UnewmeB4

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1. How to deal with litigious patients?

   UnewmeB4 replied to IMustBeCrazy's topic in General Nursing

   AMEN! I once dealt with a pts son everyone "Knew" was planning on suing. His Mom had been "dropped" on the floor after knee surgery when getting her oob. Since then, she was always given to the agency nurse, or float pool nurse. The DRs wouldn't c...

2. Backbone needed

   UnewmeB4 replied to sharann's topic in General Nursing

   Unfortunately, we all run into a Dr with SMS(short man syndrome) who has to compensate by making himself appear much bigger by attempting to make others appear little(by belittling THEM!). I agree, ask him where he REALLY wants to be, because there ...

3. NG tube question-please help!

   UnewmeB4 replied to sweetieann's topic in General Nursing

   Better yet, why was the pt even ordered a pill if he had an NG. THAT order should have been clarified before giving it, p.o. or via NG

4. refugees hit home

   UnewmeB4 replied to mandrews's topic in General Nursing

   The Red Cross in Harrisburg, Pa is giving one day courses to prepare people to go, stating they will need people in shelters for the long haul. Maybe it depends on how the organization functions, region by region? One thing I will give them credit f...

5. Already feeling dejected after just one week!

   UnewmeB4 replied to wannabenursetx's topic in Pre-Nursing

   All I can say is...GOD BLESS YOU! Personally...housework always was the least of my concerns. Seriously. How old are your children?

6. Maybe I'll be a nurse yet!

   UnewmeB4 replied to hikernurse's topic in General Students

   Wait til you start analyzing everythiong going in...and out...of your body! Then you will KNOW you are a nurse!

7. Overbearing pt family

   UnewmeB4 replied to nursestacy73's topic in Safety

   OMIGOSH! THAT was the answer to end all answers :chuckle :chuckle

8. Now I am really questioning nursing

   UnewmeB4 replied to socalirn's topic in General Nursing

   I have been a nurse for 30 years. I love it as much now as when I started, possibly more so. There is no greater reward than having a job you love. I have shared people's greatest joys and deepest sorrows. My life is so much richer. My daughter ...

9. Feeling Incompetent

   UnewmeB4 replied to Sapphy's topic in New Nurse

   Know that you are going to survive this. PLEASE! I see that pounding heart, and it makes me feel so sad the way new nurses are treated. I can only imagine how many new nurses are going home getting ulcers worrying about losing their licenses after...

10. Confused Son Adhd???

    UnewmeB4 replied to brandy119's topic in Psychiatric

    All I can tell you is the experience of my nephew. He was probably adhd. He was extremely busy from the get go. He was a handful(and an only child...wonder why?) He played football, the wrestling, which was the turning point for him. Wrestling, wi...

11. How to deal with unexpected deaths of nurses and other health care professionals

    UnewmeB4 replied to confused101's topic in General Nursing

    When it rains, it pours, and the older you get, the more you will see the cycle that is "life". We all go through the same process when someone we know dies. Doesn't matter that we are "professionals". When we have a loss, we are in shock, we grie...

12. The people you meet.......

    UnewmeB4 replied to Bolts's topic in Emergency

    I do sometimes think age can be a factor as well. The old lady with a broken hip may do fine with tylenol. A young person who has never really experienced things like childbirth, broken bones, smashed fingers, etc. is shocked at how much something...

13. Watch Your Language - Breast Isn't Best!

    UnewmeB4 replied to FrumDoula's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Just for the record, I brestfed all my kids. For me, it was a matter of cheap,health, and ease. I do not advocate guilt trips. Serve NO purpose, otherwise, we would have no booze,no tobacco, no sexually transmitted disease, etc. There were breatfee...

14. Watch Your Language - Breast Isn't Best!

    UnewmeB4 replied to FrumDoula's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Perhaps, WIC should not give vouchers for formula, thereby, allowing us to teach these young moms that they already have a full milk supply built right in...at NO COST! And, I always tell them, it is lesss "stuff" you have to carry around in the dia...

15. Ok, need to ask this question about "gifts"

    UnewmeB4 replied to Roy Fokker's topic in General Nursing

    Write a note to her manager as well. It is good for her eval. There is nothing more important than thanking someone who is especially good. The acknowledgement (for me) is the most important thing we can do for other nurses.