h2ogoddess

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1. Patient ID Bracelets in LTC?

   h2ogoddess replied to kwvath's topic in Geriatric

   I worked LTC-I would but the ID band on -next day would find many of them on the desk-how the residents got them of is beyond me. Many times they would just disappear-we never knew what happened to the bands. Could also cause skin issues. Also would ...

2. Long Post- Apologize or move on? Would love to hear from you

   h2ogoddess replied to GoNightingale's topic in Career Support

   You say you have learned from all the stuff you have gone through. I say take what you need and let it go at that-if your former co-workers are that rotten-it will not mean anything to them. Just let it go!

3. Can you trust your co-workers??

   h2ogoddess replied to MA Nurse's topic in General Nursing

   Learned years and years ago you do not have friends at work. I would not only watch my back but my front, top of my head and the bottom of my feet. AND it only got worse the longer I worked-glad I'm done with it.

4. Socialized Medicine....WHAT IF?

   h2ogoddess replied to unclebenny20's topic in Activism

   Well, I do know this--what we have now is BROKEN and it needs fixed!

5. Not Nursing Related-- need advice from the people I know won't let me down --- LONG!

   h2ogoddess replied to chasingthedream's topic in General Nursing

   In my mind you said what you needed to say and I do not think you where nasty, mean, anything like that--just to the point sometimes that what it takes! Good Luck

6. What do you think about Physician Assistants?

   h2ogoddess replied to life_aknew's topic in General Nursing

   worked beside two PA's--I thought they where great. I have also been treated by PA's and I have no complalints as a matter of fact-they seem to give you the time you need and show more understanding. Just my thoughts.

7. Unbelievable Family Members

   h2ogoddess replied to southernbeegirl's topic in General Nursing

   I agree with the abuse issue. And if her mother asks for pain meds-and the daughter has a hissy fit--have her removed!!! Families can be such a pain and it makes it hard for care for the family member.

8. Special things you incorporate into your nursing practice?

   h2ogoddess replied to november17's topic in General Nursing

   I don't post often--but this thread is so touching to me!!!!::heartbeat

9. A long written, but simple diet plan

   h2ogoddess replied to woknblues's topic in Stress 101

   Sounds like my son's eating plan. And he much healthier than my husband and I --- he works out most days-never seems to get tired or sick. Hubby and I do try to eat more healthy also-but my sone could sure teach us some better habits. Good Luck to y...

10. Thank you notes to patients?

    h2ogoddess replied to darkblue's topic in General Nursing

    If I need care badly enough---( I don't think I will be the easiest pt )--forget the cards --PLEASE just take care of me !! I see no need whatsoever for this kind of CRAP. And let me be the one to give thanks to the ER staff !!

11. What's your take on stethoscope covers?

    h2ogoddess replied to Sarah Bellum's topic in Uniform/Gear

    Hope my nurse or MD would not use one--I would ask them to remove--to many germs Iwant them to:no: wash hands so -please do not use a cover!!!

12. What is it with the nurses in LTC?

    h2ogoddess replied to lilypad2424's topic in Geriatric

    I have been nice not only with students but co-workers that are just hanging out in NS, They look at me like I have 2-heads. I have no idea where the instructor is--oh wait--she is there also -just chatting about eveything and anything (nothing much ...

13. What is it with the nurses in LTC?

    h2ogoddess replied to lilypad2424's topic in Geriatric

    I have been in LTC for more than 35yrs. Students used to help and do care. Seems to me the last several years they are there to sit at the nurses station and , yes , get in the way. I have orders to take off , phone calls,family concerns, and of cou...

14. Feeling incompetent

    h2ogoddess replied to AnotherRN's topic in Geriatric

    I work as a Ward Clerk in LTC. The amount of duties to be done on a 8-hour shift is something that is hard to believe let alone get done. The Nursing Staff NEVER stops, it one thing after another. And it is not getting any better. Even I'm thinking ...

15. Terms of endearment

    h2ogoddess replied to mamabear's topic in General Nursing

    Just don't call me Ms. anything, I HATE that "title">