nunnurse1

nunnurse1 specializes in home health and geriatrics.

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1. What is "burnout" and how do you cope?

   nunnurse1 posted a topic in Stress 101

   I am working a great job, that I really love, but I am so tired! I am tired of whiny CNAs , petty nurses, screaming patients and a totally unrealistic schedule. I have been a nurse for close to 10 years and have never felt so frustrated with so man...

2. Have you been assaulted by a patient?

   nunnurse1 replied to CrabbyPatty's topic in Relations

   I have been smacked and hit several times. I just had an old lady bite me on the arm, but did not break the skin, just a big bruise. It is par for the course when you work with the elderly and demented. Not a fun part of the job and something we h...

3. Spiritual Beliefs and End of Life Care

   nunnurse1 replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Spirituality

   I work in a religious community of catholic nuns. They understand well what a DNR is about. We are there to support whatever decisions that our patients make toward the end. I think that age also has a lot to do with their exceptance of the progno...

4. Does Death Have A Smell?

   nunnurse1 replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

   I too can smell an odor, but usually not until they turn the corner of no return, but I can usually tell when someone is going to die. So much so alot of my collegues ask me how much longer they will linger. I just say they and god are the only one...

5. What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

   nunnurse1 replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

   Now that is scary!

6. The Unit of The Bitter and ****** Nurses

   nunnurse1 replied to Health-Nut's topic in General Nursing

   You can do better! There are lots of places that would be more nurturing for you and you may just have to take a leap. I had a unit clerk nursing job for 3 months and cried on the way to work and on the way home. I finally told them i needed a se...

7. Listening to a dying man

   nunnurse1 replied to NightOwl0624's topic in General Nursing

   Sometimes nursing is not just about the physical...You are a great nurse to have taken the time to listen to a person who really just needed to tell his story and feel like someone cares. Good going and keep up the good work!

8. Still penny pinching

   nunnurse1 replied to Williss2's topic in General Nursing

   I feel the same way some days. It seems like everything is more expensive and the more you make the more you spend. I definately have to stop going to starbucks because before you know it, I have spent $20 in a week!! I have to track my spending a...

9. What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

   nunnurse1 replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

   yes, I guess she thought they had been saying it too long and it was keeping her awake!

10. Certified Hospice LPN?

    nunnurse1 replied to ReeseCup819's topic in Hospice

    I would love to get this certification also. Years ago i was a certified hospice home health aide and i loved it. I now work in facility that treats out pts as hospice unless otherwise noted. I may have enough experience to pass the test but could...

11. You know that you are dating/married to a nurse

    nunnurse1 replied to mydee's topic in Humor

    I gotta try that one!

12. You Can't Make This Stuff Up!

    nunnurse1 replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    I know, my best friends husband is a policeman, but the funniest thing is that has the most sensitive gag reflex ever. He couldnt even help out if the kids were sick, lol

13. What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    nunnurse1 replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

    I was taking care of an old nun one night who had been very close to death. She was very alert and kept telling me that i needed to find beds for all the sisters who were saying the rosary around her room. Needless to say, there was no one in the r...

14. You Can't Make This Stuff Up!

    nunnurse1 replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    That is hilarious! I can so relate. I love geriatrics and its even more fun with they are religious. Nothing like a 90yr old nun asking for a miller lite with her pizza! Keep em coming because i think i have as warped a sense of humor because i o...

15. FIRST JOB as LPN Need advice and encouragement

    nunnurse1 replied to Brandi124's topic in General Nursing

    you go girl! you can do it!