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I recently charted that a patient was alert, but confused and oriented x 1 to name only. I was told by one of the big wig nurse educators at our hospital that a pt. couldn't be ALERT and CONFUSED, and disoriented, she said that is a contradiction. I ...

I live in Phoenix and work at one of the local hospitals. I make base pay of a little over $34.00 and hour plus night shift and W/E diffs. I have been a nurse a LONG time though!

Honestly, I don't understand why you are that concerned about what she wears! If she likes wearing them and it isn't hurting anyone, it is her business. There are probably things you wear that she doesn't like!

My advice is...DO NOT waste your money on Chancellor's, Rue or any of those other programs. I met a lot of people that spent thousands of dollars on those programs and some got ripped off by these type of programs. You can get FREE study guide outlin...

Hi Areawoman, Many, many years ago when I went to nursing school, we had to take a medical terminology course before we ever made it to our clinicals. Even after taking that course, there were tons of terms I didn't know. It takes time to learn the ...

Hi NurseLoveJoy88, I know just how you feel. I have tried every diet in the world and none of the ever worked long term. I went on Medifast for awhile and lost about 40 lbs, but as soon as I started eating regular food, I gained it all back. I have ...

Hi 2Tall, Sorry, I don't know anything about Tampa VA. I am a Psych RN at the Phoenix VAMC, and I love it! Our benefits are great, our staffing is wonderful compared to private hospitals and they are very pro-education. After one year they will pay f...

Yes, I had a pt many years ago like that. I was a young nurse in my early 20's, and I thought he was really old at the time, he was 42. (Now I would think he was so young!) Anyway, his name was Jack and he had liver CA. The most difficult thing for m...

Well, I know it is not the South and it is still pretty close to you, but have you thought about AZ? I live outside of Phoenix, so the weather is warm or should I say HOT most of the time. The pay is pretty good, but I am sure it doesn't come close t...

Thanks to all of you for replying! I have never had anyone question me because I charted alert but confused before. Apparently it was reviewed by one of our nurse educators and she didn't like that I used the terms alert but confused. The little old ...

I work at the VAMC as a staff nurse. We have had several VA travelers there and I think they all liked traveling with the VA. I think some of the pros are that you have a lot of flexibility and you only take the assignments you want. You also get to...

I would have followed my dreams and become a Veterinarian!

I recently started working at a small Psych facility. I am the only R.N. (well the only nurse period) in the building. :no:It is the policy there to have a Psych tech (the techs are not licensed in this state)as the shift supervisor! They are the sup...

Hi Melody, I too am an AAS Excelsior graduate (2005) and I want to pursue my BSN. Please let me know whatever you can about the BSN program. I got information from them, but so many things are unclear. It looks like the program is VERY expensive now....

I agree...take the day off...you need it! Emotional distress IS a valid reason to call in! You need the time off to take care of yourself and deal with this emotional blow you just received. You won't be able to take care of your patients, if you don...

Well yes and no. They don't have authority to say what meds a pt. needs or gets, but they do make decisions in regards to admissions being accepted to our facility and how to handle agitated patients. Example: Our pt's are allowed to go out on schedu...

Hi Zoo Moon, I too started out on Med-Surg and did that for 10 years! I hated being stressed out and never having enough help! I use to sit in the parking garage and cry before I went into work ...that's how bad I hated it!! :sniff:An older nurse tol...

I have worked in several states and all of the nurses that worked L&D were R.N.'s. There might be some states that allow L.P.N.'s to work in L&D though. I was an L.P.N. for years, and then went back and got my R.N. If you have the time and ...

I am an RN that works in the Behavioral Health field. I am Italian and my hubby is AA. We have 4 beautiful children and are very happy together. My problem is the staff I work with keep making derogatory racial statements/slurs in my presence. They a...

MANY THANKS to ALL of you that gave me advice and such helpful information. :up:I have had my 3 days off, but tomorrow is my night to go back to work. I sure hope I don't have any problems with the staff. Wish me luck! :DI am sure they haven't termin...

Update: Thanks everyone for all the feedback and encouragement! Today the acting Administrator called me to discuss the situation. He said he would discuss the situation with the CEO, and get back to me. He said they were taking the complaints very s...

Thanks for the answer. I can imagine how upset your friend was after he made the comment about her son! :bluecry1:I commend her for not shooting him, because I am sure she would have liked to! It is so sad that some people are so ignorant and filled ...

I have to agree with you about the pet comment. I love to walk through the door and be greeted by my 5 adorable Chihuahuas! They are always happy to see me, never make racist comments, and love me unconditionally! Too bad people can't take some less...

I have to agree with the other posters. I made the mistake of taking the 1st installment of a sign-on bonus, and had to pay it back because I wanted to retain my license!!!!! You know the old saying "If it seems too good to be true, it probably is", ...

Hi All, I just relocated here from out East. I kept hearing about how Phoenix has such a nursing shortage. I heard hospitals were in bidding wars trying to attract RN's to their facilities. My question is where is all the great money? I have called a...