truthteller

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1. Nursing School with a Disability

   truthteller replied to NightOwlGirl's topic in General Students

   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 life.

2. Why are the floor nurses so unwilling to teach?

   truthteller replied to 2bnursebeckky's topic in General Students

   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 assist," "I can do that for you," "I can make it e...

3. What to expect during first semester of Nursing

   truthteller replied to mdiada's topic in General 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 fine.

4. Anatomy or Chemistry First

   truthteller replied to crislaudys07's topic in Pre-Nursing

   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, enzymes, hormones, etc. work the way they do. Take chemis...

5. Any confirmation on this doozy?

   truthteller replied to BuckyBadgerRN's topic in General Nursing

   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 money for a worthless degree for students paying t...

6. I was reported for something I didnt actually do. Help.

   truthteller replied to LisaF0115's topic in HIPAA

   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 evidence make a written harassment complaint to the...

7. Accused of narcotic/ alcohol abuse... No clue what this is about!

   truthteller replied to Purplegiraffe's topic in General Nursing

   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 provided an opportunity in writing. You can hire a ...

8. New grads in specialties without the basics

   truthteller replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

   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 enough times to know there's truth behind it.

9. Lost CNA Hospital job

   truthteller replied to altolover's topic in General Students

   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 customer/patient complaints go, I listen and respond ap...

10. I Hate People (my rant)

    truthteller replied to AlyaMF's topic in Relations

    You don't hate people. You hate yourself. Get over it.

11. It's not my job to pray with you.

    truthteller replied to kickatthedark's topic in Spirituality

    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 providing comfort.

12. How do you handle narcissist patients?

    truthteller replied to mikala3's topic in Relations

    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 ballistic. He remained calm and professional throughou...

13. Resident fell, now I'm fired

    truthteller replied to gonegirl's topic in CNA/MA

    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 behind and move on. You're a better CNA for having l...

14. 2015 TMCC Nursing Program Applicants

    truthteller replied to RNdreamer16's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Just got my acceptance letter. I sincerely hope you get yours too.

15. Students who get As are bad bedside nurses

    truthteller replied to konstantine's topic in General Students

    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 people in the eye and I say what I mean and I mean ...