Wise Woman RN

Wise Woman RN

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  1. OP said he had problems with the instructor from day one. it's in the original post.. Now, politics.. yes, it is VERY important in this day and age. "Politics" has gotten many nurses disciplined and even fired. Perhaps, when you noticed on day one t...
  2. Christmas at the nursing home

    Perhaps the fact that you were working there had something to do with it.. Judging from your posts, you are very, very good at what you do, and encourage others to be the same.
  3. Christmas at the nursing home

    Every nursing home should have a DON like you.. It would be a far better world.. I think you are one of the heroes of LTC.. Merry Christmas to you, this year and every year.
  4. A nursing student picked up an NCLEX study guide and found...

    That was a wonderful random act of kindness.. Love it...
  5. Our dream is to move south, away from the Chicago area, and after much searching, have decided that Alabama, in the northeastern part, is where we would like to be. I am retiring from nursing, and hope to be able to connect with some folks who would ...
  6. I liked "paleontologist," myself.. We do care for some dinosaurs on occasion.. As a matter of fact, I happen to be a dinosaur.. LOL
  7. Protecting Skin Grafts

    perhaps putting duoderm type stuff around the area, then use Montgomery straps to secure the dressings.. Old fashioned, I know, but then you are not ripping skin off every time you change the dressing, and those things used to hold the dressing on ve...
  8. Its official! I am leaving nursing.........

    This.. exactly.. I have been sitting here reading the posts, and it seems that I am not so alone, after all.. I just need to keep duct tape on my mouth.. there is so much WRONG with trying to be a good nurse against the raging flow of corporate greed...
  9. Rehab needs to get a clue

    This. Med pass should not be interrupted.. I work in a snf/rehab, and am a rehab nurse.. I know the game, and play accordingly. I get last med times from report, know when they are due, and give them. However, if I haven't gotten to the particular p...
  10. When did nursing caps go extinct in the wild?

    mine wouldn't stay on my head.. no matter what I did..
  11. post conference

    Perhaps have a "real nurse" come and speak to the class.. I used to do this for the clinical instructors, just have a chat with the group, provide them with some confidence, encouragement, and humor. Oh, and a few "War Stories.." LOL I loved this, a...
  12. rant

    He should be running your bath, making your dinner, and giving you full body massages.. that's all... geez..
  13. Understanding Nurse Liability report

    Very thought-provoking article. Thank you..
  14. Patient Picking At Clothing/Bed Linens

    I've seen it with patients with low sodium levels..
  15. Wow... just, Wow.. Very well written.. and very true, and very needed..