pyrazen

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1. What Baffles You?

   pyrazen replied to GundeRN's topic in General Nursing

   There are those of us, regardless of size, who might feel like we are going to die if we go very long without eating. I won't actually die, but have been known to pass out.

2. Rehab needs to get a clue

   pyrazen replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric

   The problem seems to me that non-nursing staff interupt nurses for EVERYTHING. If a person is qualified to do OT or PT, then they are qualified to take someone to the bathroom, help them call their family, fluff the pillow or any of not critical thin...

3. Need advice! Jeopardizing my license? Violation of hospital policy.

   pyrazen replied to talrico's topic in Safety

   At many facilities I am familiar with the policy is that LIP's or "specially trained" RN's can complete the face-to-face. However, if the policy states that it has to be a MD, then it has to be a MD.

4. was i unprofessional? (quick story)

   pyrazen replied to raindrop's topic in Professionalism

   The OP has explained that at this workplace "charge nurse" is not really a charge nurse. I have worked in places that had this type of charge. It just meant that if something out of the ordinary went down, that person would would be the first one to ...

5. Should I have implemented Suicide Precautions?

   pyrazen replied to RNdiva505's topic in General Nursing

   I think (with the available info) you acted correctly. Better to take precautions than call the morgue. When I was a med/surge nurse I cared for a SI pt. I was told by mgmt he was fine, not to worry, didn't need a sitter etc... Two days later I'm cal...

6. Would you marry a Doctor?

   pyrazen replied to fleurafor's topic in Relations

   I'm guessing that you have never been in a "relationship" with someone who knows that you find the bank account sexy. Men and women in positions of power who "buy" their companions know what the going market value is. It is not the same as other rela...

7. *Easy* things I just hate doing

   pyrazen replied to SolaireSolstice's topic in General Nursing

   Cleaning the wheelchairs. When did this become a nursing task? I'm too busy, and we have housekeeping, but this for some reason has been assigned to nurses.

8. What does your username mean?

   pyrazen replied to LifesAJourney's topic in Humor

   Pyra= fire Zen=at peace with my universe so basically a contradiction, I spend part of my time fired up and the rest in a state of bliss.

9. Advice needed (sorry so long lol)

   pyrazen replied to nicenurselpn's topic in General Nursing

   NicenurseLPN, Here's a hug :hug: sounds like the balance between being a good nurse (which is a job) and being a mom (which is so much more) is tough on you right now. It sounds to me like you handled the situation well, with the help of supportive ...

10. To Visit or not to Visit?

    pyrazen replied to pyrazen's topic in Geriatric

    We are not around enough to have the right to complain, and anyway my aunt and the other residents there seem well taken care of. I do say thanks, but I bet they would remember us better for the cookies:) My concern is more that it could be confusing...

11. To Visit or not to Visit?

    pyrazen replied to pyrazen's topic in Geriatric

    Thanks for the replies! Obviously, my issue is guilt, she is the first relative to go into care, everyone else was kept home with family, but she refused to move back here with us when she was able to make quality decisions. Systoly, what I mean by...

12. To Visit or not to Visit?

    pyrazen posted a topic in Geriatric

    I have a great, great auntie who 2 months after her 100th Bday started the mental slide & had to go to LTC. We live over 4 hrs away but have always visited her 4-6 times a year. I have read on other topics about family who rarely visit making thi...

13. Nursing Licensure from State to State

    pyrazen replied to SuperDuperSuper's topic in General Nursing

    Some states have "compact" agreements with other states, like 20 are in the compact and you are kinda already lic in those states. Otherwise you have to endorse BEFORE working or you are unlic & in trouble. for RN.

14. I hate to say this, but I think it's true.....

    pyrazen replied to PopeJane3rd's topic in General Nursing

    OK, Can't help but say.... 1.Loved the "Ohhhh.. you're going to be one of those nurses" comment made by a CNA 2. I DO NOT make enough money for the job. 3. I am sick & tired of the lazy and the whiny 4. If nursing is only a calling, be a CNA, the...

15. HELP!! I need guidance I saw someone cheating

    pyrazen replied to Brie80's topic in General Students

    I am a big fan of "working it out" before you kill someone.