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Ive got to agree... what happened sucks but it is NOT uncommon. I wouldnt decide all management is bad. Obviously the place you were isnt something you wanted to keep knowing how they operate in the end. A resignation is MUCH better on your record th...

I hope to God I never feel that way. I love nursing as much as I did while I was wide eyed in school. Cherry Ames was my hero from about age 12 on. But yeah, Ive been attacked... by hysterical patients, drug abusers, prisoners, psych patients, and pa...

This is to help me with a presentation I am working on (see thread "help me encourage CNAs) tell me why you are a CNA and why you love it.:heartbeat

i am a nursing educator and i travel to several different ltcs. i have been asked to create a presentation for cnas; something to motivate them, help them with professionalism, attitude, cooperation, teamwork, all that good stuff. i have a clear idea...

I am a grad student RN in a research course... Im looking for information about the use of music when caring for an actively dying patient in the nursing home. Im not finding a lot out there yet... I am interested in the effect it has on the patient ...

Im so sorry you are experiencing all this. I really think that you are going to face more trouble until you take this straight to management... you cannot focus on the "problem" child. They will figure that out for themselves. You need to focus on sp...

If they are about to let you care for patients without a certification I would be worried. Graveyard is hard to learn on... always short staffed, etc... better training at the PCA job... can always move on if you dont get enough hours.

I hear what you are saying. I cant change ratios and salary. I understand the obstacles. Help me know what I can say that will encourage them. I know that motivation comes from within - and I do believe that professionalism can be taught (like, manne...

Mom, age 86. Suspected GI bleed due to weakness and low Hematocrit. Colonoscopy today. I am a RN which means next to nothing when the patient is your own mom (lol)... the GI doc found a "growth". I was in there, I saw it on the screen. It was big, an...

Mom, age 86. Suspected GI bleed due to weakness and low Hematocrit. Colonoscopy today. I am a RN which means next to nothing when the patient is your own mom (lol)...(my background is Geriatrics/Hospice...) the GI doc found a "growth". I was in ther...

I worked in corrections with zero training in advance, never did get any self defense training. The officers are like any other people- some are good and some arent so good. I never saw any really out of line stuff... occasional questionable... but n...

New degree: MSN-Ed. Offered position in LPN school. Have been teaching clinical part time to get a feel for the waters... and not at all sure I like what I see...Ive been there now a month. Its a new program, stuggling to get off the ground... not en...

LPNs are not used in Hospice here. Sad, but true. Nor in home health much if at all. Doctors offices, LTC settings, substance abuse... "lumped with CNA" is probably a bit drastic but they definitely are not as employable as RN and dont get as much pa...

SMCC is a good program, and VERY intense. Hard to work, too, but it can be done if you are a strong student. Central Maine's is similar... no where is easy to get in unless you have a lot of pre-reqs under your belt... the poster was right about havi...

I agree with mom, 100%. Tell the truth, straight up.

Im on the opposite coast but I wanted to say Congratulations! How very exciting and what a huge change.... I moved from Maine to Texas as a new grad and the culture shock was almost as draining as the new career. Take time to take care of yourself. K...

What to say is never the same thing. And its never really enough. If the goal is to make you feel better about your discomfort, etc, it will elude you. The goal is to comfort the patient. And sometimes that is the arm around the shoulder, the sip of ...

It will happen less with experience. Know that what you have to say is important and that your patient depends on you, and just press on.

This is too complicated for an easy answer. There are a few things to consider: 1. Always leave a decent notice. At least 2 weeks. Less than that is seen as unprofessional. 2. Are you in some sort of precepting program? If so, they might appreciate ...

Dont sweat it. Let it go, move on. More mistakes and learning opportunities await you. You will never be perfect - none of us are. Just do your best and remain vigilant. You will be reassuring someone else in a couple of years!

I find myself surprised that I am unsure of how to list my newly earned masters degree. In addition to this, I am sorry to admit that I dont really know the difference between BS and BSN; and MS vs. MSN... ( I know what they stand for; I just dont k...

I have to say Im not surprised by the original post OR the responses. I agree with the ones who warn you to be careful with criticism - it can come back to bite you in more ways than you could imagine. I remember as a new grad so many older nurses te...

I disagree with the idea that the goal of a good death is to die consciously. While I applaud the concept, my experience has been that the goal of helping patients die should ALWAYS be based on what the PATIENT wants.

I thought that the theory was the biggest crapload I ever saw. Then something dawned on me this summer during a research course (of all things) and now I get it. I still am not sure I really NEED it but its not a bad idea to pick one or two of them a...

I am a student at St. Joseph's College in Standish, Maine. Its an online program and my Master's will be in Nursing Education. I hope to finish this May. I like it...