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  1. Has anyone overmedicated a pt?

    RNGummy40 replied to jl18's topic in General Nursing

    I read your post and am sorry your patient experienced a negative outcome. I hope that you have allowed yourself the time to deep breath and acknowledge that you are human! Being a great nurse is not...

  2. Keeping textbooks for reference?

    RNGummy40 replied to cnsrn1's topic in General Nursing

    For the first 2-3 years after you graduate your textbooks can help you during your transition into nursing practice. Sometimes it is hard to find things on google and your textbooks are an easy source...

  3. New Nurse; How do I earn respect from PCA/CNA?

    RNGummy40 replied to HaleyRoseRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Good Morning! Sorry to hear you are experiencing a communication barrier with your nursing assistants, but congratulations on your new position! When reading your post a couple of things you mentioned...

  4. My parents don't want me to become nurse but I don't care anymore

    RNGummy40 replied to JayLuv108's topic in General Nursing

    COME JOIN OUR CLUB!!! Your parents want you to be happy and independent. They are worried and they are not alone in not knowing what we nurses do! When I read your post I immediately thought about...

  5. Should Female Muslim Psychiatric Patients Be Allowed to Wear Hijabs?

    RNGummy40 replied to purplegal's topic in Psychiatric

    Patients admitted to psychiatric hospitals for acute psychiatric care are entitled to practice their religious beliefs as long as those beliefs do not endanger themselves, other patients, or prevents...

  6. Psych pts protocol

    RNGummy40 replied to joyful_wanderer's topic in Emergency

    At my hospital, patient's evaluated for Suicidal Attempt/Ideation, Mental Heath Evaluation, Altered Mental Status, or Homicidal Ideation are placed generally in one area. It is a locked mini unit in...

  7. Have you ever been mistaken for a doctor?

    RNGummy40 replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in Men in Nursing

    YES! I have and it pisses me off, excuse my french! Pt's will call me doctor, and I will say, "I AM A NURSE!" The ridiculous comments patients will say include, "Oh but you are so smart, Oh but you...

  8. Specialty Poll for male nurses

    RNGummy40 replied to DatMurse's topic in Men in Nursing

    Psychiatric Nursing and Med Surg....more to come.

  9. Sunscreen in School?

    RNGummy40 replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    Yes sun screens are regulated by the FDA. They are considered an OTC. Below is the link to the FDA regulations. In addition, individualized states may include their own regulations. In Washington...

  10. New Grad, Can't Get Hired?

    RNGummy40 replied to Justineqt's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Unfortunately nursing programs are not blunt about the difficulties in obtaining a RN position for new graduates. Clinical hours and senior practicum/capstones are not considered actual nursing...

  11. Choose Your Favorite TV Nurse

    RNGummy40 replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    Rosario Dawson from Netflix show Daredevil. She is smart, tough, caring, and she is a super hero for saving lives. FYI: non of the doctors on Greys anatomy are nurses and should not even be included....

  12. How do I learn and not just memorize???

    RNGummy40 replied to lebelesprit_'s topic in Study Tips for Students's Share Tips

    Hi lebelesprit. To know what you study is to live what you have learned. Memorization will be part of your foundation and learning ways to hold onto the information you have learned for long term...

  13. Concerns About Patient Safety and Ability to Provide Quality Care

    RNGummy40 replied to JaneFidgets's topic in Psychiatric

    Hi JaneFidgets. Your safety concerns are accurate and I can't provide reassurance that it will get better. My last detox unit was locked with 28 patient load. Voluntary and Involuntary mix with dual...

  14. Good looking male borderline patient.

    RNGummy40 replied to benji66's topic in Psychiatric

    From the way you have described this patient I would also recommend you change your assignment. If you take a moment and look at how you have described your patient you wrote, "I am his key nurse. I...

  15. Men's shoes for nursing school.

    RNGummy40 replied to Smc0910's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Armitron Watches on Amazon for digital. If you need analog there are plenty of good deals on Amazon. Shoes: Rock ports or New balance white sneakers. Forget style, remember comfort and

  16. Being assaulted by a patient

    RNGummy40 replied to Sjade's topic in General Nursing

    Good Morning Sjade. I am sorry that you were assaulted. Yes, you should communicate with your nursing supervisor that you were assaulted and your facility should provided documentation for personal...

  17. Emergent Situation Gone Wrong. Ideas?

    RNGummy40 replied to Tencat25's topic in School

  18. Questioning a doctors order

    RNGummy40 replied to MrsJt's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I am sorry you experienced this barrier in providing patient care. May a nurse question a doctors order? The simple answer is YES! If your nursing supervisor told you you had no right to question a...