middleagednurse

Saying "received patient in bed" means you were in the bed. Just delete that sentence as it is irrelevant. If you must you can say "patient lying supine in bed". By "fed patient" do you mean that you fed him, or do you mean that he fed himself.? If he fed himself, you say that "he ate".

If I weren't a nurse, I would be a teacher. Like another nurse said, used to be that kids did what their parents told them to do. My parents said "Be a nurse", so I am a nurse. However, when I see misspelled words or grammar mistakes on here, I am screaming at the computer "How can you be a nurse and not know how to spell!!" FYI "affect" and "effect" do not have the same meaning. OK, rant over. Have a good day!

To add a word.

No, because Medicaid won't pay you to care for a hospitalized patient.

I am in a very similar situation. I am caring for a toddler who is immune suppressed so she can't go to a sitter or daycare, so she qualifies for a nurse. I basically spend my days sitting on the floor, being a preschool teacher. I am also a PT, an OT, and a SLP. Sometimes I feel like I want a medically complex patient, but on the other hand, there are worse things than working in a clean house with nice people. I view it as rest and recreation to make up for all the years I was working like a dog. So, if you really hate it, move on. But, seeing a child grow and develop can be rewarding also.

Or an airbnb would be cheaper.

The Red Cross organization?

Working for a staffing agency is hard when you are experienced. I can't imagine doing it as a new grad. They will have your head.

I was in the 8th grade. The principal came in to my classroom to announce that the president had been assassinated. I had never heard that word and I had no idea what she was talking about. So I went home and asked my mom. When the Challenger exploded I was standing in a patient's room, (Community North, anyone?) seeing it on TV.Yes, there are things that one never forgets.

Do you have any nursing school books still? If you do read up on how to assess patients. It isn't that hard. And focus on geriatrics assessment.

It's frustrating when parents don't care.

Been a working RN since 1971. Graduated with ADN, immediately started on BSN. I'm glad I did, I only wish I had gotten an MSN. I have never been a big shot, pretty much just a worker bee. I spent many years working nights, weekends, holidays. I worked hospitals, nursing homes, an L TACH, corrections, public health, private duty, telephonic nurse, you name it. I appreciate all the experiences I have had and all the people I have met. I can remember patients I had in the 70's and 80's. Now working PD, can't run up and down hallways like I used to, but I am happy to still be working. I think my biggest asset is perseverance. I have been fired from a few jobs, but I just kept on working. I managed to raise 4 kids as a single mom, so I am grateful for my degree and my salary. I only wish AN had been around when I first started working. It has been educational for many nurses.

I would advise finishing this year. You never know, you might find yourself liking nursing. Now if you still don't like it by the end of your 3rd year, then switch to something else. Your clinicals will give you the opportunity to see other professionals in action, and maybe something will strike you as interesting.

You are not bad, you are tired. With a challenging patient it's only fair that all staff take turns. Ask the charge nurse if someone can take this patient for a couple nights. You're only human, some patient's can be extra challenging.

You hate your job now, how about doing it with morning sickness? I would advise to not get pregnant until you have a better job.

Family should have been notified.

My experience was like yours, Kooky I graduated in 1971

I hear that. My mom was on hospice and I made some rude remarks to the staff, because I was UPSET. I later apologized. Yes Kooky, sometimes things just hurt.

Munchausen by proxy?

"With whom"

You can also use pierced earrings in place of a screw.

Is this for real?

Not to mention that it is patient abuse to use their belongings for personal reasons. The residents rooms are their home away from home; and would it be appropriate to enter someone's home to play their TV?

I think this is patient abuse. The person is damaging resident's hearing, plus treating them with disrespect.I'm sure the resident's would enjoy shows other than cartoons.

Why are all the faces white?