No, i've never experienced it but remember that patients have the right to refuse a nurse. For the sake of your license just accept it and don't take it personal because if you ignore them and still...
telenurse212 replied to ladimandy's topic in Geriatric, LTC
VERY UNETHICAL. call the state ombudsman, speak to the administrator and director of nursing. I work in a nursing home and it is very clear that we are NOT TO ACCEPT anything from patients or family...
telenurse212 replied to LadyEJ BSN, RN's topic in General Nursing
Also, i forgot to include is that when fill out your application, put "please ask" under the part where it asks "have you ever been convicted" put yes but also put "please ask." Employers will...
telenurse212 replied to LadyEJ BSN, RN's topic in General Nursing
You need to consult with another attorney and get a second opinion. When applying to Board of Registered Nursing i knew i would run into problems because of my juvenile records where i was charged...
I don't have kids, i'm not married yet but I can start to feel the beginning phase of reality shock which will eventually lead me to the burn out phase. With that being said I can't imaging how tough...
telenurse212 replied to Ginger80's topic in Geriatric, LTC
to answer your question, YES, elevate the edematous legs because the fluids will just continue to accumulate in the pt's lower extremities. It's a temporary measure, you want to treat the cause which...
telenurse212 replied to Skylarslaughter's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN
Hospitals are now in the trend of hiring BSNs as the minimum and to be honest I would recommend you to go straight for your BSN. I am an ADN graduate nurse and I totally support ADNs and honestly...