sjb87

I graduated with my ADN in December 2010 and have been having difficulty getting even an interview for a job. When I went to get my BLS renewal the instructor and I talked for quite a bit after I passed the test. She offered me a job to watch her mother, who has dementia and CHF, from 11pm to 7am while my CPR instructor got some much needed rest. I will be in the same house as the CPR instructor while I am watching her mother. I currently do not have liability insurance. Even though I will not be acting in the role of a nurse, but I also know that I am still accountable for doing what a pertinent nurse would do in any situation that may arise. So my question is..should I take the job, it will only be for a few days or so, when I do not have liability insurance?

Hello allnurses, I am a recent graduate with my associate degree nursing. I graduated in December 2010 and have been actively looking for a job since November 2010. I have applied to countless jobs and have not yet to receive a single interview. I am not sure what to do. Since a lot of my classmates who have received jobs had positions as CNAs previously my mom is convinced that I should apply to get my CNA. Can an RN get their CNA? Also, would a hospital hire a CNA who is an RN? I really need help being pointed in the right direction. I have also considered further my education and get my BSN to help me get a job. I have always planned on continuing my nursing education, but I did not plan on doing so until I had worked as a RN for a year. I was wondering if anyone here has received their BSN form University of Phoenix (online) and if this is a good idea to help me with standing out from other new grads for jobs. Anyone information or suggestions would be very helpful and appreciated. Thanks, sjb87

I'm currently doing my OB clinical rotation. I've having difficulty coming up with how to word my r/t factor in my nursing diagnoses. I took about 2 semesters off now I've seem to have lost my grasp on how to do these properly. I would really appreciate any help and pointers I could get :) First one: Impaired skin integrity Data: -Pt. has 1st degree laceration in perineal area from lady partsl birth -Pt. has swelling and bruising of the labia majora -Pt. has hemorrhoids that have compressed near her orifice Second one: Risk of fluid volume deficit Data: -Pt. loss 400ml of blood during lady partsl delivery -Pt. states that she has not been drinking many fluids -Has drank around 720ml of fluids -Pt. is breastfeeding Third one: Risk for infection Data: -1st degree laceration in perineal area -h/h is 11.2/32 -Pt. has swelling and bruising of the labia majora Fourth one: Risk for constipation Data: -17h. post delivery and no bowel movement -Inadequate intake of fluids -Pain from hemorrhoids and laceration -Abdominal pain due to contracted fundus -Had epidural -Use of NAIDs Thanks :)