I agree. Discuss how your own strengths through your own personal challenges can be an asset to a nursing program and nursing in general. Also, use the key word of "healthcare" instead of "medical"...
LadyFree28 replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Nursing
Same. I worked in the PICU as a new grad, didn't go well, took a detour, and in a Level I Trauma PediER and have been there for 14 months Both have critical care components; and both have nit picky...
I have dealt with Vocational Rehab; I have PTSD and multiple gunshot wounds as a domestic violence/gun violence survivor; I was a LPN at the time and wanted to return to school to get my BSN, and my...
LadyFree28 replied to Penelope_Pitstop's topic in Nursing News
It's the weekend; a lot of AN'ers may work the weekend or have lives. A lot of times, per the reports from my own BON site, people surrender their license instead of face revocation. Perhaps you can...
It's been quite a week-between the unrealistic anxiety families, to the families that are about the tiniest BS while their family member could turn in an instant is
Welcome back! Juggling work and home life in the midst of a "trauma storm" (what I'll call my PTSD/eposodic mood disorder-my documented psych diagnosis) is no fun. I started my meds again; I'm down...
LadyFree28 replied to kristinamarie55's topic in General Students
Agree... Once I disclosed I had PTSD (with depression and anxiety-in addition I have mood disorder trait which mimics bipolar) at my first position-in a Critical Care, there was a HUGE target on my...
As extreme as your stance can be to others, I think when people exercise freedom of choice, one needs to remember not only personal freedoms but personal RESPONSIBILITY...people love to parrot "my...
I don't mean to like, but to quote; although you have a point that the input that the OP's SO would have is being a charge nurse or manager... HOWEVER. OP claims to work in the NICU per their previous...
You still have time; it took me 8 months until I started my first RN job-from interviews until orientation. Focus on passing the NCLEX, then apply locally and nationally and see what
Thanks for the clarification. I would go with the Vaseline gauze technique stated before; however, do accuracy may be a problem, so prior to sticking the finger, have the hand remain low prior to...
Yes, in the LTC setting, RNs are considered supervisors due to the full scope issues; however, that doesn't mean you are not going to be much of a supervisor while working on a cart. What is the...
LadyFree28 replied to Curious1alwys's topic in General Nursing
Is MS morphine? Usually since it is a narcotic, another nurse needs to witness it and see the amount that is going to be administered; if the entire med is going to be administered, one still needs to...
I think being direct and asking about being called to the office instead of directly asking you is the best course of action; you coworker likes to report and instead of asking and if experienced,...