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Yes. I agree with Juliaann-You gain good experience (everyone needs a nurse who knows how to use a bedpan!), it makes a good impression on future employers and it pays the bills.

Been there...except in my case it was a phone call from my 18-year-old saying,"You don't need to clock out or anything, but I'm with Dad downstairs in the ER, he was having trouble breathing." Calm and cool flies out the window when the people you...

I suspect most of the people who voted "yes" are thinking of the patients."If I don't go, who will?" But no PPE? I'm compassionate but not suicidal. My immune system is pretty good but working under those conditions without protection would be g...

OK, I'm curious about the stoma powder. Is that an ingredient IN the cream, or are you putting it on the raw areas first? We all have incontinent patients so always interested to learn something that works! thanks.

I agree with what the others have posted about working as a nurse so I'm going to focus on something else: You mentioned feeling sad and not being able to smile, feeling tired all the time, etc. What are you doing to recharge YOU? Obviously you are...

I don't think "the public" really cares, yet. But I work in a place where we routinely culture for MRSA and VRE. When a patient is positive we usually have to educate the family that their loved one was colonized before they got here and did NOT ca...

It would be very appropriate to go see her since you have already worked there and know the people, and it shows you are really interested in getting the job. Most nurse managers like seeing people who really want the job. Good luck!

Hear, hear! I agree with MissERN-a good CNA/tech is like having an extra right arm, you can get so much good care done, and a poor one is such a total drag. (I was a CNA before I was a nurse. Best training you can get) They do the essential work mos...

Definetly need to let the MD know. Possible causes: GI bleed, some kind of pulling or trauma to the tube, ulcer, etc. Good thing you got it unclogged, blood can set like cement. seen any more?

regarding your last sentence,"wouldn't wanna be in her shoes when it catches up to her." If she's running the facility as badly as you say, is there someone over her you could call or talk to?

I agree with Tammy07-if you decide to go to another job, be professional, give whatever notice is required by your job(check the requirements) and when they ask you why you're leaving, TELL THEM. they may offer you more money or agree to get another...

I used to work in LTC. The workload IS huge, you are not imagining it. That's the reason why most LTC pays an LPN better than hospitals-you have much more responsibility. Might help to ask the other floor nurse for help-a humble,"how do YOU get it a...

I worked nightshift for 3 years. I trained my kids not to expect Mom to be worth a darn till after 3 pm. Even if I got up earlier than that, my brain was not really"on" till 3. I also expected them to clean up after themselves while I was sleeping-...

Never certain, but probably means you had a high enough percentage to pass. meanwhile, try not to freak out. Can you check online to see results?

AMEN!! I am so sorry about your Dad. We need MRSA prevention in every state. If we can't cure it we can at least prevent others from getting it. I work in a small acute care facility-we screen every new admit for VRE and MRSA. Until we get the c...

I think TEAMWORK is part of the solution. Med-surg nursing IS fast-paced, demanding work. No two patients are alike, families are usually worried and demanding, things change quickly. That being said, what's wrong with asking for help? Where I w...

How about this one-You know you're a nurse when you firmly believe (from experience) that the quickest way to stop your patient's diarrhea is to get an order for a stool sample.

I work in SW Virginia, fairly rural area with a nursing shortage and a lot of turnover. (I'm an LPN working towards my RN) I've noticed a lot of nurses where I work have at least 1 other job part-time. I wondered if that was a national trend. So: my ...

BethT, if you are a giving person then you will make a great nurse. Nursing is a giving profession...we give ourselves, time, energy, caring to people everyday. The Lord loves a cheerful nurse, too! It isn't selfish to want to take your giving to a...

Good stuff! I'm taking it to work! Also: you know you're a nurse when you can spend 30 minutes removing an impaction, and then go eat a brownie.

I work in acute long-term care in SW Virginia, have been called off 3 times for low census in the past 3 weeks-ugh! I also think it's a sign of the economy. Surprised to hear its so widespread though.