Saifudin

Saifudin

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  1. Any Muslim surgical technologist/scrub nurses in allnurses?

    Saifudin replied to Lailah000's topic in General Nursing

    "Thanks so much for your answers.... The scarf would be underneath my scrubs, it would only be on my head and neck. And I have no problem with scrubbing and having my forearms exposed, I just want to...

  2. $100,000 in student loan debt?

    Saifudin replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    "I rather do a private school accelerated program and take the debt for the quality of life it will give me. Instead of struggling working/going to school for two year at community college for a ADN,...

  3. Ignorant Stupid Patients

    Saifudin replied to KY RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    "It's unfortunate that they have health problems, just as a burning building is a destructive event. But, without unhealthy people, I would be out of a job." Maybe this perspective comes with age...

  4. $100,000 in student loan debt?

    Saifudin replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Interest is a real curse and the cause of much of the current economic melt down. What's the point of living a life in debt? I bought a car on payments in 1985 and paid it off in 1987 and never...

  5. Bordeline illegal interviewing process hospitals are getting away with n this economy

    Saifudin replied to NEWGRADNURSE75's topic in General Nursing

    I hope that after this recession, if it ends on a positive note, that values are re-evaluated and integrity returns not only to the work place but amongst and between individuals. I understand how...

  6. Ignorant Stupid Patients

    Saifudin replied to KY RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    There are a lot of "ignorant, stupid" people, not only patients, but I understand the frustration and the anger as well. It is difficult to maintain a well balanced mental attitude and approach to...

  7. Question about Walden University

    Saifudin replied to swirlygirl's topic in School, College Programs

    Searching for a good, credible online program always comes up with the "pack-ten" online schools, starting usually with Phoenix. Not all the schools on these adv sites are accredited. That's the first...

  8. Just a little help please

    Saifudin replied to SweetLemon's topic in General Nursing

    I am DON in mental health and addiction hospital in Saudi Arabia. I understand exactly the kind of situation you faced and will likely face repeatedly in the future. We routinely have around 20...

  9. Who hates nursing, honestly????

    Saifudin replied to believeallispossible's topic in General Nursing

    Personally, I am grateful to God for having guided me to a profession that I have never had a day that I thought of something else I would have rather done. I am grateful that for the past 31+ years,...

  10. Question about Walden University

    Saifudin replied to swirlygirl's topic in School, College Programs

    I'm doing a masters in health care administration from TUI in California. I searched for several years before deciding. They do not have nursing degrees and since I am working overseas I wasn't sure...

  11. Worst Nightmare as a Nurse Came True

    Saifudin replied to idrinkpop's topic in General Nursing

    Your feelings are understandable and the level of your sincerity for your work is admirable but I agree with the others, try not to second guess your actions prior to the event over and over. If your...

  12. Traffic in Pittsburgh?

    Saifudin replied to vicarious's topic in General Nursing

    Hope you don't mind me jumping in. I'm originally from Pgh. Trained at St. Johns General Hospital in the N. Side and last I heard it was Mercy Psychiatric. Did my NP training at AGH back in the 'day'...

  13. Nursing, the field of medicine or customer service?

    Saifudin replied to jalvino1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    For Lamazeteacher, First, I sincerely wish you a speedy recovery and a rapid return to good health. Second, experience is the best teacher but who wants to be taught with this method! Plz let...

  14. whats primary care nursing?

    Saifudin replied to emjay86's topic in General Nursing

    "our hospital is trying to come up with a plan to have solely primary care nursing, instilling the thought that nurses SHOULD TOTALLY CARE the asigned patients, including meds, carrying orders, vital...

  15. whats primary care nursing?

    Saifudin replied to emjay86's topic in General Nursing

    "This use to be the way we did nursing care many years ago...(I date myself) in some hospitals." Your not alone and not so dated. I started on a med-surg floor back in 1978. 36 patients on each side...

  16. Nursing, the field of medicine or customer service?

    Saifudin replied to jalvino1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    "That somewhat reinforces my earlier post that stated that maintaining a warm, understanding affect with patients and their families, and fulfilling their requests nicely (if/when we can) costs us...

  17. Nursing, the field of medicine or customer service?

    Saifudin replied to jalvino1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    "I am not a nurse yet, so probably shouldn't answer this, But I have volunteered and worked as an emt and at a hospital, so here is my $0.02.I don't mind kissing a little a$$, if it makes them more...

  18. Pregnant Nurse

    Saifudin replied to kjcheno's topic in General Nursing

    From the male perspective I understand it is a really difficult time for you! I have to preface that with empathy cuz I'll never know how it feels, although I went through it with four of my own and...

  19. Ethical Dilemma

    Saifudin replied to stinger530's topic in General Nursing

    Officer; "arrest that woman".... (for the "too intense", just making a point. Must be reported if what is stated is the actual fact; it is really unethical, potentially dangerous and probably against...

  20. Nursing, the field of medicine or customer service?

    Saifudin replied to jalvino1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I posted in the early days of this thread, but since its taken a life of its own, I'll post again. Actually, I am a bit surprised at some of the "it's this way or that way" attitudes with this...

  21. Abandonment

    Saifudin replied to kamani811's topic in General Nursing

    Leaving work w/o permission reveals a serious lack of judgment. As a DON I would also a terminate an employee who does the same. There are mature, professional ways to deal with work related...

  22. Trigger Points/Muscle pain

    Saifudin replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    I've had the same problems for years. All the above treatments can be beneficial. I stretch every morning after a shower. Only 5 to 10 mins. of a general stretch that really helps keep upper back pain...

  23. Does "your" instead of "you're" drive anyone else nuts?

    Saifudin replied to *ac*'s topic in General Nursing

    Does "your" instead of "you're" drive anyone else nuts? by *ac*...

  24. Hep C exposure?

    Saifudin replied to Sheena's Mom's topic in General Nursing

    Have a good nights

  25. I m in big trouble! I think I failed my drug screen

    Saifudin replied to alex68's topic in General Nursing

    *sniff sniff* "I smell a troll...or at least a thread that is going to get "ethically and morally" way out of a control in a very short amount of time." I'll keep it simple; after the story, and...