psalm_55

psalm_55

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  1. Why don't nurses join the ANA?

    psalm_55 replied to gauge14iv's topic in General Nursing

    so TRUE! during downsizing of 90's, instead of advocating for nurses, ANA printed full page "study" asking what the layed off RNs planned to do

  2. Dealing with Uncaring Professors

    psalm_55 replied to NiceNurse2b19's topic in General Nursing

    your response says more about you than the "uncaring" professors. sounds like you feel you're "too good" to be treated like an ordinary nursing

  3. too much of a perfectionist???

    psalm_55 replied to elizabells's topic in General Nursing

    don't be so hard on yourself. you are conscientious and thorough...and you care. if you didn't care, it wouldn't bother you. but, you are being much too hard on yourself. when was the last time you...

  4. Nursing Faculty Shortage

    psalm_55 replied to Shane_in_Arizona's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    tenure requires doctorate, and years of teaching, research, and service to the academic community and community-at-large . it takes years. but one can apply for a "tenure track"

  5. What if you don't feel compassionate enough to be a nurse?

    psalm_55 replied to hs2005's topic in General Nursing

    there's a saying that sums it up quite well: "they (meaning the patient) don't care how much you know til they know how much you care". my own physician is not "the sharpest tool in the shed" -- but i...

  6. MALE Nurse, Female Police Officer, Female Dr.

    psalm_55 replied to likemike's topic in Male Nursing Students

    male nurse. doesn't bother me. it's the poor image often portrayed in the media and lack of respect particularly from admin/mgmt for nurses in general; and poor pay -- those things bother

  7. I'm going to probably open a can of worms here, but I want your opinion

    psalm_55 replied to dspring's topic in Emergency

    AGREE TOTALLY. i do not know -- nor do i even want to know the intricacies of various beliefs and requirements. We as nurses have enough on our plates. and yes, those who have special requests or...

  8. I'm going to probably open a can of worms here, but I want your opinion

    psalm_55 replied to dspring's topic in Emergency

    if we knowingly violate the patient's beliefs, wishes, or right to make an informed choice in the matter, then it violates the principle of informed consent. the operative word is

  9. Pet peeves!

    psalm_55 replied to ADN 2002's topic in General Nursing

    agree with ALL of above. also, hate when peope / books refer to the patient as "client". hate it. hate it. hate

  10. Med Errors

    psalm_55 replied to UM Review RN's topic in Patient Medications

    i'm with you on

  11. I'm going to probably open a can of worms here, but I want your opinion

    psalm_55 replied to dspring's topic in Emergency

    Fotografe wrote: "Not informing them out of ignorance is one thing, but knowingly violating one of their deeply held beliefs is quite another and I would hope you would rethink your actions."...

  12. Does anyone really use the care plan?

    psalm_55 posted a topic in General Nursing

    over the years and in different hospitals, i have never seen anyone really use care plans. they are just a required (non-functional) form placed on the chart to satisfy accrediting agencies. like...

  13. soooo confused about IV

    psalm_55 replied to mani3433's topic in General Students

    THEORETICALLY, an isotonic solution such as NS (0.9%) will remain in the vascular space. (there is minimal exchange between the vascular and tissue fluid.) hypertonic solution (such as D59 --Dextrose...

  14. Kardexes and Care Plans in current use

    psalm_55 replied to eecRN's topic in General Nursing

    Does anyone really use care plans? have to agree with above. the kardexes and info are only as good as the person(s) passing it along. i like to do my own review of chart, etc. when i was in ICU, we...

  15. Verbal abuse (I'm not a nurse...yet!)

    psalm_55 replied to manofbess's topic in Male Nursing Students

    this verbal abuse thing has improved since the sexual harassment laws have been in effect. also, younger docs are 'kinder and gentler' -- or just flat out remote. also, most nurses who are male report...

  16. Favorite, Fun, Weird, and Scandalous Symptoms and Diagnosis...

    psalm_55 replied to doctordefender's topic in Nursing Humor

    several patients with adm. dx of "flea bites"

  17. RN or Textbook - who's rule to follow on the hospital floor?

    psalm_55 replied to royr's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    as others have said, i think you really need to clarify this with your Clinical Instructor. i know of no book that tells a student NOT to have contact (verbal?) with the patient prior to care. In...

  18. Teds and SCD's?

    psalm_55 replied to ortess1971's topic in Operating Room

    i will look among my notes, etc. in the meantime, i hope that someone else details / link. it goes back probably about 5

  19. Teds and SCD's?

    psalm_55 replied to ortess1971's topic in Operating Room

    according to a study done by orthopedic surgeons, elastic antiembolism stockings were actually linked to causing emboli in immobile patients. study recommended scd's while in bed / sitting --...

  20. The line between med error and crime?

    psalm_55 replied to Lisa CCU RN's topic in General Nursing

    in the colorado incident, michael cohen, founder of institute for safe medication practice (www.ismp.org ) found fifty systems problems that contributed to the med error. links supplied....

  21. The line between med error and crime?

    psalm_55 replied to Lisa CCU RN's topic in General Nursing

    although one's intent may be "to do good" and "to do no harm", bad things can happen. these "bad" things can end up in a malpractice suit. worse, they can end up in criminal court, especially when the...

  22. 20 Ways to Maintain a Healthy Level of Insanity

    psalm_55 replied to luvmy2angels's topic in Nursing Humor

    [color=olive]roflmao ! :yelclap: [color=#808000] [color=#808000]laughed sooooooooo hard! [color=#808000] [color=#808000]this is a must

  23. What needs changing in nursing?

    psalm_55 replied to LNDRN19's topic in General Nursing

    [color=olive]i strongly agree with all of the above. [color=#808000] [color=#808000]but underlying much of the nonsense that we endure is -- image & respect. [color=#808000]...

  24. RN with relapsing cdiff

    psalm_55 replied to RNinPGH's topic in Infectious Disease

    you are right. that was another important point made by the infectious disease specialist. the increase in c. dif over the past few years may be linked to use of alcohol-based hand gels/foam -- which...

  25. RN with relapsing cdiff

    psalm_55 replied to RNinPGH's topic in Infectious Disease

    :caduceus: Just attended inservice on c. dif yesterday presented my director of infectious diseases at geisinger medical center, pennsylvania. the # of cases of c. dif among hospitalized patients has...