HermioneG BSN, RN

This reminds me of some cases I read in school on paternalism, and it's really upsetting to think about. In my personal opinion, just because she's elderly doesn't mean she should be treated like a child. The woman has probably seen more things in h...

Different strokes for different folks. If BSN isn't your thing that's totally fine! It doesn't mean it's a joke though.

I agree with a previous poster and check out Student Doctor Network! Either career would be a fantastic path to choose. With that being said, I don't think we know you and your life enough to give you fair advice on such an important topic. Your fami...

I was asked this question in my interview. For me, it was important to avoid the cliches and just be honest. They know you're human, and so you're going to have some weaknesses. I think it's more of a question to gague your introspective(ness?) and a...

I personally didn't get that vibe in my interview, but I can see how people might experience that. The thing is, though, is that there's so many options out there besides APRN and bedside nursing! The world is so diverse, and there's so much impact t...

I really agree with this.. on a side note, it kind of makes me sad because I've run across a good number of people recently who seem to look down on "just" doing bedside nursing. It drives me nuts. I was at my graduation party, thrilled to have final...

Yes!! I love positive posts! You sound like you have some fantastic people at your teaching hospital!! I always get so inspired when people take the time to teach! On my first day my charge nurse introduced me to our really amazing attending trauma s...

I have no suggestions unfortunately, but I wanted to share that I also feel extremely nervous and worried as a new grad. Just know that you're not alone in that fear whatsoever. After my last shift I spent a good 24 hours worried that I had messed up...

I love this thread thank you!! I'm brand new new grad into orientation in a large adult and pediatric level 1 trauma center ER. We are cross trained in both the adult and pediatric ERs. It's a teaching hospital, and everyone has been really kind and...

What questions do you have, exactly? Or what would you like feedback on? can you please post all the work that you've completed so far?

I'm so sorry to hear this, OC *hugs* Try and do as much self care as you can, and if you ever want to PM me and vent please feel free. I've always seen your posts and you seem like such a kind and good hearted person. I'm sorry you're under so much s...

I agree completely that what they did was inappropriate and unprofessional on so many levels. Babies are patients that deserve respect and to not be treated like toys or play things. Not to mention breaking patient privacy by posting it on social med...

From my experiences so far it appears to be helping calm down and de-escalating angry and frustrated patients and/or families. I've always been told by people that know me that I have a way of connecting with people. Even when a patient is raging mad...

Hi mzsuccess! I agree with TriciaJ.. You're a student and so being incompetent is kind of your MO right now. And thats okay! It won't stay that way forever and you're asking great questions! I also agree that the nurse should've gone and personally c...

Hi everyone!! So I've always been a lurker on this specialty area of allnurses, and have posted a couple of times and everyone has always been so helpful! I just wanted to share that I was recently offered a spot in the New Grad program at the ER of...

Oh my goodness thank you everyone for your kind replies! I read EVERY SINGLE ONE OF THEM AND THEY MADE ME SO HAPPY! Thank you :) Today was the first day of orientation!! It looks like the program is going to be four months long, we are going to have...

Woah... what the?

I, also, feel like I'm going to drown in student loans... :( i'm sorry! The hospital where I was just hired will pay up to $70,000 over 10 years (about $500 a month, after taxes). They also offer something like $20,000-$30,000 with 2-3 years relevan...

Hi Amae13, congrats on the job offers! Do you want to be an ER nurse? What are your goals?

In my very limited experience, I also think that we code the patient to see if there's any reversible causes that might be causing the patient's condition. The H's and T's come to mind here. Statistically speaking, yes, a lot of the time the patient ...

I always knew I wanted to do ER, but when I did my practicum there I found the place that just "clicked" Someone once described it as "its hard to describe, but sometimes you just go to a place, look around, and realize that you've found your tribe"...

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For some reason, this made me laugh so hard :D:D:D:D I spot a fellow stationary fanatic! :)

My vote is that its absolutely critical to use a ballpoint pen. Back when I used to be a TA for human gross anatomy we had papers that would sometimes get wet with cadaver fluid (gross, I know). Ballpoint is one of the only pens that will not run if ...

OP, take my opinion with a grain of salt. For me, unless I had to interact with her about a patient, I would simply ignore her completely. And not in a petty way, just completely 100% ignore her. She is, quite literally, not worth it. Don't even let...