As a Telehealth Nurse for 10 years, I covered a myriad of symptom triage and mental health calls. One however will stand out in my mind as "thankful for the mute button" on my computer. The patient was calling with severe symptoms of diarrhea. After ...
CoCook replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nurse Beth
Dear Old and Ready to Give Up: I can understand your frustration, but I also complement you on the skills you have. I'm an RN in Canada and this will be my 44th year as a nurse. Over the years I've done mental health, long term care, geriatric psychi...
CoCook replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nurse Beth
Dear Seasoned Nurse: Here's a thought. After 41 years in nursing (many spent in long term care and geriatrics) I semi-retired, or so I thought. Instead went back to school, took a course to be a certified foot care nurse and now run my own business. ...
Age should not be a determining factor. Adhering to professional practice guidelines, having the skills and abilities (including physical) to perform the job requirements are however a necessity. Case in point: I'm 62 years old, have been an RN for 4...
Re: Mobile IV infusions...for hangovers: How about some preventative stuff. All it takes is a little Gatorade/PowerAde/electrolytes and a couple of Tylenol before heading to bed or on waking up in the morning. IV to me suggests the person must be com...
Your story is heartfelt and I'm sure the patient was better cared for knowing you were there. I guess the bottom line, has to do with expressed wishes r/t advance treatment directives and having friends and family be aware of them. Not sure about the...