The Bell Jar

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1. skeptical of another nurse

   The Bell Jar replied to The Bell Jar's topic in General Nursing

   Update: she ended up getting fired.....

2. Med error during a code

   The Bell Jar replied to LoveMyBugs's topic in General Nursing

   Like another poster said, don't beat yourself up about it. You sound like you have very supportive co-workers.

3. Running low on soap

   The Bell Jar replied to simonsmom's topic in Safety

   I worked in a place once where we had to beg admin for each trash bag,because someone was 'stealing' them. You had to give a detailed explanation of where you used your last trash bag you were given. I found it degrading actually. Also they only had...

4. skeptical of another nurse

   The Bell Jar replied to The Bell Jar's topic in General Nursing

   I'm going to talk to someone about it. I would have never left this person if they were totally alone with the patient. There was a family member spending the night.And a facility charge nurse who did rounds and had control of the med cart keys. I'm ...

5. skeptical of another nurse

   The Bell Jar replied to The Bell Jar's topic in General Nursing

   That's what I was wondering if somehow this person was sleep deprived. But still not a good situation. Actually every other nurse from this agency has been really wonderful,maybe thats why I'm so shocked. Also,this person did not seem to grasp what ...

6. skeptical of another nurse

   The Bell Jar posted a topic in General Nursing

   I don't even know what to do, if anything at all. The on coming nurse -a nurse whom I've never met comes into the patients room, and announces to the family and myself that she is from XYZ agency and that she works 24 hour shifts. The family is shock...

7. thinking about quitting night shift in LTC

   The Bell Jar replied to The Bell Jar's topic in Geriatric

   Dave I totally agree. Theres a reason why sleep deprivation is used as a torture technique :) I had never heard the term fake day off until reading this message board but thats what I've been getting. One useless night off in the midst of a spree of...

8. thinking about quitting night shift in LTC

   The Bell Jar replied to The Bell Jar's topic in Geriatric

   Because I felt I was no longer depressed or needed them. And I didnt for a long time untill i started working nights

9. thinking about quitting night shift in LTC

   The Bell Jar replied to The Bell Jar's topic in Geriatric

   Thanks for the advice everyone. I'm not thinking clearly nowadays and it helps to write it on here. I'm just trying to figure out a long term solution before I snap and just dont go back into work one night. Sometimes I just want to crawl into a dark...

10. thinking about quitting night shift in LTC

    The Bell Jar posted a topic in Geriatric

    Something has got to give. I work 11-7 in an LTC as the charge nurse. I cannot handle being up all night anymore. At first I think I was living on adrenaline. I never 'got used' to staying up all night. I know all the tips and tricks of daytime sleep...

11. Mo to Tx licensure endorsement question

    The Bell Jar posted a topic in LPN/LVN

    Ok I've been on the phone with the Texas BON for on hour and cant get through.My question is that my current primary state licensure is in Mo.I got a job offer in Tx while still living in Mo.I am applying for a permanent license in Tx.They say you mu...

12. IV flow rate problem

    The Bell Jar replied to The Bell Jar's topic in Student Assist

    thank you!

13. IV flow rate problem

    The Bell Jar posted a topic in Student Assist

    This isn't homework,I'm just trying to figure it out,I know its probably simple but I don't have the formula for one like this.... A nurse has 1000cc NS with 20 grams of mag sulfate.The order is for the med to infuse at 3 grams per hour.What should t...

14. 4 psych tasks for coping w/stress of sick newborn?

    The Bell Jar replied to The Bell Jar's topic in Student Assist

    Thanks Jolie,I got it figured out :)

15. 4 psych tasks for coping w/stress of sick newborn?

    The Bell Jar posted a topic in Student Assist

    The homework question I have asks: Explain the four psychology tasks essential for coping with the stress of an at risk newborn. I have read the chapter 3 times and it never says anything about these 4 psych tasks.The only thing I can find is in anot...