Rustyhammer

Rustyhammer

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  1. Looking for suggestions

    Rustyhammer replied to luvbbs's topic in General Nursing

    When you get back apply to your nursing school. Meantime you could get any pre-reqs you might need out of the way. I personally think working as a nursing asst. is helpful especially if you ask...

  2. large and growing hepatitis outbreak linked to Chi Chi's

    Rustyhammer replied to oramar's topic in General Nursing

    It is a boob, a breast.

  3. Ticked off and ready to quit job!

    Rustyhammer replied to lashon20's topic in General Nursing

    If you quit, be sure and let them know exactly why you are leaving. You said it quite well to us. Maybe they can improve themselves.

  4. related to another post I made on reporting a MD

    Rustyhammer replied to angelbear's topic in General Nursing

    I've always considered initiating o2 as a nursing measure. Sats in the low 80's certainly justifies it. Calling the MD even at noc only the right thing to do but is good protection. CYA at all times....

  5. stethoscope queries

    Rustyhammer replied to road runner2003's topic in International Nursing

    Just a reminder here to be nice. Lets not let this thread get out of control here. Post politely please.

  6. Indian Reservation Nursing Community Health

    Rustyhammer replied to sipapu's topic in General Nursing

    I never nursed on the rez but I grew UP on the rez and I can tell you that if you are respectful and don't place yourself above anyone then you will get along with the "natives" just fine. The Rez is...

  7. who are these people?

    Rustyhammer replied to KLS's topic in General Nursing

    All in all I think the members here (over 30,000 members and over 14,000 active members) are REALLY good at not trolling. I tip my hat to all of you who love this board and post appropriately. The...

  8. LPN scope of practice a little too broad?(LONG)

    Rustyhammer replied to chad75's topic in General Nursing

    If your states practice act allows you to do "it", then learn the skill and get in there and DO IT!! You make yourself a more valuable employee and give yourself a certain satisifaction of being able...

  9. Can you believe this???

    Rustyhammer replied to MelRN13's topic in General Nursing

    Don't answer the phone! And if you mess up and it's work wanting you to come in...Tell them, "I've been drinking".

  10. How the Battle Axe is Born

    Rustyhammer replied to Plato's topic in General Nursing

    I'm glad I didn't make the list. Ex-hippie nurse: Even though it's not as long as it used to be he still wears his beard (note the touch of grey in there?). He hasn't been able to get rid of that...

  11. Faking having cancer, can you imagine?

    Rustyhammer replied to Love-A-Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    You can't help but feel sorry for her. She isn't really right is she?

  12. How do you stay warm in your scrubs??

    Rustyhammer replied to mdwRN's topic in General Nursing

    I thought it didn't get cold in Miami.

  13. Changing LTC residents @ night

    Rustyhammer replied to gizzy76's topic in General Nursing

    Think how hard it would be to sleep with a stage III or IV on the coccyx. Every 2 hours is the norm.

  14. Nursing Home Adm & RN Charged by DA

    Rustyhammer replied to CoffeeRTC's topic in General Nursing

    I am fortunate enough to work in a place where the residents TRULY come first. The admin staff take time to know each resident and the CNA's are top notch. When we are short (and who isn't short...

  15. question about charting

    Rustyhammer replied to S5777's topic in General Nursing

    The color differences used to be pretty common way back (like 10+ years ago). I haven't seen that method used in a long time. Mostly I just see black ink in the charts. Timing and dating is essential...

  16. LPN assessment in LTC

    Rustyhammer replied to Sersey's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    From the NM nurse practice act: I. Standards for licensed practical nursing practice. Licensed practical nurses practice in accordance with the definition of licensed practical nursing...

  17. nursing overseas

    Rustyhammer replied to S5777's topic in General Nursing

    I've thought about switching homes with an overseas nurse for say...a year? I wonder if there are any programs in place that would help facilitate the switch.

  18. Quick Question about comfort measures

    Rustyhammer replied to Tweety's topic in General Nursing

    Every case is different and we don't really know how bad off this pt. is. If they can drink then yes, if not, then maybe some ice chips or just wet the lips. I know the family wants to do...

  19. Hair style poll: Long or short?

    Rustyhammer replied to S.N. Visit's topic in General Students

    I had mine long (waist length) all through school. Kept it in a braid at all times.

  20. "Paid Leave For All?"

    Rustyhammer replied to Love-A-Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    A single mother of NINE??? WOW! Looks like she had SOME time off.

  21. LPN assessment in LTC

    Rustyhammer replied to Sersey's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    In New Mexico LPN's can do the same job as RN's as far as assessments and documentation goes. LPN's can start IV's, set vents, draw blood, administer any med via any route. They can pronounce if...

  22. But I have little kids!

    Rustyhammer replied to Tweety's topic in General Nursing

    I start now by accepting shifts when co-workers want a day off for whatever reason. I'll pretty much work whenever and take the overtime pay but I'll also let them know "Sometime I'll need you to...

  23. Male Nurses Discrimination

    Rustyhammer replied to Boomer Sooner's topic in General Nursing

    I HAVE heard that some managers prefer to hire men in supervisory or management roles but I really don't think it's all that common. Mostly the job goes to the most qualified.

  24. Male Nurses Discrimination

    Rustyhammer replied to Boomer Sooner's topic in General Nursing

    Nope! No problems yet. Been nursing for 18 years now.

  25. What does an MDS RN do?

    Rustyhammer replied to NemoRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    MDS stands for Minimum Data Set which is a comprehensive assessment for your long term care pt. All areas are assessed including: Pt care- how much can the pt do for himself and how much assist is...