VictoriaGayle

VictoriaGayle

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  1. "Loosing" my license

    VictoriaGayle replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    Probably both. I know when I went to orientation (before I found out I would have to postpone) and even just the entrance exam the instructors did kind of give us a feeling of "any thing you do wrong...

  2. Ageism in Nursing: A Pervasive Problem

    VictoriaGayle replied to VickyRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I was actually refering to someones comment about senority and saying that was ageism. Sorry, I thought I had quoted the post I was responding to. I agree with this article, but at the same time I...

  3. "Organ donor" on driver's license

    VictoriaGayle replied to psu_213's topic in General Nursing

    It depends on what state you live in. Some states have laws making them "legally binding" but from what I hear they aren't enforced, as in family members are still asked. Also in some states if you...

  4. Certifications

    VictoriaGayle replied to VictoriaGayle's topic in General Nursing

    I'm going to do a bridge program to RN after I get my LPN. I don't want to take a CNA class as I've already had similar training and many places around here will hire you with out being certified...

  5. Certifications

    VictoriaGayle posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello! I hope this is an ok place to put this. I was accepted into an LPN program this year, but had to postpone (pregnancy, instructors said I might miss to many clinicals as my due date is around...

  6. Certifications

    VictoriaGayle replied to VictoriaGayle's topic in General Nursing

    I know I think phlebotomy training would be really useful to me in school and as a new grad. I've found one near me! Yay! But its $2000. I sent them an email requesting more information and asking...

  7. Am I not covered under FMLA?

    VictoriaGayle replied to xxlilkacixx's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I thought you were eligible for maternity leave after 6 months? I'm not possitive, you should double check the requirements. You are not required to provide medical information, and honestly you...

  8. Have you ever lost it with a patient?

    VictoriaGayle replied to notjustanurse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Thats me. I've only worked in long term care as an RA/activities assistant. I would be stern as needed but I never yelled at a patient or anything. Not that I didn't want too some times. Some day...

  9. Certifications

    VictoriaGayle replied to VictoriaGayle's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not very interested in becoming a CNA at the moment, though I might challenge the test after the required amount of time in nursing school. Not that I don't respect the position of CNA, I just...

  10. Being an ugly nurse

    VictoriaGayle replied to mofomeat's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Well, you are male so hopefully looks wont matter as much in your career? I'm female so I don't know if things are the same, worse or better for males. Looks are a double edged sword in the work...

  11. Do Not Work Off The Clock, Nurses!

    VictoriaGayle replied to TheCommuter's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Where I worked as an RA they had policies against unaproved overtime that were strictly enforced. They also had policies against working off the clock that were not inforced. They wanted it all done...

  12. Blind Nursing Student?

    VictoriaGayle replied to tonicareer's topic in General Students

    I don't think a blind person would make a bad nurse per se, but when I read about disabled people in nursing school I am always shocked. My program requires you to get a full physical, and the...

  13. Neglect, or not? I think so, ADON disagrees...

    VictoriaGayle replied to littleone25's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I agree. Find another job and notify the apropriate agency. There is no way that is not neglect. What state are you in? I know most states have laws requiring patients be checked every X hours if...

  14. Ageism in Nursing: A Pervasive Problem

    VictoriaGayle replied to VickyRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Ageism goes both ways. What you are refering to is not ageism. As far as ageism against younger workers, I have seen that. It's in any profession. People complain about having a boss or supervisor...

  15. "No nurses of color....."

    VictoriaGayle replied to Queen2u's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I do think racism is horrible. But in health care you arent suppose to judge your patients just take care of them. So I'll be sweat heart to people that under normal circumstances I would not...

  16. Nursing and sexual abuse history

    VictoriaGayle replied to leekaye's topic in General Nursing

    As a rape victim, many things freak me out, but patient care isn't really one of them (I worked in LTC). The first time you give a male patient a bath is a little akward for everyone. But you get...

  17. Lying about a med to a psych patient

    VictoriaGayle replied to cel58's topic in Emergency

    I don't think you could even argue that the patient was dangerous, since they had apparently calmed them down already (though to what extent we can't be sure) and since they were able to get consent...

  18. Same sex fertility treatment, ethical, legal or discrimination matter?

    VictoriaGayle replied to nurse4newlife's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Wow, that's really interesting! I was only refering to a HCP saying "I will not preform this medical proceedure because of your sexual orientation" but this is a great point. So I guess that means...

  19. Anybody get accepted with a GED?

    VictoriaGayle replied to Julie19's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    There is a girl in my class that has a GED. She also has 2 years of pre ursing though... I doubt it will hurt you, but if they have a limited number of spots and you and another aplicant are tied for...

  20. DNR versus AND

    VictoriaGayle replied to Double-Helix's topic in Pediatric

    I think that AND and DNR should both be options, in every facility. AND would mean comfort care and allowing death, and DNR would just mean what it always means, just don't recussetate. I think having...

  21. Nursing Practitioner

    VictoriaGayle posted a topic in LPN to RN

    I am currently enrolled in an LPN program. After graduation I would like to take a bridge program. I know there are LPN to RN bridge programs, but I am thining about becoming a nursing practitioner....

  22. where can a RN FIND A JOB WITH A FELONY

    VictoriaGayle replied to nursester's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

  23. Do you wear rings?

    VictoriaGayle replied to SBJustBreathe's topic in General Students

    I love my engagement ring, but it is much to large (I wrap string around it to make it fit) and I'm sure I would loose it during clinicals, as it was a pain in the butt at work...plus I don't know if...

  24. What have you found in your pockets at the end of your shift?

    VictoriaGayle replied to Poi Dog's topic in General Nursing

    I always ended up going home with gloves in my pockets when working as a resident

  25. Critical care: When nurses steal drugs on job

    VictoriaGayle replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Rehabilitation is an admirable goal. But I wonder how many people just go through the program waiting to get high again? Also, I would be in favor of rehabilitation in cases were drugs meant to be...