PunkBenRN

Nursing theory may have played an integral role in what nursing is today. It may not have. I don't care, it has not affected my practice in the slightest. I am glad I no longer have to study them.

I'm not entirely sure about the organizations, but some certs you would probably want under your belt include ACLS, EKG interpretation (We call this 'Mod II' where I am, not sure about elsewhere), and some form of dysrythmia course (Although you will...

The reason I brought this up was because I like giving back to nurses; I think we owe it to eachother, and I usually do it with food and praise. We work hard, we should support each other. I'm not against back rubs either, I brought up foot rubs beca...

I was thinking the same exact thing

It's pretty apparent that this is an interview question. The only wrong answer would be to answer the question without inquiring a little bit. These questions are to draw out how you approach situations and what you would be interested in knowing abo...

Don't fall into the habit of understanding patient assignments in terms of numbers. Focus more on accuity and appropriateness of patient assignments to determine safety, not merely the number of patients you are responsible for. If it was mentioned ...

Personally, I think you would develop a lot of great skills and experience on the floor you are on now. If you stick in there for a year or two and then get something closer to what you want, your skill sets will be solid. At the same time, the heart...

Because the patient is obviously in pain. People do crazy things when pain pushes them over the edge; if you aren't even addressing their pain, they have every right to be upset. Yeah, they turned down the alternatives; can you really blame them? Unl...

My cynical answer: Put simply, Doctors will not write an order that they think may at one point jeopardize the patient (keyword: think). Many view nursing by the lowest common denominator and assume if the PRN orders are written they will all be give...

Why wasn't the hospitalist addressing the bradycardia? Regardless of her pain level, wouldn't a consistent HR of 30's warrant an intervention? If she had a block, what were they doing for it. Personally, I would have given her the oxy. Reason being, ...

Hahaha, that is hilarious. I'm a volunteer firefighter on the side, I'll have to share this one at the station. Reminds of another joke: How many dementia patients does it take to change a lightbulb? ....to get to the other side.

I used to hear this when I started nursing - worst of all, it came from close friends. When I told them what I actually did and situations I have been in, the slowly gained more respect for me. BTW, all EMTs and Firefighters do is stabilize. They ma...

All the above replies are 100% right, I just wanted to add that you tend to see UTI's more frequently in the elderly (specifically LTC setting) because more of these patients are incontinent. When someone sits in waste for any period of time, it open...

Not to offer medical advice, but there are a few things you may need to look into. Jumping to a psych eval should be a LAST resort; a lot of factors can effect her neurologic status, and you absolutely need to rule out any medical condition before pa...

You guys are right. I am a prosperous 25 year old male nurse who knows nothing. How could I? My ego needs a check as well, because on top of knowing nothing I think I know everything. Omit this post, its not worth reading. I'll stay positive and keep...

BFD? Yeah, it shouldn't be a big deal but my credibility was called into question. I was adding a little perspective because otherwise I am just a 25 year old idiot who is incapable of life experiences. I am not going to compare war stories.

Censor themselves? No, people will rant as they please. But am I denied the same right? Were you not compelled to reply to my post because it bothered you? Thank you carolmaccas66, not for agreeing or disagreeing but for a thoughtful response to my ...

All of the posts offer good ideas, but i think these would be right up your alley - especially if you want to work in a NH. LPNs are utilized most in NHs and can offer you more in the way of positions that are non-bedside. I have even seen some Case ...

haha, again, sorry for coming across cranky. I do promise you my bedside communication skills are much more gentle.

And thank you Good Morning, Gil - you took my point and summed it up more eloquently and in fewer words. Exactly the point I was trying to get across, and much less aggressive than my post.

I know I was a bit surly today, I was trying to be direct after working a 14 hour night.

Ok, people vent. That's exactly what this post was, a vent. It was directed at posts on AN, but I hear it all the time from former classmates and co-workers. It is constructive to get your feelings out. It is not constructive to complain incessantly ...

Treat them as humans. When you say African-American care, what I hear is American. Treat them as any other patient unless you run into obstacles, and if they do have cultural differences they will most likely make them known. Individualized care mea...

You will know when you start working. The pt who is always in 10/10 pain (even when sleeping, making phone calls) demanding dilaudid every 2 hours.... The patient teaching to the patient who could care less... Here is one good example that I remember...

Hm.... if they're eating, I hope they are sitting up and not laying flat in a hospital bed. Never had this happen on the floor, but happened a few times in LTC.... family would always bring in inappropriate food and hide it in the room so it wouldn'...