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  1. This is "how" Nurses divert drugs for their own use.

    WriteStuff replied to WriteStuff's topic in General Nursing

    In response to questions and comments by those of you who have replied: Sorry if I confused you somewhat regarding the conveniently "forgot" part.......what I believe I said was that the Nurse who...

  2. physician abuse

    WriteStuff replied to jaquar's topic in General Nursing

    In this day and age, I wouldn't work at a place that condones abusive behaviors by physicians. Would this same DON, "tolerate" it being done to her? Bonnie C.,

  3. Can Someone Be a Nurse Without Jean Watson??

    WriteStuff replied to Q.'s topic in General Nursing

    "Good morning Ms. Watson, I will be your Nurse for today. I don't give a rat's ass about you as a human being, but I'm a "crackerjack" when it comes to starting your IV. So sit back, relax, and...

  4. Nurse accused of manslaughter in patient's death

    WriteStuff replied to fiestynurse's topic in General Nursing

    I've read all the posts on this thread and don't really get the impression that anyone is "condemning" this Nurse. I think because we are all human beings FIRST, (with our own set of moral, ethical,...

  5. Nurse accused of manslaughter in patient's death

    WriteStuff replied to fiestynurse's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, this Nurse will face consequences, and rightfully so, if in fact found guilty of the charges now being made against him. As we write about all of this. he is behind bars, without benefit of...

  6. Nurse accused of manslaughter in patient's death

    WriteStuff replied to fiestynurse's topic in General Nursing

    Listmates, This thread has taken a few "twists and turns" along the way. I am sure we have all reacted with the same sense of horror to the alleged facts surrounding this very tragic...

  7. Bullied in Report

    WriteStuff replied to Sleepyeyes's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, Here are the "Top Ten Reasons *****- Nurses Eat Their Young": ******** 10. Their low self-esteem isn't low enough yet. 9. The...

  8. Tardiness...

    WriteStuff replied to night owl's topic in General Nursing

    Our facility just installed a new "swipe your name tag" system. We're considered "late" if we clock in six minutes after the shift starts (at 2:00pm), and docked pay accordingly. It's not a big...

  9. I need somebody's opinion....

    WriteStuff replied to CashewLPN's topic in General Nursing

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO EVERYONE.......... When I graduated in 1971 we had a "pinning ceremony" as part of our graduation exercise. I've always felt proud of the pin for obvious reasons, but I never...

  10. i need some feedback regarding h.s. care.

    WriteStuff replied to melodebbz's topic in General Nursing

    :) Hi, Oh for the "good ole" days..........I remember them well. All of what you're speaking about should not be "lost" in this new millenium of Nursing. A lot of it has to...

  11. Eisenhower Medical Center

    WriteStuff replied to Connie Jacobson's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Connie, I worked at Eisenhower Medical Center for many years when we lived in So. Calif. (Palm Springs area). We moved to Minnesota three years ago. I'd be more than happy to answer...

  12. feeling inadequate as a nurse *all* the time

    WriteStuff replied to Adrena's topic in General Nursing

    Adrena, Everybody has given you good tips and advice here so far Adrena. I've been at this "RN" stuff for thirty years now, and the first year of my Nursing Career is forever the...

  13. Dealing with incompetent nurses

    WriteStuff replied to ohlpn's topic in General Nursing

    You don't specify what you mean by "incompetent." Patient safety is always the bottom line. Is she doing, or failing to do things that compromise patient safety, or confidentiality? If so, those...

  14. surgery fear PLEASE ANSWER ME

    WriteStuff replied to analucia's topic in General Nursing

    Analucia, If this is the first "major" surgery you have ever had it's "normal" to have some fear and apprehension. I used the word "major" because you referenced the time as being 1 1/2...

  15. Battered Nurse Syndrome

    WriteStuff posted a topic in General Nursing

    In June, 1971, as a new graduate RN, I was just like all of the rest of you.......proud and pleased with my academic and student clinical accomplishments that would launch me head-long into a career...

  16. "Red Flags" of Drug Diversion

    WriteStuff replied to WriteStuff's topic in General Nursing

    Julie, In response to your reply.......in reality, the Nurse in our worksettings, who crosses the line, and begins to divert drugs for her own use, has been moving through progressive stages of the...

  17. Listen, Nurse

    WriteStuff replied to panda_181's topic in General Nursing

    I cannot imagine embarking upon a Nursing Career in this day and age and surviving (for even four years) with the "idealistic" mindset I started out with thirty years ago!! Yes, I am still actively...