stressednurse70

stressednurse70

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  1. Nurses, have you been been spit on, pushed, scratched and verbally or assaulted?

    stressednurse70 replied to Brian's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    "Nursing is traumatic and dangerous, unbelievably stressful and thankless.It takes away your soul and gives you high blood pressure, ulcers and varicose veins in return." Nursing'sfornobody - you make...

  2. I'm scared

    stressednurse70 replied to sunflower777's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Sunflower, I am so sorry for those awful hours - Sat 3-11p and Sun 7-3p?? you aren't going to get much rest with doubling back like that. Plus no fun time with friends/family on Sat nites. Also...

  3. Is it common....

    stressednurse70 replied to lillian2010's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Good for you!!

  4. Nurses, have you been been spit on, pushed, scratched and verbally or assaulted?

    stressednurse70 replied to Brian's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Live your Dream, I too have had inappropriate comments at times. I stop it before it goes any further. I tell them "I'm not sure if my husband would appreciate that." Yes, I actually am married but...

  5. Advice needed:go for an RN or straight for a MSN?

    stressednurse70 replied to LTee's topic in First Year After Licensure

    My suggestion is to earn at least your ASN and while working in the field (READ: bedside nursing) go back and earn your MSN. There are ASN to MSN programs out there. But you really should get RN...

  6. Frederick Community College?

    stressednurse70 replied to jenniepaige's topic in Maryland Nursing

    As a nurse for the past 13 years and a mentor at FMH to the FCC students, I just want to say Good Luck and hope you do well. I think nursing school was some of the toughest times in my life. But you...

  7. Is it common....

    stressednurse70 replied to lillian2010's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    It's been 13 years since I was in my original nursing school. (I am now in an RN to BSN online program and it is sooo much easier than before!) There were times I had a 6 credit class!! That is an...

  8. Pinning Ceremony Uniform for Guys??

    stressednurse70 replied to gwlarson's topic in Male Nursing Students

    When I graduated from my nursing program (way back in '97) we had 2 or 3 male nurses and while the females had to wear the cap, white button down shirt, white jacket, white skirt, white hose and...

  9. In a few years all RNs will be required to have a BSN?

    stressednurse70 replied to FutureNurse2B's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    That rumor has been around my area in Maryland ever since before I graduated from nursing school back in '97. I don't see that happening with a nursing shortage. Especially since ASN and BSN students...

  10. Nurses, have you been been spit on, pushed, scratched and verbally or assaulted?

    stressednurse70 replied to Brian's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    One suggestion for a demented patient spitting - use a mask over the patient's face (Not an N95) but a loose regular mask. This is not a restraint, it doesn't hurt the patient, etc. And many times if...

  11. Tips for a new nurse

    stressednurse70 replied to car2614's topic in General Nursing

    To help with time management I use a 3x5 index card with pt rooms across the top and time down the side. I then mark the times for pt's meds and if they need a DSG change, blood to be administered,...

  12. I'm mad and sad(about pt's family)

    stressednurse70 replied to singleye's topic in General Nursing

    The old quote of "Walking a mile in their shoes" comes to mind with this situation. Don't judge. Instead enjoy your time with this resident. Get to know your patients from your stand point and let...

  13. who else is in Chamberlain RN-BSN program currently

    stressednurse70 replied to sunzzi's topic in Chamberlain College

    exnavy - I choose abused women in the community. In my town we have a great place for battered women which has a wonderful website. I got all my info from the

  14. who else is in Chamberlain RN-BSN program currently

    stressednurse70 replied to sunzzi's topic in Chamberlain College

    I have been at Chamberlain since March 2009 and am almost finished - only 3 more classes until my BSN!! Wooohooo! Then hopefully onto my MSN and a new career. It has been easier than I thought it...