Irishlass79

Lots of teamwork Definitely non-judgmental Ability to compartmentalize feelings Ability to work fast and accurate under stress IV skills is a bonus (many trauma patients have bad veins from IVDA and many need large bore for blood) Assertive and a pre...

I disagree, I think certifications are great to get. I think there are a few rather cheap ones that set you apart from another candidate in an interview. I think it shows a commitment to your field and education. I would just get certified in ACLS, B...

See, I am one that really does not like this. I am not one to ever push my Catholic faith on anyone but personally I do not ever save someones life, God does. Whatever you believe I respect but I have seen the most stable patients code and there is n...

While I understand your comment, and it is currently being debated, Autism Spectrum Disorders are classified as Mental Health Disorders. And individuals, as well as families utilize a variety of specialties including occupational, physical, behaviora...

I am not in any way saying it is not a problem, I simply am saying that there may be another issue such as social anxiety and/or a developmental disorder such as Aspergers. I specialize in such issues and they require a certain sensitivity and one mu...

First, the poster did not say anything about a plan for suicide. She said he was speaking to another coworker in the break room and she overheard the conversation. She said he is a good nurse, which tells me he is performing his duties. No I would no...

See I disagree totally, you can't just walk up to a colleague and tell him to get psych help or medical help for that matter. I can't walk up to every person with edema and tell them to see a cardiologist, even though I want to. He is not asking you ...

Yes, you need to go back to get your BSN and finding work is very hard as a new graduate nurse. Most hospitals are magnet status and want nurses to have their BSN. There are many programs for RN's to go back and get their BSN and DCCC has agreements ...

I am a recent graduate of DCCC nursing program and can not tell you how happy you will be there. The program is unbelievable! I have two school aged children and I am not going to tell you it is easy but if you are dedicated you can do it! The progra...

I would go with the LaSalle Program. I have many friends that are both attending Harcum and graduated Harcum and have heard nothing but bad things about it. Not only are they at risk for losing accreditation but they also have an exit exam that if yo...

I have applied to many jobs at Temple Hospital and spoke with a recruiter they are currently not hiring graduate nurses. I am willing to work any shift available to get some experience, I wish I could relocate but I can't...ugh.

I missed the whole postpardum nurse thing....looks like I need another cup of java.

I think if he is safe and not doing anything that will harm patients or staff leave him alone. Does he talk about these things to patients or just in social situations with work collegues. Okay, so what if he does not have a filter I have met many pe...

Another example or a diet change would be when to wean the infant? Of course there are guidelines... a doctors order is not given to change the diet to solids and yet, nurses teach parents how to wean and much of the decision is based on the infants ...

There is nothing wrong with a nurse suggesting to change a formula however it depends on the issue. I wouldn't change the formula if the infant is being treated for a malabsorbtion issue or failure to thrive etc. Example: There is no order needed if ...

Hello, I am a new graduate nurse and I wanted information about the method of administration of the Tetanus booster to an adult patient. I witnessed a patient get a booster and am confused because the staff RN gave the booster in the deltoid with a s...

No, I never feel this way. I think you should think very carefully about this issue. I have heard other nurses say things like this and I remove myself from the disscussion. I don't even assume an elderly person is " a nice old lady, or cute", I have...

I would never put $0 dollars, I believe I am of value. Any time you are interviewing for a job they expect to negotiate the salary as well as how long of a preceptorship, 401K's, parking, etc. They are asking you a question and you should put $40-45 ...

I think this is a situation that is very interesting. You go to a University and pay the tuition for a service. You did not do well, most likely because the classes you chose either did not interest you or the professors did not inspire you. You were...

I think I know what hospital you were at...lol. Just blow it off, there are a lot of people that are not fun to work with. I think it is a good idea to try to remember what it is like to be a student. Just think, if they don't help you what nurses wi...

It is hard to judge without more info such as labs etc. But I would think about priority. What are the number one priorities for a patient that just had a major surgery? What would you be most concerned about if you had a big insision on your abdomen...

Never, never, never would I correct a nursing instructor. At times in class I have questioned her to allow her to clarify her statement, possibly I would ask a situational question that would give her a chance to correct herself. I would never correc...

Why do you keep calling a stranger honey?

Temple is an awesome place to work. My father has worked there for over 20 years and I went to college at Temple. There are some great points to Temple like competive salaries, tuition remission for employee's and their children, Temple Care, they ha...

I am in a suburb of Philadelphia, it is just as bad here. BSN required, if you do not currently have a BSN then they are expecting you to get one within two years. I think it would be wise to get however, in a few years there will be a nursing shorta...