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  1. Prayer in the Workforce

    firstinfamily replied to Schoolrat's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I do not push religious beliefs on patients, and if asked to pray with them or family I do. I truly believe in the "power of prayer" and usually when pts are sick they realize that having a higher...

  2. Being a Hostage to Your Bladder

    firstinfamily replied to Lunah's topic in General Nursing

    It is nice to know that someone else runs the water for stimulation. I also have the no-demand, shy bladder and seeing how every break room has the closest bathroom I am forever running water in the...

  3. Applying for Bscn while working on Prereqs

    firstinfamily replied to ImATotalDiva's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    I really do not know the exact answer you are looking for. To me your current or most recent grades should reflect how you are at this time in your life. If you are using the credits from the...

  4. Problem with question

    firstinfamily replied to creyzi4zb12's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Does NCLEX not know about pulse oximetry??? A non-invasive method of monitoring for decreased oxygen levels?? It would be a little too aggressive to just jump and get an ABG. It sounds like the pt...

  5. To RNs, what are your thoughts about the mandated nurse-patient ratio?

    firstinfamily replied to kchilla's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I thought a persuasive presentation would present the positive side of why the mandate is needed?? As BrnEyedGirl posted, we use to do patient acuity levels to justify staffing. This did work to a...

  6. 2 part time jobs!!! I need advice!

    firstinfamily replied to AliciaS929's topic in General Nursing

    You are a brave young nurse!!! There may be over-lapse from taking two positions, but you will have to decide that. As long as you can meet the requirements and holiday/weekend commitments, I say...

  7. for those who work 12 hour shifts, how long is your lunch break?

    firstinfamily replied to mee9mee9's topic in General Nursing

    30 minutes unpaid dinner break, I usually eat around 4:00 am, have a snack at midnight to help carry me through and I agree with the finger foods so that I can chart at the same time. Our staff...

  8. How was your shift?

    firstinfamily replied to CTnewgrad826's topic in General Nursing

    When I worked 3-11 I felt it was the "dump" shift. It seemed like I was always trying to finish up what days left and also trying to get stuff done so that nights didn't have to deal with it. All...

  9. Job Fair--Hiring Bonus

    firstinfamily posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I am attending an out of state job fair that is advertising hiring bonuses for experienced nurses. I am assuming the bonus is contingent on the area need and experience. I haven't seen these hiring...

  10. Can we all just get along: Communicating through 4 generations of Nurses

    firstinfamily replied to Cynthiahowardrnphd's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yes, it is difficult to keep an open mind and remember each of us is coming from a different reference point. I get a little annoyed with the millennials, and I am sure they get a little annoyed with...

  11. Denying Death As A Society

    firstinfamily replied to Kyrshamarks's topic in General Nursing

    I think Dr. Kavorichian had it right back in the 80's when he was promoting MD assisted suicide for those patients who did not want their lives extended. Unfortunately it is true, our society has a...

  12. What did I do wrong?

    firstinfamily replied to mzsuccess's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Sounds like there is some family dynamic issues here that are not being addressed. Is the Ativan listed in the allergy list or as a drug that the patient is sensitive to? The son and the wife sound...

  13. Is it OK to discipline nurses extra for calling in sick on a holiday?

    firstinfamily replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    Nurses are humans too!!! We can get sick on any day of the week and just because it may fall on a holiday does not mean it is not legitimate. If there was an established pattern then yes, perhaps...

  14. Depressed about life choices

    firstinfamily replied to Dwilder's topic in General Nursing

    Lots of good advice on these posts. You need to deal with your depression, part of it may be that you feel a little like a failure but it could also be from recent childbirth (post-partum depression)...

  15. Getting report during change of shift

    firstinfamily replied to CTnewgrad826's topic in General Nursing

    It seems our unit is always getting calls from the ER with urgency in getting a pt up "before our shift ends", meaning the very beginning of my shift. To myself I wonder, why is it always at the end...

  16. Going into nursing school without any experience?

    firstinfamily replied to sl_94's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I also did not have any healthcare experience when I attended nursing college. I graduated in 1981 with my ADN and found work in a hospital about 2 weeks after graduation. However, times are...

  17. Priorities Can Kill: When Passing the Buck Gets Dangerous

    firstinfamily replied to Jacqueline.Damm's topic in General Nursing

    RN2B123: The pt had not coded, he still was breathing and had a pulse, therefore a Code Blue would not have been appropriate. Rapid Response was the proper call. The lack of follow-through with...

  18. New Nurse Proverbs.

    firstinfamily replied to richardgecko's topic in General Nursing

    Tools to always have in your pockets, alcohol preps, tape, scissors, will help to keep you on task without trying to find them!! And I always go by Murphy's Law---if anything can go wrong, it usually...

  19. New Grad RN Needs Help

    firstinfamily replied to Samt9's topic in General Nursing

    The reason they say to start in a hospital is because you can get the 'best" training there. Hospitals have become more picky about hiring new grads and do not have the educational monies they use to...

  20. Opinion on using the word "retarded"?

    firstinfamily replied to abbypoo's topic in General Nursing

    I have also heard of mental retardation referred to as "metally challenged", which really can mean a number of different things, mentally challenged such as psych issues, mentally challenged such as...

  21. Social Skills in Nursing: The Art of Validation

    firstinfamily replied to TheCommuter's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I kind of wonder if we are connected better at work, does that affect how we are connected at home? If we are being a team at work, and learn little idiosyncrasies of each other does that make us...

  22. What is the draw to nursing these days

    firstinfamily replied to Libby1987's topic in General Nursing

    I believe the actual nursing shortage is happening as those of us who are baby boomers are approaching retirement age. What is not mentioned is that we will have to work longer because the benefits...

  23. Lippincott vs Mosby

    firstinfamily replied to hrodriguez088's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing magazine put out a "Skill series" which is published by Mosby, you might be able to google this. I found their skillbooks extremely helpful---there is one Total Assessment in 3...

  24. Death bed visions

    firstinfamily replied to legend0710's topic in General Nursing

    It seems to me just about every patient whom I have been with in the dying process has reached upwards towards the sky or said they see a bright light coming towards them. Some are talking a...

  25. New nurse, feeling helpless and depressed

    firstinfamily replied to Krosern6's topic in Health, Stress Management

    And, don't be afraid of using a flash-light to check in on your patients during the night!!! I still do this, and I still get ridiculed for it, but I have yet to have a pt who is coding at change of...