SchnauzersRock

SchnauzersRock has 16 years experience.

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1. Vent: Dysfunctional Family Dynamics

   SchnauzersRock replied to abundantjoy07's topic in General Nursing

   This reminds me of a new admit I had when I worked in long-term care. He had just gotten to the floor (during the heaviest med pass, no less). While the STNA's were getting him settled in, I was finishing up with my meds. While I was finishing up, th...

2. Did I do the right thing?

   SchnauzersRock replied to edrn09's topic in Emergency

   I don't think HIPPA would apply in this case. The patient was under the influence of mind-altering drugs, left AMA, and was a clear danger to other innocent people. Under the circumstances, I do not believe that I would hesitate to notify the authori...

3. Update on "demotion"

   SchnauzersRock replied to 2shihtzus's topic in General Nursing

   Part of the problem here, as I see it, is that your manager has failed miserably in practicing what is commonly known as "the golden rule" or simply a do unto others type thing. Would your manager like to be be treated this way? My bet is that she wo...

4. Update on "demotion"

   SchnauzersRock replied to 2shihtzus's topic in General Nursing

   I believe in personal responsibility. You are owed and explanation of why your manager used such poor judgement by just going on what others said instead of investigating on her own. She will do this again, maybe not to you, but to someone else. Part...

5. Update on "demotion"

   SchnauzersRock replied to 2shihtzus's topic in General Nursing

   Your manager is playing immature games with you, right along with the person/persons responsible for alledging that you were somehow being intimidating. No job is worth this kind stress. I would advise you to seek other employment and remove yourself...

6. Why why why don't people understand...

   SchnauzersRock replied to rnto?'s topic in General Nursing

   ...that the nursing and medical staff aren't trying to be mean to your kid when they ask you to hold your child so testing can done, shots can be given, weights can be obtained, etc. Also, that we don't have time to stand around while you bargain wit...

7. Dodo Birds We all Know and Work With

   SchnauzersRock replied to Vito Andolini's topic in General Nursing

   OSHA requires that gloves be worn whenever there is a chance of coming in contact with ANY body fluid. It's the law, and everyone knows better.

8. Is this o.k.?

   SchnauzersRock replied to JessLPN001's topic in General Nursing

   Don't worry about it. You are going to make mistake and forget things! I've been a nurse for years, I still make mistakes, as we all do. If you ask me, having all those people talking to you is utter nonsense. That is a tactic often used to bully oth...

9. Is this o.k.?

   SchnauzersRock replied to JessLPN001's topic in General Nursing

   Well, unfortunately, I hit the "thanks" button instead of "quote". I think your post is horribly offensive. This isn't the end of the world , you know!

10. well kinda

    SchnauzersRock replied to calliesue's topic in General Nursing

    I hope you took a picture of this rare animal. I wasn't sure there were any left, or if in fact any even existed! :wink2:

11. The Low Down on Nursing Homes...Is It All That Bad?

    SchnauzersRock replied to Mo_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Try up to 28 patients to take care of. That's on top of all the skilled ones that must be charted on every shift, every day. That is one of the big draw backs of working where I work. I make great money, but the acuity can be overwhelming. Nursing ho...

12. Please dont hate me for saying this...

    SchnauzersRock replied to RN2BENAUSTIN's topic in General Nursing

    Vito, you have NOT misperceived. I read it the same way. People need to get real about the truth.

13. First day back at work... and I find used narcotics in my mailbox!

    SchnauzersRock replied to MIcrunchyRN's topic in General Nursing

    I cannot even tell you how p*ssed off I would be if I found this!! What happened after you found them? What did your super say?

14. I yelled at another nurse.

    SchnauzersRock replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    Enough is enough! You had your fill of her, and you had reached your breaking point. We all have limits, and you do not need to apologize for what you did. If more people spoke thier mind, there wouldn't be so much of this passive/aggressive nonsense...

15. Unfreaking Real!!!!

    SchnauzersRock replied to chiari_mom's topic in General Nursing

    Nope. No issues here. My managers where I work now are great. Total team players all the way. They have been in the trenches so they know what we go through. I have only used one sick day since I was hired, and when I had to call off, I didn't get an...