Stillcrazyafteralltheseyears

Stillcrazyafteralltheseyears

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  1. experience with a hostile work environment

    Stillcrazyafteralltheseyears replied to mmc51264's topic in General Nursing

    Happened to me too. After I left a job the nurse taking my job said I stole a bottle of narcotics. I didn't know anything about it until 6 months later when the DEA called me in for an interview....

  2. Scared

    Stillcrazyafteralltheseyears replied to Sc8red's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I agree get a lawyer. Am I wrong to think that most boards of nursing want to help nurses keep their

  3. LTC Question/Opinion

    Stillcrazyafteralltheseyears replied to phoebebrat's topic in General Nursing

    What does your state board of nursing say? I would call and

  4. Two-Headed Snake Bully Nurse

    Stillcrazyafteralltheseyears replied to Milkofamnesia02's topic in General Nursing

    That’s what they call a drive by. Won’t say it to your face so you’re left with it in the back of your mind all day. I hated those kind of actions by some nurses. You know nursing is a...

  5. Crucial Conversations With Immature Nurses

    Stillcrazyafteralltheseyears replied to Kenz0880's topic in Nursing Career

    Oh tell the off going nurse to blow. Yeah she had to stay until your work was done. What if the physician in charge new about this? He would definitely commend you. Unfortunately getting off on time...

  6. Yale Nurse Replaces Fentanyl Vials with Saline

    Stillcrazyafteralltheseyears replied to J.Adderton's topic in Nursing News

    Sounding harsh here. But it’s not enough of a

  7. Opioid overdosing?

    Stillcrazyafteralltheseyears replied to darren_callcareer18's topic in General Specialties

    I worked in a methadone clinic for 7 years, and yes she was definitely over dosing. Good call. The one thing I wanted to tell you is that after you give a dose of narcan you need to continue to...

  8. Coworkers Opening Patient Windows During Inclement Weather

    Stillcrazyafteralltheseyears replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    You can always get a laser thermometer that checks room temperature for 20.00 on line. We had a patient whose room temperature never got above 64 degrees. We shut the room down and moved her to...

  9. Question about Outpatient Mental Health

    Stillcrazyafteralltheseyears replied to sideshowstarlet's topic in Psychiatric

    Case Management, mmmh does that mean you will writing care plans and speaking with guardians? Also arranging meetings with family, and filling out the critical assessment form every 90 days or when...

  10. I think I’ll be fired and I really do need to vent my fears

    Stillcrazyafteralltheseyears replied to direw0lf's topic in General Nursing

    Was there any witnesses when you dropped the "f bomb"? I believe you have a claim for harassment if you want to go that route. You can call HR and find out. I would do this anonymously and from a...

  11. Not a good fit

    Stillcrazyafteralltheseyears replied to BeachLife_AKB's topic in General Nursing

    Any DON who doesn't respect their nurses and humiliates them for petty reasons is selfish and controlling. She seems to like putting her staff down. I agree with finding a PRN position some where...

  12. Patient complaint - Did I mishandle this situation?

    Stillcrazyafteralltheseyears replied to lily8424's topic in General Nursing

    Yep I agree I think he was using intimidation to manipulate

  13. Yale Nurse Replaces Fentanyl Vials with Saline

    Stillcrazyafteralltheseyears replied to J.Adderton's topic in Nursing News

    I still feel bad for her victims that were probably assumed she was being melodramatic or having addiction

  14. Should I feel bad?

    Stillcrazyafteralltheseyears replied to jordyn12's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    No way are you wrong for requesting time off the same time a co-worker was asking off, it’s your supervisors responsibility to obtain staffing for the unit. I had a similar situation where a...

  15. Ready to leave bedside after only 1 year?

    Stillcrazyafteralltheseyears replied to Corpsman2OncRN's topic in General Nursing

    I I don’t think your job is giving you a chose. Since you are perceptible to depression/anxiety I don’t see it getting any better, and it may get worse. Can you take a leave of absence? Do they...

  16. RN license appeal, failed NCLEX. Only allowed one chance to pass.

    Stillcrazyafteralltheseyears replied to Espi4755's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Make sure you get liability insurance once you start practicing. Your own policy in addition to what your provided at

  17. Sitter 1:1

    Stillcrazyafteralltheseyears replied to Neens76's topic in Psychiatric

    In our facility 1:1 means your with in arms length of the patient. If he needs to go to the rest room do a 2:1 so you will be protected and also have a witness if he decides to become sexual. You can...

  18. When One Patient Affects the Care Other Patients Receive

    Stillcrazyafteralltheseyears replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    She sounds like she has borderline personality disorder. And you can not win with this patient . Just do your job and document. Involving the physician and patient advocate may help to get a handle...

  19. Superstitious Nurses

    Stillcrazyafteralltheseyears replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    You're very cool Davey

  20. Superstitious Nurses

    Stillcrazyafteralltheseyears replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    I am superstitious of full moons on Friday the

  21. Need advice

    Stillcrazyafteralltheseyears replied to Nursie_C's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I think they want to keep you in this position because you are good at it. It's not fair but they know you can due your job and handle most situations. You probably are getting alot of compliments...

  22. New Grad RN On Nights: Violence Causing Anxiety?

    Stillcrazyafteralltheseyears replied to NightingaleStar's topic in General Nursing

    I worked 10 years in a state mental health facility dealing with violent NGRI offenders that differing medication regimes could not stop their assaults on clients and staff. This ongoing environment...

  23. Having A Nurse As A Patient

    Stillcrazyafteralltheseyears replied to SkyDancer77's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    On the unit I worked on. I had to take care of a couple of Dr.'s we worked with. I can tell you that I was scared to death. To be honest they really didn't care for me that much. But somehow in my...

  24. Second Guessing Myself. Did I handle this situation correctly?

    Stillcrazyafteralltheseyears replied to RosalindaRN's topic in General Nursing

    You did the right thing! Keep following your instincts.

  25. Is calling off for burnout a thing?

    Stillcrazyafteralltheseyears replied to Stella_Blue's topic in General Nursing

    At our facility where it was usual to have codes every day and staff would get hurt. Call ins happened. But our staff never made anyone feel bad about it. We always said take care of yourself, and...