Have Nurse

Have Nurse ADN, RN

Med/Surg/Infection Control/Geriatrics

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  1. Suicide attempt while at school

    There is nothing more wecan add. You said it all. God bless
  2. Suicide attempt while at school

    You're doing the right thing, My Friend. Your son knows you love him. But you must protect him now by only sharing with an adult regarding this. Kids are resilient, but they have memory. School is...
  3. Really Hating the Words...

    Am keeping you in prayer. I felt as you do when my mom died. My family unreachable and no friends near. You are not alone. He is walking this road with you, and so are
  4. Really Hating the Words...

    Sounds as though you are over-whelmed right now. That's
  5. Quick: need a code word

    Bananas.
  6. Suicide attempt while at school

    No one warns us in Nursing school what kind of situations we may fall into. When it happens, it literally takes our breath away. Shock, fear, anger and a feeling of betrayal by all who were in a...
  7. Should nurses be able to listen to music at work?

    I agree. It's right up there with whistling. Inappropriate in the patient care setting or any professional
  8. When To Call The On Call Doctor

    Yes. You received report and were given important instructions. You are not there to diagnose. It was good that you checked her lungs but as you are a new grad, you do not have the background to...
  9. Are new grad RNs able to get a job in home health ?

    No. The preference is to have acute care background before you are sent out in the field. Many Home Health companies don't spend enough time on Orientation, Medicare rules, etc. Long Term Care would...
  10. allnurses YouTube Contest - Win a $100 Amazon Gift Card

    This video says it all. Loved it! Everyone who does patient care should see-not only us nurses. Thank
  11. Was I wrong?

    Good point. ...hadn't considered that. Perhaps it is time for a drug
  12. Was I wrong?

    You owe her no courtesy to get her opinion first. You owe no apology. The other nurse does not have the right to diagnose as to whether or not your pt was a "known drug seeker." Pain control is a...
  13. ADVICE

    Keep them both. You never know what life will dish out and you will be better prepared and have less stress. My story: I held a M.N. RN license and married, moved to TX. I had planned to give up...
  14. How long is too long?

    Check with your state board of nursing for
  15. Why your avatar?

    Eyore comes from a gentler simpler time, like
  16. I'm worried...

    Of course! Thank you for
  17. EMS talking down to Nurse

    Education and experience aside: There is no excuse for discourtesy to a fellow colleague whether in the office, hospital, clinic or the field. We are suppose to support not only our patients, and...
  18. not getting the help I need!

    Get out of
  19. A Pause at the Moment of Death: Your Thoughts

    Extremely
  20. Should nurses post on social media, HIPAA violation?

    HIPAA only involves protected info: Demographics, financial information, medical records and photographs of patients or clients. Employees are not covered by HIPAA in the workplace, for H.R....
  21. Male Nurse Disgusted by Female Nurses

    Ok but did you really need to lamb baste the poor guy?
  22. Is all hope lost for Nursing?

    It's amazing how the years show us things. Yes, you could go back to school, and have another financial burden, but in this day and age, there are many facilities that would hire you regardless of...
  23. Quitting Nursing School (For good)

    It takes wisdom to admit the road needs to change for someone. Well
  24. February 2018 Caption Contest - Win $100!

    We're puttin' on the suits...we're goin'
  25. This is not what I thought it was

    Perhaps it's a good idea to let yourself rest and re-group. You need to take care of yourself first. Perhaps Home Health? You can drive, sit when you get there. You have less patients and most HH...