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When I listened all I could hear was the vent pushing the air in. It kind of reminded me of watching a war movie and hearing rapid gunshots firing in the background. I couldn't really hear anything else besides that loud noise. Is it possible to h...

http://www.state.mn.us/portal/mn/jsp/content.do?rc_layout=bottom&subchannel=-536893594&programid=536913940&sc3=null&sc2=null&id=-536893080&agency=NursingBoard From the MN BON website, there's an Education tab that will bring y...

Try your local friendly dermatologist clinic. I did a health promotion presentation in school on this topic and was able to find some samples from a skin care clinic. Also try asking the product company directly, not the stores, and maybe even ask ...

While job searching I've seen straight days offered at assisted living facilities, clinics, home care, and at a LTAC facility. You never know, but I don't remember seeing any bedside nurses working straight days in the hospital I used to work at. S...

I was actually just thinking about a song from Charlotte Gainsbourg about being in a MRI, called IRM (french abbreviation). And... Momma said there will be days like this...

Congratulations on the job!!

I worked with a lady who would always smile, "You're so beautiful," while reaching her hand up to try and touch my face... after she was done wiping herself. :uhoh21: I also worked with a man who was very demanding and whenever I said, "patience is ...

I actually just asked a career counselor about this situation the other day... the answer: Don't disclose the fact you're pregnant until you are offered the job. That way you can protect yourself from discrimination, AND you can help alleviate any o...

My first thought was no due to lack of experience, but on second thought I really learned a lot from quite a few newer nurses at my old job (they weren't clinical instructors tho, just staff nurses). They really took the time to explain the diagnose...

Well maybe the patient would actually appreciate you freshening up the room. Reassure them to something along the lines of; it's not their fault, they didn't do anything wrong, their body is just out of balance. Or you can be covert and help them ...

Tzatziki sauce (cucumber and yogurt sauce) with warm, lightly salted and toasted pitas. It's also good as a veggie dip too. Cold pasta salad with Italian dressing, pepperjack cheese chunks, pepperoni, black olives, etc... Spinach dip in a Hawaiian b...

You totally did the right thing. You put the patient's safety above your fears and that was the mature thing to do, and it shows that you have integrity compared to those other med passers who don't report their mistakes.

Well I have an interview for my first job. The client and an RN, are going to train me on the necessary skills I'll need to know to care for the client who lives with a chronic, degenerative condition. I feel hesitant that the main purpose of thi...

Yea, there is definitely a lot more to consider before taking this job. Thanks, you two for your input.

But as a home health RN, is this normal to take a case just to ensure certain treatments are done, like trach care and suction, and be there in case of vent failure. Don't I have a duty (as an RN) to monitor more of his overall health status to prev...

The PVT worked! I passed!!!

Just as a new grad, do agencies offer training and orientation? Or is it a field for nurses who have more experience?

Definitely apply while in school. It's not fun to study for the boards AND job hunt at the same time (when you're a grad w/o a license it probably doesn't look good) AND deal with whatever life wants to throw at you.

Transition = stress. Take some time out for yourselves, and relax. Don't be too rushed to talk and see what's working and what can be improved. As for the food situation... There's a few things you can try looking into. See what he wants/likes to ...

The WOCN I followed for a day as a student nurse said to "put your time in the trenches," when I asked her what would be a good area of nursing to start out in if I was interested in following that path. She was referring to working in a med-surg fl...

You can work any shift, you're just required to work 1 weekend a month. Of course you have to keep in mind if the unit is already fully staffed, your manager may appreciate it more if you worked an eve or night instead of day shift, and to work more...

Sounds cool, I'm glad your employer helped you to pursue your interests. My dear old dad sent me an email with agency job listings and I was hesitant, but maybe it wouldn't be so bad. At least it worth checking out. Thank you!

Good to know, thank you for the info. Time to start planning then.

I've wondered about this before too. I imagine it'll happen to a nurse sooner or later. While the ethics committee is trying to resolve the issue, how does the nurse on floor carry out care for the patient then? Follow MD orders even if they are a...

I had the Davis Drug guide in school and in the front it had a section for the different classifications that covered side effects, action, purpose, etc. There's no easy way to do it, but try repetition, teaching, or thinking of real-life examples fr...