Ninaof8

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1. What is the toughest part of nursing?

   Ninaof8 replied to MoLo's topic in General Nursing

   I find the disrespect from supervisors, management and staff from other departments harder to deal with than disrespect from patients/families. I worked in a specialized area and any questions about...

2. A Fracture from a Fall: What's Going on Here?

   Ninaof8 replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in General Nursing

   I agree with all the above but I’m also really concerned with her home situation. The patient’s clothing and appearance are concerning, she is definitely underweight, unexplained bruising and she...

3. Which nurse is easier to train in med surg?

   Ninaof8 replied to guest1171208's topic in General Nursing

   When I was a manager on a small Peds unit, I loved hiring new grads. I loved “growing our own.” The unit had a strong cohesive staff of nurses. I knew the new grads would get a great start to...

4. Don't Be Afraid to Make A Change in Your Nursing Career

   Ninaof8 replied to dareese's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

   I just quit my job after 33 years of nursing, almost 20 at my last place. At 60 everyone assumes I’ve retired but I’m not done. Writing is my second love & I've been researching to see if I...

5. Expiration date checks on supplies

   Ninaof8 replied to stellabella236's topic in General Nursing

   This is done at my hospital. We use baggies with dates on them versus dating individual supplies. It was a decision based on Joint recommendations. I’m in