truthteller

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  1. Nursing School with a Disability

    When my disability revealed itself (I do not disclose it because I know to well the pain of discrimination) I was kicked out, lied about, and had an attempt made on my
  2. Why are the floor nurses so unwilling to teach?

    While doing clinicals for CNA certification I adopted the strategy of offering my services to the CNAs I was assigned to shadow and the nurses assigned to where I was. I used phrases like, "How can I...
  3. What to expect during first semester of Nursing

    Show up on time. Take an active role in the learning process. Turn in assignments on time. Enjoy every minute of it. You'll be
  4. Anatomy or Chemistry First

    Chemistry is very important background for A&P. You will need it to understand the sodium-potassium pump, cell depolarization, electrolyte balance, acid/base balance, how and why proteins,...
  5. Any confirmation on this doozy?

    I hear this garbage all the time. Here in Nevada, Truckee Meadows Community College is building a new health science center for 10 mil. Do you think the State and the college would spend that kind of...
  6. Carefully document the professors behavior with dates, quotes, and specific actions she does. Carry a small electronic voice recorder if you need to. Record everything she says. When you have enough...
  7. Administrative law in most states requires a licensing board to provide you with a written complaint that formally expresses the charge and provides copies of complaining documents for which you are...
  8. New grads in specialties without the basics

    In Northern Nevada word around suggests the ADN grads are in higher demand than the BSN grads due to the fact that they spend more clinical hours doing the very skills you describe. I've heard it...
  9. Lost CNA Hospital job

    As someone who has been in management, late is late. I expect you to be on the clock and ready when the second hand ticks straight up. I do not allow headphones while on the job, ever. As far as...
  10. I Hate People (my rant)

    You don't hate people. You hate yourself. Get over
  11. It's not my job to pray with you.

    Big deal. Play along and make the patient and their family/friends happy. I promise it won't hurt you or suddenly make you want to change your entire life for an imaginary friend. All you're doing is...
  12. How do you handle narcissist patients?

    I recently heard a patient doing this to a doctor. She claimed not to have been seen by Dr. in months. He offered to show her where another Dr. on staff had seen her the previous day and she went...
  13. Resident fell, now I'm fired

    You did the right thing. The responsibility lies with the fool who decided 2 CNAs for 33 patients was adequate. Based on your description I can make an educated guess who you worked for. Leave them...
  14. 2015 TMCC Nursing Program Applicants

    Just got my acceptance letter. I sincerely hope you get yours
  15. Students who get As are bad bedside nurses

    Don't listen to a single word of that BS. I'm a hard working and well liked by patients, nurses, and fellow CNAs CNA. And I'm a straight A student too. And I'm going to be an excellent nurse. I look...