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  1. They called the cops!

    There's just something in nurses I guess. We keep our eyes on others, like it or not! Once I went to my neighbor's house and since the weather was warm they had the screen door only closed...anyway I knocked on the door but no one answered, ( I didn'...
  2. Driving me mad!

    I agree with the above poster, the best bet is to remove any reward she may be receiving as a result of the behavior. Good luck.
  3. What would you do?

    Thanks everyone for your input. I am an independent nurse and he is a medicaid client. The case manager is an RN and well aware of the situation, however since he "fired" (he thinks) her the last time she tried to remind him of his responsibility she...
  4. What would you do?

    I am trying to care for a young man in him home. He is considered to be his own responsible party. The problem I'm having is he is not good about taking any initiative with his own health needs. For instance, he constantly refuses assessment, "no one...
  5. I was a ______ prior to being a nurse/student nurse

    I was an "Electronic Warfare Signals Analyst" and that's all I can tell you!!
  6. Study tips...advice?

    I went to the local library and asked about memory related videos (at that time there were still videos, geez) anyway, I checked out one on Memory Enhancement, can't remember the title exactly, but it taught techniques to remember things visually and...
  7. Non-compliant home care patient with stage three decub

    Thanks to all for your informative responses. I am "covering mine" with education and lots of charting! I also try to let the new nurses (he goes through them like cheerios) what they will be facing. I don't work for an agency so there's no policy i ...
  8. Non-compliant home care patient with stage three decub

    I am providing him with educational material which will explain his risks, and charting all the responses I get when I attempt to enlighten him. He's very intelligent, but stubborn as well. We are concerned that one of his wounds is infected now and ...
  9. Hello everyone, I am working with a challenging young man who suffered a spinal cord injury. He is 27 and preferes to sit up in his wheelchair for hours at a time despite our admonishments. I am looking for advice because he's refusing interventions ...
  10. Disgusted with my behavior, need help

    I congratulate you on furthering your education!! So someone got the wrong impression. I remember getting flack when I thought I was just doing my job, (my first job as a nurse, I was a cna too) and all I did was review some of the issues I found whi...
  11. Would you be a patient at your place of employment?

    Call me paranoid, but I don't think I'd want that. Just think about the "confidential" stuff people let slip already....no way, not me.
  12. Coworker was fired yesterday.

    Her behaviour was unacceptable. She's an adult. We have a responsibility to protect the vulnerable ones. We don't need nurses with abusive attitudes. I wouldn't feel bad about her departure. Too many times we enable these people. Wouldn't that "we fe...
  13. Need recommendation!

    Check with local better business bureau. Check the facility itself in person. Look for residents who are actively engaged in activities, and "interview" these folks if they're willing to speak with you. There will be other family members around, ask ...
  14. Are nurses unsupportive spouse magnets??

    I now have a very sweet and supportive husband. He owns his own business and understands the demands my business places on me. I recently started my own business and it can be a difficult thing at times. The reason I wanted to start this discussion i...
  15. Are nurses unsupportive spouse magnets??

    Thank you for your input. I am inquiring because I feel like I've learned the hard way personally, how to look out for myself. I used to allow my ex to cause me all kinds of problems. I finally let him go. I would have advised a client to get out, bu...