StrwbryblndRN

StrwbryblndRN has 9 years experience and specializes in CMSRN.

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1. Racism in Nursing: Is It Real?

   StrwbryblndRN replied to jeastridge's topic in General Nursing

   As a nurse I've seen little racism amongst coworkers at the hospital. Some patients have been awful though. We had a good mix of staff at the hospital. Many white. black (of many nationalities), indian etc. My DON and nurse manager and assis...

2. Where Do I Belong?

   StrwbryblndRN replied to jellybean570's topic in General Nursing

   Maybe consider looking into in-house Hospice. Some hospitals have it or lease an area in the Hospital to a hospice group. Not very common though. You have less meds, except frequent end of life and a lot of education for family. This is wh...

3. Buying a House on a Nurse's Income: How Do Nurses Afford $450,000+ Houses?

   StrwbryblndRN replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

   I am a big believer in having my kids pay for their own college. One can live off little if the need arises. I paid my way and I am student loan free. (Would be debt free but things happen). It's good for them. I am more than willing to help f...

4. COVID Faces

   StrwbryblndRN replied to TheMoonisMyLantern's topic in COVID

   I have noticed. Some coworkers were hired during pandemic, so I am not completely sure what they look like otherwise. But many looked warped to me. Like I am remembering them wrong or something.

5. Covid causing increased AMS in dementia patients

   StrwbryblndRN replied to NewRN'16's topic in COVID

   Any infection in dementia residents or elderly without dementia will increase/induce confusion and put them at risk for all sorts of things. Covid is just one of many but is more challenging due to infection control. I would prefer hospita...

6. Allergies? Nope! Covid

   StrwbryblndRN replied to Ioreth's topic in COVID

   Also, could be allergies and your positive. A large portion of our staff were asymptomatic when they came up positive. Some just thought it was there allergies too.

7. Now that the Covid 19 vaccine is just around the corner... Will it be mandatory?

   StrwbryblndRN replied to NewRN'16's topic in COVID

   I will get it. Not due to fear but because I want to. But it should absolutely not be mandatory. I completely support anyone who refuses.

8. How often should healthcare workers be tested for COVID?

   StrwbryblndRN replied to DesiDani's topic in COVID

   Our staff are tested weekly with or without covid positive residents. If even one staff is positive, all residents that were in contact with staff are tested and quarantined for 14 days.

9. State Mandates Restricting Travel to Other States - What Do You Think?

   StrwbryblndRN replied to RNNPICU's topic in COVID

   I can't imagine being able to successfully restrict travel state to state. I can see employers not allowing employees to work or inability to seek certain services until after quarantine but that is about it . How would states be able to enforce ...

10. What's your opinion on nurses dating doctors?

    StrwbryblndRN replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    Meh. I've seen the benefits. My favorite cardiologist, who probably should be retired now, has been married to his nurse wife for over 50 years. He has a soft spot for nurses (not the creepy old man soft spot). He understands our plight and nev...

11. What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    StrwbryblndRN replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

    Being that I work nights I have always heard/seen things happen. Very minor. However, things have started happening at home in past 2 weeks. While trying to fall asleep around midnight, my phone fell off the night stand. I was laying still ...

12. Is it wrong to stay in med-surg?

    StrwbryblndRN replied to Reds5588's topic in General Nursing

    Don't fix what is not broken. Go for your CMSRN. Expand on what you love. I worked medsurg for over 10 years. Loved it. I left for a change of pace but miss being busy. If I did not have family I would do travel med-surg.

13. Transgender nurses?

    StrwbryblndRN replied to munkyfusic's topic in General Nursing

    I know this does not really answer any of your questions but hope it gives some positive vibes your way. I work with an aide that transitioned while working with us. Changed name during that time too. (Old fashioned 80+ year olds, strong chrisita...

14. People with asthma in England fear being harassed and denied services for not being able to wear a mask

    StrwbryblndRN replied to A Hit With The Ladies's topic in COVID

    I have to admit I would rather hear all sides of a discussion, no matter how absurd. When it is too far out the box, it's just entertainment.

15. What are some things you can't do now but plan on doing once this Coronavirus situation ends?

    StrwbryblndRN replied to A Hit With The Ladies's topic in COVID

    Homebody here. Quarantine did not change my life much. However my vacations usually involve a lot of travel to different parts of the US. I had plans to vacation internationally 2021 but probably not now. Otherwise I just miss going out to eat.