Had just finished doing a 12hr overnight shift, then had to attend a 4 hr training after my shift. I was attempting not to fall asleep at the wheel as I drove 45 minutes home. I was speeding, ten...
When folks tell you what you CAN'T do, that should be enough to push you to do MORE and do BETTER, or else you'll whine and get depressed and allow the words of others to define you. My short story,...
Your feelings are normal, all nurses go through that phase where they feel inadequate, and question/second guess everything they do. Sounds like you have no support where you work, that makes things...
You know how we do if we feel a pt isn't getting the care they need despite use advocating for them, we documenr the crap out of that situation. Most times as nurses, documenting is all we can do...
If becoming an RN is your dream, then get to work making your dream a reality. You should already know the pre-reqs and minimum GPA needed to even be considered for entry into.the nursing programs...
JesusKeepMe replied to ShadowsGirl101's topic in General Students
In reference to your personality d/o, you can be akward, odd, or one who isolates to themselves, yet thrive as a student and/or nurse. Seems like you have to work abit harder on your social skills,...
Wow. The staff involved can't claim ignorance because we all know about HIPPA, we know to do no harm, we know to advocate for pts, what the heck were these folks thinking? Really? Why do you have time...
JesusKeepMe replied to shortstuff52's topic in Travel
Read over the contract numerous times before taking on an assignment. Was working with an agency that initially claimed I would get a stipend of $1500/month for housing, $250/week for food, and have a...
If you find free housing, please let me know. I had a position that claimed free housing, only to find out that part of my pay included a daily housing allowance that I could use towards paying for an...