I would like to learn the language spoken there but I know I would be doing it so I know what they are saying. I love languages anyway. I have tried to learn Hangul (Korean language) but I don't have...
I absolutely agree with you in theory. Many facilities would not allow it in the "on stage" setting in the hospital unless a patient needed a translator. I think it's more than OK to talk in any other...
Corporate has a policy that is against it but it has not been enforced. Either people have complained and were not heard or they have not complained to management . Sigh and changing jobs is not...
I have a dilemma would like some feedback. I have been working in a facility for over a year where the majority speaks a second language. A lot of people who were not in the majority have either...
Dave, the best advice/encouraging words for you would be to: 1) hang in there. It is hard for experienced nurses to find work. The climate has changed for healthcare and recruiting. Even if many are...
I have started at a new facility. I am not a new nurse, just new to the facility. A patient had a very high blood sugar. I had never seen the BS this high for the patient. I rechecked it to make sure...
Hi, I need to move to NJ by July so I can be closer to family (and my lease is up). I have a total of (approx) 9 years of nursing experience, most experience in inpatient rehab. I really want to get...
To the passive -aggresive nurse I have to give report to:Do you really think you are helping me by staring at,me with contempt because I dont' seem to do things just like you? You may think I have no...
I have been working as a home care nurse since July 2011. I worked in the hospital for 7 years and was tired of the rush and lack of time with patients. I really like home care, but I am struggling...
Trust me it can be done and be very clean. I had braids and would wash them every few weeks. IF I did it more frequently, my hair and scalp would be very dry. Not everyone's hair gets oily and dirty...