dcglidewell RN BSN

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1. Momma, Who Are Those Children In My Room?

   dcglidewell RN BSN replied to mommiof2kids's topic in General Nursing

   Beautiful post. It is so true that we receive more than we give when we are privileged to serve the dying and their families.

2. From the Other Side of the Bed Rails - When the Nurse Becomes the Patient

   dcglidewell RN BSN replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Spirituality

   Many interesting comments here. I am checking back for news. Please keep us posted.

3. Question for Experienced ICU Nurses

   dcglidewell RN BSN replied to phoenixfire's topic in MICU

   You are most welcome. I wish you success and a rewarding professional life. Your above comment leaves little doubt.

4. From the Other Side of the Bed Rails - When the Nurse Becomes the Patient

   dcglidewell RN BSN replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Spirituality

   Also concerned. Very proud of you also for writing this post and reminding how important it is to show caring. Taking your own experiences and using them to improve the lot of others is a hallmark of a great nurse.

5. Dementia Can Kill You!!

   dcglidewell RN BSN replied to BSN_after_40's topic in General Nursing

   This was an excellent post that may save a life. Home health nurses..during admission assessments it might be good to ask if any guns are in the home and if so, are they kept locked.Tag the chart. Report and remind at staff meetings.

6. Lazy Aides I have worked with..and my answer to it

   dcglidewell RN BSN replied to KarynicaRN's topic in General Nursing

   "Also, one night when I was new in the LTC facility, the other RN and I hear someone yelling "help me" over and over. We run for our lives down the hall and it was an aide ON HER PHONE making fun of the elderly." In my opinion, this is reportable emo...

7. Enjoy complications...which unit would be best?

   dcglidewell RN BSN replied to Joe NightingMale's topic in General Nursing

   Intensive Care, Emergency Room, or the Operating Room. Consider Nurse Anesthesia later in your career.

8. Question for Experienced ICU Nurses

   dcglidewell RN BSN replied to phoenixfire's topic in MICU

   Hi Phoenixfire, I have several thoughts about your question. I am an ICU nurse with 24+ yrs experience and have acted as preceptor for many students. Here is what I know. Many preceptors are not comfortable in their role and their ultra vigilance, wh...