RhythmicRN ADN

I am a Registered Nurse case manager for community mental health. I was called into the med clinic last week to help out as they were short a nurse. I was performing an assessment on a patient after her appointment with Psychiatrist. This consumer is...

Thanks for the input, Sour Lemon, I have wondered if she has filed other complaints in the past.

Never give a patient personal information about yourself. It will eventually come back to bite you, even after years. Let the personal opinions and/or insults go. This is a move to fulfill an unsatisfied ego or personality disorder and an attempt to ...

I once worked in LTC where there was an unfriendly Dalmatian that was supposed to befriend the residents. In an attempt to get the dog to come to residents, dog treats were placed in containers at the nursing stations marked "Treats for Dottie." I pl...

You do not have to tolerate this treatment. I would make a point to talk to someone in HR immediately. I once worked with an RN from northern Europe with an accent that took some time to understand. She spoke in a very direct manner in which was her ...

"I warned you that skyping a psych eval with sextuplet schizophrenics was a big mistake!"

One of my favorites in the psych clinic: "Masticate Nitrogenous waste and go Asystole!" In the ED: "Clearly this patient suffers from Hypodilaudism!" Another from LTC: "No, I wont let you die today, there is way too much paperwork involved!"

One of my favorites in the psych clinic: "Masticate Nitrogenous waste and go Asystole!" In the ED: "Clearly this patient suffers from Hypodilaudism!"

I once helped a school nurse do a morning assessment on an eight year old with stomach pain. We eventually learned the pain was caused from hunger. Yes, the parents were notified. I agree that you are not raising other's children, but you are making ...

Please don't beat yourself up over this. Use this as a teaching experience. I have dealt with many cutters in the past. This doesn't mean the patient is necessarily suicidal. Cutting is usually a release for anxiety or a cry for attention. Most cutte...

You did the right thing. I absolutely would not take a verbal order from another nurse. I was once asked to give an IM psychotropic med that another nurse drew up in a syringe. I did not give it because I did not draw it up. You should contact your m...

Student must have high respect for you. You are the 'Goat too' nurse!

I am so sorry to learn of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are for you and your family.

This is a very clear example of an administration that has more dollars than sense. Unsafe client care, pharmaceutical errors, unethical practices, unsupportive administration, etc. I think the previous posts give a clear messages as to what you shou...

Wow. My heart goes out to you. This sounds incredibly close to a job I once was working. The DON had it out for me and watched me like a helicopter mom. I later learned from the medical director that the DON "Is not your friend." I loved this job but...

Do not give up! Nurseblaq could not have said it better. Also, remember the ABC's of nursing during exam. I was a walking, talking, nursing encyclopedia after graduation and yet I had to take the NCLEX twice before passing. Find a relaxing distractio...

I was a great student and knew the material well. However, I was a poor exam taker due to test anxiety. My study buddy, fellow nursing student and commuting partner knew this. The day of the exam she took me to a pier on Lake Michigan and walked the ...

I strongly encourage you to study Saunders CD ROM, make flashcards of weaknesses and study with a peer. Remember this, if you can explain it to someone then you know the material. Best of luck to you!

"He insists he is family and should be present!"

Years ago I paged a Dr. on a Saturday afternoon. When he called back he was put on hold. When I arrived at the nursing station and answered the phone the line was dead. I paged him again and when he called back I answered. He was angry and began a t...