The Patient That Helped My Patience

This article is about a patient that had an effect on me as a new student nurse. When I was new to the game, I had a chip on my shoulder, and like many students, I have my moments of being stressed. This patient changed me that one day. He helped me hide the chip on my shoulder, he helped me gain appreciation for the little things in life. His courageousness made me better. Read More...

Advice I'd give to New CNA/MA's

No matter how long you have been a CNA/MA or if you're aspiring to become one, this list contains some wonderful advice that anyone can learn from! From call light responsibility to professional respect it's important to remember many of these tips to make your experience easier. Read More...

Dieting - You are what you eat

What is your diet like at school? While studying?

Do you have any tips to share? Read More...

Yes, Bad Job References Are Legal!

Many people mistakenly believe that it is illegal for a former employer or boss to give derogatory references. The purpose of this article is to discuss the legality of bad job references from previous employers. Read More...

Nursing Instructor Continuously Embarrassing Me

There is a nursing instructor at my school that is continuously embarrassing me mainly because this nursing instructor believes that I am too quiet, so he has made it his goal to bother me constantly. Read More...

What made me want to pursue a nursing career?

There were a lot of things that influenced me to pursue my education and a career in nursing but it really all comes down to my amazing family and real life experiences after my dad was diagnosed with cancer to see this is what I wanted and needed to do. Read More...

Can you help me to understand Acid- Base Balances?

It took me a while to understand Acid-Base Imbalances. But I still don't understand how to figure out about compensation. Please help... after step 3, it' s all blurry... Read More...

Crabs In The Barrel

Has a friend, acquaintance, or close family member ever insulted your plans to pursue nursing as a career when you fully expected this person to support your dreams? The purpose of this article is to discuss the crab mentality, also known as the crabs-in-a-barrel mindset. Read More...

Is it easier to get in if you are already an LPN?

I am finishing up all of my core classes for the LPN to RN program this Fall and hoping to get into the accelerated program next summer. My question is for those of you who have already been accepted into your nursing program. Did you find that it was easier to gain acceptance since you were already an LPN? Read More...

Anyone have a list of Nursing Fundamental Skills?

I am starting clinicals in a month, and as I like to be well-prepared does anyone know of a list of basic nursing skills that I could start reading up on? I have my CNA license, so I don't need that basic. This is the lab portion of clinicals so I assume it's stuff like Foley's and placing an IV. A full list would be awesome. Read More...

Components ID'd for Ideal Acne Severity Global Grading Tool

Using an established method for consensus building, experts have identified the essential clinical components and features for an acne severity global grading tool, according to research published in the August issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. Read More...

Can I take the skill portion online for AHA BLS?

I hope someone can answer to my questions. My AHA BLS card was expired for about11 months already and I forgot to renew it. I just noticed about it and need to renew it right away. But I would like to renew it online since it's more convenient because I don't have a car so it would better this way for me... Read More...

How do you deal with these patients/residents?

I had one elderly lady that would not let me do ANYTHING for her. That included bath, vitals, eating, etc. I couldn't even tell if the woman was incontinent because she demanded I not touch her or she'd slap/hit me. What do you do? I don't want to just say I couldn't check her every two hours because she refused. I feel like a horrible CNA doing that. Also, she would not eat NOTHING all day for me. She refused saying "all I want to do is sleep". When I'm unable to do these kinds of things I feel that I'm not doing my job and I feel awful about not being able to do things for her. Anyone have ANY advice? Read More...