DeborahAnneBoory

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1. Is it normal that my school doesn't teach us IVs?

   DeborahAnneBoory replied to Annie_1101's topic in General Students

   We learned catheter insertion if and when we happened to get the opportunity during clinicals. IV insertion is normally done as part of your nursing orientation when you start a job, as facilities...

2. got fired/terminated

   DeborahAnneBoory replied to YesYesRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I am certainly sorry this happened. I know that there are still some nurses around who "eat their young." Having said that, it is really hard to believe that your performance wasn't critiqued on a...

3. Doctor stole my stethoscope

   DeborahAnneBoory replied to ayejay09's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   I would like to think that perhaps a doctor picked it up to use it and simply left with it draped around his/her neck. I would imagine it was an honest oversight. Perhaps once they see the flier it...

4. Bad situation and mad coworker? What could I have done?

   DeborahAnneBoory replied to missind33's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   Here is a perfect example of how important documentation is. You must, must, must keep a detailed note on every exchange in this type of situation. Both to protect your license/job in the present and...

5. Can I ask to work exclusively day shifts?

   DeborahAnneBoory replied to kassiahgp's topic in General Nursing

   If your aim is to work in an acute care hospital, most likely you won't get days. In my area, which is RI/MA, most hospitals don't put "newbies" on the day shift. It's a faster pace and they don't...

6. Should I work as a CNA before starting Nursing School?

   DeborahAnneBoory replied to eleah2's topic in General Students

   Hi there. I was a CNA for 25+ years when I started nursing school. I realize that is in the extreme, but believe me, it helps. You learn how to manage your time and how to interact with patients and...

7. I have an Unhelpful instructor

   DeborahAnneBoory replied to stephey's topic in General Students

   With all due respect OP, Boog is right. Even if you are having a rough time in class, you have to develop a thicker skin. I can promise you it will only get tougher before it gets easier. There will...

8. Clinical instructor keeps handing out clinical warnings?

   DeborahAnneBoory replied to lilfayfay's topic in General Students

   I don't mean to bash you when you are down, but showing up for clinical with your hair down and no pen is completely your doing. I am pretty sure that the "rules" were already given to you before the...