BoyNamedSue

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1. Assessment question? Is this common?

   BoyNamedSue replied to tsm007's topic in Geriatric

   When I started out on skilled, I would pick up every now and then on another skilled unit in the facility. I would go around doing my assessments, and the patients would look at me all crazy (even though they weren't crazy). One patient asked me what...

2. She Wants A Cookie, but We Only Have Crackers!!!

   BoyNamedSue replied to BoyNamedSue's topic in Geriatric

   Thanks, everyone. When I wrote the op, I was kind of feeling down on myself. Lately, I've been reading the charts when I don't have to, studying info on my iPad. It really gets me thinking again, and that's the one thing I really felt bad about. I fe...

3. She Wants A Cookie, but We Only Have Crackers!!!

   BoyNamedSue posted a topic in Geriatric

   My spark of energy is very dim right now. I started working LTC a couple months ago, and I was feeling a little down recently. I feel like I don't have the time to dive into a resident's history, their meds, or do much assessments. The other nurses t...

4. New nurse to PACU

   BoyNamedSue replied to BoyNamedSue's topic in PACU

   Yeah, I've shadowed my preceptor during my final year of nursing school in the PACU where I'm applying. They do mostly routine surgeries, but when I was shadowing, we did get the occasional shock patient/emergency patient.

5. New nurse to PACU

   BoyNamedSue posted a topic in PACU

   I have 10 months experience in a sub-acute rehab facility. I like it, but it's starting to feel too predictable. A PACU position opened up. I really want to apply, but I keep psyching myself out before I open the application because I wonder if I can...

6. Bending and Breaking the Rules in Nursing

   BoyNamedSue replied to TheCommuter's topic in Geriatric

   It becomes necessary at times to break away from the bureaucratic structure of the nursing facility in which you work in order to fully exercise your duties as a nurse; duties which transcend the the physical workplace, but, reside instead in the sh...

7. As if I am not busy enough!

   BoyNamedSue replied to NJstudent2012's topic in Geriatric

   I'm sorry, but I started laughing after I read your post. I've dealt with similar situations and just have to laugh it off. What you really want to say is, "crocheting, I'm sure, is difficult; but, it's not rocket science. I'm sure you can figure it....

8. Is this normal?

   BoyNamedSue replied to Nick2you's topic in Geriatric

   I've been in sub-acute for over six months. It's not for everyone, and it seems a common thread for nurses to leave simply because of issues with the facility itself. This is my first nursing position, but I get the feeling that nurses in other field...

9. SNF/LTC new nurse needs advice

   BoyNamedSue replied to Bunnybop's topic in Geriatric

   Generally, there is a protocol in place for emergent vs. non-emergent issues. Generally at night, when you are more than likely going to get the on-call doc., you have to ask yourself: what is the doc. Going to do? Ask yourself, is the patient sympto...

10. I Will Fear No Evil For You Are With Me

    BoyNamedSue replied to CheesePotato's topic in Spirituality

    It's during times like this in which the partition which normally separates one person from another is removed, and, for a solemn moment - a brief moment - people come to the realization that we are not that different from one another.

11. What superhero are you?

    BoyNamedSue replied to Brian's topic in Rock

    I've got my own troubles and worries, just as anybody else. I struggle with anxiety and depression. I'm afraid of making a wrong decision, or not doing a good job. My goals: be of value to my team, and stand up for what is right. I'm not perfect. I'm...

12. Is nursing for me?

    BoyNamedSue replied to NOORSE's topic in Men

    Honestly, after a few months of working as a nurse, being a "male" nurse does not even enter into my mind. It's similar to asking a woman physician, "what's it like being a female Dr.?" Or, a woman firefighter, "what's it like being a fire-woman?" I...

13. Nursing Humor / Share Jokes

    BoyNamedSue replied to crNAtion's topic in Humor

    Once I was walking to the side of an older gentleman who was being wheeled down a quiet hallway. The resident was wearing a gown with a blanket spread out over his legs. There were a couple people walking towards us, and several other nurses at the n...

14. Mens Scrubs

    BoyNamedSue replied to cjcaaway's topic in Men

    I though that, too.... Then I saw the bell-bottoms in a full length mirror and realized that it wasn't going for a vintage look.

15. Murphy's law

    BoyNamedSue replied to garciadiego's topic in Geriatric

    I had to read my own post again. No, sorry, to specify its when I wrote, "when she stands up," meaning when she stands up in her room, apply the cream. Then, take her to supper. :)