Irish_Mist BSN, RN

Do not take these two classes together. You are setting yourself up to be overwhelmed and to fail.

OMG I was just talking about this yesterday. I can't stand it when nurses act like this. I find myself just rolling my eyes. As if they nevvvverrrrrr get annoyed when a patient acts like a horse's behind. ?

It sounds like your anxiety about making a med error is what might have led you to missing this lasix dose. Take a deep breath and relax. Going over the MAR multiple times every hour is not necessary. All this will do is make you anxious. This is a v...

You don't. You find another job where there is safe staffing. Might not be the most helpful answer but it is the best one I've got.

My first thought as well. In fact, I wonder if the patient herself would even test positive for opiates. There a so many situations of caregivers or family members taking or selling narcotics intended for the elderly patient that it makes my head spi...

What in the everlasting hell is wrong with that teacher? My GOD!

I have always been opposed to bringing young children to the ICU unless it's an end of life situation. Even then, I'm not so sure it is a good idea. In addition to potentially getting sick, it has to be horrifying for a small child to see an environm...

ETA: saw your recent response to Fiona and see where you're coming from. I'm glad to know you agree that it's wrong to film the staff without asking. I personally don't see anything wrong with writing down interactions throughout the day or taking no...

Is your son 55 and does he need you to be the one who talks to the doctor and not him? Break has been given.

I have the right to not be recorded without my consent at my place of employment. Patient's have an expectation of privacy and so do I. It's a two way street. It is totally possible for patients to advocate for evidenced based care without recording ...

At this point in your life, do you really want to incur more debt and work a physically/mentally/emotionally demanding job?How much longer do you plan on working? If you want to work for another 15 years, sure, go back to nursing school. What kind of...

I cannot stand families with the unhealthy dynamic between adult children and parents. It's usually between a son and mom and half the time, mom answers questions for the son as he looks to her for some sort of guidance when he's asked a simple quest...

People who hound me about getting discharged the moment someone (usually a specialist who clears him/her) mentions possible discharge. Seriously, stalking me at the nurses' station or in the hallway will not speed it up. I once had to get very honest...

In general, I think it is a bad idea. If things go sour and the other party is bitter, they could throw some major accusations your way. It sounds like a great romance novel idea, but not a good idea for real life.

Maybe I'm in the minority here but I do not care at all how someone charts or doesn't chart. I am not in management so I am not paid to care. Now, when it comes to patient safety issues, I definitely care. Your license has nothing to do with her char...

This doesn't sound like an assisted living facility to me. It sounds more like an understaffed nursing home. 5 total cares? Wound Vacs? Don't these people receive home health? I work in a telemetry unit at a hospital and if and when patients are disc...

Mavrick! With all the delicious places to eat in Seattle, you had Taco Bell for lunch. I am truly shocked and almost a little offended .

There is no such thing as a student nurse med error. Think about that for a minute. When I precept nursing students who can give meds, we go over all meds together before proceeding. Your preceptor should have been watching you more closely.

You know what? Administration can kiss my ass. You were dealing with what sounds like an impossible situation. If administration doesn't want falls, how about they staff appropriately? How about we stop downgrading patients from ICU/PCU when they tru...

I recently graduated from an accelerated BSN program. It was intense and very stressful. I've found that I am depressed and don't feel like doing much. I start my new job in a telemetry unit in January. I graduated with a great GPA. I have nothing to...

You did the right thing. This person can go sit in a fire ant pile for being so unreasonable.

I actually agree with this physician. She should have kept quiet and spoken with him in private.

I've been there. It sucks so badly. I know how scared you feel. But, you'll be happy to know, it DOES get better. Push forward and continue to do the best you can. You've made it this far!

Is anoyone applying for the Spring 2015 class at North Central Texas College? I'm kind of hesitant to pursue ADN upon hearing that many hospitals prefer BSN graduates only. I have a prior bachelors degree and have met many of the required prerequisit...