Thank you for clarifying...I wasn't literally hovering over her, and I wasn't trying to intimidate her or make her feel bad...perhaps that is how I portrayed the story...she didn't even know I was a...
I guess I'm just going by things I was taught in school...my dad has very nice veins, and there was no reason why she couldn't have chosen a proximal site. Also, we were taught to get our items ready...
luvkitties replied to rehab nurse's topic in General Nursing
I'm so sorry that you had to witness that ugliness...apparently, the DON and the other nasty nurses don't have enough to do if all they can do is talk trash about others :trout: I know that it takes...
I'm a graduate of an ADN program as well, and I had applied for a position at UW Hospital. I was told by the nurse recruiter that there are two ways to be hired at the UW--one way is to enroll in...
Well, I always appreciate it when my facility recognizes us for CNA week...one year, we each got a bottle of hand lotion from a very nice place, the nurses made snacks for us, etc. Basically,...
Well, it depends on the scenario present...if a pt. was throwing things and there were other pt's present, I would remove them from the situation if possible...IMO, the correct thing to do is to tell...
Good luck tomorrow! ::sending you my excess brain power:: (Just be sure to give it back after your exams, because I need it for my exam on the 23rd!) :chuckle
luvkitties replied to givingheart's topic in General Nursing
I wouldn't lose any sleep over it...I never put all of my work-related experience on an application/resume--too time consuming! I only list the positions that directly relate to Nursing...even without...
Actually, I think Zoloft has helped me lose weight...I feel better about myself and want to take better care of my health by eating right, exercising, etc.