Mhays

Mhays

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  1. I Don't Think He Meant To Hurt Me

    Mhays replied to SunnyPupRN's topic in Private Duty

    I had a situation where I was walking with a client up the stairs and all of the sudden she went down on the first level of the stairs. I made sure that she was in recovery position and OK, then I...

  2. How did you decide your specialty?

    Mhays replied to Irish_Mist's topic in General Nursing

    It was not until I became a teacher for about one month that I developed an interest in school nursing. In fact, the director of the school made me the school nurse due to all of the health science...

  3. What type of soap do you use?

    Mhays replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    When I am on the nursing floor, I use an antibacterial soap that keeps me free of germs and bacteria. Then, I put on some hand cream, especially during the wintertime. I always have used this type...

  4. Thinking about Relocating : need advice to make the relocation easier

    Mhays replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Moving is always a hard task, but if you are ready to do it mentally and physically then it is a good and healthy thing. If you are moving to a better situation for work or if you find that you have...

  5. "You're too smart to be a nurse. Be a doctor"

    Mhays replied to Grier's topic in General Nursing

    Here is a link that will help you and give you information that you need for your career pathways: ACLS Online Library: Becoming a Trauma

  6. "You're too smart to be a nurse. Be a doctor"

    Mhays replied to Grier's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for being brave and for speaking what is on your heart and mind. I greatly appreciate it. Sometimes, it is hard for me to speak my mind; however it is not hard for me to speak my mind when...

  7. How long did it take....

    Mhays replied to Nurse3242's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thank you for your discussion forum post. I greatly appreciate it. It took me awhile to get everything that I needed to master as a nurse. It also took me awhile in order to become more comfortable...

  8. LTC vs Assisted living

    Mhays replied to Mscoleman78's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hi, I believe that you will enjoy the assisted living facility for many reasons. The residents live there; so it is pretty and mostly routine as far as nursing care. Your patient to nurse ratio...

  9. minimum staffing and lunch breaks - enemies??

    Mhays replied to wisconurse16's topic in General Nursing

    I am so sorry about this. Taking breaks should be a law when you work so many hours and some places do abide by the "taking a break law when you work so many hours," but some places do not. I worked...

  10. Advices for upcoming nursing student

    Mhays replied to kikyou322's topic in Study Tips for Students's Share Tips

    First, I would like to say to you "congratulations on a wonderful job getting into nursing school." I know that is a hard task and you did a great job passing your entrance exam. I know that the...

  11. Best way to avoid bedside care?

    Mhays replied to Lemon Bars's topic in General Nursing

    Bedside nursing is a foundation that we as nurses learn to do through the whole nursing school and early career process. I totally agree that it can be very hard at first. It was hard for me to do...

  12. LGBTQ Youth: Resources for Pediatric Nurses

    Mhays replied to PNCB's topic in Pediatric

    Thank you for having this great information. It was so informative and I learned a lot from the information and websites that you have posted onto your forum. One of my favorite websites that you...

  13. I Don't Think He Meant To Hurt Me

    Mhays replied to SunnyPupRN's topic in Private Duty

    Hi, my name is Purplespider and I live in Virginia. I am so sorry that this happened to you. I have had incidents where clients hit me and I had one client who molested me as well. When these...

  14. Thinking about Relocating : need advice to make the relocation easier

    Mhays replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Thank you for your forum post. I think that you are mentally ready for your move and you are also ready for your new job. Any new job that anyone does can make anyone feel nervous or anxious. What...

  15. Night Shifters - Am I being too sensitive?

    Mhays replied to val421's topic in General Nursing

    I totally understand that for several reasons. I would sometimes have to work in the very early morning hours at the skilled nursing facility. I would get there at 6 am and patients were not even up...

  16. How did you decide your specialty?

    Mhays replied to Irish_Mist's topic in General Nursing

    I think that you should apply for whatever you want to apply and wherever you feel that you can do well at in your nursing career. People have always told me this quote: "Do whatever you feel that...

  17. What type of soap do you use?

    Mhays replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for your post. I like Caress soap or Dove soap for several reasons. The soap is a creamy soap which leaves my skin moist and helps it to feel soft. Another reason why I love the soap so...

  18. If you don't have a uniform...

    Mhays replied to adpiRN's topic in General Nursing

    That is great that you have found a job where you can go and buy Disney and holiday scrubs; especially on eBay. For me, I did not mind the scrubs when I had to work on the floor. In fact, I liked...

  19. Not Sure Where To Put This

    Mhays replied to vintagemother's topic in General Students

    Congratulations on getting your ADN. That is awesome. I wish you the best in your nursing profession. I started out into the nursing school with a BSN, then changed my major to a BS in health...

  20. I'm FAILING!!!

    Mhays replied to na-na's topic in General Students

    Thank you for your post. I really appreciate your willingness to share with others. That takes a lot of courage. The first that you should probably do is to breath. I can relate in that I have...

  21. I'm 16 with a GED

    Mhays replied to greateggs's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thank you for sharing your experiences with everyone. I am so encouraged that you want to be a nurse so early in your career. I think that you could be a CNA which is a certified nurse aide. One of...

  22. Do hospitals consider experience as an LVN when hiring for RN positions?

    Mhays replied to Anonymous666's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations on earning your BSN. That is a wonderful thing. I think that professors in the BSN program want you to think about your masters degree or just think and weigh your options about...

  23. Working FT and PRN in different dept. at the same hospital?

    Mhays replied to DesertSky's topic in General Nursing

    If you are interested in the other position and want to stay at your current position, that is totally fine. I believe that the hospital would be OK with that. I would check with your HR director...

  24. Nurse with ADD :(

    Mhays replied to WheresMyPen's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I totally understand where you are coming from. I have had my share of things too. I was put on a medication that makes me feel weird and very sleepy. I really have a hard time waking up in the...

  25. Just scheduled my NCLEX!!!

    Mhays replied to L&DRN93's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    First, I want to congratulate you on a well-done job. From what I am reading, you did a fantastic job in nursing school which is outstanding. Congratulations on getting your test date as well. Here...