used to spend our down time actually working on things like stocking and cleaning. There is always something that needs to be done. If you are being paid.. you should be working.

I agree with other posters, get a job as an aide in a facility that hires RN's.

I think you should wait until you have been working a few months. The first year on the job is extremely stressful. NCLEX is nothing compared to what a new nurse goes through the first year.

I like Cherokee scrubs. I have worn 3x and they are comfy. I have found that unisex draw string pants are usually more baggy in the thighs and longer than my womens scrub pants. The unisex ones are usually a lot cheaper too.

Definitely better to get your BSN, many employers are preferring it, and some are requiring their nurses to have BSNs. If you can get a job in a hospital you may be able to get tuition reimbursment.

You are not going to find an LPN-RN program that is 100% online, Clinicals are a requirement for an ADN. I graduated from an onlline LPNto RN program. I spent one day a week in clinicals and other days doing hesi reviews/testing. I urge you to cons...

I have seen older doctors use abreviations and symbols that I have never seen .. it is helpful if you know them so you will be able to read orders.

Personally, I cannot stand it when nurses; or any other staff for that matter, come into work sick. ( my definition of sick.. you have a fever, cold symptoms cannot be reduced with otc meds, vomiting, or anything that prevents you from doing your wor...

If I have to change my scrubs I rinse them in a sink at work, place them in a plastic bag and wash in a washer at home.

Thank you for posting this discussion. A couple of days ago I actually began a similar post, but I felt like I may be overreacting. According to your post, I am not. I am a white american female with a very unique first name, it is hard to prounounc...

Please keep everyone posted about your journey, I am currently looking into BSN programs Thanks!

I worked a med surg floor where we did our own scheduling, it was awesome. Everyone was assigned weekends so the manager started out by scheduling the weekends then she placed the rest of the schedule blank. Vacations were pre approved and placed...