CaregiverGrace

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  1. why BSN over ADN???

    CaregiverGrace replied to error's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    You act like employers are able to decipher "the individual and their skills" based on a piece of paper. Impossible. But they can decipher which candidates are "more educated". Of course, having a...

  2. Crazy loud dramtic crying -my ears are still vibrating

    CaregiverGrace replied to tiroka03's topic in General Nursing

    Have you spoken with their doctor about this? If, as you said, it is not a physical pain issue, then they may very well be depressed. There are, of course, drugs for

  3. What were ur grades in anatomy 2a&2b? RCC STUDENTS

    CaregiverGrace replied to Jesses*girl's topic in General Nursing

    what is

  4. Do you bag your bodies naked?

    CaregiverGrace replied to mama_d's topic in General Nursing

    Nothing wrong with sending the deceased covered simply with the body bag. Never heard of it being done that way for financial reasons, but practical

  5. Were my patient's rights violated?

    CaregiverGrace replied to Nurse-JP's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Did u actually tell your gp that you were taking narcs out of a sharps bin? I don't know the rules and regs on that as far as patient confidentiality, but I don't think you used much common sense in...

  6. Terrible first clinical experience (CNA)

    CaregiverGrace replied to bustthewave's topic in General Nursing

    Typical. Not sure what else to say, but as others here I'm sure will tell you, this situation is not out of the ordinary. I think you might be overreacting slightly as you are used to the standards...

  7. Sleeping on lunch break

    CaregiverGrace replied to nursebrandie28's topic in General Nursing

    Apples and oranges. Doctors for one are not paid to monitor patients, the way that Nurses are. Secondly if you're referring to being "on-call" at night, that's not at all

  8. Sleeping on lunch break

    CaregiverGrace replied to nursebrandie28's topic in General Nursing

    1. What I meant my "medical disability" is one which required a nap during the course of a shift at work. I am not saying that "power naps" may or may not be beneficial to some employees, that's...

  9. Sleeping on lunch break

    CaregiverGrace replied to nursebrandie28's topic in General Nursing

    These are a few of the many reasons why napping on a nursing job is a bad idea, and I agree with the hospitals that ban it while on their premises. Unless you have a medical issue that is considered a...

  10. Any nurses understand how isolating infertility is....

    CaregiverGrace replied to JacknSweetpea's topic in Ob/Gyn

    There are lots of people that do not have children, by choice or otherwise. They still live happy and satisfying lives. I do not believe that having children is a prerequisite to

  11. Sleeping on lunch break

    CaregiverGrace replied to nursebrandie28's topic in General Nursing

    I think it's also a given at most places that you do not sleep while on the job (even on break

  12. Sleeping on lunch break

    CaregiverGrace replied to nursebrandie28's topic in General Nursing

    This. If you need to sleep during your shift, you should not be taking the

  13. 2nd day on my own as a new grad, with a student, cried three times

    CaregiverGrace replied to whitebunny's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I think you are far too inexperienced right now to be a preceptor. In fact as a graduate within the last 4 weeks, many places would still have you on orientation and partnered with a more experienced...

  14. How soon we forget.

    CaregiverGrace replied to eriksoln's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Lies? If that was the case, then I'd have to ask why family members and friends literally left their countries (UK and CAN) to get urgent care in the US. I can't tell you how many times I have been...

  15. How soon we forget.

    CaregiverGrace replied to eriksoln's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Although there are parts pf the bill that are good, I believe that as a whole it is unconstitutional and was rushed into existence. It should absolutely be repealed and certain measures should be put...

  16. Is your hospital green?

    CaregiverGrace replied to velardern's topic in General Nursing

    I think the whole green movement is a lot of baloney. That being said, I do recycle and have made an effort in my facility to get used printer paper into a recycle bin. In general though a lot of this...

  17. Do you think it's right for nurses that are going to school do their homework at work

    CaregiverGrace replied to tobesmartt's topic in General Nursing

    Lol, for someone that uses the nickname "Linearthinker" you sure have a twisted way of looking at this issue. Unless it is in your job description to sit on your butt and do personal work (yes HW is...

  18. Do you think it's right for nurses that are going to school do their homework at work

    CaregiverGrace replied to tobesmartt's topic in General Nursing

    I think it depends on the circumstances. If you have a very low patient count, and the supervisor/DON is ok with it, then I don't see why not. On the other hand, most nurses that I've seen do this,...

  19. Nurses with Tattoos and Piercings

    CaregiverGrace replied to CMALynzer's topic in General Nursing

    I don't mind tattoos so much, although in prominently viewed areas they just scream "low-class". I have a bigger issue with piercings, because like long nails, they are nasty germ magnets that...

  20. Hooters as Job History...Could this hurt my chances of getting a job?

    CaregiverGrace replied to AMD88's topic in Nursing Career

    The same thing could be said for a job in garbage disposal or takeout deliveryman, I would not include either of them on a resume for a Nursing position. Not because I look down on them, but because...

  21. Hooters as Job History...Could this hurt my chances of getting a job?

    CaregiverGrace replied to AMD88's topic in Nursing Career

    You're responding to this scenario from entirely the wrong perspective... your own. Instead, the only important factor is how Human Resources and the Nurse Manager/Hiring will look at a Hooters...

  22. Hooters as Job History...Could this hurt my chances of getting a job?

    CaregiverGrace replied to AMD88's topic in Nursing Career

    You should omit it from your resume, u know it and everyone here knows it. Has nothing to do with Healthcare and it has potentially negative connotations with some employers. You were going to school...

  23. New Grad- one year of experience required

    CaregiverGrace replied to csmthree's topic in General Nursing

    It sucks, but this sort of hiring expectation is common across many fields of work, including 2 previous ones I worked in that had no relation to healthcare. You just need to get your foot in the...

  24. Hand Sanitizer and Asthma

    CaregiverGrace replied to rnintrouble's topic in General Nursing

    That sounds a bit odd. I'm loaded with allergies, including cats and pretty much anything else that is considered a common allergen. But alcohol gel has never bothered me, other than really...

  25. Need quick advice re job interview!

    CaregiverGrace replied to MJB2010's topic in General Nursing

    They will probably be short on staff, this will be a good time for u to shine for