Over-the-hill-Nurse

Over-the-hill-Nurse has 21+ years experience and specializes in pediatrics, geriatrics, med-surg, ccu,.

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1. Are You Protected Against Identity Theft? - FREE Offer for Nurses

   Over-the-hill-Nurse replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

   What a fantastic gift! Thank you SafeID and Brian! I certainly appreciate it. Can't be too safe when it comes to identity theft especially since almost everything you do is online

2. An open letter to the #NursesUnite movement

   Over-the-hill-Nurse replied to disillusionedrn's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you for the link gypsyd8! I sent my representative a letter. We do all need to unite on implementing

3. Brian Short News

   Over-the-hill-Nurse replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

   As I read about Brian and his family, my heart goes out to all of their family, friends, and co-workers as they grieve for the loss of their loved ones. I am drawn to the word of God as in this world...

4. EKG Competency fail

   Over-the-hill-Nurse replied to badgernurse's topic in MICU, SICU

   When I was actively working, we also had a mandatory EKG test annually. There were 2 different tests that were given. One year there were numerous people who failed the tests. What they found was that...

5. What do you think of fibromyalgia?

   Over-the-hill-Nurse replied to Emergent's topic in Health, Stress Management

   I also am a Fibromyalgia sufferer. My problems with pain started in 1975 after the birth of my 3rd child. I went years before actually being diagnosed with Fibromylagia. By the time they actually gave...

6. Any known connection between urination and VT?

   Over-the-hill-Nurse replied to NurseCollins799's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

   I agree with nursecounselor. When the person has a full bladder and they empty 1/2 to 3/4 of the bladder, what happens with this is that the heart rate begins to accelerate, the pulse pressure and...

7. New Nurse Pain Med Question

   Over-the-hill-Nurse replied to ricksy's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   What it boils down to is this: check your facility's policy and procedure book. Every facility should have them. You need to think logically and without emotion and do what is ethically correct for...

8. Hospitals only hiring BSN's?

   Over-the-hill-Nurse replied to txhopeful13's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

   I just read an article in regards to hospitals hiring nurses. The comment in the newspaper stated that ALL the Hospital's in Ohio are not considering hiring ADN's. Their requirements will be for a BSN...

9. Do you have family members who are nurses?

   Over-the-hill-Nurse replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   My sister and I went to school a year apart for nursing. We both became RN". My Brother works security in a hospital, my sister in law works in medical records, 2 nieces are also attending school to...

10. Orienting a new hire - issues

    Over-the-hill-Nurse replied to teleRN08's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Glad that she did better but being overtired runs with the territory. I hope she does do better with her attitude issue and being off orientation. Precepting is not a easy task and I hope that it...

11. Orienting a new hire - issues

    Over-the-hill-Nurse replied to teleRN08's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I also think your orientee is afraid. She may be feeling overwhelmed by some situations and instead of saying she doesn't know, she is giving the attitude. I also precepted many during my years of...

12. Finally a Nurse Manager That Does NOT Tolerate Nurses Eating Their Young

    Over-the-hill-Nurse replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Sorry guys-comment was for a different post. Having said that, I am like others, saying it and doing it is two entirely different things. I have had some really great NM and then I have also had the...

13. Help!Do I have to disclose my medical records?what about hippa?

    Over-the-hill-Nurse replied to nursecat64's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    You will be notified by the employer. Since it is a part of your record, you can request that a copy of the testing and results be sent to your family doctor. you will need to have a medical release...

14. Help!Do I have to disclose my medical records?what about hippa?

    Over-the-hill-Nurse replied to nursecat64's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Morte- I agree with you. It should have NEVER come up in the first place. Sometimes it is easier to see when someone else has been through it. I hope that the OP looks further into her rights, and...

15. Hilarious video on Fibromyalgia

    Over-the-hill-Nurse replied to nurseprnRN's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Thanks for sharing! The video was great. Sure put a smile on my