LadyFree28 BSN, LPN, RN

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    Respect from patients as a Registered Nurse?

    I think you have a point that nurses DO have billable charges and I see this through working in an ED and our documentation does generate billable charges. Also keep in mind that aspects of our scope...
  2. The fact remains, we have to do what is best for the pt, meaning to out aside our own "norms" and at least seek to understand our pt's norms in order for our patients to receive the best care. If the...
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    I'm a sexless nurse

    it helps with the, um, digestion of some of those type of
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    Sex-ed

    :rolfmao: That would be certifiable....as well as that member lurking to
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    Pot, teenagers, and the psych ward

    I will agree-if 18 year olds can go off to war, then the use of mind-altering substances-albeit potentially harmful to anyone of any age and brain makeup-should be of ones choice. However, I think...
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    Become a Nurse without Nursing School

    Me
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    Is this a new trend?

    This thread makes me enjoy having diapers-only because I work in
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    Sex-ed

    You said it better than I
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    I got reported to HR

    Agree, but the OP did talk to her, and she still reported her. Back to the OP. Since I wasn't there, I don't know how your tone was and in what context the rest of the conversation was about, you...
  10. I wonder that as well. I also wonder how far can the state boards go in terms of finding out; especially if one has not been deemed incompetent and is a stellar employee with a free and clear
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    Nursing was not my major

    You can work in a clinic without hospital experience, at least in my area; you can also do occupational health at a local factory or other places in your area; you are going to need to look into out...
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    I'm a sexless nurse

    Agree. Having worked in healthcare since the age of 19, I learned quickly on what was appropriate for the pt; and figured out what was the best, I've only had a handful of pts that I wouldn't be able...
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    I'm a sexless nurse

    Very well
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    Ever discussed sexuality with peds patients?

    To add: as a Pedi ER nurse I have gotten support from parents to answer the question to solidify their own home teaching; I think sometimes the challenge in some cases are the parents that do get...
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    Are these things still taught in nursing school?

    I hope so-I graduated 3 years ago and ALL these aspects were covered in much detail as you
  16. This. When I worked in Pedi Home Health, I worked in the more safer neighborhoods, as well as checked out the houses before accepting an assignment; if it looked shady or in one case, had an...
  17. ^This. Keep pounding the pavement, and in the meantime, if you need to increase your therapy sessions in order to help with confidence building; if your lack of confidence is showing, that is...
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    Quit during orientation

    This. I'm hoping the OP is reading these responses and getting a better idea of what is entailed in nursing-tons of work. The OP certainly has some thinking to
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    How does one get started on a path to nursing?

    Take your trip. Next, research your area and nursing in general, any other areas that you may find yourself drawn to in nursing and any future plans and THEN research what pre-req's you need and at...
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    Calling in treats for unit when home sick?

    Stay home and feel better-no treats-ever. This is a new novel idea, I might add...not the bests one, but never heard about doing this, even as a new
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    This week, I have learned..... (6/13)

    Wrestling with special needs pts is FUN! Documenting on a trauma sheet can be arduous, but a great learning tool for self studying; Disappearing pts are fun-making it easier to clear the decks and...
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    That First Job

    ^This. Get that experience, then transfer. I worked in LTC and was able to get a hospital job; your advantage is that you are a part of a hospital system that includes a Sub-Acute
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    rn

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    Teachers from CC vs. University

    This. I found in my college career that my instructors across the board had expectations from the cohort that they taught to be invested into their education and will grade accordingly to what was set...