Have Nurse

Have Nurse ADN, RN

Med/Surg/Infection Control/Geriatrics

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  1. Horrific news item

    Have Nurse replied to Coffee Nurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Dear God in Heaven, You see all of this. Please intervene...Put your Warrior angels around these little ones, and deal with those who are responsible. Comfort the parents and guide them through...

  2. How to call a provider at 3 am

    Have Nurse replied to ZenRN181's topic in General Nursing

    Good old Law Enforcement. Love

  3. Should I Include Clinicals on my Resume?

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

    You might discuss it during the interview if it comes

  4. Am I wrong? Is this legal?

    Have Nurse replied to bossfrog's topic in General Nursing

    Secretaries do not dictate nursing practice. Call your board of Nursing and let them know what's going on. Stick to your guns. You have a license to protect. (Not sure why this reply posted here....

  5. Nurses and promoting better rates of vaccination

    Have Nurse replied to jeastridge's topic in General Nursing

    Educate them. Then have them watch the PBS documentary about the Influenza Pandemic that nearly wiped North America in 1918. When I saw this movie, I was incensed that we weren't taught about this...

  6. OMG JACHO IS HERE!

    Have Nurse replied to hppygr8ful's topic in General Nursing

    You poor

  7. What Nurses really Want to Say When They Chart

    Have Nurse replied to SICUshortCait's topic in General Nursing

    So hailarious. I read and re-read this one today. Can't stop laughing...................!!!!!!!!!!!! Great humor. Telling it like it

  8. Can i be fired

    Have Nurse replied to Joshua08's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Yes. It may be helpful to quietly sit down privately with those who appear to have a problem with how you communicate. Let the expectation be one of mutual respect though, not defensiveness or...

  9. Sexual harrassment and erection situations

    Have Nurse replied to Lilymoonstorm's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Wow. That's a challenge to be sure. Most caregivers would refuse to take care of someone that makes them that uncomfortable. But, you need to ask yourself some things: Can this fellow manage alone?...

  10. Should a nurse suggest a different doctor?

    Have Nurse replied to brownbook's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    It's tricky when you are walking in a situation "cold." But, you could inquire gently with the patient, how it's going and if they feel as though their care and communication with their physician is...

  11. 63 yr old I want to go back to work!

    Have Nurse replied to Mayday#1's topic in Retired Nurses

    That's a great idea. Not sure what state she is in, but here in MN, she would find

  12. Dangers of teaching kids they can be boys or girls

    Have Nurse replied to nursingaround1's topic in General Nursing

    Yes. I can. On a personal note: My daughter was attacked years ago and we were kept in the dark. But, after it occurred, that same year, she suddenly was convinced she was gay and had friends that...

  13. Am I overreacting?!

    Have Nurse replied to CrazySchoolNurse's topic in School

    It's a challenge sometimes when something new happens with a policy at work. And, face it. It's hard to give up what you and the students are use to. The reality is that our world is more volatile...

  14. National Walkout Day March 14 at 10am

    Have Nurse replied to RobotechTD's topic in School

    As long as they are back in class after the "17 minutes," it's

  15. Patients afraid of needles...

    Have Nurse replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    I am so sorry that you had to experience all of that!! It concerns me though also, that you have had drug sensitivities that were ignored...?? The Patient Rep, (Advocate) might be a nice place to...

  16. Patients afraid of needles...

    Have Nurse replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    That's unsettling to have to have multiple sticks. My daughter is like that. It was many years ago, but she had diabetese issues at the time and was always a "hard start." We just requested anytime...

  17. Nursing home to hospital

    Have Nurse replied to grace567's topic in General Nursing

    Well, the reason folks are in Assisted Living is because they need help and cannot live on their own so I am not surprised that you have some folks there that need assistance back to their rooms....

  18. Should I Carry Nursing Malpractice (Liability) Insurance?

    Have Nurse replied to sirI's topic in Nursing Career

    Malpractice insurance only tells the opposition that there is something ($$) to go after. I use to carry it. I don't anymore. Most employers carry

  19. Will my license be at risk?

    Have Nurse replied to Elmstreet209's topic in General Nursing

    It makes no sense to threaten and be angry, unless the contact feels that they should have been notified first, still no reason for them to lose their temper. What if you hadn't sent him? Would the...

  20. Civilian Interested in Reserves

    Have Nurse replied to AntM24's topic in Government, Military

    Am curious...why do you want someone to comment who has had no previous military

  21. Sharps Containers

    Have Nurse replied to BrisketRN's topic in School

    Check your Infectious Waste Policies and Procedures. If the phone number wore off, perhaps the name of the company contracted to pick up the waste will be listed. If not, check with your Admin to...

  22. mobility issue- please help!

    Have Nurse replied to nursekoll's topic in School

    I agree with

  23. Another manic Monday!

    Have Nurse replied to scuba nurse's topic in School

    Lord, You saw it all. Please be with the driver and this family. Be there in the E.R., let these injured ones feel your presence and guide the hands and minds that care for them today. Calm the...

  24. How to handle condescending doctor

    Have Nurse replied to MyAimIsTrue's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know. It sounded as though he was being cognizant of the emotional state of the family. I can't fault him for that. And frankly, in this culture we seem to have a need to talk over, or keep...

  25. Who cleans the poo?

    Have Nurse replied to leilo0's topic in General Nursing

    It is my understanding that Housekeepers go through BBP training, handwashing, Infection Control. Check your facility's policy. If they are trained in it, they need to clean it. I am the staff...