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I would assess pain and do a focused physical, if this is your "first time in pt's room."

I'm a student and I already feel like a burden to the over-worked RNs as it is. I had one that made me feel stupid, incompetent and lost. Another one was amazing. He knew his stuff, he took time to explain common meds, why he did things a certain way etc. My attitude was the same both times, but I learned more with the second RN. I'm not going to pretend that he gained anything from the interaction and I KNOW I was more work for him, but he took it in stride and did not once make me feel bad. I'm glad you are polite etc, but if you jut explain things to us, it will make us feel much more comfortable and at the end of the day, you will have competent graduate RNs as your colleagues.

if that helps at all :)

I think what you are looking for might be in the "happy policy" thread

If you get an MSN (and get certified in psych specialty) you could teach and maybe practice PT?

I'm just a student, but I find this highly arrogant, rude and a little scary. I think it proves the OP's point. I don't think anyone is denying that there are good and bad nurses, but not recognizing that a new NP, (whether he/she has tons of floor experience or not) doesn't know much is dangerous.

I just wanted to echo Daytonite (RIP, I am so sad to hear). I found this site through googling stuff and reading his/her veeeery detailed answers.

Am I the only one that thinks that was unnecessary? You didn't have to be rude. You could have excused yourself politely if you felt it was a waste of your time.

that's what she said. sorry, immature, but I couldn't resist.:chair: sorry you're having such a hard time, my program is bit disorganized too, but I'm too far invested in it at this point to do anything. I try to complete all my work on time and do my reading so I'm not totally lost on the floor. Luckily, I've had some great experiences during clinicals.

Even amongst muslims every culture is different, i.e., Anglo-American muslims, Arab muslims, Algerian muslims etc. Some things that MIGHT be universal, ensuring privacy, make sure female providers only if at all possible, boys will be circum, will likely want to BF and room in. Family that is staying over will want to pray at certain prescribed times. Those are some of the things I can think of offhand.

Thanks for responding. That sounds odd, not to mention a little disrespectful IMO. Another eye-opener.

Sorry I don't have much input, I'm still a student. I read these forums somewhat regularly, but HAD to sign up to ask about this. Tracking devices? Like GPS thingees that tell when and where the nurse is? Is this normal?