salseranurse

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1. Why are nurses such back-stabbers?

   salseranurse replied to RNforLongTime's topic in Relations

   If they talk to you about other people, they'll talk about you to other people.

2. Why are nurses such back-stabbers?

   salseranurse replied to RNforLongTime's topic in Relations

   Agree with nurse hobit, it's kinda sad but many nurses suffer from low self esteem and therefore to boost there own moral they feel the need to put down there coworkers including management. No one is immune to it. Best thing to do is to encourage th...

3. Male RN-assist with pelvic exams?

   salseranurse replied to walnuttree91's topic in Emergency

   Sorry , I missed that. If you request the presence of another female it should be honored. Most of our settings is with a nurse helper. Your license should not be compromised. I wouldn't want that to happen to anyone.

4. Male RN-assist with pelvic exams?

   salseranurse replied to walnuttree91's topic in Emergency

   That would be up to your discretion and depending on the policies of your facility. Most acutely ill patients just want relief etc. If your patient is not comfortable then by all means have someone at the bedside w/you. I have yet to encounter a fem...

5. Shaken Baby

   salseranurse replied to royr's topic in General Nursing

   You have chosen a profession that is not always kind to our psyche. But you can overcome the guilt and shame by continuing on the path you have carved out and looking for other opportunities to make a difference. You are special. You are a Nurse.

6. Male RN-assist with pelvic exams?

   salseranurse replied to walnuttree91's topic in Emergency

   What year is this uhhhh 2006. You can only ask a coworker to assist you if the patient outrightly refuses. Keep in mind that everyone else is just as busy as you are. Most patients are cooperative with there nurses male and female. The only male nurs...

7. all nurses pls help

   salseranurse replied to p1gnr53's topic in Med-Surg

   Agree w/Pamrn fluid overload is always a big concern. Follow the recommendations of your facility

8. new charge nurse discovering bad practice on the unit

   salseranurse replied to nursindaz's topic in General Nursing

   Hi, This sounds like a long term setting but that shouldn' excuse the fact that this RN has developed bad habits over the years. She is obviously used to getting over on other supervisors therefore unless you do something about it her deceptiveness w...