ChryssyD

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  1. When To Call The On Call Doctor

    ChryssyD replied to MJ48's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Well, I won't mince words. Yes, you should have called the MD. You clearly had concerns (rightfully), and yet you chose not to inform the doctor. Never be afraid to kick a problem upstairs--there...

  2. What kind of lawyer can answer my questions?

    ChryssyD replied to 1blueheron's topic in General Nursing

    The answer to your question is in the phrasing of the Board's query: "...which may impair or interfere with your ability to practice safely and in a competent and professional manner." If you...

  3. Telephone Triage Nurse topic is dead

    ChryssyD replied to nurseprincesss's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I have to admit that phone triage is something I've never done. But it seems a pretty sweet deal. These businesses generally have protocols, procedures for nurses to follow. You just tell...

  4. Working nights w/ barking/needy dogs that probably wouldn't let me sleep during the day

    ChryssyD replied to lmb93's topic in General Nursing

    Let them inside to sleep along with you. Dogs are pack animals who want to be with the pack leader (hopefully you!). Letting them inside will greatly reduce their anxiety, and then they will stop...

  5. Suspended Licence

    ChryssyD replied to PRN4U's topic in Nurses Recovery

    PRN4U: Relax and try not to panic. Tell us why your license was suspended, so we can help you understand what might happen in future. But, first, just breathe. As stated by Oogie, any Board...

  6. CARE PLAN HELP

    ChryssyD replied to Mmathieson07's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Sour Lemon: Amen! Mmathieson: Shame on you, sugar--you need to learn and figure this out for yourself. That's why we go to school, to learn! Open those books and edify yourself! Best of luck.

  7. CNA and Falls

    ChryssyD replied to Rini1995's topic in General Nursing

    Rini1995: You are right to be uncomfortable with a boss who blames you for patient falls. They just happen. There are lots of things we can do to lessen the risk, but falls will still happen. The...

  8. Surgical gowns/scrub caps outside the OR?

    ChryssyD replied to Philly85's topic in General Nursing

    Rose Queen: Yes. When I worked PICU, we were scrupulous about covering our scrubs when we left the unit for lunch or a smoke break (breathing treatment). The idea was to minimize contamination of...

  9. bedrails

    ChryssyD replied to nancydrew6's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Sorry, but I have to disagree. Bed alarms may be your only indication that patients are trying to get out of bed. They may be upsetting and disorienting, but if they help prevent falls, that's OK....

  10. Group Interview--coming prepared

    ChryssyD replied to Lulu Belle's topic in General Nursing

    Know the article well, and also be aware of any possible discussion points, any controversial or questionable points in the article. You need to show your knowledge, but you also need to show your...

  11. Drug testing...

    ChryssyD replied to JxoRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    No worries, you can still have ice cream. :) You can't have anything cooked with wine or liquor, though, and you can't have a casual beer or glass of wine with dinner. And you definitely can't have...

  12. Nursing student with recent DUI. Need advice

    ChryssyD replied to BCE2802's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I'm going with those advising a good lawyer who might be able to mitigate the DUI. A DUI conviction will almost certainly get you hooked into a monitoring program, which will be humiliating,...

  13. Is Faith Enough?

    ChryssyD replied to jaelpn's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I'm sorry you feel so uncomfortable with Christians. They should not be making you feel uncomfortable. Christ taught that all who are not against us are with us. This is significant for atheists...

  14. When do you say no.

    ChryssyD replied to jmcd84's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Well, last evening I worked as a med nurse (LPN, in my facility), but when necessary during any shift I toilet or dress patients, feed them, supervise baths, do dressing changes or other treatments...

  15. Net Neutrality

    ChryssyD replied to Natasha A.'s topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Yes. Speech has been commoditized. According to the Supreme Court, money is speech, so the right to speech may soon cost money. So many people around the world can make their views known for little...

  16. Smoking outside

    ChryssyD replied to LTC_DON's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    As a former smoker I can tell you that there is no such thing as too cold to smoke. The addiction to nicotine will enable you to endure almost anything--freezing temperatures are not a deterrent. So...

  17. How things change

    ChryssyD replied to jdub6's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I don't know about satisfaction surveys. There are so many variables in what "clients" rate as good service. Is it a nurse popping up 2 seconds after you press your call bell? Is it how hot your...

  18. Is Faith Enough?

    ChryssyD replied to jaelpn's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I don't discuss my faith with my patients unless they specifically ask, and even then in only general terms. Boundaries! Personal faith is another matter. There is a range of interpretations...

  19. Ethics in Nursing

    ChryssyD replied to ggopaso's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    How about something I have encountered in psych? Medication administration without patient knowledge or consent--putting medication in food/drink. We don't do it often, and we always obtain family...

  20. Longwood or Lynchburg??

    ChryssyD replied to summer2018's topic in School, College Programs

    Do some more research. I know that Longwood's pass rate for Boards was 100% for the past 2 years, which is pretty darn good. I know next to nothing about Lynchburg College, so I can't help you...

  21. Sixth Sense

    ChryssyD replied to Adre97's topic in General Nursing

    Mmm. It sounds like you're just having "intuitions" about your patients, which is totally normal, especially in hospice. Almost every nurse or CNA with more than a year's experience starts to...

  22. How small is rural?

    ChryssyD replied to Guest321574's topic in Rural

    Rural areas are wonderful, I think, but healthcare-wise, there are real problems. In an area with no major trauma center, no university medical center within an hour or more's drive, few--if...

  23. Christmas Bonuses

    ChryssyD replied to kadphilly's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    No. Buy the staff some popcorn or pizza--they will definitely appreciate it. No one should expect you, as an facility employee, to contribute to monetary staff bonuses. That is the facility's job,...

  24. Rounding rules

    ChryssyD replied to staceywilliams's topic in Pediatric

    Use a TB syringe if you're concerned about exact dosing. As far as rounding up or down, consult the MD or pharmacist on the exact, appropriate dose if you have questions . There are many drugs that...

  25. Mandatory Fun??

    ChryssyD replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Well, there's socializing with people you like, and there's attending events full of people you don't really know and couldn't care less about. I will be the first to admit that appearances can be...