gholiway

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1. What do you do for yourself?

   gholiway replied to susanmary's topic in General Nursing

   I too lift weights. I started resistance training 2 yrs. ago and actually took the EAS body for life challange. I completed the 12 week program and have loved every experience from it. I did not win the contest but I did win my self-esteem back. ...

2. It's hard to live with a nurse because...

   gholiway replied to Brian's topic in Humor

   I just love these stories. It is really a nice break. I also look for the veins of not only my family but anyone I meet gets at least a once over. I can eat a full meal in 5 min. flat (My mother refuses to eat in a restaurant with me. I am always ...

3. Assaulted by a Patient

   gholiway replied to soundsLikesirens's topic in General Nursing

   Sirens, don't be sorry for how you feel. It is stressful enough to deal with so called "normal" pts. let alone agitated, combative ones. I agree with El. Use some sort of buddy system. Document and forward your concerns to the risk manager. Rest...

4. Assaulted by a Patient

   gholiway replied to soundsLikesirens's topic in General Nursing

   This issue is not as isolated as people think. I work in a rural hospital and we do not offer psych treatment. In fact you should ask to review your departments scope of services. Admitting psych patients to a med-surg floor is appropriate for Med...