Mhays

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  1. Why are LPNS so underpaid and disrespected

    Mhays replied to Brnd-RN-1's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Thank you for the discussion forum posting. I am in agreement with you that LPN's are definitely underpaid. I have been a CNA since 1999 and I am trying to get my LVN (vocational nursing license);...

  2. Nurse Coaching - How do I get started?

    Mhays replied to Kimhaehn's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Thank you for your discussion forum post. I was in your position too. I wanted to pursue my nursing degree, but it cost a lot. So, I weighed my options and figured that I really needed this degree....

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

    Mhays replied to Grier's topic in General Nursing

    Being a doctor is a great profession, but when someone is called to become a nurse, then they have to do that profession. Nursing is such a diverse profession that nurses can be nurse practitioners...

  4. What to do after a rough shift?

    Mhays replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    I have had a rough shift before and what I do are the following things: 1. I take a very warm bubble bath. 2. I drink some warm tea. 3. I eat a cookie. 4. I eat my favorite

  5. LGBTQ Youth: Resources for Pediatric Nurses

    Mhays replied to PNCB's topic in Pediatric

    Here are some resource ideas for pediatrics: 1. Go to the public library and get some pamphlets, books, or internet information. 2. Go to your local city government agency and ask them for some...

  6. minimum staffing and lunch breaks - enemies??

    Mhays replied to wisconurse16's topic in General Nursing

    I now work in an assisted living facility as a nurse/activity aide and whenever I work an 8 hour day, it is mandatory that I leave the unit and go to a very quiet place which is the fifth floor and...

  7. Tell me why you regret about becoming a Nurse

    Mhays replied to Want2BeeRN's topic in General Nursing

    The thing that I regret about being a nurse is that I want to spend more time with my family. My mom is a resident at an assisted living facility and I need to spend more time with her, but I cannot...

  8. Night Shifters - Am I being too sensitive?

    Mhays replied to val421's topic in General Nursing

    I have several nurses who really favor working the night shift and these are their reasons: 1. You only have very light meals or no meals during your shift. 2. You only have to do personal care,...

  9. NICU nursing application question

    Mhays replied to NurseCait220's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    The experiences that I have that helped me work in the NICU/ICU were the fact that I have worked with babies/children before in a nursery and I have volunteered before in the CCU/ICU and PCU. To me,...

  10. Night Shifters - Am I being too sensitive?

    Mhays replied to val421's topic in General Nursing

    Nurses who work the night shift are a true gift in my thinking for these reasons: 1. They have to work while most people are sleeping. 2. They sleep during the day in order to give night care to...

  11. How did you decide your specialty?

    Mhays replied to Irish_Mist's topic in General Nursing

    The nursing students that were in my group helped me to figure out my specialty and that specialty was in geriatric population. The reason that they helped me was because they talked to me while we...

  12. LTC vs Assisted living

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

    Long term care is vital for these reasons: 1. It helps patients who are in need of more medical attention. 2. It helps with the care needs of so many people. Assisted Living has a few reasons and...

  13. Nurse Practitioner vs Physician Assistant

    Mhays replied to nurselyfe4115's topic in General Nursing

    The difference between nurse practitioner and physician assistant are the following: 1. The school that both attend are different. 2. Nurse practitioners learn more about the nursing process. 3....

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

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

    Congratulations in looking into your relocation. I have just relocated myself and I did these following steps which I believe will help you: 1. Google the location that you are trying to relocate....

  15. What type of soap do you use?

    Mhays replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    The soap that I am using right now is a liquid lavender soap that is a foamy bubble bath. When I put the soap on my hands, I smell the scent of the beautiful soap and it feels so good. When I put...

  16. Advices for upcoming nursing student

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

    Here are a few ideas to take with you while in nursing school: 1. Enjoy the time that you are in school. 2. Meet new study friends and classmates. 3. Enjoy each other's company. 4. Always ask...

  17. Best way to avoid bedside care?

    Mhays replied to Lemon Bars's topic in General Nursing

    A good nursing job that does not pertain to bedside care is school nursing. I did school nursing for about 10 years. The schools that I worked in were private schools. One was a school that has...

  18. How long did it take....

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

    It took me a long time to be where I am today and I did not get there overnight. It took a lot of planning and researching. I also was told by some of my nursing student friends that I would make a...

  19. Advices for upcoming nursing student

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

    Congratulations on getting into nursing school. It is a huge challenge and a blessing to get in. Here are some tips for a successful nursing school experience: 1. Get to bed early 2. Study hard...

  20. Best way to avoid bedside care?

    Mhays replied to Lemon Bars's topic in General Nursing

    I believe that they are the types of jobs that you can do that do not require bedside care: 1. Research 2. Working on computers/nurse secretary 3. Doing telework nursing 4. Advice

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

    Mhays replied to Grier's topic in General Nursing

    A lot of people have said that to me in that you should be a doctor instead of a nurse or why don't you be a doctor. I have said this many times in that there is a place and a time for everything and...

  22. What to do after a rough shift?

    Mhays replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    I just had a rough shift yesterday and a bad day all the way around and here is what I did: 1. I took a nice warm bubble bath. 2. I drank some warm hot tea. 3. I drank some gingerale with a lot of...

  23. LGBTQ Youth: Resources for Pediatric Nurses

    Mhays replied to PNCB's topic in Pediatric

    Here are some resources: 1. Puppets 2. Some stress balls for physical health 3. Counselors if needed 4. School health

  24. minimum staffing and lunch breaks - enemies??

    Mhays replied to wisconurse16's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes, I have worked through my lunch time. In fact, I have felt many times where I did not have any lunch at all. Sometimes, I had to force myself to take five minutes and eat due to all of the...

  25. Tell me why you regret about becoming a Nurse

    Mhays replied to Want2BeeRN's topic in General Nursing

    The thing that I regret about being a nurse is the fact that I had to work on the holidays; especially during Christmas time frame. Even though I do not have children or I am not married, I still...