*Posh*

*Posh* has 6 years experience and specializes in med-surg/ tele.

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1. Overstimulated and man problems but I am a good nurse

   *Posh* replied to ooper3076's topic in General Nursing

   I had the same man problems a few years ago. I finally sat him down one day (when things were neutral) and just told him to let me unwind an hour or so when I get home. I told him that I've spent 12+ hours caring for people and I need that time to ca...

2. Suicidal man at nurses' station

   *Posh* replied to *Posh*'s topic in General Nursing

   I have no disdain toward psych patients. I did not say anything within earshot of this patient. I said he was a potential danger because he's suicidal and could have a weapon. I understand that there are nurses that have a certain attitude toward psy...

3. North 14 - The room where the patient died.

   *Posh* replied to nerdtonurse?'s topic in General Nursing

   The opposite of "loud":lol2:

4. Suicidal man at nurses' station

   *Posh* replied to *Posh*'s topic in General Nursing

   I agree... Oh, and I forgot to add, the patient had a dripping colostomy bag, too (he was only in his 30-40's poor thing). But it did drip poop on the brand new $300 apiece "family chairs" admin just bought two weeks ago!

5. Suicidal man at nurses' station

   *Posh* replied to *Posh*'s topic in General Nursing

   LOL! Well, I would have said more but the last time I had an issue with him was when he had guaranteed a VIP pt that she would have her bath at 9am sharp every morning. Of course, all hell was breaking loose and my aide wasn't able to get to her unti...

6. Suicidal man at nurses' station

   *Posh* posted a topic in General Nursing

   This happened last week at work... About 1500, I walk around the corner into the nurses' station and see all the nurses, the CNO and the asst. admin standing there. I asked what is going on and one of the nurses point to a man sitting in front of the...

7. Thoughts on improving caring

   *Posh* replied to mstev001's topic in General Nursing

   I work with a nurse that "cares" and her patients love her. She gets the gold stars from management and generally just kisses their a$$. She doesn't "get" the "nursing" part of it though. She does just enough to get through the day, has no initiative...

8. Will never write order again w/o permission from doc

   *Posh* replied to *Posh*'s topic in General Nursing

   This is how I feel about it. She arrived early, said her goodbyes and wanted to go ahead and terminate support. It reminds me though, that when it comes down to it, that you can't trust just anyone. Like somebody else said - CYA!

9. Will never write order again w/o permission from doc

   *Posh* posted a topic in General Nursing

   This RN is one of those people that you look forward to your shift when you know she is working. Great nurse, friendly and doesn't mind helping out if you need it. A supervisor let it slip this nurse couldn't be the only RN on the floor. Of course, ...

10. Taking good body mechanics too far?

    *Posh* replied to kool-aide, RN's topic in General Nursing

    No way would I do it. I've had a back injury that took several trips to the OR and changing jobs for a year to recover from. Letting patients pull on you is a big no-no. Being "confident that you won't blow your back out" doesn't happen after you've ...

11. Sorry, helping is just not an option.

    *Posh* replied to sno963's topic in Activism

    You shouldn't be doing this. The RN that admitted the patient is responsible for this. If the company cannot provide the services the physician ordered then the patient needs to be discharged. It's unethical for the company and unfair to the patient ...

12. How to get faster at med pass

    *Posh* replied to noyesno's topic in Med-Surg

    If the group of nurses I work with and I have "talkers", we have each other or the unit secretary call our spectra link after a few minutes. We say "I'm sorry, but another patient needs me now" and exit! Works every time!

13. First Shift -- is this exhaustion normal?

    *Posh* replied to cogath's topic in General Nursing

    I've noticed that I feel much better now that I'm on a good vitamin and no cokes. I take protein bars or fruit to work and eat it when I have a minute. A full 30 minute lunch is out of the question most of the time on our transplant floor. Stash a bo...

14. Supervisor upset because I have another job!

    *Posh* replied to BABYJADE06's topic in Relations

    This is very unprofessional of her and in my opinion, immature. We all have to look out for ourselves and that's what you are doing - and it's perfectly fine. If it were me, I would file a grievance against her with my facility. You need this referen...

15. Did you already know that area of nursing you wanted to be in before graduation?

    *Posh* replied to northmississippi's topic in General Nursing

    My mother (parents are both nurses) gave me great advice when in I graduated. She told me to not be afraid to try any specialty that I had the opportunity to. I took that advice and ran with it. I've done just about everything and surprisingly found ...