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Such an emotional time.It's a friend's funeral tomorrow.She wasn't just a friend but also a co worker,a fellow nurse who I worked with for so many years.Rest in peace....Events like this triggered a lot of memories.Although I've been a nurse for many...

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I had an experience like that a long time ago when I was new to the profession.I meet this guy who was making fun of me.He just doesn't know what a nurses job really is all about till he was in a life and death situation.I just said that we have more...

The only concern about not answering a call light in a timely manner is we might miss the opportunity to an initial assessment should someone find our patient with shortness of breath and difficulty breathing or acute chest pains or worst case scenar...

There was no incentives offered during my time in the 90's.I remembered in 2004 our hospital was offering $5 k sign on and $ 5 k referrals.My hubby can't believe I called up almost everyone on my list to apply just to get the referrals.I ended up get...

And I say...The impatient ones will get nothing,patient ones will get everything...:)

Usually the security dept.responds to codes as well to clear out the room and hallways from families and visitors.I guess it differs from hospitals to hospitals...

It's really a privacy issue and with the rising cyber identity thief,hackers and spammers,it's always a risk...

Thanks Mr.Daly City RN for your comments.It's so enlightening.At first I didn't think of it that way but as I kept on reading your post,I finally realized the important point I'm missing.All I kept thinking is the last part of your post,the affordabi...

I just want to know what do nurses do after they retire from the profession in the Philippines.There's not many nurses I can ask since most of them are not retired yet as far as I know.Considering my situation is different,I am on a recent early reti...

Nursing is such a multi tasking profession which most of us don't mind as long as our patients remain safe,we know our limits and the hospital policy allow us to do so.It's amazing what a nurse can do to keep the unit run smoothly.On top of being a s...

I appreciated everyone's feedback on my comments... My quote..."Really,don't bribe me"...:) This is really what it meant...The above comment was just in "my head,kept to myself ",and I really appreciated and thanked her for that.I was never mean to a...

Thank you for your comment and links...It was a solemn memorial service in church today.Most day shift nurses were there,a few evenings and night shift,her family and friends.So nice to see old co workers,it's just like a mini reunion.It's really sad...

While doing preceptor on a new nurse she said to me."I really want to be like you when I'm done with orientation.It's an honor to follow your footsteps."...Really,don't bribe me...:)

Going for the antecubital vein is my preferable location...:)

Feeling guilty is a normal reaction.In my opinion,I will feel more guilty if I come to work sick and spreading the flu virus to my co workers,staff and most especially the vulnerable patients...

http://www.finduniversity.ph/majors/bs-in-nursing-philippines/ If you're in the Philippines,I'm sharing you the link that might help you answer some of your questions about B.S.in Nursing...

"I don't feel good.I'm having palpitation and sweaty"..Called in 2 hrs.before my night shift starts.It was a cold winter time,I must have covered myself with too much blankets and the heater was on.Or it could just be from "hot flashes"...:)

I think it's an acquired skill to become a people person especially in nursing.Constantly dealing with people,interest in teaching and educating patients and their families,dealing with co workers and staff,doctors,ancillary services,administrators a...

Mr.Steve,don't be discouraged.If that's what you really want to do,I'm sure you'll achieve your goals especially with your credentials.Remember an old true saying,"Where there is a will,there is a way."

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-18575810 I just wanted to share this link with you. I really don't want to discourage you,that is a great mission to help the Filipino people.There are thousands of unemployed nurses in the Philippines and some of...

Now,this is what we called."It's better to give than to receive."

The worst gift I've ever received in my lifetime."Nursing school debt".

That's a sad situation.I heard a lot of horror stories about MA's dominating our clinics.They can always make trouble for the RNs especially if they have worked there for a long time.I was going to transfer to our clinic but my co workers discouraged...

I was only 17 yrs old then.I had so many mixed emotions on the very first day of school.I was very excited yet scared,happy yet felt helpless,tired and feeling drained from all the classes I have to go to but as the day progresses to evening,I felt a...