wee_oneRN

This section worries me! Even though you are licensed to perform tasks out of the scope of a layman volunteer, you are not covered by the hospital's malpractice insurance. Please be very careful about the tasks you choose, and good luck with your job...

I don't believe the link between economics and poor diet is that clearcut. I see many of these very same people with multiple electronic gadgets, hundred dollar cable bills, etc.. I think that education can still have a huge impact on helping familie...

Try this site, several good, current journal articles came up. Posting from my phone, so you may have to type it in. Good luck! http://findarticles.com/p/search/?qt=pressure+ulcer+prevention+and+nutrition

I went to nursing school in my early 30's, and still managed to work full time. It's very do-able. There will be many people and esp instructors that will warn you how tough school and clinicals are. They will tell you that you cannot work at all. Wh...

Congrats on your baby and new job! Try not to stress so much for the sake of your baby and your breastmilk. Your employer is legally obligated to allow you time to pump (at least here in ca). Even if you pump just 10 minutes 2 or 3 times during your ...

Perhaps you need to research these med errors and find out what factors are involved so you know what needs to change. Are they happening at certain times of day, do they not match the original md order, is the nurse drawing up the wrong ml's, are me...

Yes, next time shove a xanax down her throat and take away her call- light! *** sarcasm over.. your supervisor is either over-stressed and not thinking straight or an idiot.

Congrats!

It is very important to keep the floor as quiet and calm as possible. Imagine how you feel when you are sick at home and people won't leave you alone. Stress from extra light and noise do prolong healing time and increase risk for complications. For ...

You did not do "nothing" for your pt. You were there for them and supported their right to choose quality of life over quantity. Your coworkers is seriously confused. Refusing medication (o2 is a med) is not suicide, its a legal and ethical right. Wh...

As someone already pointed out, your posts sound defensive. I would also add that you accuse allnurses of causing you to second guess yourself. Not so. You are an adult, no one is forcing you to click on the negative posts. There are plenty others to...

I too, already had a Bachelor's before entering an ADN program. I would not call it a 'waste' as I am an RN making the same, and performing the same duties as BSN nurses. However, it was only after I was halfway through the program that I discovered ...

I had plantar fasciatis while in nursing school, working full-time and walking was my only mode of transportation: Try icing your feet a couple of times a day, you can wear heel splints at night, always wear supportive shoes and buy new ones when the...

The LTC i work at is the exact opposite. They want all the RNs to move on and want to hire only LVN/LPN (less pay). So, RNs are being phased out!

This is an often asked question, and unfortunately, one that no one can give a concrete answer to. It really depends on your state and on the particular facility. Many facilities do not want the liability of an RN working as a CNA. Nor to they want t...

You made a wise choice by calling in sick. However, you did not say whether or not you sought medical care during those times. If you are ill for more than a day or two, you should be going in to see your physician. Not only do you need the health ad...

Agreed. Plus, you are not likely to get accurate answers about sexual preference. Many people do not want that information out there. You are much more likely to get pertinent info if the question is framed in specific medical terms and does not soun...

The forms are usually more specifc, at least in CA. A pt can choose no CPR but still have limited treatment checked, which usually means no intubation but bagging and IV's for fluids, antibiotics are okay as well as any comfort measures. They may als...

Your baby is going to be protected by all of your antibodies! I'm still working, 10 weeks to go and my only complaint is back pain >. If you work with chemo or radiation frequently, I would maybe consider adjusting to a new dept or area, but other...

I agree with other posters that have pointed out that ALL professions are experiencing this. Due to the economy, many, many people are looking to go back to school and boost their employability. Look at all of the internet schools, or fast-track prog...

In LTC: answer calls, admit new patients, resource for code blues, verify MD orders, follow-up on late labs, supplies, make sure charts and care plans are updated, resource for over-whelmed RNs, prep pt's for discharge, verify next day schedule, fill...

It sounds like you already spoke to the top two resources for your situation. None of us work at your hospital and know your position as well as your supervisors. What answer, exactly, are you still looking for? Personally, if you have the money, jus...

Yes and no. Pain medication takes time to work, esp PO pain pills. If you wait until your pain level is 6-7 to ask for the pill, you know it won't be as effective and you will be in tears before it truly gives relief. When I feel a migraine coming on...

I found that night shifts were bad for my health. Not long after I went on nights I started having terrible PVCs. Like, every 3 or 4 beats! After several tests and xrays, it suddenly occurred to me what the cause was. On days (mostly) now, and feelin...

Keep it short, simple and polite. Don't play into guilt games. Don't be a floor mat or they will always use you as a floor mat. See how they have already knocked your pay down? Practice ahead of time. Learn to say the phrase calmly and matter-of-fact...