Macropsia

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1. Treated Like Black Plague

   Macropsia replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nurse Beth

   What about adding a paragraph to resume stating you would appreciate any opportunity, even an LPN duty position to start,to prove yourself before advancing to the RN position you are aiming for? Just brainstorming ideas... Or is there a local Impai...

2. Inappropriate CNA behavior?

   Macropsia replied to matcha-cat's topic in General Nursing

   I had a similar experience many moons ago and reported it to my instructor and was upset that I wasn't learning proper ways due to the inappropriate behavior of person I was shadowing. I was told that indeed I WAS learning... what NOT to do. True but...

3. Doctors Say the Darnedest Things

   Macropsia replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

   GYN told patient that PMS is an old wivestale. She needs to see psych for anti-depressants not a gynecologist!

4. What was the REAL reason you called off

   Macropsia replied to Orion81RN's topic in General Nursing

   Keep us posted! Hope it happens :)

5. Time Limit/UnderStaffing

   Macropsia replied to Shasta630's topic in Geriatric

   I'm in a similar situation; 47 residents. I asked a surveyor about the time constraints and was told she/they realize the magnitude of the task with most facilities cutting staff and they don't really look at it. It is only a concern if it causes or ...

6. Ridiculous things. This is a new one one me.

   Macropsia replied to Cattz's topic in School

   I'm living on both sides of this fence. My son requires these meds and I'm a prudent nurse. Regular Ritalin is short acting. If the child needs that much I'd suggest an extend release product in the morning and short acting for mid-afternoon homework...