April, RN

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  1. People in healthcare should speak Spanish, she said

    April, RN replied to Paulie G's topic in General Nursing

    Not everyone HAS the opportunity to do so, whether the issue is time, money, lack of desire, or difficulty learning a language... the same reasons why some people here are defending Spanish-speaking...

  2. Stopping birth control pills every two years?

    April, RN replied to queenjulie's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe, but would stopping the pill for just 3 months every 28 months significantly affect those risks? I would think the cancer risks would be the same as if it was taken continuously, but I really...

  3. New nurse, Second Medication error, Scared

    April, RN replied to Kaysonrose's topic in General Nursing

    Just an idea.... can your unit secretary stick one of those fluorescent sticky note things to the MAR so it's sticking out of the top to alert nurses that there is a new order? Does your hospital...

  4. People in healthcare should speak Spanish, she said

    April, RN replied to Paulie G's topic in General Nursing

    I really don't think anyone here is saying they think people who don't speak English are stupid. However, I've gotten the feeling that patients and families who don't speak English think those who...

  5. People in healthcare should speak Spanish, she said

    April, RN replied to Paulie G's topic in General Nursing

    I agree!

  6. People in healthcare should speak Spanish, she said

    April, RN replied to Paulie G's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not insulted that she doesn't speak English. I'm insulted by her entitled attitude. My parents' second language is English. They came to this country in their 20s and learned English. I am not...

  7. People in healthcare should speak Spanish, she said

    April, RN replied to Paulie G's topic in General Nursing

    The smart a** in me would have wanted to retort with "People in America should speak English". I know, I know... insensitive, and I would never actually say that outloud, but it really irks me when...

  8. What do you pack in your lunch box?

    April, RN replied to PAERRN20's topic in General Nursing

    Just wanted to bump this thread! I've gotten really bored with the food I bring to work and love reading other ideas here. I find that I don't bring enough food to work to keep me going for 12+...

  9. How many of you new grad RNS are working in other roles in the hospital?

    April, RN replied to BettyBoop01's topic in General Nursing

    At my hospital, and I think at most hospitals in my area, new grads can't work as a PCA once they pass the boards. Many of them went unemployed for a long time because they couldn't keep their PCA...

  10. Nurse or Nanny?

    April, RN replied to HappyGo1's topic in General Nursing

    Is this agency even legit? And what is their reasoning for not paying you

  11. To those that have a long commute

    April, RN replied to BettyBoop01's topic in General Nursing

    If it's just for 6 months until you can move closer, I'd do

  12. New RN Subacute postion Boston ma

    April, RN replied to RNsweets's topic in General Nursing

    Based on my past experience, I would not accept. My advice would be to stay put for now since you are happy with your current job, get a year or two of experience under your belt, and keep your eye...

  13. New RN Subacute postion Boston ma

    April, RN replied to RNsweets's topic in General Nursing

    I wanted to say this, too, but hesitated. I worked at a Kindred facility in the past, though not as a nurse, and saw first hand why they have a poor

  14. accidental fingerstick

    April, RN replied to chiuli's topic in General Nursing

    These questions would best be answered by the doctor who prescribed you the

  15. Are you being "hounded" to pay back student loans-

    April, RN replied to Butterfly0328's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think the OP is advertising or self-promoting. She has been a member for a few months with over 100 posts, most of those posts about nursing related topics. She's in an ADN program and as...

  16. Lied on at work....

    April, RN replied to RN3121's topic in General Nursing

    This part discredits the "wrong number"

  17. Are you being "hounded" to pay back student loans-

    April, RN replied to Butterfly0328's topic in General Nursing

    This is an offensive generalization. "Kiddie clothing stores" and "barbie doll jeans too tight to bend over in"? You are apparently implying that new grads who can't find jobs and therefore can't...

  18. Not sure what to do about job...

    April, RN replied to whoaitschrista's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't tell the NICU that you are looking at other places, too. It could work against you. They probably assume you are looking at other places since most people apply for multiple positions...

  19. Help me with time management

    April, RN replied to mihualalei's topic in General Nursing

    How many patients do you have? Are there any nurses aides you can ask for help with some of those tasks like vitals and

  20. Do male RN's have any business learning sonography?

    April, RN replied to northmississippi's topic in General Nursing

    Same where I work. I would think lady partsl and fetal ultrasounds would only make up a small portion of ultrasounds. OP, why do you think having an ADN isn't going to be

  21. Student caught stealing....

    April, RN replied to RaggedyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Would the BON care to hear about an incident like this since she doesn't have a license

  22. how to work in a hospital as an aide at 19?

    April, RN replied to meghan91's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    The CPR/AED class you took is BLS (Basic Life

  23. how to work in a hospital as an aide at 19?

    April, RN replied to meghan91's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I'm not sure you can challenge the CNA test in PA. I just found this information on this website: http://i.nursegroups.com/nursing-article/pennsylvania-cna-certification-pa.html "Required Hours for...

  24. Student caught stealing....

    April, RN replied to RaggedyRN's topic in General Nursing

    They are. Maybe you missed the OPs update (post

  25. Student caught stealing....

    April, RN replied to RaggedyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Shouldn't be hard... she confessed to the police