matgirlBSN

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1. What's the nicest compliment you've gotten as a nurse?

   matgirlBSN replied to NurseNinja1990's topic in General Nursing

   Been an oncology/palliative care nurse for 36 yrs. I've laughed with, cried with and held many, many dying patients. One pt thanked me for listening to him, caring for him and making him the most comfortable he could be before he died. Still remember...

2. A Push for the Return of Team Nursing in Medical-Surgical and Telemetry/Step-down Units

   matgirlBSN replied to Lev's topic in Med-Surg

   it still all comes down to having adequate staffing and the companies that are out for the all mighty dollar will continue to cut the budget whenever and wherever they can.....

3. Bending and Breaking the Rules in Nursing

   matgirlBSN replied to TheCommuter's topic in Geriatric

   Working on an Oncology floor, on nightshift, we had a lady who was actively dying. She raised german shepards and her only regret was that she would not be able to see her dogs again. My charge nurse also raised german shepards. She went home on h...