a needlestick isn't a medication error. Its not as though you gave the medication after you stuck yourself...that's a)an error and b) an assault on the patient using your blood as the weapon. You...
I work between 50-80 hours/week. I love my job, I love OT, I'm still young, no kids, no significant other. I enjoy the fact that in a few years I will have enough for a large down payment on a house...
I agree that hospitals technically are cleaner than some places...but not as clean and familiar germs as at home. I honestly disinfect my stethoscope after every patient for their safety, than again...
I have to say that we are getting younger every day...because those of us 'old dogs' are getting older every day too. I started working on a temporary RN license when I turned 21 (on my actual...