Mukfay

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, Mukfay

"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 worked well in my case because I had a 95-minute commut...

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, Mukfay

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. I understand your children are at home, but just...

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 with derision about people who are afraid of losing...

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 required to work without exposure to narcotics and re...

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 confidence because I was able to take on a complex, ...

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 the misspelling of lose, I've noticed that common e...

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 much.

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. Check with your instructor on what he/she wants, but...

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 response (and apparently later responses too) anger a...

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 and performance than paying 3 times as much for a...

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 up when you forget something. That creates a neura...

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. Many nurses support the CNA's when things get hect...

"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 poster may have meant is that he or she loves the pati...

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

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 important to recognize possible pathology in our cowo...

Patient to Nurse ratio.

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 with respect to property values and the perceptio...

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 classroom. I mean, my children could drone on with the...

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, Mukfay

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. That is especially true if they are suffering. It w...

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 both shifts over the years). Regards, Mukfay

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 savings have diminished. However, this is actually gre...

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 for polite discourse. What one group, or even gener...