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There are many things that make a good nurse and while starting IVs is an excellent skill, skills are not all that go into being a good nurse. I precept and can teach a skill to anyone- what I cannot necessarily teach is that thinking piece that is ...

My agency supplies gloves, hand sanitizer, masks, and even in some cases, toilet paper and paper towel! Our families are expected to supply hand soap though and all families are made aware of that. I agree, does sound shady.

" I meant simply what I said: this is not a profession. It just isn't. It isn't realistic to assert that a job where the minimum barrier to be called a nurse is an LPN training program that you finish in a year at technical school is a profession. It...

I do this now in my job. If you have a choice, I would recommend straight nights to keep some sort of consistent schedule. I'm tired often and my poor body gets confused!

Ever thought of pediatric private duty? That's my area and I love it. Otherwise, maybe peds clinic?

I have had the low min volume alarm for this, probably because the trach may not totally come out. With the distinct sounds this vent has, you'd probably hear something amiss before it would low pressure alarm.

As LPN turned RN, I can totally relate to this! (similar situation for me). Thanks for posting this! We are all valuable!

You could also go for your RN, get paid more, and NOT work in a hospital. Depending on your area, it can be hard to find hospital jobs anyway. You can work in a clinic as an RN, maybe do same-day surgery, home health or private duty, school nursin...

I am just wondering, if this doesn't affect you, why are you posting about it?

Alright, first time starting a thread. Here's the deal. Without giving too many details, I do extended care nursing and do a good deal of training new nurses. Myself and a few other nurses do the majority of all training for nurses in different homes...

Pardon me, I hit reply too soon. I'm thinking the instructor who gave you advice to be more diplomatic was right on. I'm still really bothered by your statement about "stupid people," especially since those may be patients you take care of, just ha...

You didn't stay at any of those jobs long enough to learn anything, much less judge if they were boring or not. The nursing community is small and it will catch up with you eventually, along with the attitude. I'm thn

Anyone else notice the tone of superiority (low tolerance for stupid people), etc, here? I am also concerned with all that job hopping in a matter of months. I really think you need to stick with one thing for awhile, get experience, and eat some h...

The entire weekend with him? Wow, I wouldve lost my mind not doing any homework on a weekend! I have to say, his behavior is not a good sign. He sounds insecure and selfish. No matter what, don't let it impact your studies and don't ever consider q...

I was the same way before I graduated last year. I think a review like that works for some, but I knew I didn't need it. Just studied my nclex review books and passed first try. I would have a problem having to pay for this if I didnt want it

Seriously, as a preceptor myself, I'm just happy if I have a A. good orientee and B. get a verbal thank you. I would never expect more and would feel uncomfortable with getting a gift like that.

I couldn't agree more. I do this line of work and it is painfully obvious to me and the poor family if you dislike this line of work. These kids and their families have enough to deal with without having a nurse who can't stand being there. I'd se...

They knew what they were doing when they offered you a job. I agree with the other posters-if they can't honor their promise now, who knows what they would pull later on down the road.

I wish all parents could be like you!

I would get out of this ASAP. It is never good to be put on a pedestal like that. Things will hit the fan. At some point, your agency needs to remind this parent that they can request all they want not to have nurses come back, but at some point, t...

I disagree. I'm great at math and was able to test out of this but I can't emphasize how surprised I was with how many people struggled with dosage calculations. Even after they took the class and were in the nursing classes! Not a bad thing, but if...

I disagree. I'm great at math and was able to test out of this but I can't emphasize how surprised I was with how many people struggled with dosage calculations. Even after they took the class and were in the nursing classes! Not a bad thing, but if...

I haven't heard of being bagged manually specifically to reduce anxiety, but what I have found in private duty is that patients/families find little tricks like these that work for them/help out, even if it seems not to be "the norm." I have bagged ...

When I have situations like these, I document really well (such as that you are indeed doing all treatments as ordered, etc) and also inform my supervisor of what's going on. However, I happen to work for a wonderful agency who has my back- unfortu...

Usually this behavior is attention seeking- they have such little control over their lives that they try and gain it elsewhere. I would be interested to know how the parents respond to his accusations. Either way, I'd want out- this sounds like it ...