Simonesays BSN, RN

I am actually curious: what is the objection to wearing a mask in public? As a general rule, we do things or don't do things all the time that are in the interest of public health and safety. Granted, covid-19 is a novel virus and our understandi...

Firstly, CONGRATS on your new baby boy! You are amazing for being pregnant and giving birth during this pandemic. I can't imagine how stressful that must have been. I agree with the other posters that have said to take the extra time with your bab...

I think that the initial question as to whether or not protests (specifically the protests surrounding the murder of George Floyd) will lead to a spike in corona virus cases is a fairly innocuous-seeming question on the surface. However, it is also ...

To be honest, I find it hard to answer this question without acknowledging and discussing the reasons as to why the protests are happening. I think it seems likely that instances of Covid-19 will increase as a result of the protests. However, that ...

I'm going to admit that I was very ignorant when Covid-19 first became a news story. I also thought that it was being overblown. I likened it to one of the storm warnings that never happens. I was horribly wrong. There are lots of articles written ...

Mine were impacted so I had sedation. I woke up after they were removed and thought I was at work. Apparently, I was trying to get up (half asleep) and do rounds on my (imaginary) patients. I had some minor discomfort after the surgery (4 teeth ...

You might have experienced "bullying" if you made a post on AN with a title such as, "Fired for a mistake that wasn't my fault" or "I'm brand new and I know more than my preceptor" or "The ICU is so boring for a new grad." Just joking, just joking! ...

Yes yes yes! Well said! Another benefit to these types of safe injection sites are that they enable health care professionals to interact with marginalized populations that can be notoriously difficult to reach. Relationships are formed and tru...

You might be beyond this site (in terms of your EKG skills) but it's kind of fun: Free ECG Simulator! - SkillSTAT

Good lord! Some of this advice seems a little bit unsafe. Please don't walk 15 miles in a snow-storm to get to a job paying you less than minimum wage. That being said, as others mentioned, you could have tried to work with your employer to come u...

As others have said, you didn't do anything wrong. Yes- you could have kept the doc in the loop a bit more by letting him know his colleague would take care of the script for discharge but since you thought they were working together, and were commu...

I don't disagree with the premise that nursing staffing ratios are unsafe in many institutions within the US. A united voice begets power and can effect positive change (go unions!). However, the OP didn't phrase his concerns in this manner. Inste...

Wow!! I wish I could like this post more than once. This is such a thoughtful, well-written, and helpful post. I couldn't say it better and I couldn't agree more.

So sorry for you loss. That's terrible that they lost his DNR papers. A big yikes! My thoughts are with you and your family.

I'm so sorry for your loss. I can't imagine how hard that must have been for you and your family. It takes a lot of courage to be able to be present for a loved one as they are passing away and it sounds like you guys gave him a beautiful last coup...

Interesting read! The premise of your article isn't inflammatory. And yet lots of people seem to be responding as if you are saying something egregious. We are in the middle of a documented opioid crises. Traditional approaches to NPOA have not b...

Ugh. This makes me so mad! Wishing you good luck with your job hunt. Or a giant surprise severance package

Hmm. I think you do make some good points. Especially in your second post. But I have to disagree about this one. It is definitely true that universal health care has its problems (i.e. wait times, sustainability in the context of an aging and si...

Ohh. This is fun! Bring on the wand! - universal health care (including dental, vision, mental health care, medications) - focus on health promotion (i.e. access to affordable nutrition, education related to various facets of health, affordable housi...

Hahaha. Eww! My poor patients! Yep- there are actually really nice shower facilities.

Even though you have mixed feelings about the job offer, congrats! You're doing something right in the application process. I'm not 100% sure (and someone feel free to correct me) but when I look at how these ratings are based (i.e. CLABSI, CAUTI) ...

I bike to and from work. It's a 30 minute commute each way (give or take) and pretty flat. It saves me from having to take the train (which is generally very crowded) and allows me to decompress. I can honestly say this has been a game changer. I...

I think you've actually answered your own question. ICU is a very challenging environment where a focus on critical thinking (rather than a preoccupation with skills) is essential to positive patient outcomes. As a new grad, you're likely going to ...

In Canada, almost everyone pays for health care. It is a shared expense that is paid on a sliding scale. Those who have more pay more. Some employers cover this expense, but not all. And some people who fall below a certain income level/certain p...

I enjoyed reading your comments in this thread. I am also originally from a socialist country with a universal health care system. When you live and work in this type of setting, it is easy to take for granted the safety net that exists and forget ...