anyone notice that there is a lack of on the job nurse threads vs nursing school students and their issues threads? i enjoy reading about active nurses and their
Hi, I would like to start out by saying how proud you should be of yourself. With all that you been through is a testimony for what type of woman you are; strong and resilient. I think if you give up...
if you can work both jobs that would be awesome. Employee retention is rare in this American medical system, that is a good sign the facility is a good one. Good
Hi there, Have you considered home health? The beauty of that is usually a typical schedule with the same patient over a period of time. I have a feeling you are the type of nurse that want to really...
Hi there, I quit my last job after someone called out and I was issued 50 patients to take care of by myself. at least 5 were morbidly obese ( few were exceeding 400 pounds). I refuse to be in unsafe...
Hi there, I used to buy mine at a thrift store. They were great quality and cheap (3 dollars?). I am cheap and I don't buy new clothes , so it worked great for me. Good will has an awesome section....
OnlinePersona replied to Nightowl_lpn's topic in General Nursing
Hi there, Using your nurse's intuition, I strongly feel you believe in your conclusion that there was neglect. I always urge professionals like you to appeal to your audience by using your heart and...
Hi, I like you also was out of the loop in regards to school. I went a whole year from graduating school to finally taking the test to be a certified nursing assistant. I did however work as a...
OnlinePersona replied to keepcalm_carryon's topic in Nurse Management
Totally agree. Also maybe you can redefine your relationship to them by not only being the boss but a confidant and trusted sounding board. Maybe they are also stressed
OnlinePersona replied to phillipsadam775's topic in NICU, Neonatal
Hi, The most rewarding part of my job was really connecting with different folks. The worse part was looking at my assignment and noticing i will have to work like a dog for the next 8
Hi Angela, I can relate to you. My advice to you is to think about what you are doing or rather why you are doing it. You (if you are doing your job correctly) is there to help assist these people....
OnlinePersona replied to cailey.hutson's topic in Geriatric, LTC
Hi Cailey, Your size could be a issue. However i've worked with other CNA's who are your height and under 120 pounds and able to take care of bigger residents. Infact if you develop a buddy...