pattymac

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1. medication refusal

   pattymac replied to sweetieann's topic in General Nursing

   It's not something I would do personally. Seems like assaut to me. Of course, if they really don't want it and you try to force it on them, I doubt they would let you anyway. Surely, there must a policy for that at your place of employment?

2. Am I too shallow to be a nurse?

   pattymac replied to jonsey77's topic in General Nursing

   Well, I guess it's all in how you define shallow....I didn't mean it in a negative way really. Just that shallow sometimes seems to mean those things that aren't for "the greater good"...all those things the OP wants are the things we all want. Jus...

3. Who reads your charting?

   pattymac replied to Texas Tornado's topic in General Nursing

   As a research nurse I read your charting!! 'Cause I know that's where the best/right stuff really is... :)

4. A question about danish , paper, and germs...

   pattymac replied to aKyRN81's topic in General Nursing

   I have to admit that the more I eat out, the less I want to eat out. Some days I can't even MAKE myself go to a salad bar. And public restrooms????? Don't get me started. I would rather hold it. I even have bad dreams...really.

5. Am I too shallow to be a nurse?

   pattymac replied to jonsey77's topic in General Nursing

   No doubt in my mind that you are shallow, but I don't think you are a bad person because of it; more like normal. You were honest and I appreciate that. I just think you would be happier doing something else. There are lots of hospital jobs out th...

6. New CNA with New Job... What would you do?

   pattymac replied to MystyqueOne's topic in General Nursing

   Sometimes it's ok to look people in the eye and say.. "you aren't good for me"

7. When a patient is dying, am I expecting too much?

   pattymac replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

   As much I hate to admit this openly, I will share. When my father was dying, I was the only family member there. I knew it would be that day (a few hours only) and I sat there thinking that I was doing him some good by being there even though he wa...

8. Patients and their crazy requests

   pattymac replied to SoundofMusic's topic in General Nursing

   Yes, yes! We have that here too...it's wonderful!

9. Time saving tips for nurses when off work

   pattymac replied to systerm's topic in General Nursing

   This is what I had to do to stay sane: I made of list of everything that had to be done each week (my laundry, grocery shopping, pay bills; you get the picture) and then I assigned a day that week for that task (or more than one). That way I always ...

10. clinical research

    pattymac replied to labrador4122's topic in General Nursing

    Below is just an exerpt...thought it might help you. This is what I do and I love it! Coordinate and participate in clinical research studies conducted by a supervising physician to ensure that patient treatment provided by primary care personnel an...

11. Nursing STUDENT doesn't mean NURSE!!!!

    pattymac replied to chnc1024's topic in General Nursing

    I feel your pain. Seems to me you have 2 choices. 1. Be a cousin; a family member. Make it clear that you are there for support but that it is not a good idea to get involved in his care. 2. Continue to do what you have been doing. The more you ...

12. Can you Believe THIS???

    pattymac replied to pattymac's topic in General Nursing

    I left out the part about the bedpan being on the bed tray when I first got there. Anyway, aide was reported, she apologized and swore it wouldn't happen again. Seemed really embarrassed. Should be! Sometimes I think people just need a reminder t...

13. Can you Believe THIS???

    pattymac posted a topic in General Nursing

    Family member is hospitalized. Used the bedpan. Wiped herself. Aide said "here, let me have that" and she put the tissue in her hand. THEN....the aide threw the tissue (remember it has been used to wipe after urinating) towards the trash can and ...

14. Gross Things You Wish You Didn't See (G-rated)

    pattymac replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    You know what's REALLY sad here....? After all these years in nursing...these things don't even bother me anymore! That is truly sad.

15. Not Nursing Related-- need advice from the people I know won't let me down --- LONG!

    pattymac replied to chasingthedream's topic in General Nursing

    I can't believe I read the whole thing! Wow. I feel better FOR you after just reading it. Similar thing happened to me just last week. I sent a reply to someone about someone else but sent it to THAT person instead. Too fast typing! It actually...