Rustyhammer

Rustyhammer

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  1. narcotic theft investigation

    Rustyhammer replied to sunny1973's topic in General Nursing

    Nurses have been stealing drugs since forever. Remember to do an accurate count before and after shift and any descrepancies need to be reported right away. For me, nothing in the narc drawer is...

  2. does giving a suppository count as a med?

    Rustyhammer replied to kookyscientist's topic in General Nursing

    Kookyscientist, First, welcome to Allnurses! You are right to question anything you are unsure of. I'm sure many here are like myself and will admit to learning new things all the time. Nurses are...

  3. Mayonnaise treatment for lice

    Rustyhammer replied to deespoohbear's topic in General Nursing

    How about if I just pass the scissors?

  4. cops 'n nurses

    Rustyhammer replied to rachel h's topic in General Nursing

    I had a crush on this babe-a-liscious meter maid once.

  5. Should Nurses attend patient funerals

    Rustyhammer replied to Hayden's topic in General Nursing

    I also have attended many funerals of my pts. I don't dress in my scrubs. If the family was also involved in their care then they knew who I was and would often go aout of their way to introduce me to...

  6. Want to be a nurse...but too stupid?!?

    Rustyhammer replied to Worthy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Worthy, Welcome to the boards! If you have seen some of the nurses who I have worked with (and I'm sure others will attest to this) I'm sure you will do fine. You present yourself well here and are...

  7. Are Nurses Overprotective?

    Rustyhammer replied to flowerchild's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not over protective I don't think. My kids (15,11,9) all have motorcycles and ride frequently. I let them take off into the woods to explore. But...I always know where they are at, what time they...

  8. Whistleblower Nurse Vindicated

    Rustyhammer replied to fiestynurse's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like there may have been other issues leading up to her suicide. I can CERTAINLY understand the frustrations that go along with nursing and coorporate health care but I can't see ending it all...

  9. old lady joke

    Rustyhammer replied to sunnygirl272's topic in Nursing Humor

    Two old ladies went to a haunted house one night. One old gal said "Hocus- Pocus". The other one said "Forget the hocus...just Poke us!!

  10. Has anyone ever heard of this? Can you give me some information on it if you have.

    Rustyhammer replied to nursecheryl's topic in General Nursing

    Ive seen it a couple of times with LTC, long term cath pts. It didn't seem to be much of a bother to them.

  11. Travelers: picky scheduling

    Rustyhammer replied to redhedgoddess's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes people dont work on Fridays because of religion. I am not sure but it may be the jewish faith or the 7th day guys.

  12. John Q.

    Rustyhammer replied to kmchugh's topic in General Nursing

    Hmmm.... John Q eh. I'll put it on my list.

  13. Medication Aides

    Rustyhammer replied to R.L.Silva's topic in General Nursing

    Wouldn't it be difficult to monitor when you aren't the one passing the meds? I mean, If you are not giving the dig. are you still responsible for checking the pulse first?

  14. Medication Aides

    Rustyhammer replied to R.L.Silva's topic in General Nursing

    Nurse Ratched, This is exactly why I am against "med aides". This is why I say If you want to hire someone to pass meds, hire a nurse.

  15. Medication Aides

    Rustyhammer replied to R.L.Silva's topic in General Nursing

    You want someone to pass your meds....Hire a nurse!

  16. Sentinel Event

    Rustyhammer replied to VickyRN's topic in General Nursing

    I hate hearing about errors that cost the ultimate! We hear about them from time to time and are reminded that it could happen to us too. We all need to remember to be careful out there!

  17. Pregnant and working as RN

    Rustyhammer replied to tcolleen's topic in General Nursing

    Nothing sexier than a preggo woman! I LOVED it when my wifey was nice and plump and had that cute little waddle. Don't get me going...

  18. How many of you married doctors?

    Rustyhammer replied to JHUnurse's topic in General Nursing

    uh...did I miss something

  19. How many of you married doctors?

    Rustyhammer replied to JHUnurse's topic in General Nursing

    So Andy.... Just how much action does that linen closet GET?? Maybe a "do not disturb" sign should be kept handy. This thread got a lot of action. I think it's because we KNOW how hard it is to work...

  20. How many of you married doctors?

    Rustyhammer replied to JHUnurse's topic in General Nursing

    That is nothing but sexist you know what. I am insulted.

  21. How many of you married doctors?

    Rustyhammer replied to JHUnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Ahh....Marry for money! Now thats the most romantic thing I've heard all day! JHU, If you can't make it on your salary then you need to cut some corners or go to med school yourself. Then, when you...

  22. Making it through Nursing School with Children

    Rustyhammer replied to mommyrn's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Nursing school is HELL! But I have great memories and still keep track of some of my classmates (graduated in '85). Lean on your classmates and use their sitters, moms etc... Study together (I don't...

  23. whistleblower protection

    Rustyhammer replied to woo 2's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    To tell you the truth I don't feel protected at all. Should I "blow the whistle" I feel that my job will certainly be in jeopardy. New Mexico is a "free will" state which means you are free to be...

  24. Nurse fantasies

    Rustyhammer replied to zumalong's topic in General Nursing

    I always thought a motorized med cart where you could ride down the hall, scan the patients wrist band and the meds would pop out in a little cup along with cup of water or juice of choice. then you...

  25. Nursing, No Longer A White Woman's Job?

    Rustyhammer replied to Gomer's topic in General Nursing

    Perhaps I can enlighten you kbaldwinLVN! When you are in the minority and you see a post with the words "white women" or "racism" or "male nurse" or a simular type of phrase then it appears as though...