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NOADLS

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  1. Part Time CNA Full Time Nursing School

    NOADLS replied to MysticTopaz's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    This is just my take on it and there are probably exceptions to the case. I've always found that the top person in the class is dedicated and actually has the time to study for what would seem to be...

  2. Nurse Sues for Lunch Breaks

    NOADLS replied to Mamanurse90's topic in Nursing News

    No one will change their policy until a verdict is reached. I would love to know more. And if this is class action, that would definitely improve the chances

  3. Lpn & asn are are being phased out.

    NOADLS replied to shermainenevels's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    From an economic standpoint, it would be foolish to get rid of LPN's and non-BSN RN's. The healthcare industry (businesses) will outlobby anyone, including the BON for any state for the continued...

  4. Am I a bully?

    NOADLS replied to haron54's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    To answer the question directly would be an insult to my own credibility. There is clearly much more information at large that resulted in the firing and declaration of the OP being a bully. When I...

  5. Refusing to float

    NOADLS replied to NurseKC123's topic in General Nursing

    If you refuse to float, you get fired and someone will replace you that is willing to

  6. CNA attire during interview?

    NOADLS replied to Shanty3710's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Never scrubs. Business attire is always the way to go. If you are a woman and have the body to rock something a little on the skimpy side and know your interviewer is male, it will definitely work in...

  7. The right to an opinion

    NOADLS replied to ElectricCabbage's topic in General Nursing

    Everyone has a right to their own opinion. A caveat to that is that everyone is also entitled to being wrong. As a professional, there is a point where you need to be able to point out that someone's...

  8. Why join Sigma Theta Tau?

    NOADLS replied to Winding's topic in General Nursing

    Initiation is a fee (that recurs) rather than a hazing. Seems like a

  9. Critical Decision- New Grad (Please Help)

    NOADLS replied to rn2k16's topic in General Nursing

    30 patients is on the better end of things for SNF/LTC. Yes you only had 2 patients in school and you would definitely have less patients in a setting like med-surg or ICU; however, of those 30...

  10. EpiPens....who knew?

    NOADLS replied to roser13's topic in Patient Medications

    If you had the expert testimony to conclude that your epi pen would indeed be good for that length of time AND you knew the storage was ideal, there wouldn't be anything to feel bad about. You did...

  11. EpiPens....who knew?

    NOADLS replied to roser13's topic in Patient Medications

    I don't encourage you to outright ignore the expiration date. I do encourage you to do your due diligence with regards to how long a specific epi pen will actually remain effective for. If you have...

  12. EpiPens....who knew?

    NOADLS replied to roser13's topic in Patient Medications

    Do your research on how long these things actually last when stored properly. If your use for them is personal and not business related, you can get away with holding onto an expired one. Yes the...

  13. Discrimination

    NOADLS replied to nerdynurse7's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    There is an element of discrimination here since the position you are applying for isn't what you are being offered. I don't think it would be wise to go after this employer for discrimination. Take...

  14. How to resign from a job

    NOADLS replied to das729's topic in General Nursing

    If you are at a loss for words and cannot find the right way to resign, send a cake in with your resignation decorated on the

  15. Discipline on LPN

    NOADLS replied to Eallen1's topic in General Nursing

    There is the option to outright leave the LPN out of your history, but I don't think it is clear cut that the benefit outweighs the risk or vice versa. If I were you, I would test the water by...

  16. Help me understand an Ampule

    NOADLS replied to Femine91's topic in Patient Medications

    Have we really sunk this far down that we are trying to "understand" an ampule? An ampule is an inanimate object which does not feel anything. The social justice warriors really need to be reality...

  17. Aggressive Dementia Patients

    NOADLS replied to lpnpasta's topic in General Nursing

    Call the cops. They will have the patient transferred to an acute psych facility. Be sure to state that other people are at immediate risk for harm and you will receive a faster response. As far as...

  18. No Upward Mobility

    NOADLS replied to motor_mouth's topic in General Nursing

    This is one of the big problems with this profession. If you want to move up, you need more education or a load of experience. You don't move up through "stellar performance." Performance is very...

  19. Do you think I did something wrong here? Advice?

    NOADLS replied to ellebee87's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    OP, you aren't the problem. The problem is the idiot who didn't transcribe the order properly. You are what I like to call a scapegoat. I hope the DON is able to see this. One of the purposes of the...

  20. New grad BSN--no night shifts?

    NOADLS replied to esrun77's topic in General Nursing

    Being unable to work night shifts is a huge dagger into your application. Why would I hire you when there are plenty of new BSN graduates who are willing to work nights? Chances are you will spend a...

  21. Nurses are not in high demand!

    NOADLS replied to VAMPRISS1973's topic in General Nursing

    What is wrong with working in a nursing home or a detox center? The reason your perception is that nurses are not in high demand is because you are eliminating certain fields from your search. I'll...

  22. How did you pass nursing school

    NOADLS replied to chakad's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My advice for anyone going through it right now: "kiss the right asses." And by that, I mean your clinical supervisor or instructor. Don't be the overly pushy student that gets in the way. Let your...

  23. facebook "stalking" as a nurse?

    NOADLS replied to meghan91's topic in General Nursing

    Protip: don't use your real name on facebook AND pick out a display picture that makes it impossible to identify

  24. Can a nurse get in trouble if....

    NOADLS replied to Ariel143's topic in Rehabilitation

    OP, are you really complaining about this? You could potentially be receiving a patient of higher acuity and management gives you the nice surprise where you will instead receive a SNF patient. The...

  25. Anyone successfully challenge the boards?

    NOADLS replied to Lilfrankenstein's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    No one wants to encourage the OP to go through with it? Wouldn't that be entertaining if the OP actually went through with it and passed? On a more serious note... if you actually decide to go through...