PS--When I had a similar experience, I moved and found another hospital that was absolutely WONDERFUL. Hospitals are like families...moving from one unit to another is like moving from one room to...
I feel your pain. I think many of us do. You might be right that nursing may/may not be for you. The only reason I say that is because (SADLY) many of us have walked this trail of tears. I thought...
I rarely EVER comment, but I had to say something here! Having spent my career (nearly 20 years), I want to point out that everyone has a good point. First, the original poster made a VERY valid...
jazzymom replied to Spirit2L1's topic in Nursing Humor
I had a patient in an LTC who was just the definition of "sweet grandmother". She was soft spoken with rosy cheeks and twinkling blue eyes and curly blue/grey hair. I swear she wouldn't complain if...
jazzymom replied to cyndiangel13's topic in Nursing Humor
That gallon plus of stuff you drink is called Go-lytely; my co-workers and I always believed it should be renamed go-quickly! Recently I found out it's called go-lytely b/c you drink it til your poop...
Your post reminded me of a somewhat similar experience (in a Mc Donald's parking lot). I was driving home from work and was getting home really late. My relief had been late showing up and it was...
To the spanish student who posted before this: DONT GIVE UP!!! First, look at medical terminology and realize that the basis of medicine started in Rome (the ORIGINAL Latinos!). Essentially, your...
I have been in the nursing field for nearly 20 years. I remember when my mom suggested I become a nurse and I told her I was "way too dumb to be a nurse". I had barely made it to high school...
I was an LPN for 12 years and felt the same about the LPN vs RN role (NEARLY identical roles and sometimes identical roles) for 40-50% less pay. I eventually went back and got my ADN. I felt like I...
I had to take this for my first (so far only) travel assignment. I did not do well (I flunked) I have A.D.D. and was given special testing considerations in nursing school (timed tests are given...