ThePrincessBride MSN, RN, NP

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    PCT work once I have RN License?

    ThePrincessBride replied to Sara_E's topic in General Nursing

    At the hospital I work at, once a student has passed the NCLEX, they have 90 days until they are forced out of their position due to legal issues. I can't say I blame
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    Super Obese

    ThePrincessBride replied to anotherone's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Very true, but this shouldn't come as a surprise as eating habits are learned from someone (usually from the parent). In my nutrition class, a child with 2 obese parents has a 75% chance of becoming...
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    Super Obese

    ThePrincessBride replied to anotherone's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Good point. Sadly, it is less expensive to make these junk food products than to grow and gather healthy crops. Artificial sweeteners and other garbage is a lot easier to replicate than the healthier...
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    who has taken a pay cut, willingly

    ThePrincessBride replied to ajaxgirl's topic in General Nursing

    For me, it would depend on WHY I was taking a paycut. When I have children, I wouldn't mind moving from a hospital to become a school nurse (they make about 10-15k/yr less where I'm from( so I could...
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    Super Obese

    ThePrincessBride replied to anotherone's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I am rather conflicted about this topic but here it goes: I am an aide who has had MANY experiences with the super obese and let me tell you, NO ONE wanted the obese patient. Not because we didn't...
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    Why do some nurses use their titles as a big ego boost?

    ThePrincessBride replied to Hellostudentnurssee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I can see it from both perspectives. On one hand, I know what it is like to have competitive people always rubbing their success in others' faces. In fact, I have an ex-friend who would post my test...
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    Rude Coworkers

    ThePrincessBride posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Ok, so I work as a PCA. At one of my jobs, I've been having a problem with a particular nurse. At first, I thought it was just me (I can be very sensitive), but it turns out all the other night PCAs...
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    Am I right or wrong

    ThePrincessBride replied to CNAEB's topic in General Nursing

    OP, I can tell from your post that you don't have much experience in the medical field (without needing a mention), but as someone who has worked in healthcare for awhile, I can say that your feelings...
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    Why are the divorce rates among nurses so high?

    ThePrincessBride replied to TiffanyLe's topic in General Nursing

    Less people are getting married as well, so that should play a factor in the
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    Why are the divorce rates among nurses so high?

    ThePrincessBride replied to TiffanyLe's topic in General Nursing

    OP, the divorce rates are high, period. It is now hovering at around 50-60%, so I'm not sure why you think nurses especially have high divorce rates. The entire nation, as a whole, is getting divorced...
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    Am I in big trouble?

    ThePrincessBride posted a topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Long story short: Had a patient who was supposed to be getting surgery (both arms are broken). She was NPO. Dietary brought up a tray for her. I gave the patient the tray and helped her have a few...
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    So the boss says "When a call light goes off, consider that an error"

    ThePrincessBride replied to mindlor's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Do we work for the same hospital? My hospital expects us to say the same thing! As a PCA, my work is NEVER done, and most of the time, don't have the time to jump up like a little puppy at people's...
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    So the boss says "When a call light goes off, consider that an error"

    ThePrincessBride replied to mindlor's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    *************************** I've noticed that the strictest of bosses are the same ones who haven't been at the bedside for YEARS, decades even. They are so far removed, they forget what being a nurse...
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    Can I Work as a Certified Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant While in School?

    ThePrincessBride replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Students

    I work as a nurse's aide. Great decision, great experience, nice income too. I highly recommend every nursing student to work as a nurse's aide, if
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    Want to quit nursing school.

    ThePrincessBride replied to dpf112's topic in General Students

    Dude/dudette, You aren't alone. I failed the first time around and wanting to quit. I like nursing, but I don't see myself doing it for the rest of my life unless I get into the NICU/Labor and...
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    Am I in big trouble?

    ThePrincessBride replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Hey everyone, Thanks for the replies. There was a sign on the door, but the door was open and I walked right pass it. I was in a rush and I admit that I should have been paying closer attention. I...
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    I still don't understand why a hospital would hire cna's, or techs but not lpn's

    ThePrincessBride replied to Destiny'skid's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I believe this post: ...answers yours eloquently. I'm sorry. I have nothing against LPNs, but there is a reason that fewer and fewer places are hiring
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    I still don't understand why a hospital would hire cna's, or techs but not lpn's

    ThePrincessBride replied to Destiny'skid's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I get what you are saying, but you have to look at healthcare for it is: a business (sadly). Cost-wise, it is much more effective to hire more unlicensed workers and a few RNs than to hire LPNs who...
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    I still don't understand why a hospital would hire cna's, or techs but not lpn's

    ThePrincessBride replied to Destiny'skid's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Also, I can see why LPNs are being removed from the nursing model. I would hate to work on a floor as aid working with both LPNs and RNs. I would get too confused as to who I should answer to and...
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    I still don't understand why a hospital would hire cna's, or techs but not lpn's

    ThePrincessBride replied to Destiny'skid's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I can't believe you are shocked that aides can take vitals, blood sugars or remove foley catheters. These are basic things that shouldn't require a license at all. If aides couldn't do these things,...
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    Being pressured to work more hours

    ThePrincessBride posted a topic in General Nursing

    Let me start by saying that I am not a nurse, just an aide, and I work at two different hospitals. At both hospitals, I get called numerous times a day, 3 or more times a week. Sometimes, when I am...
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    define break...lol

    ThePrincessBride replied to lkulmann's topic in General Nursing

    I have seen PCAs at one of my hospitals clock out and continue to work on the floor and finish up charting. I refuse to do that. It is illegal. I do find that employers will abuse an employee only as...
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    define break...lol

    ThePrincessBride replied to lkulmann's topic in General Nursing

    It is wild to me that some people are getting up to 90 minute-long of breaks. In a twelve-hour shift, a person is only entitled to thirty minutes at both hospital I work
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    define break...lol

    ThePrincessBride replied to lkulmann's topic in General Nursing

    Break to me is enough time to finish a decent sized meal and a few minutes to
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    Pass nclex on the 7th try

    ThePrincessBride replied to oloje1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Seven times? I thought you could only take the nclex three times? Either way,