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Maybe Nurse Practitioners are more prepared for the stress of practicing as newbies? I think back to being a new nurse, having little frame of reference for clinical judgement, pathophysiology, medications, and technique for nursing procedures (IV's...

Only from my coworkers who don't stay home when sick, and then spread their germs all over the breakroom... I've started wiping everything down before I eat lunch (along with the standard hand hygiene). So sick of catching whatever junk people bring ...

I somewhat agree with the OP. Nursing is very romanticized, especially during nursing school. The reality is quite different...

"In 2008, 13.2 percent of the nation's registered nurses held either a master's or doctoral degree as their highest educational preparation. The current demand for master's- and doctorally prepared nurses for advanced practice, clinical specialties, ...

Yes, the amount of programs has certainly increased. However, the percentage of DNP prepared nurses is very small compared to MSN, BSN, and Associates prepared nurses. I remember seeing it broken down somewhere but am trying to find the official sour...

I was forced into being charge. It started off as "we need someone for Saturday nights" and then it turned into an every night I work I'm charge kind of thing... Being successful at charge nurse does not depend solely on your experience, although exp...

The only reason I am considering DNP when I am done with my MSN is because I love teaching. Also, I may want to be more diverse as a nurse practitioner. For example, teaching full time or part time and seeing patients full time or part time. Plus the...

People with afib will can have odd readings, both high and low, that require a manual for accuracy.

"Show me how to work this bed alarm so it doesn't go off."

What would your dad want you to do? Also, you could always have a discussion with your manager regarding scheduling so you can have more time with your family. You may be able to have your cake and eat it too. I suspect there will be difficulty and...

The policy at my work when someone is suspected of being under the influence is... Employee informs the charge Charge informs the manager Manager informs nursing supervisor Employee is taken for immediate bac/urine drug testing. Nowhere in this proce...

I would love bedside nursing if my feet didn't hurt, my body wasn't sore, and the patient ratios were a little more reasonable and safe... And if I wasn't charge nurse, a role I was talked into performing by my manager.

I think it depends on how you define math literacy. Setting up an equation for dosage calculations correctly shows that you are math literate. The people who can't make it this far have no place in nursing, calculator or not.

Attitude reflects leadership. Your leader is probably the one who needs the attitude adjustment. I think teams can be built back up over time, but it could take a while to regain trust on both sides regardless of who has been wronged.

It makes me wonder about the state of nursing when if given the choice, we choose getting groped over getting punched in the face...

On my unit, it's more like who is willing to be charge? Everyone hates it. We have no guarantees on patient ratios. We do get a differential, but I'm not sure the stress is worth it.

Where I live, side streets are not plowed. My husband flagged down a plow truck driver and said "My wife is a nurse and I don't know if she can make it to work tonight." First time my street has been plowed in ten years according to my neighbors.

Meh, Alaska is okay.... If you want a relaxing vacation I would pick something else.

Ugh... I need to start taking my multivitamin, exercise, wear support hose at work, and spend more time with my husband. I think having it all together is an illusion that we strive for. I try to just make myself happy and hopefully the rest will com...

I imagine myself as an elder being very irritated reading this article. Or maybe I will appreciate my nurse/cna following tips suggested above. Only time will tell...

Someone should do a study investigating baby blues and breastfeeding experiences among new moms. I think the results would show stories similar to your own, op.

My perfect work day is when I am not charge and when we order pizza :)

I love how we have two topics circulating. One is "Preventing call ins" and the other is "What is the real reason you called off?" Mental health days are definitely needed and necessary. I also called in after I worked all the winter holidays and ha...

A lot of demented patients who come from LTC with "altered mental status" end up having sepsis or pneumonia.... It is a valid reason to call for help.

I'll start by saying that the nurse manager role is most likely one of the more difficult jobs in the nursing profession. I do not wish this career on my worst enemy. That being said... There are certain things that nurse managers do that can be quit...