I understand writing your boards together, but applying to the same jobs? That is just weird. I had a group of girls that went together and we wrote our boards. It felt like a rite of passage thing,...
CanadianAbroad replied to Rocknurse's topic in General Nursing
You don't have to be gay to be greatly affected by what happened. This is an attack on humanity, and not just those who are gay. I am extremely saddened that this has taken place, and hopeful the...
May I ask why you are not trying to work as a Doula or Breastfeeding consultant with your education history? I don't quite understand why you are training to be a CNA with your history? Your resume...
CanadianAbroad replied to NursingInChaos's topic in General Nursing
Even if you didn't document that conversation, you would be fine legally. This comes down to the family and the doctor. I work in 23 hour unit, and I can't even begin to tell you how often this...
CanadianAbroad replied to AlleycatLady's topic in General Nursing
I work in part of the ER. We rotate after 1am on our night shift to take a break. We have three rooms available for staff to sleep in. We report off to other nurses and then reciprocate when they need...
Google the "spoon theory" for disorders like Fibromyalgia. Sometimes you have limited energy resources, and when they are depleted, you really are affected in ways you might not comprehend. Put it...
CanadianAbroad replied to hillbillienurse's topic in General Nursing
Not interested in doing physical labor?!? Good grief that sounds entitled. CNA work is basic nursing care, and something you should be doing regardless of whether an aide is there to help you. Don't...
I work for a Catholic hospital and I actually practice Witchcraft. The hospital does prayer twice daily on the overhead pager system. I generally tune it out. I have yet to run into an issue where...
CanadianAbroad replied to hillbillienurse's topic in General Nursing
Yes, they can do this. I don't understand your divisive tone in your reply. There was no venom from responses, other than yourself. All of the answers have been professional and did answer your...