jizzi

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1. The Operating Room

   jizzi replied to judybsn's topic in General Nursing

   I had been an OR nurse for over 25 years. Then I became the patient. I was glad that I could choose my surgical team and anesthesiologist as well as my surgeon. Although it was terrifying because I did not know the extent of the cancer, I felt reassu...

2. Charge nurse with less than a year RN experience???!!

   jizzi replied to RNpandoraRN's topic in Management

   When I was a new grad, I was orienting with a seasoned RN. However, one 3-11 shift, she called out sick and I was left in charge because there was no one else to assign to my unit. I was nervous but got through the shift without any problem. I attend...

3. Code Status Error - An Ethical Dilemma

   jizzi replied to Simkah's topic in General Nursing

   This is another reason to have the advanced directives completed and available on the chart. It clearly defines DNR status. Some facilities even use over bed signs as well as bracelets to indicate code status. However, if the patient should go to the...

4. RN work from home due to illness

   jizzi replied to alonge's topic in Disabilities

   I have been a nurse for over 30 years and worked for 18 1/2 years in the OR when I got cancer. I had surgery and radiation but then developed pelvic and lower extremity lymphedema. I could no longer lift, stand for hours, or work on-call so I applied...

5. I hate nursing

   jizzi replied to prettylittlenurse2b's topic in General Students

   I have been a nurse for over 30 years. It isn't the glamorous job you see portrayed on TV. The reality is that it is hard work and you may not be appreciated by doctors, patients, or your boss. If you can deal with that, then you have what it takes t...

6. Patients who are too lazy to open their own splenda packets

   jizzi replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

   I believe that some patients do not understand the role of a nurse. They believe that we are akin their personal care attendant or concierge. This is not true unless you are their private duty nurse. When this kind of situation arises, the patients n...