Blackheartednurse

Blackheartednurse

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  1. Florence Nightingale movie

    Blackheartednurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    I recently purchased a movie called Florence Nightingale starting Jaclyn Smith...did anyone else saw this movie and what is your

  2. Did anyone ever complete their RN-BSN through Kaplan University?

    Blackheartednurse posted a topic in School, College Programs

    I'm thinking of getting my BSN online through Kaplan University but I have to make a fast decision since they start Nov. 10. I have spoken with one of their advisers, the program seems costly 375...

  3. Please enlighten me;is the cna allowed to insert urinary catherer in any state?

    Blackheartednurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    I had a conversation with another nurse and she stated that CNAs can be trained in performing an intermittent catheterization (I'm talking about home health aids) I personally think that is not true...

  4. Can CPR renewal be done online?!

    Blackheartednurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    So I have an interview this monday for the medical telemetry unit and the HR person have told me that I need to bring my RN license and CPR card,but mine expired on July I think:crying2: The interview...

  5. What kind of personal medical equipment are nurses allowed to use at the hospitals?

    Blackheartednurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm a new nurse who is starting unit orientation on Monday and I was wondering what kind of medical equipment you can bring on your wn..like I have read on this board that some nurses buy their own...

  6. My patient takes ibuprofen for sinus congestion!

    Blackheartednurse posted a topic in Patient Medications

    I have a patient that takes ibuprofen for her sinus, how do I explain to her that this is not a wise idea? P.s. She is on a diuretic as well so I guess nasal decongestants are

  7. B12 injections,can you give it in the arm muscle?

    Blackheartednurse posted a topic in Patient Medications

    What is the preferable site for giving B12 injection? I'm a fairly new nurse and I have a pt that is receiving B12 injections. I haven't had much opportunity to practice intramuscular injections. I...

  8. Cruel and heartless medical industry

    Blackheartednurse posted a topic in Nursing Professionalism

    So I became sick (cold or god knows what-np fever but a lot of mucus, runny nose, weakness etc) yesterday. I was assigned a new patient for today (home health) at my part time job (I have two home...

  9. Cruel and heartless medical industry

    Blackheartednurse replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    This comment is not just worth replying,

  10. Cruel and heartless medical industry

    Blackheartednurse replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Read previous threads on all

  11. Do we need to take drugs.. in order to do our job?

    Blackheartednurse replied to Been there,done that's topic in General Nursing

    that is not true, I dont drink or smoke yet I'm very against antidepressants, seen people who claimed the meds didnt helped them at all, seen people dying because they took anti-anxiety pills, seen...

  12. Cruel and heartless medical industry

    Blackheartednurse replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I understand that but I'm upset about how she said it, she didnt say " oh I'm mad because you didnt give me a notice but nurses dont have the right to get sick, in business world no one cares if you...

  13. Cruel and heartless medical industry

    Blackheartednurse replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I never call

  14. Cruel and heartless medical industry

    Blackheartednurse replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    anyway I hope for your sake you wont get sick to the point when you too afraid to drive long distance and someone will laugh at

  15. Cruel and heartless medical industry

    Blackheartednurse replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    like I said my sickness comes and go...at that time I could barely talk now I had to get up take my meds and

  16. Cruel and heartless medical industry

    Blackheartednurse replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    no I should go in and develop complications better yet I should spread my cold to my patient or even better I should have a car crash due to being dizzy, just because I'm a nurse and have no right to...

  17. Cruel and heartless medical industry

    Blackheartednurse replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    you dont know my situation so please dont judge me.I was actually choking on mucus and lying in the bed helped me to deal with it (I know strange). I didnt let her know yesterday because I felt that I...

  18. Cruel and heartless medical industry

    Blackheartednurse replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I have been with home health for two years and never called off, not even once, last year I also had cold but refused to call in and then I had complication and had an ear infection, so I promised...

  19. Cruel and heartless medical industry

    Blackheartednurse replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I didnt give her notice because I couldnt get up from bed until 2

  20. Cruel and heartless medical industry

    Blackheartednurse replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    how about if I develop a fever? Did you know that overheating can cause birth

  21. Moms who are nurses, please give me your opinion!!!!! Please!

    Blackheartednurse replied to gottagetmyrn's topic in General Nursing

    I would get my nursing degree now and have the third baby later, I'm pregnant with my first child (I'm 32) and I never wanted to be a mom in my 20s I always wanted to wait until I'm done with...

  22. What motivates you to go to work every day?

    Blackheartednurse replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    1. I'm two months pregnant- I need to pay for my own health insurance and my place of employment wont pay me for my time off when I have the baby, plus I need to save money 2. Rent, food, other bills,...

  23. Failed NCLEX 5 Times! Am I The Only One Who . . .

    Blackheartednurse replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    this must be the lamest post I have read in months. I wonder why do I even bother with this website that turned into comedy and a bad one

  24. If you had to do it over again would you?

    Blackheartednurse replied to Tally4970's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not sure, I'm surprised that so many nurses are quickly to say "yes I would" I have been a nurse for 2 almost two years and I believe any and I mean any field of nursing is extremely stressful and...

  25. Is it really worth it to get your bachelor in today's economy?

    Blackheartednurse posted a topic in General Students

    I'm thinking about starting a bsn-rn program,the reason for that is the hospitals in my state are not hiring and I work part-time in a home health care so I have some time on my hands although I'm...