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  1. Ethical question...give their alcohol back or not?

    If there is no written policy there needs to be. Then all staff knows what to do in this situation! Good luck.
  2. I have been an RN for 41 years and if a nurse tells you they have never made a mistake, they are lying to you! Learn from this, have a good cry and move on! Thank God he was OK. I had an experienced RN once leave an infiltrated IV running overnight i...
  3. If I were the patient and you woke me up to bathe me, I would be speaking with administration ASAP. How ridiculous! If people are awake, fine, bathe them if they would like. Does your facility not understand the healing power of sleep? Sad to hear!
  4. What would you say to this shocking patient statement?

    If I said anything I would say "good luck with that!" And smile of course. Remember it is her hate and she is eaten up by that. Look at all her medical problems. She truly is a sad woman. Sadly I here something like this statement frequently. Sad.
  5. Serious Role Confusion

    Good luck with your new career. I must remember, your feelings are your feelings, whatever they may be.
  6. Serious Role Confusion

    Get over yourself! I graduated from law school but never, ever forgot that I was an RN first! Excitement is OK, feelings that your job functions are now beneath you, no. Interesting post though. Good luck to you. My Mom always taught me be nice to th...
  7. Need advice- 9 month temp position

    Stay there and enjoy your time there. Nothing in this life is guaranteed so relax and enjoy the ride. In the 70's there was also a slow down in hiring nurses. I had a job offer in Boston but also had one in New Mexico. The New Mexico job offered me a...
  8. 9th Nursing Caption Contest - Win $100

    Is that really the Head nurse?
  9. NCLEX in two days....prayers please...

    Best wishes for a successful test. Keep the faith!
  10. What you wish you knew before starting nursing school

    That nursing is the best and the worst profession. Good luck. For me, it was the greatest. I am older now and went from nursing to law school. I will tell you working in a facility before graduation is a great idea. Not only will they know you, but y...
  11. NCLEX in two days....prayers please...

    If you can think critically, have basic nursing knowledge, and set priorities, you will be fine. One question has nothing to do with another so don't go there! Deep breathing and self talk of positive things will help. If you have answered many pract...
  12. Medication Mistake

    All of you younger nurses please tell me how often new grad RN's are hired to do Home Care.It worries me but I have been a nurse 41 years and worry about you younger nurses. Thank you.
  13. When calling in are you asked "what's wrong with you"

    That is not true. If you are ill, you may choose to tell them but you don't have to do so. If you come in, and want to speak to health nurse or management you should do so. As a responsible person, if you know you have or have had an infectious dise...
  14. Handling rude or dishonest patients

    Don't argue with patients, you will never win. Report the incident to the Charge nurse or Nursing Supervisor so they can become aware of the problem. Are others having this problem? Document, document, document. Just the facts. Incident report may al...
  15. Please Help - I have no where else to turn

    Find some professional help immediately. You do need help. Hugs to you too. I am a "dinosaur" in nursing. 41 years to be exact. I have learned over the years that when a person throws things, calls names, and then threatens you that you walk out of t...