Jerez

Jerez has 1 years experience.

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1. Supervised smoking in LTC

   Jerez replied to Jerez's topic in General Nursing

   Ok but it's not just 10mins, it is several times throughout the day and on top of that I would prefer zero exposure...otherwise I might consider working in a bar. Call it hyperbole if you'd like but second hand smoke does just as much damage if not m...

2. Supervised smoking in LTC

   Jerez replied to Jerez's topic in General Nursing

   With that said, the majority of our staff does not smoke and does not want to assist with smoking, so if your stance is not to force staff to assist with smokers but also feel like residents should be able to smoke even "if they can't wheel themselve...

3. New Nurse Anxiety

   Jerez replied to whatthenot's topic in General Nursing

   I think some of what you describe is absolutely normal as long as it does not interfere with your care. When I started in the ER, I was a mess with only 2yrs exp as a nurse, I wasn't so sure I was ready for emergency but I so badly wanted the experie...

4. Supervised smoking in LTC

   Jerez replied to Jerez's topic in General Nursing

   True!

5. Supervised smoking in LTC

   Jerez replied to Jerez's topic in General Nursing

   This is a good idea

6. Aggressive family member

   Jerez replied to Jerez's topic in General Nursing

7. Aggressive family member

   Jerez replied to Jerez's topic in General Nursing

8. Aggressive family member

   Jerez replied to Jerez's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you for your comment! The patient was d/c after IVF and yes an incident report was filed.

9. Aggressive family member

   Jerez replied to Jerez's topic in General Nursing

   I had just inserted the needle & this was after I had finished doing a straight cath as well.

10. Aggressive family member

    Jerez replied to Jerez's topic in General Nursing

    The situation did not escalate any further after he had pushed my hands away. I felt that the environment that was created was too uncomfortable after that took place. I did not think to assess for any physical abuse :/ I did fill out an incident rep...

11. Aggressive family member

    Jerez replied to Jerez's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for your comment! I do feel very confident in my IV sticks even on pediatrics, however, it's a stressful situation for all involved and feel that the parents can play a larger role on how smoothly it goes or not too. Their cooperation is def k...

12. Aggressive family member

    Jerez posted a topic in General Nursing

    So I was placing an IV in a pediatric pt about 6mo and she was of course not happy. She was crying and the mother was comforting her the best she could. As I was placing the IV though, the dad reached across the bed while I had the needle in the chil...

13. Supervised smoking in LTC

    Jerez posted a topic in General Nursing

    Just wondering what other peoples thoughts are on residents smoking in LTC? I work PRN at an LTC facility that allows residents to smoke, basically I am told it is their right. So they do have scheduled smoke breaks for the residents throughout the d...