Mandylou

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1. Not cut out to be a nurse

   Mandylou replied to sistasoul's topic in General Nursing

   This may not be helpful to you but I really needed to read your post. I haven't been a nurse long, only two years but I am at a breaking point. Reading your post reminds me what nursing is all about. Please don't say you are not cut out for the job b...

2. did your job give you a holiday gift??

   Mandylou replied to ohmeowzer RN's topic in General Nursing

   nothing

3. Grr! "Customer Service" Nursing Gone Crazy!

   Mandylou replied to KaseyBSN's topic in General Nursing

   This kind of stuff makes me bone weary and zaps my patience. Walking out of the room one time I heard, "Waitress!" Sigh, I responded with a yes sir. He was older maybe he was a little confused or maybe not. Sometimes it depends on the patient or fam...

4. The Beginning to an End

   Mandylou replied to AlmostBSN's topic in General Nursing

   It is okay! Nursing school builds a foundation. Working on the floor as a nurse gives you experience and real life lessons. There were procedures, surgeries, and concepts that I had no clue about until I started working. Here I will embarrass myself ...

5. I am allergic to...

   Mandylou replied to SteffersRN87's topic in General Nursing

   Formaldehyde, and no she did not work in a funeral home! She worked in some type of factory that used it in their manufacturing process.

6. Goofy call bell requests

   Mandylou replied to newtress's topic in General Nursing

   sorry to wake you up.... ....thanks, now you can go back to sleep. Just wanted to make sure you were there. Can I have a massage? Can I get your phone number?

7. What type of family member drives you craziest?

   Mandylou replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

   The note-taker: From the second you walk in the room they have pen and paper in hand. They start with your name and then demand to know every little thing you are doing so they can write it in the "NOTEBOOK." Heaven forbid you do something that the n...

8. Have you experienced bias from being a left-handed Nurse?

   Mandylou replied to Hopetoheal's topic in General Nursing

   I do the same thing! I switch back and forth until one hand feels more comfortable. I do this with IV starts (usually pick my right hand), most procedures, even bowling! I also felt like a weirdo especially when people are watching. I usually tell pe...

9. phenergan ivp into hand

   Mandylou replied to newnurse012's topic in General Nursing

   Oh my, the last two days at work I have caught two nurses pushing it without diluting! Of course there was damage to the veins! I am still livid. Time for some major educating.

10. How do you stay awake during the night shift?

    Mandylou replied to Foxfour's topic in General Nursing

    The previous poster has excellent tips, try to follow them. The only thing I would add would be to try melatonin. I have not used it myself but have talked to many nurses who have. I know you said you didn't want drugs but this may not fall in that c...

11. my first night on my own tonight!!! i am gonna vomit=(((((

    Mandylou replied to erin01's topic in New Nurse

    Just remember that everyone has bad nights. So when you encounter one don't let it get you down. Don't think that you are a horrible nurse. Keep your chin up and remember it won't last forever. The next shift will be better. With every night on your ...

12. Ever had a premonition?

    Mandylou replied to 86toronado's topic in General Nursing

    I had a dream about my great grandfather the day before my son passed away. I hadn't dreamed about him in a long time. I remember him sitting in one of his old cars and he was talking to me. I remember the conversation being very comforting. I look ...

13. Am I allowed to leave ANYTHING for PM shift to do?

    Mandylou replied to vashtee's topic in New Nurse

    Probably already been said by other night-shifters but I do call doctors. Often doing chart checks I discover meds that have not been given or labs not called and I call in the middle of the night to get chewed out from things missed by dayshift. I ...

14. legal to dispense meds....

    Mandylou replied to Mandylou's topic in General Nursing

    There are no other licensed personal in the office. The case managers work with the doctors to coordinate health care, usually it is mental health issues that are faced. The nurses say it is illegal for them to give the meds. I looked up the state pr...

15. legal to dispense meds....

    Mandylou replied to Mandylou's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I meant administer meds. The nurses do not work in a hospital, they work in an office. They counsel pts, coordinate health care, and so on.