Maddy's Minion

I have 20 years of RN experience. My career ladder: CNA, LPN, RN, BSN, MSN. I just finished taking the LSAT and now preparing for law school. Would go into nursing if I had a chance to do it all over again? No way! I would have went into the mil...

Been there many times. Reason #1 I got my masters degree so I wouldn't have to work in RN positions where I have to depend on others to provide proper patient care. In my experience, it doesn't matter how nice you are or how much you go out of your...

Something is a little off. You got a telephone order read back but there's a small chance you misheard the order?

A Veterinarian.

You might find pediatrics is your passion, and the experience wouldn't hurt for landing a position at a children's hospital ED.

Don't ever forget the basics of nursing, Maslow's hierarchy of needs. :) Best of luck!

Just a little clarification - was the patient admitted from ER or transferred to your unit from rehab? Does your hospital have an allowed time to complete an admission assessment on your unit, say 24 hours? It's impossible for a necrotic unstageabl...