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From experience I speak. You, as a nurse, can be sued for anything. Don't assume your employer will save you even if it was not your fault. Have good malpractice insurance. Make sure you know what u r doing and document well!!

When my patient asked me to be there holding his hand when he died. It was my honor to do that.

Actually...that sounds like a pretty light reading week in nursing school. Just do the best you can.

Unfortunately, having a posted nursing position does not mean there is actually an opening. It is a common practive by HR departments to post openings to see what pool of people there are to fill the position. This helps them determine if and how r...

Yes, nursing school is very demanding. It can be done and you can still have a social/ family life but it takes a lot of self discipline. You will feel overwhelmed and exhausted the entire time. If you are ready to work hard and sacrifice it is wo...

We stay nurses, even in bad job environments, because you can always find work. Most of us became nurse to help people. Unforunately, this often comes with stressful job environments. If you don't like where you are or the type of nursing you are...

I believe the autonomy depends on the type of nursing that you do. I have found much greater autonomy in Home health, Hospice and Correctional nursing. In these positions, you often have standing orders that you can work under. You can then determ...

Having graduated from Methodist I can tell you it is not an easy program. I do feel that I was very well prepared when I graduated. The hard work and strenuous nature of their program does make you ready for boards and able to start as a nurse upon...

I have learned that when a hospice patient tells you when they are going to die, they are usually right!

All good nurses do a full assessment every time they take care of a patient. Keep doing the right thing!

I have worked in many areas of nursing and can tell you a few things that are true. If people want to be healthy, they will be period. I currently am working in corrections, after having worked in home health, hospice and numerous areas of the hospit...

I have learned that dead people do move. It freaks you out the first time this happens in the middle of the night. I have learned to be prepared for any answer to the question at a jail " are you thinking of hurting anyone or yourself while you are ...

I once walked on on a hospital patient I was caring for and his partner. The patient was very end stage HIV. Too weak to move. When I opened the door the partner was mounting him on the bed. The patient's face was distorted in agony. Broke my he...

An md order that read Vodka 1oz per GT QH.

Your friend must either be very insecure or full of herself to think that a CMA is anywhere in the same are as a nurse. With more education comes more knowledge. Doesn't matter what the title or profession is. A MSN has more knowledge than a BSN, ...

I work at a county jail ( 45 inmates) as the only nurse. I make $24.50 per hour and don't have the political crap to deal with. Always busy and it is always interesting. Living in the midwest the cost of living is pretty low. I do not work in a r...

Of course I let them know I am a nurse. Then they don't have to explain every little thing to me. I have never had anyone anything other than glad to know I am a nurse. They know the questions I ask are pertinent. The doc's and nurses relate to me...

I wrote Dateline a few months back and asked them to do a show on the real nursing shortage. I explained that it can't just be nurses in NY and LA and it could not just be hospital nurses. We need to look at how badly all nurses are being treated. ...

I just printed off the suggested reading list and went to the local medical library and checked out many books. I got the books on the areas that I had not worked in. There are many types of case management. It worked for me. Hope this helps you.

No shortage in NE/ IA

OMG got got my results and I passed. Thank you GOD!!!!!

Still waiting for my results...sigh

I was wondering when they would finally give us the results for the test in Oct. It has been over 8 weeks now. I sure hope by this time next week we all know something. Cynthia

I am taking the CCM exam this Saturday. Getting stressed despite my years of case mgmt in home care, hospice and managed care. I am studying too! Prayer to all of you taking the test with me. Good luck!

I appreciate your insight and the info. Do you have any idea where I might buy the book used. The study guide is about $100 plus shipping...ouch... Thanks again. Cynthia