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  1. Ever Feel Inadequate?

    WheresMyPen replied to NotYourMamasRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have begun writing lists of things to do which includes when to chart. We still use paper and it takes forever!! I try to chart as soon as I walk out of the patients room. It doesn't always end up...

  2. The advantage of occasionally working as a CMA/cna

    WheresMyPen replied to Cmanursestudenta's topic in General Nursing

    sounds like you have a wonderful charge nurse

  3. The advantage of occasionally working as a CMA/cna

    WheresMyPen replied to Cmanursestudenta's topic in General Nursing

    I don't mind working as a CNA at all, but lots of things you mentions can also be assessed as a nurse. I used to be a CNA so my opinion may be a bit bias because I've already been in those shoes, but...

  4. Ever Feel Inadequate?

    WheresMyPen replied to NotYourMamasRN's topic in General Nursing

    Is it possible that these nurses you are comparing yourself too could maybe feel the same way about you? You don't know how they think or feel, maybe they wish they could be better like you. Try not...

  5. Do people expect you to act a certain way because of your chosen profession?

    WheresMyPen replied to Cats&Tea&Climbing's topic in General Nursing

    Yes and no. On one hand, I get told a lot of things like, "I can see why you became a nurse!" I have this weird aura or something that attracts injured people. I've pulled over because a diabetic was...

  6. A new grad who needs some advice

    WheresMyPen replied to NewNurse91D's topic in General Nursing

    You are probably feeling the "crash" from all the excitement and that seems normal to me. Don't push it force yourself and don't cram. Set aside a limit for yourself. X amount of studying a day, and...

  7. What to do

    WheresMyPen replied to Cmanursestudenta's topic in General Nursing

    she has a certification to protect. And if she gets reported it could jeapordize getting her nursing license in the future. I definitely would get the nurse to pass meds to this patient though, so...

  8. What to do

    WheresMyPen replied to Cmanursestudenta's topic in General Nursing

    that does sound very suspicious. I would be careful with her from now on and ask her to open her mouth to make sure she swallowed the pills. tell the supervisor about this. She may be trying to hoard...

  9. Tips for really strict clinical instructor?

    WheresMyPen replied to Kiki<3's topic in General Students

    My way of dealing with strict instructors: do everything they say, learn everything you can. Even if they are targeting or being unfair (it does happen), just keep the mindset in clinical that you...

  10. HIPAA violation

    WheresMyPen replied to NovaNala's topic in General Students

    OP- this is good input. I do encourage you to keep applying ad see what happens- although nothing is promised. Be honest. You have circumstances which I hope could be understood that this was an...

  11. HIPAA violation

    WheresMyPen replied to NovaNala's topic in General Students

    seriously, this. I don't expect to see any non-rude comments from that poster. OP don't take those comments to heart. Listen to the people who are trying to just Be honest. You are not stupid, you...

  12. What to do

    WheresMyPen replied to Cmanursestudenta's topic in General Nursing

    You don't have to worry so much about her complaining. Just protect yourself. Document everything very carefully and never leave any pills with a patient (narcotics AND non-narcotics). I always wait...

  13. should i be worried

    WheresMyPen replied to leahgarca's topic in General Nursing

    How big is the bump? Did you get it

  14. Are nurse's all that and a bag of chips?

    WheresMyPen replied to Nash3222's topic in General Nursing

    I don't doubt that caregivers sacrafice health, or that nursing politics can be too much., I don't care for the politics. But nursing is not just about covering our butts. That's a part of it. I have...

  15. Are nurse's all that and a bag of chips?

    WheresMyPen replied to Nash3222's topic in General Nursing

    this! I like nursing shirts like this. It does take a very special person to be a nurse. It is okay to express that. But the shirt example in the original post is a bit obnoxious lol. I like funny...

  16. BSN degree seems off topic

    WheresMyPen replied to Wayne47's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Very good point. I do wish they spent more time on pharm though. I guess it's just incredibly hard because there are so many medications. I do a lot of learning on my own. But I do very much agree and...

  17. BSN degree seems off topic

    WheresMyPen replied to Wayne47's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I agree that there should be more pharm. I am almost done with my Bsn but I did learn a lot. Most of the core nursing I already learned but not as in depth. Was a good refresher for me! I am one of...

  18. Nurse with ADD :(

    WheresMyPen replied to WheresMyPen's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Thats good you're able to be open about it. I am open about it with family but at work I am scared. I am only gonna tell them if they need to

  19. How hard is LPN school?

    WheresMyPen replied to Weber's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    It is very hard to say. I found it to be quite difficult but like roser13 mentioned it depends. I have a learning disability, ADD. So it was hard for me. Now I'm almost done with BSN program and I...

  20. How to manage life on night shift?

    WheresMyPen replied to Larry2016's topic in General Nursing

    It is very hard in the beginning and I prefer 12 hr shifts so I have more days off to have a life.. It works for some people and others prefer 8 hrs. If I have only one day off I sleep in and I do not...

  21. Nurse with ADD :(

    WheresMyPen replied to WheresMyPen's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    well I assume if they gave a random test to us or something, then I would have to give them my

  22. Nurse with ADD :(

    WheresMyPen replied to WheresMyPen's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Can my employer not allow me to take meds? It's a scheduled drug. However without it I would be more impaired and have never given reason for them to think I an unsafe on the

  23. Hosptial call out policy

    WheresMyPen replied to floridaRN38's topic in General Nursing

    I never call out so I actually have no idea what the policy is...should look that up. But I have a few co workers who call out more than a few times every couple months. They don't get in

  24. Are nurse's all that and a bag of chips?

    WheresMyPen replied to Nash3222's topic in General Nursing

    guilty!! I don't take my full breaks. I take a 5 minute one about twice.. And I eat while i chart. It's not okay. But I wouldn't get out on time

  25. Are nurse's all that and a bag of chips?

    WheresMyPen replied to Nash3222's topic in General Nursing

    I guess I am really lucky. All the nurses I work with are really awesome. Even one I work with who sortve is known to be a "know it all" she's really smart, wise, and I like it when she corrects me....