judihh

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1. Placed on Performance Improvement Plan - What should I do?

   judihh replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nurse Beth

   The writing is on the wall----hit the job line and fast. Once this type of scenario starts, that is all people see, whether true or not. You can't like everyone and everyone can't like you----it is time for some fresh air, and a new start!

2. Is there any help for this old nurse lost in new age nursing??

   judihh replied to coolnurseclub's topic in General Nursing

   I am sorry, this is a bad rap! However you must recover from this---there are other jobs out there----think longterm care or perhaps direct care in homes--even hospice. You are needed and will again be a valuable team member!. I am now retired a...

3. Saw an angry clinical instructor...

   judihh replied to Bortaz's topic in Relations

   This should be reported to nurse administrators pronto====should not go on at all, at any time!

4. Interesting cases anyone?

   judihh replied to Humbled_Nurse's topic in NICU

   I feel this nurse in the NICU has outlasted her time. She needs a change of venue----individual babies have become text book cases! Perhaps research or a higher degree in nursing to be able to teach. Not all nurses can or should be bedside nurse...

5. Whats your NICU experience?

   judihh replied to jackiei3's topic in NICU

   I don't think you should be a nurse period, either to (dirty) older patients, or to (squeaky clean) babies. Your statements are off the wall and I would not want to meet you in any capacity at all.

6. What to do after a stressful night at work?

   judihh replied to Brian's topic in Rock

   After a noc of work, I read a few pages of a good book , closed the blinds, and turned the ringer off--- Then I was blissfully in snooze land for 4-6 hrs. Shortly b4, I was to go in I laid down for an hour or so and felt refreshed. I feel alcohol s...

7. Best Experience to get into an ICU

   judihh replied to John SPN's topic in Critical

   Working in the ED would be very helpful in getting into ICU

8. A Nurse with POTS Disability: A Great Success Story!

   judihh replied to CrazyCoconut's topic in Disabilities

   I salute you! What a story ! You will be a great nurse because you "understand" what patients go thru to get well. I hope you have a long and happy career like I did!

9. What Baffles You?

   judihh replied to GundeRN's topic in General Nursing

   Is this stupidity 101 or what?!

10. Another burnt out nurse - questioning everything. . .

    judihh replied to AlphaPig's topic in Med-Surg

    !Well it is hard work==perhaps for the time your son is so small you could pick a 8 hour schedule or you could choose to work part time and be a bit poorer. There are many choices for you. If you quit entirely what would you do ? You would have to...

11. Patient abuse... To staff

    judihh replied to lmccrn62's topic in Relations

    As that Nurse manager, I would say, "I am sorry you feel that way- she is one of our most valued workers. In the future, I will try not to assign her to clean your room." Then, after a few pleasantries, leave the room.

12. Difference between night and day nurses

    judihh replied to Joe V's topic in Rock

    Night nurses need very critical thinking skills---as many emergency's happen in the wee hours. They need a third sense and in many cases a third eye to sense when things may happen before they do. And might I add they have to love being a night o...

13. Antagonizing patients--just a vent

    judihh replied to Isitpossible's topic in Psychiatric

    As for escalating a psych pt--- and have seen seasoned nurses do this! they begin to feel invincible, and then they become bullies. Their behavior should be observed and managed by supervisors, to prevent major breakdown in pt. relations. What I ...

14. Case Study: Solve A Neurologic Mystery

    judihh replied to Corey Narry's topic in Critical

    I have not a clue---- I myself am 71 and am not particularly fond of this scenario. Is she still smoking? Why is she not doing her own light housework? What does she do socially? Does she still drive? Is her only social life her 20 pack deadly ...

15. Poop Free Nursing Jobs in the Hospital?

    judihh replied to IcySageNurse's topic in General Nursing

    When I first started the clinical part of nursing, I was to rub a pt's back in a ortho unit to prevent skin breakdown. I did not realize this involved the whole back including the buttock area. I was flabbergasted---was this expected of me? It w...