middleagednurse

middleagednurse

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  1. DON on cart

    The med carts are large and heavy. It's like pushing a stove. The cart contains all the resident's
  2. Nebulizer/MDI for toddlers advice

    Try holding toddler on your lap, if possible, wrap one arm around child, and use other hand to entertain child, book, tablet, toy, etc. . If that doesn't work, Albuteral syrup sounds like a
  3. Tracheostomy

    I used to work with a nurse who had a trach. She didn't cover it with scarves either.It didn't seem to affect her practice
  4. Nursing Incentives - New Grads and Expereinced

    The biggest incentive for me is to be treated with respect. I am a human being, not a
  5. As a RN did you ever get paid minimum wage for a training?

    Different states have differing pay rates for private duty. If you live close to the border a neighboring state might have a higher pay
  6. As a RN did you ever get paid minimum wage for a training?

    I have experienced that. Find another agency, they are not all the
  7. "That's a myth about nursing"

    It depends on where you live. Some places have too many nurses, some places have too few. If you need a job, sometimes you need to
  8. What made your jaw drop

    OMG!!!!
  9. How long have you been a nurse

    I remember walking by a room where the doc was sitting on the patients bed and they were sharing a
  10. How long have you been a nurse

    47 years and still working. Although I have zero tolerance for
  11. How do you change a diaper without waking a baby up?

    Why is baby sleeping prone to begin
  12. Stylish Shoes for Male Student

    You can be a nurse or you can be a fashion icon, you can't be both. Once you hit the floor your only concern will be "Can I stay on my feet for 12
  13. Jahi McMath is finally at peace

    I recall reading that mom was feeding Jahi in PACU even though the staff told her that Jahi was NPO. That is what started the
  14. Jahi McMath is finally at peace

    I can't believe that she had surgery recently. I wonder for
  15. Cute coincidence

    Professionally of
  16. Cute coincidence

    I love you Davey
  17. UnitedHealth Group Interview

    They may ask a couple clinical questions. Such as what would you do if your patient's A1C was 10? The more detailed your answer the better. Then basic questions such as "how do you gain people's...
  18. Unexpected Twist! NCLEX-RN experience.

    Congratulations!
  19. Private Duty Nursing

    So, I have done private duty nursing off and on for several years now. I think this can be a good career choice for some nurses. I have more work opportunities than I can handle. I could work 100...
  20. Best thing about being a nurse?

    My life has been very
  21. Too ugly to be a nurse..?!?

    Make an appt with a
  22. Resigned and Can't Get a Job

    What choice did she
  23. Realizing how difficult nursing school is

    That is an excellent learning tool. I have done that. You learn with your eyes and your ears, and helps you to retain the
  24. Employee Complaint

    Stupid stuff like this is why nurses get burned
  25. This is short. "ASSUME POSITIVE INTENT". THIS COULD PREVENT ANGRY