RamTaur

Its gotten to a point with my employers that they stop you while you are at work, and ask you. If I do overtime its on my terms when I clock in, and when I leave. I'm very firm with this, my employers know it. I have flexible hours when I do overtime...

Vistaril, Lithium, Trazadone, Risperdal, Depakote, Zyprexa, Zydis S.L., Neurontin.....

If your doing that well in algebra, physics, and trig, by all means go for it. Yes we do use calculators, and nurses collaborate with each other in finding answers. We need more men in nursing; an efficient medical team needs both genders. I've been ...

Some patients accept death better than others. Some with fear some with acceptance and completion. Death to me is simply the ultimate form of liberation..............

Must be payday..........

Filthy unprofessional sexual harassment is clearly what this is. Think of it this way. If he is doing this to you as he pleases, I wonder what he is doing with female patients who cannot defend themselves. If your husband catches wind of this, the do...

No, No, No!!!! Never work for free! Unless your volunteering somewhere. I clock in when I get there and clock out when I finish, period. What if something happens on the unit while your clocked out, and you find yourself in litigation. You think ther...

Air Nikes is what I wear. I have flat feet so I need all the help I can get. My feet don't hurt like they used to.

I went back to school for nursing at 44, and don't regret it. I like doing patient teaching, you'll be surprised how many people don't know anything about their medications, and what there for. You will have to go through a vigorous curriculum to ach...

Lead by example, it may be a slow process but an effective one. That's advocating for both sides. The nurse, and unit that your assigned to should be an extension of your educational experience. You should feel comfortable where your assigned, to tak...

Some people need to learn how to open their hearts before opening their mouths. I've dealt with gays, lesbians, transgender patients, and am very swift, direct to anyone who discriminates. This is clearly out of bounds, and professionally unacceptabl...

I've been in mental health most of my career, and have seen first hand how students react while doing their mental health rotation. I've noted their anxiety levels, and fear of clients. I agree totally on that the student should be prepped prior to a...

When I took my A&P class, I also took a physical fitness class just to ease the stress, this helped significantly. I also took on a tutor who guided, and challenged my thinking process. She was very instrumental in my basic fundamental approach. ...

When I worked at this level of care, some family members could, and would request pain meds. If they were uncomfortable with this, I would ask the physician to have a standing order of give. He or she would be the next person I would approach. They m...

I to work psych and hand out prn anxiolytics. I agree that some patients don't present outward s/s. I do manage to ask them what is causing their anxiety to rise, and enter it as "Pt stated". This is what I document in the MAR as cause. This will mon...

I had my originals certified, and sent the board the copies. I never give up my originals. That's like sending them your original birth certificate..........The board accepted them all.

I wouldn't be thrilled about it. But I wouldn't quit. I had to wear white scrubs before. Just had to wear white shorts underneath. I found out the hard way that dark briefs underneath white scrubs aren't a good combo as my female colleagues were quic...

I remember turning on our black and white t.v. and waiting for the tubes to warm up before the picture came on. Going outside to move the antenna for a better picture, until we go rabbit ears. Watching the three stoogies, the little rascals, I love L...

You guys can't smell C-diff?!! Unbelievable! Can you tell the difference between foul smelling urine that indicates any type of infections? I'm curious.

I have 2 felony counts, and received my licensure from the state of California, and recently was licensed in Arkansas. These convictions dated back to 1984, and I have had no problems since then. I've been a nurse for almost 10 years now. Your goal c...

All my female colleagues treat me fair and square. Just transferred to a new department, adult psych. Before I approached the R.N. that I would be working with, she came to my current unit and welcomed me to adults. Love my job.................

Hi, I'm a California nurse with 2 felony counts of Trafficking heroin with other various offenses, DUI, Fugitive from justice, Receiving and Concealing stolen property over 100.00 to mention a few. These stemmed back to 1984. I graduated nursing scho...

Be sure to keep all of your court documentation if, and when you may have to present proof to the BON. Followed up with a history of your custody battle. They may want a letter of explanation in your own words r/t the arrest, which may need to be not...

I guess it just depends, I'm a California nurse graduation date was 2005 December, 10. I also had a colorful past that raised eyebrows for the board. I complied to all request from the board r/t my offenses, applied for the INCLEX, and two months lat...

Mine is related to my astrological signs. I'm a Aries with a Taurus rising. A Ram and a Bull.