katnurseswims

Absolutely NOT! In my experience, those with strict religious beliefs care about one thing.....values based on a book about fantasy/male domination. That does not equate to patient advocacy, in any way.

You won't be able to work in the profession without the terminology

I had no idea it was legal to dilute pain meds like that. Is this in the US?

Go to the Nurse Practice Act of your state & follow policy/procedures of the facility. It sounds like the nurse probably overstepped her boundaries. Its most definitely your responsibility to report it to appropriate individuals. Great catch!! Sounds like you are a good patient advocate :)

It's pretty much all based on behavior now. They want to know what you would do. They already know you have skills, knowledge, & some sort of experience. Or they can train you in to their department. Hiring is now all about who you are and if you can fit into their team. Questions like "what would you do" and behavioral tests, etc., are a good example of this. Be prepared because that's pretty much how all hiring is now.

That was my first thought too

If you need an IV certification in Florida and you don't have one, then don't do it. End of story. You are risking your license.

I came across a patient once who received a "bath" full of baby powder. Instead of just cleaning this patient like one normally would before bed, this CNA was so lazy they thought the baby powder would suffice for peri-care. It was beyond disgusting.

And to "been there done that" (not willing to view every post to copy the quote again).....how are you able to give two patient's pain meds at once? There are strict policies when it comes to med passes, and it NEVER includes giving two patient's meds at one time. If you are, that is a huge safety violation. Plain and simple.

Your DON was wrong in approaching you like this. I would not have attended to the other patient until the other patient's scheduled meds were passed. The family has unrealistic expectations of how one nurse cannot be in two places at once and the DON should have explained policy. If they want instant service and are willing to pay to go somewhere that has a smaller nurse to patient ratio, that is their choice.....but that is not your fault and your DON should know that. She/he obviously does not have much experience in patient care.

This is one of the most unprofessional posts I've seen on here. Grow up!

Do you still need those same pre-reqs with the BSN completion program? Btw....you can do the BSN completion program online. You would not need to apply to a program than requires those pre-reqs if going that route. Good luck....and enjoy Nursing School!

Very interesting in that the "heroic" qualities she is known for, came about because of her own mistakes. Don't get me wrong, she certainly was a pioneer in the nursing field, but not necessarily a modern day hero, to say the least. I was quite shocked actually doing research on her, and finding out how tormented she really was throughout her life.

I don't see much about your post besides the "business" of nursing as a career to make some money. Honestly, be prepared for a lot more than that. I see people disregard the "taking care of people at their most vulnerable" aspect everyday and they don't last long in this career.

i see the post about there being liability issues here and the first thing I think of is that aren't you then responsible elsewhere for visitors, being they are in your facility? why discriminate by saying they can't lie or sit in the same bed with each other. that policy really makes no sense at all considering A BED is probably the least of any hazards in a hospital setting. nurses need more common sense, that's all I have to say about that.

it never ceases to shock me how a situation like this can give someone a power trip. the daughter and doctor should be ashamed of themselves.

Saw a brain injured patient rape a coma patient...not a pleasant situation. It happened at the first CNA job I had and will remember the events in detail for the rest of my life!

Wow, with all the training nurses go through and still not being able to listen and believe the patient? This story makes me fairly discouraged and sad about fellow nurses. Yeah, there will be drug seekers, complainers, those who just want and need attention, but in the end, it's about the patient, not about what WE think is real or not regarding disease process.

Kat...initials and because I love cats. Nurse....well that's obvious. Swims....in my younger years I happened to be an accomplished U.S National team swimmer....long time ago. I had to give homage to all aspects of me ....:heartbeat.