HealingBalm

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1. What would you do?

   HealingBalm replied to mizfradd's topic in General Nursing

   Document, document, document this absurd and dangerous "gag". What if it were blood in that syringe? Suppose you had an adverse reaction! My nurse manager would have been notified pronto, while the evidence was still fresh (on me). I think that this ...

2. Re-entry after disability?

   HealingBalm replied to faroe78's topic in Disabilities

   :nurse:I would like to know how to explain a gap in work history due to a disability, without disclosing the actual diagnosis? Any suggestions would be appreciated.

3. Weird questionnn

   HealingBalm replied to Godsgirl20's topic in General Nursing

   Always keep your sense of humor. You will be someones "angel" wherever you go.

4. I DID IT!!!! I survived illness, fought back, and am graduating an RN program!!!

   HealingBalm replied to nursgirl's topic in General Nursing

   Amazing! Congratulations!! Thank you so very much for sharing!! :heartbeat

5. Weird questionnn

   HealingBalm replied to Godsgirl20's topic in General Nursing

   I once had a coworker that had your sense of humor! I called her my "angel"! She brought a sense of joy and happiness to the floor. Never lose that, it is a precious gift.

6. Sleeping aides at work

   HealingBalm replied to sasha2lady's topic in Safety

   I wish you the very best. :redbeathe

7. Sleeping aides at work

   HealingBalm replied to sasha2lady's topic in Safety

   To the OP, it is never a joyous occasion to have to write up an employee that ultimately leads to termination. Kudos to you and your new ADON for taking action in a difficult situation. I sincerely hope that this will be a "wake up call" for the othe...

8. Sleeping aides at work

   HealingBalm replied to sasha2lady's topic in Safety

   I just wanted to add to my post above. I am not inhumane. For many pm workers, night shift can wreck havoc on the cirrcadian rythmn. We all have outside responsibilities and lives. I would tell my aides "if you go on break aka want to nap for a short...

9. Sleeping aides at work

   HealingBalm replied to sasha2lady's topic in Safety

   I must say, this post had my temples throbbing. There is complicity with management that condones and allows this type of behavior to continue. It creates an "us against them" mentality that has no place in healthcare. I worked in a LTC facility for ...

10. starting to do agency..scared

    HealingBalm replied to zacarias's topic in Agency

    You have been given some very good advice on this board. I would like to suggest a few things that have helped me. Try to get to your assigned floor early, at least 15-20 minutes. Read the report, do your rounds and med count if you can. Carry a smal...

11. HELP Resident calling baby "stupid" What to do!!!??

    HealingBalm replied to WittleOnesRN's topic in General Nursing

    I appreciate your kind words more than you will ever know. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. HB:redbeathe

12. HELP Resident calling baby "stupid" What to do!!!??

    HealingBalm replied to WittleOnesRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you. HB

13. HELP Resident calling baby "stupid" What to do!!!??

    HealingBalm replied to WittleOnesRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for your kind words. Reading the original post was like having salt rubbed into an old wound. I will carry my angel with in my heart forever. HB:redbeathe

14. HELP Resident calling baby "stupid" What to do!!!??

    HealingBalm replied to WittleOnesRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for your words of comfort.:heartbeat HB

15. HELP Resident calling baby "stupid" What to do!!!??

    HealingBalm replied to WittleOnesRN's topic in General Nursing

    I appreciate your response. Thank you. HB:redbeathe