Have Nurse

Have Nurse ADN, RN

Med/Surg/Infection Control/Geriatrics

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  1. Ok I am FREAKING OUT

    Have Nurse replied to JxoRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Get a letter from your doctor to help regarding your medications if you are okay with

  2. While administering med, why using drugbook instead of instructions?

    Have Nurse replied to AlexisZ's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    When I was a student, I was instructed to always have a Drug Reference manual handy. They are loaded with critical information, including Nursing Considerations. If a patient has a certain issue...

  3. Irrigating Bladder in HH?

    Have Nurse replied to Avill's topic in Home Health

    Are you sure you understood her right? Irrigations of the bladder are ALWAYS sterile, as it is a closed system. Usually a foley is changed every thirty days or so, unless it's a mess. Check your...

  4. How do I get out of the home?

    Have Nurse replied to Kaisu's topic in Home Health

    I would thank them for the visit, and with a smile, while moving to the door, state something like: "I am looking forward to our next visit. I must continue on as I have patients expecting me. Thank...

  5. Thinking about getting a gun for safety

    Have Nurse replied to MotoRN34's topic in Home Health

    Carrying it your vehicle is risky. It can be stolen. And if you need it, your car is too far

  6. Thinking about getting a gun for safety

    Have Nurse replied to MotoRN34's topic in Home Health

    What you said makes no sense. I am not trying to be unkind. I am a military veteran. During war games stateside, we fired blanks. But we were trained in weapons in basic for a reason. There would...

  7. Thinking about getting a gun for safety

    Have Nurse replied to MotoRN34's topic in Home Health

    Well, you need to do some research first. You need a permit and you should take a gun safety class first. In addition, you need to know the law for that area with regard to gun ownership. If you...

  8. Turn Q2 and patient refuses

    Have Nurse replied to AnLe's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You can always smile and gently explain that bed sores, constipation, pneumonia and blood clots which can happen when one chooses not to follow the doctors orders and nursing care plan, will prolong...

  9. Depressed and Disappointed in Myself

    Have Nurse replied to Samx3's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Flying into the unknown can be very frightening. And worrying how you make your way through is in the forefront of your brain. The fact that you care about what is happening tells me that you have...

  10. Funniest Nursing Situation

    Have Nurse replied to Neats's topic in General Nursing

    You poor kid!!

  11. Funniest Nursing Situation

    Have Nurse replied to Neats's topic in General Nursing

    Many years ago I was working a med/surg duty on evenings. Our charge RN manned the call lights. She was a bit frazzled when she answered a light and asked softly on the intercome: "Yes, may I help...

  12. Confusion over pain med administration

    Have Nurse replied to HarmonyStewart's topic in Pain Management

    If there is no specificity as to when you may give the 2nd tablet, you can give it at the 5th hour, just understand that it will be another 6 hours before they are due again. Not sure why this is an...

  13. Job offers

    Have Nurse replied to Bunnygal's topic in Advanced Practice

    Only you know what your stress level is and what you can handle. Some times it helps to put it down on paper, the pros and cons. Also consider too, how it will be for your kids. Can they handle

  14. Opinion about a nurse's erros

    Have Nurse replied to PNPss's topic in Advanced Practice

    A lot depends on what time she was weighed, whether or not she had emptied her bladder/bowels or had just eaten,and whether or not she was dressed at the time. So, if you know those things and you...

  15. Nurse Bullying. Have you experienced it?

    Have Nurse replied to Alexx_xox's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    There's a difference between "bullying" and encouraging others to follow an established dress code that is facility policy. I wasn't there, so I don't know with what attitude the issue was brought...

  16. Nursing nightmares.

    Have Nurse replied to Been there,done that's topic in General Nursing

    My nightmare use to be being able to get to the shift change on time! That, and wondering if I really did hang the next heparin???? EEEKKKK Glad those days are

  17. 100 mile commute. Worth it?

    Have Nurse replied to indomie23's topic in General Nursing

    Poor thing! Yeah, that is hard. Myself, I am older and hopefully will retire in the next 5 years or so. But I do make a 104 mile roundtrip commute to a job I really do

  18. Tempted to Tell the Truth in Exit Interview

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

    If she has confessed it, she owns it. And the law says if you have knowledge and fail to report it, as the safety of the public hangs in the balance, then you are

  19. New Grad Struggles

    Have Nurse replied to KenyakeoniRN's topic in Nursing Career

    It takes wisdom to know where you don't belong. If you haven't the desire for Cardiac, that's ok. You stated you enjoy passing meds and doing assessments. Have you considered Long Term Care? They...

  20. And we were having such a nice day, too...

    Have Nurse replied to audreysmagic's topic in General Nursing

    Yep. You feel like you've been "set

  21. Nursing Shortage!! It's real and it bites (new grads, can't find a job? Read this post!)

    Have Nurse replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, something needs to be done about the way new grads are handled. Just because a nurse doesn't have BSN after their name does not mean that they aren't valuable. Many ASN nurses can find jobs in...

  22. How has nursing changed you?

    Have Nurse replied to thoughtful21's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing has changed me. I admit, my spirit and body are tired, and when someone I care for dies, a piece of me goes with them. But nursing has taught me to listen, really listen, reflect and ponder...

  23. Punitive culture

    Have Nurse replied to pink panther's topic in General Nursing

    Based on the vagueness of your post it's hard to help. But if you are doing what you are suppose to do, and being respectful, planning ahead and not putting in a bunch of overtime, why are you so...

  24. Fired Due to Not Being Able to Get to Work

    Have Nurse replied to Studentworker's topic in General Nursing

    I live in Minnesota. Nurses here plan for bad weather. Patient care doesn't stop. You should have made arrangements for a ride ahead of time with someone who has a safer vehicle if that was the...

  25. Are new grad RNs able to get a job in home health ?

    Have Nurse replied to Wannabenurseneko's topic in First Year After Licensure

    No. It's on you and don't you forget