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1. Evaluate this situation. What did I miss?

   MomaNurse replied to Billy_Ruben's topic in General Nursing

   I agree that it was probably because the patient seemed to be responding well to treatment and then spiked a fever that the doc was upset. Early intervention could get control without too much trauma to the patient. But it's something to discuss with...

2. What school does not prepare you for

   MomaNurse replied to qsmoss's topic in LPN/LVN

   After receiving the MD order, you write the interim or telephone order, then you "order" or call the imaging company or lab to come do it. You're right the nurse never says "oops, belly ache without a bm in 5days let's get a KUB" and then has it done...

3. Let go from my first patient - Please help me understand!

   MomaNurse replied to cazach0122's topic in Private Duty

   I'm pretty sure your employer would have told you if dad gave a reason, much less one that was sensational! I wouldn't obsess over it. Tend your wounds and don't let it effect your next case. Good luck!

4. Never before have I been so disrespected by co-workers in the workplace

   MomaNurse replied to chinacatRN's topic in Relations

   I was thinking palliatist, but pulmonologist makes so much more sense! First, look for a new job. But do it before baby comes-- just trust me on this! Next, it's not unusual for an anxiety patients signs to go wacko while titrating off haldol. Two ...

5. Ethical dilemma

   MomaNurse replied to amiwrong's topic in LPN/LVN

   Actually Jade, you're absolutely right! (I must be off my game lately.) Once is one time too many! There are hotlines or she could make a police report. As OP struggled with, it would not have been overreacting to just call first. No matter how you v...

6. Clinicals

   MomaNurse replied to YasminLassiter's topic in General Students

   Whatever the nurse's motives, nobody deserves to have the door shut on them. It's just plain rude, especially when the nurse started out by ignoring an outgoing introduction. I'm sorry you're up against such resistance. It is hard to have a student w...

7. Ethical dilemma

   MomaNurse replied to amiwrong's topic in LPN/LVN

   I'm with you on this! You did the right thing. You tried to keep what happened in the classroom in the classroom by talking to the teachers first. They did the wrong thing. You had no choice but to go up the chain of command. Now they have it in writ...

8. Feeling stuck

   MomaNurse replied to RN_203's topic in Job Hunt

   That's great! Often I find those roll into permanent positions. I hope you have good luck with it!

9. Doctor's attitudes

   MomaNurse replied to Soliloquy's topic in Relations

   Maybe you could run your SBAR by a colleague before you call so you have confidence to stand your ground with the docs with this reaction. I agree that this should be reported up the chain. It's unprofessional, neglectful and abusive at best. Managem...

10. Feeling stuck

    MomaNurse replied to RN_203's topic in Job Hunt

    You should keep looking until you secure a position. I think it would be ok to call the recruiter in a few more days and ask if there's anything you could do to help that paperwork come along any faster. But maybe that's just me. Good luck!

11. On working with LPNs in the clinical setting

    MomaNurse replied to Nola009's topic in Geriatric

    I just answered you older post, but wished I'd seen this first. There is a reason why you can't get a job in acute care before doing some time in LTC first. You need to learn how to run 30 patient's comprehensive care on a daily basis first. All the ...

12. If You Give a Patient a Cookie

    MomaNurse replied to Mully's topic in Humor

    Death by cookie! Love it!

13. What school does not prepare you for

    MomaNurse replied to qsmoss's topic in LPN/LVN

    Yes it's unfair that you're not focusing on all areas of nursing more thoroughly. Especially when this population is living forever these days! I remember crying everyday after work with a friend I graduated with. I felt bamboozled and almost embarra...

14. Freaking Out!!!!

    MomaNurse replied to Nikki0727's topic in LPN/LVN

    Congratulations!!

15. Calling in sick on 4th shift

    MomaNurse replied to greyL's topic in General Nursing

    Off topic: sunnychris CUTEST baby!! Now that that's out of the way, I agree with glycerine82. Maybe your are just stressed. It could also be something else. You might want to go to your doc. If everything checks out ok, consider getting off of nights...