I totally agree with all the posts stating that being asked to write the letter is wrong, unfair and inappropriate. On the other hand, you have the DON to consider, and how much are you willing to...
Now that I'm doing home care nursing, I can wear just about anything I want to, with respect to the preferences of the families. We wear street clothes, or we can opt to wear uniforms, in any color...
I've worked with CNA's for years, and there were the ones I trusted absolutely and the ones I was sure were making it up. I caught one CNA giving me a false bp and when I reported her, the manager...
In my years of nursing in skilled care, case management, and home care, I have met a good number of doctors who were respectful and professional in their behavior. Perhaps you could put your ear to...
I use gel alot in home care. In fact I have one patient that doesn't have a sink nearby--I have to go the other side of the house to get to running water. I've read somewhere that alcohol gel is...
Yes, you are being cold. You can't always judge somebody else by your experience. Situations are different. If the nurse says she's having a hard time, then SHE'S HAVING A HARD
I have had some darn awful nurses in the clincal setting!!! They can be so rude sometimes. Then there are always the good ones who want to help you out! The worst is when the nurse your working with...
The nurse was being small. Sometimes small people feel bigger when they make other people feel small, too. If your instructor is supportive it may help to discuss it with her, but let me warn you,...
It seems to me that sometimes there is a fine line between being asssertive and being offensive. A lot of it lies in your knack for "reading" the nurse and in your attitude. Personally, I liked...
Hey, I've been there, too, 15+ years, and finally left because I felt like I hated everybody. Fortunately, I've gotten over that attitude, but I never want to go back. I don't know if there is any...