jeffrey_rn

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  1. Taking care of patient with C.Diff?

    This is THE definition of a nurse's worst nightmare!
  2. How many residents is too many for one nurse?

    There's the rub... when you're responsible for the health and safety of a ridiculous number of human beings (and living in a lawsuit-happy world), you can't know enough fast enough. If it feels wrong, unsafe, overwhelming- stay away! I work in a hosp...
  3. So now I'm a QDDP?

    This reply comes a year late and probably a dollar short but for those who do read this and are in a similar set of circumstances, I want to refer you to The National Association of Qualified Developmental Disability Professionals. It is a great reso...
  4. Most Humorous Call-In Excuses

    Hopefully, those were two different husbands! I've seen that last excuse used by a nurse to leave work.
  5. Most Humorous Call-In Excuses

    I was discussing this topic with some nurses at work today. One nurse had a contribution. She said she had recently called in and was asked for the reason: Nurse: "I'm sick." Nursing Services: "What kind of sickness?" Nurse: "The kind that makes me m...
  6. Ban together & change nursing?

    We certainly are a diverse group. But unable to unite for that diversity? I don't know. I'm a pretty skeptical guy but I think we will. Maybe not now, but it will happen in time. Nursing is a unique profession but not so dissimilar that we are an exc...
  7. Tomorrow is my first day!!!

    you're gonna be a great nurse. i can just tell from your comments! i hope today is a memorable one (in a good way!) and i wish you the best. i also hope you will keep us updated on your progress and experiences as you get your feet wet (that's water ...
  8. Most Humorous Call-In Excuses

    Now that's funny!
  9. Do You Want Universal Healthcare?

    I suggested those who want socialized medicine move to a place where there is a system which supports it. I never ever told anyone to leave because their opinions were different from mine. I love the debate. I was probably too aggressive though. I do...
  10. Do You Want Universal Healthcare?

    Everybody loves Canada, eh!
  11. Most Humorous Call-In Excuses

    Well, those aren't very humorous but they are all very good excuses. My dog passed and I was out of commission for several weeks! But back to funny...
  12. Most Humorous Call-In Excuses

    There's two answers: 1. Your hospital most certainly has a time frame (ours is 2 hours before work). 2. As a charge nurse, the appropriate amount of warning is AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE! If you are sitting at home before you go to sleep and realizing you...
  13. Ban together & change nursing?

    My initial instinct is to stay away from the union. However, because Texas does not have much experience overall with unions, I have to be honest and admit that I don't really understand everything that a union entails. I am aware of the most superfi...
  14. ...or your patients!
  15. yikes!