ProperlySeasoned

How to confront a disrespectful professor? Simple. Don't.

GREAT CALL! For all the new nurses out there, this is what we mean by critical thinking, and treating the patient, not the lab number.

I am curious about the MD involvement. I have heard of nurses giving a PRN type medication due to symptoms and then asking for an order to "cover it." Thi is obviosly not correct practice, but I know it happens. If a medication is given incorrectly, ...

1. LPNs are nurses 2. LPNs have less education than RNs (espiecally if you are counting pre reqs) 3. LPNs are paid less than RNs 4. LPNs have a very state dependent scope 5. LPNs take a different version of the NCLEX (NCLEX-PN) 6. LPNs have less choi...

I really would not worry about your licesne. If the stress is causing you to say, divert narcotics, then yes, your license could be an issue. Nurses have their licesense revoked for things like fraud, substance abuse, patient privacy issues. They d...

It's very common in psych nursing to have staff members that have/had addictions. During my tenure I met some awesome nurses, and witnessed a couple horrific relapses. Though I have been an RN for over 15 years, all my roles have had limited or no e...

Removed, thought the OP wanted NICU as well...

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Some people graduate nursing school, and then, for whatever reason, do not test for years. It sounds like you have tested repeatedly. At this point, since it has been so long, and you have struggled with either testing/content, repeating a program ...

Two things jump out at me 1. Your family is going through some trying financial times, and stress is high 2. Though you love your niece and nephew, and probably can't dream of not having them in your family, you have no legal obligation to them. In ...

I believe the "dream job," changes as we change and move through our life stages. What the dream looked like right out of school, when I was 22, is very different than where I am now as a mid career with young kids. I have had two dream jobs, and th...

Almost any large hospital system (and most small) will have an education benefit. The amount varies greatly, but is generally around $5000 to $8000 a year. There are usually some kind of tenure/payback restrictions, especially when attached to a big...

Are you an RN/LPN? I am getting the feeling that perhaps you have a different role/background and this is where the confusion is.

I have small children who I love, and a thriving career. What was key for me was switching from my job that was on my feet moving and lifting all day, to one that was more of a "desk" job. My brain is still going full force, but I have have enough ...

I would spend some time some introspective work into why your high school grades were low, and what you will do in the future to raise them. The classes you take at community college, will likely be harder than those in high school. Also look at ho...

I keep it simple. At home with my family over diner, I say the patient's last initial, and we do a simple toast. EG - "Here's to Mr C. He had a good life." My husband and young children are present. It's HIPAA friendly, and gives me some closure. ...

I disagree. Many years ago I was subjected to a PIP that was completely unexpected. I was, and am, and excellent nurse. That being said, there were absolutely some deficiencies in my performance, in areas that were very important to the new manger....

I have no practical advice, just praise. Never underestimate the importance, mentally and physically of a shower. The ability to have oneself truly clean is so important to human dignity, and has a tremendous effect on mood. I remember the times t...

The pay cut is substantial, but possibly doable. What about summers, breaks, staff development days etc? Are these factored in to the 18hr pay cut? If note, Yikes!

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OP, are you in the US? I have never heard of calling nurses Mr, Ms etc. If US, it must be highly regional. Also, if that is a semi-formal unit culture, I hate to see a formal one! Top hats and coattails?

1. I am starting a new position in the specialty I currently work in. It's a big promotion, and I want to prove to myself, and my department, that they made the right choice. 2. I want to work on my anxiety, so that events outside my control do par...

And misspelled to boot!

That is great that you are getting interviews, that shows your resume is in good shape. I would take a critical look at what is happening in your interview. In your post here, some people got the impression that your past health care experience is ...

Considering that many students go straight into FNP without every practicing as a RN, your OR experience can only benefit you.