marmsgirl replied to Koyaanisqatsi-RN's topic in General Nursing
You ladies and gentlemen have answered great. Restriants are a last resort. Yes we all wish we didnt have to use them but sometimes they are necessary. I just have one more thing to add..find out the whole story before jumping to conclusions because ...
I guess i need to clarify when i chart at midnight i chart in eyes closed, even resp, repositioning self, no s/sx discomfort, no needs identified,etc.. so when i chart at 2 am (i try chart every 2 hours) if there are no changes in pt condition from p...
i will admit i use will cont to monitor but not at end of shift rather during noc while pt sleeping. I give brief note about pt condition at midnight when change notes to next day. if patient still sleeping 2 hours later there is no change i will put...
marmsgirl replied to LoveActually's topic in General Nursing
I remember being told that something like 85% of healthcare professionals come from dysfunctional families ~ i remember cause one of my friends wondered why i was a nurse (i am one of 15% from nondysfunction family);
marmsgirl replied to youngandnursing's topic in General Nursing
He was a character but now looking back I realize he was embarassed and dealing with alot~questionable cancer, possible loss of sexual function, questioning himself as a man, not being able to care for himself...
marmsgirl replied to youngandnursing's topic in General Nursing
Patients frightened no, uncomfortable at times yes. I have had instances where looking younger than my age was disadvantage. Patient was in early 50's had a turp. I had tried several times to clean him up NO GO. He completely refused to have me (youn...
marmsgirl replied to firstyearstudent's topic in General Nursing
Many times when i come on shift my patients are on the phone. I usually do quick hi while doing kinda drive by assessment ~ if they are laughing on phone with family they are not dying or groaning with pain. So i go check on my other patients and com...
i am one of the big mouths that seems to be in trouble for talking too much and too loud. A very smart nursing instructor told us first day of nursing school .. be who you are because there is a place in nursing for all of us. It is so true. As said...
BradleyRN, I completely agree! I work med surg and can handle 6 patients IF big IF I have a good CNA to help and they are not high acquity patients. I usually take 4-5 pts but refuse to take more than 6. I dont see how you can give effective or safe...
marmsgirl replied to ThrowEdNurse's topic in Emergency
I've had a couple experiences with weird happenings with patient's death. One recently that comes to mind: We had patient (mr.Y) who had been patient for week or so. He was elderly and not in good health but not circling drain so to speak. Mr Y was t...
Our hospital is cutting back.. They started cutting back actually last year. We dont get a employee party this year . Yes I am thankful to have my job espically when i see so many of my friends (non nursing) who are losing their jobs.
We receive report on all patients for floor (28 pts tops). we have been 4-5 nurses, usually 1-2cnas (3 on days), and charge nurses (day charges dont take patients, nites do). 3-4 patients norm for days; 4-5 pts norm for nights. I have had couple nigh...
marmsgirl replied to Creamsoda's topic in Emergency
Practice, practice, practice! I have gotta pretty good at starting IVs now but am working on the not making a bloody mess. chucks underneath is a must!