In Colorado you can attain a QMAP (Qualified Medication Administration Person) that allowed a CNA to pass medications in assisted living care environments. You still could not do so in long term care...
As a few of you know I joined this forum not to long ago as I finally found a job as a nurse and felt I could contribute. But so far I've only had questions. Tonight is no different! I've been a...
Feelgood RN replied to Feelgood RN's topic in General Nursing
I guess I'm lucky in the fact they didn't visit my unit tonight. Apparently they decided to look over records and will be up tomorrow. Hopefully after that I'll still have a
Today is my first day after orientation as a nurse on my own. So far it's been a train wreck. I was assigned a Pt on palliative care that started crashing right after shift change. After a decidedly...
Feelgood RN replied to Feelgood RN's topic in General Nursing
I know about palliative care, it just felt horrible having one of my first patients pass away...also not a great way to start a shift with all the chaos and such. I'm certainly glad I didn't actually...
Feelgood RN replied to jared.butler90's topic in Men in Nursing
I've only gotten to this post and already some wise words. I think in general people should accept they are part of their career and not separate it based on sex. If I was a stewardess ( I know...
Feelgood RN replied to jamathis's topic in Men in Nursing
I usually run full face, but my recent interview I cleaned it up to make it "look clean". They usually don't specify clean shaven, just clean appearance. It is worth noting that to use any facial...
Feelgood RN replied to Keepstanding's topic in School
I'd have to agree with those saying that manner's aren't what they used to be. I'm in the habit of saying "Please" "thank you" "yes sir" "yes Ma'am" and many people look at me like I'm from another...