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  1. night shift and health

    firstinfamily replied to yoginurse29's topic in General Nursing

    I am sure there are plenty of research articles out there about how shift work affects ones health. However, in nursing, it can be any shift may be detrimental to ones health!! I feel as long as I...

  2. Have you travelled to Africa is a invasion of privacy?

    firstinfamily replied to IrishIzCPNP's topic in General Nursing

    Asking someone if they traveled to West Africa is no more invasive than asking if they have received the seasonal flu vaccine. We can sterotype any amount of patients, but the questions remain the...

  3. Advice on Job Situation

    firstinfamily replied to MMDEC's topic in General Nursing

    You should let your manager know that you are dissatisfied with your current position and you are being under-utilized with your skills. I have no idea why they would have such a limited program in...

  4. I HATE bedside nursing

    firstinfamily replied to Sabr's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I don't understand why the CNA felt she had to report you. Were you unwilling to participate in assisting the clean up of the pt? The most action happens at the bedside, I find it is where I can...

  5. Care vs Health Care (existential discussion)

    firstinfamily replied to TraumaTwo's topic in General Nursing

    I guess it depends on what my patient load is like. If I have the time to give a little more TLC I do so. Sometimes the patients just want someone to talk to and I try to provide this as well. It...

  6. Continuing Education

    firstinfamily replied to sandy144's topic in General Nursing

    Also, just to make clear, the Nurse Practionners in the US are having to get their PhD. As far as I know the only ones who will be grandfathered in are those who have been NPs for

  7. Curious about NOC shift

    firstinfamily replied to Marcus119's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that most patients do not sleep at night. Whether this is due to the hospital environment or just they are not able to sleep. I always check up on my patients with a flashlight at night. I...

  8. Cardiac Arrest

    firstinfamily replied to starlane's topic in General Nursing

    Infarction is the active occurrance of heart muscle dying, usually by a blockage of the coronary arteries. The cardiac cath procedure should be able to re-open the coronary artery before total tissue...

  9. Newbie! Part 2 Interview tomorrow

    firstinfamily replied to KLeigh123's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I haven't done post partum nursing for a long time, but I would have at least taken a set of vital signs before calling the MD. The unit may have a policy that the nurse should massage the fundus...

  10. Don't think my marriage will survive night shift

    firstinfamily replied to adpiRN's topic in General Nursing

    I worked night shift for about 14 years when our children were small. I worked mostly weekends so my husband was home to watch the kids. It worked for us, he understood that I needed my sleep, and...

  11. Survey on infant male circumcision

    firstinfamily replied to wtbcrna's topic in General Nursing

    I had both my boys done as infants, mostly for two reasons. One was to look like their father so that there would not be a lot of questions and the other for cleanliness. Who do you think was going...

  12. Certification : I Did it For the Money.

    firstinfamily replied to Brenda F. Johnson's topic in Nursing Career

    Which means more, a certification or a higher degree?? I have been battling this delima for a while and not sure which direction to take. If I certify, I would like it to be one that will serve me...

  13. charge nurse: dealing with negativity

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

    So you are doing charge and taking a pt assignment as well? I don't understand the logic in that. If you are in charge of the entire unit and trouble shooting everything, attending to the MDs,...

  14. 12 lead depression

    firstinfamily replied to Paramedic51's topic in General Nursing

    The ST segment represents depolarization of ventricles and beginning of ventricular repolarization. Ideally it should be isometric, if ST is depressed when it is 0.5mm below the isometric line. ST...

  15. Wait or start looking?

    firstinfamily replied to dannygirl04's topic in Nursing Career

    I think you should apply for the other positions within or outside of your healthcare organization. There is nothing wrong with wanting to change positions. If your boss asks you why you can tell...

  16. What would you do?

    firstinfamily replied to ames86's topic in Nursing Career

    I think you answered your own question when you said that you like to get your hands dirty and do not feel satisfied pushing papers!! Also, as mrsboots stated if you stay too long in LTC you will get...

  17. Fork in the Road

    firstinfamily replied to FutureForensicN's topic in Forensic

    I also think you should take the route that provides most of the college requisites,even though it may take you longer. I don't think it is important how old you are when you start the nursing...

  18. College: Do I Have a Chance with My Grades?

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

    You should take some college level classes at a community college first. Take the basic 101 English, Math, Biology and see how you do before you apply to the nursing program. If you do a C or better...

  19. Unit manager in SNF

    firstinfamily replied to wossaa's topic in General Nursing

    Don't ask your staff to do anything you are not willing to do yourself. Keep your self watchful of sabbatoge from your staff. Have regular staff meeting with all shifs, all staff to make them aware...

  20. Need Your Advice Desperately!

    firstinfamily replied to EMEddie's topic in General Nursing

    Any hospital is a gossip house. It is not a good thing when the supervisor is spreading personal information around and I would make a formal complaint about that with the HR person. As far as the...

  21. Why are Nurses paid so low in the south ??

    firstinfamily replied to Michigann's topic in General Nursing

    I lived in south-east Virginia for 18 years, when we moved to northern Maryland I started out making $10.00 more per hour with my first position as a staff RN. I think it is more of a supply and...

  22. Should I pursue a career as a registered nurse or elementary teacher?

    firstinfamily replied to guest001123's topic in General Nursing

    I would most likely guarantee that you would make more as a nurse than as a teacher. Nurses salaries are usually hourly pay and depend on the geographical area where you work. Some acute care...

  23. patients on methadone plus PRN pain meds

    firstinfamily replied to sassyann85's topic in Patient Medications

    I would usually give the methodone at its scheduled time and assess the pt for pain relief, if they were still experiencing pain, then I would give the PRN pain medication regardless of how long ago I...

  24. Why do you think nurses leave the profession?

    firstinfamily replied to Nacki's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I feel the lack of upward mobility has a huge part in nurses leaving the profession. I keep returning to the clinical aspect because I cannot find anything as rewarding in a higher position. All of...

  25. My First Night Shift in a Long Time...

    firstinfamily replied to westieluv's topic in General Nursing

    Just a comment on oil therapy: Lavender is one that is suppose to help increase relaxation. I spray Lavender spray on my pillows and that helps me to just lull off to sleep. You will find your...