Mukfay

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  1. JCAHO, how you annoy me.

    Mukfay replied to brainkandy87's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Even if we agree that those are important reasons, we still have to justify that JACHO is the appropriate entity to regulate things like that. Regards,

  2. Studying long hours

    Mukfay replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    "Yeah I know I will N-E-V-E-R do it again and I haven't even started yet. Thankfully my class schedule worked out so well that I will have loads of study time :-) I found that recording lectures...

  3. Whew! First full week of classes done!

    Mukfay replied to micronurse2b12's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Don't forget to take good care of yourself. Eat well and rest as often as you can. We're all rooting for you! Regards,

  4. Nervous about last level

    Mukfay replied to mwc1230's topic in General Students

    I have one you might try. It worked for me anyway. If you get the reading assignments now, you could get yourself a couple of weeks ahead in the reading (or more). That should provide some cushion....

  5. "Loosing" my license

    Mukfay replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    Well put TiddlDwink. I think this speaks to the point that people are different, locations are different, supervisors are different, and boards are different. It simply doesn't make sense to speak...

  6. "Loosing" my license

    Mukfay replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with many of the above posts. I recall an experience as our class attended a Nursing Board meeting. An RN was defending her license. She had been placed in a diversion program. She was...

  7. If your 1st career/background isn't nursing, share your thoughts please!

    Mukfay replied to yuna_cry's topic in Nursing Career

    I think that your talent for art will manifest itself in the way you connect with people, and the way you understand them. Having children, and demonstrating some success with them provided me with...

  8. "Loosing" my license

    Mukfay replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    I would agree that the reason for the paranoia is the message many hear in nursing school. If this is the case, we can treat the concern with compassion and educate (as you have done here). As to...

  9. If your 1st career/background isn't nursing, share your thoughts please!

    Mukfay replied to yuna_cry's topic in Nursing Career

    High school math teacher. I always wanted to try nursing, but didn't have the guts until I had children. By the way, your art will apply in nursing. You'll be surprised how

  10. BioEthical Dilemna: to whom will you give the organ?

    Mukfay replied to chocoberry's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I think it depends on who the president is at the time (I'm kidding. I'm kidding!) Actually, I think what the instructor wants is a demonstration of your knowledge of various ethical principles....

  11. How in the freaking world are you a nurse???

    Mukfay replied to Daisy_08's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    What shocks me is that, although you're a nurse, it hasn't occurred to you that there might be some pathology here. Does this lack of judgement and knowledge seem normal to you? Why is the first...

  12. How in the freaking world are you a nurse???

    Mukfay replied to Daisy_08's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Originally Posted by Rob72 Perhaps making NCLEX a 1, or not more than 2, time pass affair? Raising the entry GPA to a 3.4 or 3.8? I think that is a more credibly realistic measure of potential...

  13. Can you please school me?

    Mukfay replied to trauma_lama's topic in General Students

    All the latest research points to doing rather than "running through it in your head." Do it over and over and over - oh, and over. If you can do it on a person, go for it. And don't beat yourself...

  14. Can a licensed nurse still work as a nursing assistant in New Jersey?

    Mukfay replied to Stefanie2011's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I can't for the life of me understand why they would have such a rule. If you're smart enough to get through nursing school, then you'd be smart enough to know not to overstep your duties as a CNA....

  15. Hospital nurses - is it really that bad?

    Mukfay replied to Marshall1's topic in General Nursing

    "I hate when nurses say I'm so busy I can't take a break, I can't eat, I can't pee, I can't get out on time 12hrs becomes 14+, I'm stressed and frustrated; but I LOVE my job!" I think what this...

  16. helping a friend

    Mukfay replied to missLissRn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It's a great question (not a dumb one). I had the same question as a volunteer, and never really received a satisfactory

  17. How in the freaking world are you a nurse???

    Mukfay replied to Daisy_08's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It's easy to criticize and complain about this dangerous situation. I recognize your need to vent about it. It's terrible and difficult, and it must be very frustrating for you. As nurses, it's...

  18. What's the issue with med surg?

    Mukfay replied to BABYJADE06's topic in General Nursing

    Patient to Nurse

  19. "New Program Seeks to End Nursing Shortage and Improve Real Estate Values in US"

    Mukfay posted a topic in General Nursing

    The following is from an article posted on the following website: http://nursingworld.com/ It is dated December 8th, 2008, but it popped up today when I accessed the website. My how times have changed...

  20. Does nursing school teach you anything?

    Mukfay replied to snickerdoodle17_1's topic in General Nursing

    Roger that on the Power Point silliness. Hey! How about the instructors require that the Power Points be read at home, and they throw some actual clinical application of that material into the...

  21. RN salary in Albuquerque

    Mukfay replied to CranberryMuffin's topic in General Nursing

    The VA also lists their salaries in the job descriptions. Good luck, and welcome (if you decide to come). This place really is amazing. Regards,

  22. Am I'm too serious to be a RN?

    Mukfay replied to winter_green's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    When you're at a loss with a patient, you might try asking questions. Sometimes people don't want to talk. Often humor wouldn't help that anyway. But often people love to talk about themselves....

  23. 8 hour days or 12 hours days?

    Mukfay replied to 2011nursetobe's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think I'd be able to provide quality care if I were doing 5 8's per week. For me, the days off recharge me so that I can give it all when I get back (of course I'm a new grad, but I've worked...

  24. Ok, what's the real deal with new grads?

    Mukfay replied to future nurse1's topic in General Nursing

    Also, there is some evidence that the current job situation has come about in part because of the return of retired nurses to the field. They've come back because spouses lost jobs or retirement...

  25. Ok, what's the real deal with new grads?

    Mukfay replied to future nurse1's topic in General Nursing

    You don't have to keep them to yourself. I think you should ask all of your questions. It's just a good idea to be careful about how to phrase them. We're all brought up with differing standards...