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Though it can be literally mind-numbing as an RN you should be expected to perform all duties within your scope which includes being a sitter. Your fulfilling a patient need. I have had to do this as a unit manager because their was literally no one else.

I am taking this test in a month. I don't have a lot of Psych experience but I need it for a job I am applying for to be competitive. Any tips. I have the ANCC book, the momentix study guide, and a another MH test book. Looking for any tips or insight. Is their anything that anyone found super helpful?

I'd save your $$$ until you start. Many hospitals offer free resources so peruse those first. As a new grad they should be dumping tons of education into you anyway so you won't have time to peruse anything else. Also, there may not be a whole lot of difference in last edition vs. newest edition so you'd be better off spending your money on new scrubs, and decent stethoscope or a fancy night out to celebrate.

I'd contact your HR and ask about the "discrepancy". It sounds like your employer may have a potential issue when their wage practices are discovered.

Telehealth, nurse recruiting, there are also many work from home positions. Care navigator, discharge coordinator, educator, quality managment, infection prevention, the list goes on forever.

Yes by definition patient abandonment. You may also want to research how many hours straight RNs are allowed to work. Management is also obligated to ensure safe staffing is present. You cannot abandon patients but they cannot also make you work past a safe amount of hours. Also: run! This job is not worth it.

If the patient is 100% able to provide the care themselves you document that they refused and yes leave them. It is unfortunate, yes but the patient is making the choice and patients are free to make poor choices. The patient is choosing to sit in their own filth. Obligating the nurse to bathe a patient that can otherwise do so themself 1.) takes time away from patients that need care 2.) is providing a service to a patient that they do not require. Nurse are medical professionals and are not obligated to wait on fully functioning adults that treat them like servants. Just my opinion that I clearly feel strongly about.

Absolutely not. If they demonstrate the physical and cognitive ability you are only obligated to set them up, ensure that they are safe and leave the call light within reach. By allowing them to perform self-care is taking care of him/her. Bending to their whim can lead to deconditioning and loss of ADLs. That being said you should thoroughly assess if they can perform their own ADLs prior. Coaching them through their ADLs may be a way to meet them in the middle and see if they lack the ability.

Get the certified copies and beg for mercy. Be 100% honest and say you forgot about the incident. They probably only want to see that all fines are paid and that the case is closed. If your record i otherwise clean you should be fine.

Greetings, I am about half way through my LPN course, and six months away from starting my RN school. My question is "What important information should I be putting on my pharmacology cards to study for the NCLEX?" I am assuming class, uses, adverse reactions are good. Is there any items that I am missing? I am aware I can purchase them, but I think making my own will help me study and learn. Also, is there a list of drugs anywhere, or guidance on which drugs I should know or be familiar with? Thanks!

I have only seen that happen processing people for the Army. When did they have you feel out that paperwork? I didn't get asked any of those questions while applying to the school I am in. Was it for the NNCLEX?