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  1. Being Deposed - Help!

    RNGummy40 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, WOW, I too am sorry you are experiencing this situation and am sorry your patient had a negative outcome. You absolutely need an attorney! Since you no longer work for the company,...

  2. Is psychiatric nursing a dying profession?

    RNGummy40 replied to LilaDavis's topic in Psychiatric

    LOL!!! When I saw your questions it gave me the giggles!!! If only self fulfilling prophecy really worked in this situation, then your worries would actually be a wonderful outcome! The "push," for...

  3. Med error

    RNGummy40 replied to mommaellis7's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    "I followed that order charted wrote TO and reordered new labs everything but transcribing it to the MAR. It was the exact same orders as before. However, we box it off, so you have to rewrite it. I...

  4. Charlie Gard

    RNGummy40 replied to Lavender111's topic in Nursing News

    The parents actions to prolong their child's life are normal. It would also be normal for parents to say, "Okay, let him go." The parents are in a state of loss and the irregular cycle of loss is a...

  5. To the nurse who was belittling and condescending to me today

    RNGummy40 replied to Wherearethelandmarks's topic in General Nursing

    Oh my Lord!!! Rudeness and disrespect over a patient missing prune juice, LOL!!!! Stop the bolder from forming like in the movie, "Indiana Jones and Raiders of the Lost Ark." (yes constipation is a...

  6. Expensive stethoscope for student?

    RNGummy40 replied to hellofish's topic in General Students

    When I started nursing school, I found a Littman Cardiac II stethoscope on sale and bought it. I wanted to learn which sounds I was hearing and I wanted to do as best I could. If you have one, use it...

  7. MD was angry I questioned him.

    RNGummy40 replied to ella2990's topic in General Nursing

    Dear ella2990, BSN, RN, You did your job! There may have been may factors why the MD was upset with you, BUT who really cares? If the physician was concerned about psychiatric boarding, then do his...

  8. Patient is a sex offender with a tracker on his ankle

    RNGummy40 replied to Alex_RN's topic in General Nursing

    "When I received shift report for my very ill, bed-bound patient, the RN giving report pointed out the tracker affixed to his anklet. She had admitted him a few hours earlier and did not know the...

  9. Methadone worse than heroin....ideas?

    RNGummy40 replied to Maevish's topic in Addictions

    Dear Maevish, RN, Methadone is a synthetic opioid and it is used (as others have already have mentioned) as tool to assist patients with sub-stance misuse. Unfortunately, this tool is not well...

  10. Gross Things Patients Do

    RNGummy40 replied to bluegeegoo2's topic in General Nursing

    With psychiatric patients, their is no end to the creativity they may display during a shift. One patient added vomit to their drinks and food, then attempted to eat the creations they made. Another...

  11. Another 'is it worth it' question for RNs

    RNGummy40 replied to solDanz's topic in General Nursing

    Dear SolDanz, When I started my nursing program, I still remember the advice my nursing instructors gave to us that first day of nursing school. "We strongly advise that your do not work." Only 45%...

  12. Respect For Nurses

    RNGummy40 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Good Morning. I decided to post my morning coffee experience. As I pulled through the drive through one of the baristas, I usually get coffee from, noticed I has a stethoscope in my car. She asked...

  13. I Have a question

    RNGummy40 replied to 111170's topic in General Nursing

    I hope the surgery is successful and that your husband has a quick recovery. You certainly can make the request but you and your husband should be talking with the doctor about this before even going...

  14. Running into former patients

    RNGummy40 replied to Volley88's topic in General Nursing

    If I saw a patient that I provided care to, if I did not have concerns I would only acknowledge them if they initiated contact. I definitely would not have a drink with any of my patients. You are...

  15. Student nurse dismayed by bedside nursing attitude

    RNGummy40 replied to new gal's topic in General Students

    Dear New Gal, I think the answer to your last question includes a lot of factors. Students entering nursing may want a good paying job, fewer work hours, respect in the work they do, ability to be...

  16. Nursing Ethics Question!

    RNGummy40 replied to Nugget's topic in Psychiatric

    Hi Michelle. If I were you, I would be reporting to the Canadian Medical Association and the Canadian Nursing Association. There are so many Ethical Violations in bribing a patient in order to promote...

  17. They were in bed together.

    RNGummy40 replied to Yaadie's topic in General Nursing

    Well in the acute care setting, IN EPIC, there is required documentation for how nursing is allowing the patient to maintain their intimacy. Nursing staff allows privacy, anything else needed requires...

  18. Can you refuse to give care to a resident in LTC?

    RNGummy40 replied to CNA2016:)'s topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am sorry that you are having difficulties with this patient. He sounds delight full and I bet he would be the great at public speaking events! Seriously, this is a TEAM situation!!! We cannot refuse...

  19. Do you ever hold Lantus?

    RNGummy40 replied to SleeepyRN's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    When reading your post, I immediately thought about the NCLEX Exam questions that ended in absolute terms like NEVER and ALWAYS. The answer to your question will ALWAYS be found in the total...

  20. Confused & a little discouraged?

    RNGummy40 replied to gennn19's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Dear genesis1930, Congratulations, you have a very UNIQUE opportunity to pick from a variety of nursing fields to start at in your practice. Not every nurse has that opportunity, so take a moment and...

  21. How to deal with a bully patient?

    RNGummy40 replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    What I find interesting is that you asked how do doctors deal with "bullying," patients. The sad answer from my experience is that they do not deal with these patients. Narcissistic personality...

  22. "I Narcanned Your Honor Student"

    RNGummy40 replied to EAGirl's topic in General Nursing

    This is an interesting thread. The numbers are at 32,368 Views, 157 Comments. WOW! There are many forms of stigma when it comes to addiction disorders. The stereotype can be assumed that a person...

  23. Only one nurse scheduled overnight - What is your facilty backup plan?

    RNGummy40 replied to pjsmom's topic in General Nursing

    The solution to your problem is that you need to change the policy. You need to have two nurses, otherwise you are going to have to be the one to pick up the shifts. I am curious as to which type of...

  24. Respect For Nurses

    RNGummy40 replied to RNGummy40's topic in General Nursing

    Definitely not doctor bashing. Just the acknowledgement that nurses and our practice continues to be poorly understood and recognized by our community and at times by other medical professionals....

  25. Combative/Violent Confused Patients

    RNGummy40 replied to missmiamoore's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I am sorry you experienced violence from a patient. Objectively, we don't know if that violence was intentional or not, but appearing confused was the first cue to unpredictable behaviors. Being...