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  1. You should NOT become a nurse if...

    justavolunteer replied to dani888's topic in General Nursing

    I am 'justavolunteer' on a patient unit. I would say do not become a nurse (or respiratory therapist or anything else) if you have never set foot in a hospital. Consider volunteering if possible...

  2. Volunteering at a hospital - best experience for a pre-nursing student?

    justavolunteer replied to mrsrlg's topic in General Nursing

    I am 'justavolunteer on a pt. unit. I usually get water for patients, fetch supplies, IV pumps, etc for the nurses. I have also helped turn pts to help with an exam, cleanup, etc. A lot of...

  3. Nurses' Week Thank you

    justavolunteer posted a topic in General Nursing

    A big "Thank you" to nurses, students & CNA's everywhere. I hope you all have a happy Nurses' Week. 'Justavolunteer' is grateful to nurses & CNA's (I've been a pt. a time or

  4. Why do nurses take the fall?

    justavolunteer replied to Ploppers's topic in General Nursing

    I am 'justavolunteer'. Even I have learned that the nurse is ultimately responsible. I have learned to ask questions & be darn sure about ANYTHING that I think could come back to bite a nurse....

  5. I think peri/rectal swabs are a humiliating 'welcome' to the hospital

    justavolunteer replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I may have a slightly different perspective on this. I am 'justavolunteer'. Some pts who come in have to be evaluated for sores on their back, buttocks, etc. on arrival. I am not sure of the exact...

  6. discharged a patient wearing telemetry

    justavolunteer replied to vashtee's topic in General Nursing

    I am 'justavolunteer' on a pt unit. Sometimes we get tele pts. who almost leave with the monitor. Sometimes I'm the one who notices, other times it's the nurse. I have also wheeled pts out for...

  7. Tips for New Interns: How To Get Along With The Nurse

    justavolunteer replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I am 'justavolunteer'. I have found that simple politeness to nurses (and everyone else) can do a lot to ease frayed nerves. Saying 'please', 'sorry to interrupt', 'excuse me', etc. will get a much...

  8. I was a patient today

    justavolunteer replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    I am 'justavolunteer' on a pt. unit. I became a volunteer because the nurses impressed me when I was a patient. I can definitely say that I am grateful to nurses and the difference they make to...

  9. Nursing as a career change

    justavolunteer replied to rnckr's topic in General Nursing

    I am 'justavolunteer' on a patient unit. If you are totally unsure about hospitals, volunteering can be a way to find out. You can usually do as little as 4 hours per week. You can't do much direct...

  10. New MRI addition, fancy remodeling projects, but wheelchair shortage!

    justavolunteer replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am luckier now. I used to volunteer at a hospital that was always short of EVERYTHING. The only problem now is that our transport team disappears with all the close-at-hand wheelchairs sometimes....

  11. How often do RNs clean up poop? (thinking about majoring in nursing)

    justavolunteer replied to gwchem's topic in General Nursing

    I am 'justavolunteer' on a pt unit. I have helped to turn patients so an RN or CNA could clean them. If I can get that close to the situation as a volunteer, any would-be RN had better be prepared...

  12. How does one become charge?

    justavolunteer replied to beachbum3's topic in General Nursing

    I am 'justavolunteer' on a pt. unit. I think the way they pick charge nurse at my hospital is put the RN's in a room & count to three. The last one out the door after that has to be charge...

  13. Bluetooth Headsets

    justavolunteer replied to pumpkin92356's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Even though I am 'justavolunteer', I couldn't imagine using headphones, bluetooth or anything else while I am on the floor. I have headphones & a walkman that I use on my dinner break. A few...

  14. What brings non-nurses to allnurses?

    justavolunteer replied to ruralnurs's topic in General Nursing

    I am 'justavolunteer' on a pt. unit. I have an interest in some issues raised here, such as cranky pts., screaming families, etc. I run into the same thing sometimes as a volunteer, although not...

  15. Is nursing for me?

    justavolunteer replied to CherryB's topic in General Nursing

    Several posters mentioned shadowing a nurse for a day. Another way to see a pt unit is to volunteer at a local hospital. (I am 'justavolunteer' who has no intention of being a nurse. I just...

  16. No Smoking Campus

    justavolunteer replied to TRAMA1RN's topic in General Nursing

    I am 'justavolunteer' at a hospital. All the hospitals in my area struck an agreement with each other to go non-smoking at the same time. We were told several months in advance that anyone caught...

  17. Not allowed to say "I was busy w/ another pt"

    justavolunteer replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in General Nursing

    I am 'justavolunteer' and I've even gotten occasional grief from pts. who thought I should be there 2 seconds after their light went on. Even though I can dodge most of the complaints, there are...

  18. Is nursing a good career?how do i know if i will like it

    justavolunteer replied to natcakes's topic in Nursing Career

    Another possibility in deciding about nursing is to volunteer at a hospital, preferably on a patient unit. You won't do much direct care, but you may at least see some of what nurses do. Also, some...

  19. A Nurses' Week Thank You

    justavolunteer posted a topic in General Nursing

    Since today is the start of Nurses' Week, I want to say a heartfelt "thank you" to nurses and CNA's everywhere. I am 'justavolunteer' (on a pt unit) who has learned to have deep respect and...

  20. Nurses' Week 2008

    justavolunteer posted a topic in General Nursing

    May 6-12 is Nurses Week in the US. Thank you to nurses everywhere for all the good work that you do. This 'justavolunteer' is

  21. Students Smoking During Clinical Hours

    justavolunteer replied to lglnurse's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I am 'justavolunteer' on a pt. unit. What I have heard about some nursing programs in my area is that no one is allowed to smell of smoke during clinicals. If a person does, they get booted out of...

  22. Trite Management Platitudes

    justavolunteer replied to IndySkies's topic in General Nursing

    I am 'justavolunteer' & I don't know if this qualifies as a 'platitude'. I once had a unit manager tell me, "your first priority as a volunteer should be to run around & write every patients'...

  23. Patients who are too lazy to open their own splenda packets

    justavolunteer replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am 'justavolunteer' who sees pts. like this often enough. I get people who tell me when I walk in, 'raise the bed, I can't reach the button'. (The button is on the bed rail, next to the call...

  24. Magnet-Scam or does it help the floor nurse?

    justavolunteer replied to tirednursedude's topic in General Nursing

    I am 'justavolunteer' on a pt unit. The hospital I am at is starting to crank up thr PR blitz for magnet status. They are already sending out press releases about it that make it sound like it's a...

  25. Patients ordering their own meals

    justavolunteer replied to cdktRN's topic in General Nursing

    The hospital where I'm 'justavolunteer' has pt. ordering. They can only order within their dietary restrictions. If they are listed as NPO, they won't be allowed to order until someone on the unit...