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1. Why do doctors get to play by different rules?

   knockandhello replied to asilmk's topic in General Nursing

   once upon a time ,in the 60s 70s and 8os, the docs were required to wear smart troursers, shirts and white coats and carried their own stethoscopes.If I worked in a hospital now I wouldnt know them from jack.

2. Dragging 'em out of bed

   knockandhello replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric

   maybe a behaviour chart withthe clients responses to different approaches so interventions to her behaviour can be asessed.The trick is though when you assess her responsesand find what she responds to best is to ensure that staff adhere to this and...

3. Dragging 'em out of bed

   knockandhello replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric

   i agree.if more than 1approaches to test the waters some can feel quite threatened.speak calmly and soothingly if they are distressed .i can usually get them to respond and agree by introducing someone into the request that they respond to well, suc...

4. dect phones

   knockandhello posted a topic in Geriatric

   Do you answer dect phones while doing medication rounds?If not, why not.

5. Please share something GOOD that happened at work!

   knockandhello replied to RNsRWe's topic in General Nursing

   I received a card from a family whose relative had passed, thanking me my help kindness and compassion as it was unexpected.I keep it with me at work to remind me that people do appreciate what we do even if it isnt shown.

6. difficult co-workers

   knockandhello replied to knockandhello's topic in Geriatric

   I thank the Good Lord that I am not alone.It seems that this problem is not only where I work but is pandemic.Feel so much better knowing I am not alone and take comfort in this.

7. difficult co-workers

   knockandhello posted a topic in Geriatric

   Does anyone else have a problem with .subordinates who do not follow instructions and/or give misleading information.I am not confrontational by nature and desire a peaceful harmonious workplaceThere is 1 cna who has suddenly donned the mantel of rn ...

8. What do you like about your job?

   knockandhello replied to Pucca's topic in General Nursing

   Right now it's my days off

9. I am a nurse, but I dream of....

   knockandhello replied to Elisheva's topic in General Nursing

   Being a nun ,an archeologist,an astronomer,a paleontologist ,even just being selfsufficient on a small holding.

10. Are any of you guys as burned out as I am?

    knockandhello replied to Germanicus's topic in Men

    wow! Are you 87 and still working?

11. Anyone familier with Down Syndrome newborns????

    knockandhello replied to LUVtxNursing's topic in Ob/Gyn

    My last child when born was thought to maybe downs syndrome as he had what they thought was a simian crease.after tests came back he was perfectly normal.good luck and try not to worry.

12. fed up and set up

    knockandhello replied to knockandhello's topic in Geriatric

    Thanks for the words of comfort and advice.I have always checked orders before dont know why I didnt apart from being shortstaffed and filling in for someone else as well as doing my own duties.The lady ended up getting a double dose of antibiotics.M...

13. fed up and set up

    knockandhello posted a topic in Geriatric

    feel really fed up with work.learnt something today .dont just believe what you are told in handover. double check doctors orders.and if its not in writing it doesnt exist.Also upset the same nurse by refusing to physically restrain a resident so th...

14. If you could go back would you still choose nursing?

    knockandhello replied to aspentree13's topic in General Nursing

    At this point in my life a resounding NO!Wish I'd had the chance to follow my dreams and made my name in the art world or better still archeology.Oh well, maybe the next time round.

15. "Don't Send Anyone Out!"

    knockandhello replied to TheCommuter's topic in Geriatric

    The book is The House Of God. I remember reading it in the eighties.Quite funny.