cherryames1949

I agree with Royhanosn. Just cut your loses. Don't quit but start looking elsewhere now.

Graduated a Long time ago. I was in my early thirties and didn't want to wait to start in oncology. I accepted a job at a specialty hospital and never looked back. Take the job. I'm betting that you won't regret it. Good luck in your career!

Not complete bunk. Many brilliant people and ideas have languished and died because of negative thinking! Positive thinking isn't the only ingredient in success but it is certainly a factor.?

Take it from an old hand, everything you are feeling is normal! My advice is to stay focused and don't get discouraged when things don't go as expected. My guess is that you are all motivated to succeed. Now just do it! Keep us posted on your progres...

You are a true professional! When you do a good job you make it look easy. You speak with passion about your patients and your commitment to give them the best care possible. The health care facility could not run without you and your fellow CMAs. Th...

I'm sorry it has been such a rough go for you! The lessons you learn in the ER, even the negative ones, will stand you in good stead for the rest of your career. Nothing will ever seem as hard again. Don't give up. I agree with the above comments. Tr...

Thanks commuter and green tea for shedding light on an important topic. It isn't only a matter of patient safety but also a quality of life issue.

Thanks for the heads up billybob. Years ago a loved one of mine was in a nursing home being managed by hospice. I was UNimpressed. My friend was in agony when I arrived. I got the on call hospice nurse on the phone and got the situation worked out. I...

Thanks for accentuating the positive! I love my job and can't imagine doing anything else. Thirty years and counting. I'm so glad that someone is coming after me who feels the same way.?

Elimination of suffering is a worthy goal no matter what the setting. Understanding and education is the way to advance this goal. Thank you for the information.

There are no innocuous drugs! Period!

As long as I have a license I will not put it in jeopardy over something like Facebook. It is dangerous to your profession.

My home infusion company insists on diluting Phenergan 25 mg in 50 mls of NS even when a central line is used. This is company policy. We used to push it diluted in 10 ml of NS. Either way I was extremely lucky that my patients never had any adverse ...

I have seen patients left to suffer for all kinds of explainable reasons. My only hope is that if I ever need relief the person in charge of my care is proactive for me.

One has to wonder why the simplest form of infection control is such a struggle!

I wanted to be a nurse for as long as I can remember. I never wanted to be anything else. Like you Tobs my parent determined my specialty. My mom died from lung cancer. When I graduated from nursing school I went directly into oncology nursing. I nev...

I have always found these "encounters" disturbing. I even considered one assault. An aged post-op male tried to pull me into his bed. I was shocked and scared since I was responsible for his care. I reported this to my supervisor and was told that I ...

Don't ever give up on your dream. Congratulations!

I never even thought about "false guilt". It makes perfect sense. As women, sometimes we just do it to ourselves.

This is one of those things that seem so obvious. Can you imagine if you cultured a square of that carpet! I just shivered. Sometimes good intentions (or not) lead to a smelly outcome!:uhoh21:

It is never a mistake to challenge yourself. The most amazing experiences await us when we step out of our comfort zone and leave ourselves open to different experiences. I am glad that it has worked out for you. Thank you for sharing your story of a...

I just have to add to the kudos for your story and your way of telling it. I agree with every post above me. Thank you for sharing and being open to the experience. Your patients are lucky!

This article is learned and erudite. Some people are more comfortable addressing spiritual issues than others. It can be a touchy topic for nurse and patient. That doesn't mean that we can stop trying. Working in oncology made this clear to me. Peopl...

Thank you for your story and your service.

Sometimes the least "medical" act that you do matters the most to the patient and family. You can't teach caring but it is an essential ingredient to being, not just a good nurse, but a great nurse! Good luck in your career.