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, if I decide to do any at all. That's just the way it is, and they can deal with it or not. Besides, I'm sure they'll find someone, if not, themselves.........Stand firm, you'll gain respect! Happy! Nursing!..........

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 a nurse for 10 yrs and really enjoy the work. It can be challenging at times, simply because we're not dealing with commodity, but with peoples lives, which leaves us with little or no room for mistakes. You will find the peace of mind, and satisfaction of helping others meet healthy goals. Wishing you the best, and good luck in all of your endeavors............Peace/Samuel....

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 doctor is going to blame everything on you. He needs to be dealt with accordingly.

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 there going to have your back? I don't think so. That is clearly a managerial problem, if they can't fix it then they pay for it. My employers pay for my services regardless of how long I stay. That's just business. I don't have a problem walking in my supervisors office and confronting issues. Take a stand, you've worked to hard to get where you are. Doing this will earn respect from supervisors and they won't walk over you. When I clock out I go home, my supervisors clearly understand this.

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 achieve your goal. Stick with the most challenging clinician that really pushes your thinking process, you'll need it. Keep in mind that there is so many specialties out there, so boredom shouldn't be a problem........Good luck to you........

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 take on the challenges that await your career path. Unfortunately, some of us have to jump right in, and take on more than they expected, that includes textbook universal precautions. Some nurses on the unit are either to scared, or are simply followers, and don't want to make waves, it doesn't make them bad people. Like the ole saying goes, " Actions speak stronger than words." You've been placed there for a reason, whether it was your choice, or someone recommended the opening. Remember, someone is always watching. Stay strong, look at your colleagues dead in the eye, make your presence known........All my best, Peace, Samuel.

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 unacceptable.

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 arriving on the unit through education. Schools should broaden their curriculum, and facilities should incorporate a larger range of participation for the students educational experience. Most students that I see remain in the nursing office watching from windows, and reading charts. Now and then they may go out and speak to a client, but they are so ill prepared for this, that the client feeds on their fears. Mental health is a challenging field, and not for everyone, however, most clients gain the ability to maintain a stable lifestyle with proper medications and therapeutic sessions. I don't think that students are aware of the population that is served, simply because of the oppression that society puts down. Its a growing field in health care, unfortunately the clinical response for nurses to meet those needs aren't being filled, causing most facilities to staff dangerously low. Hopefully with education, and concerned nurses that are willing to meet the challenge by incorporating higher learning standards..........How can I help?............Peace/Samuel.

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. I learned the skeleton very well. Also, we were required to work on cadavers. And, yes LPN school is tougher that's why you want to prepare yourself well, prior to. Your physiology class will help you understand Psychology better, if you haven't already taken it. Jump in! education is a wonderful thing to experience.........good luck!

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 may have been caring for the family, and patient for years. If a patient or family had no long term hx with a physician, I would ask the immediate disciplines such as the provider, social worker, hospice, supervisor, for their expertise in controlling pain levels for a comfortable passing for the family. Keep in mind that whatever you do, this part of nursing is never easy to get through, especially if you, yourself have had a long term relationship with client.

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 monitor trend, and is valuable information by assisting the therapist and psychologist to make appropriate changes to their medications, and therapeutic sessions. Also it keeps you actively involved in following medical treatment plans. Remember short concise documentation can protect you from overmedicating, and the patient from becoming to dependent. Hope this helps..........Peace, and happy nursing.