Over-the-hill-Nurse

Over-the-hill-Nurse

pediatrics, geriatrics, med-surg, ccu,

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  1. I hate what's happening to nursing...

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

    No there is no effective means of fighting back. Where I live, and worked 20 years for this hospital, and put everything I had into it, above and beyond what their expectations were until My youngest...

  2. I hate what's happening to nursing...

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

    Psychtrish39 I can completely understand how you feel. After 20 years working at one place, I was terminated after having difficulties after a death in my family. I have applied at numerous places...

  3. LTC and med orders

    Over-the-hill-Nurse replied to cleo777's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    This is a very good question. I worked in a hospital setting for 20 years and have been in LTC since August. I don't know how you would write it without asking either... I have always...

  4. How does diarrhea or vomiting affect someone's INR?

    Over-the-hill-Nurse replied to bennett12's topic in General Nursing

    Having diarrhea or vomiting that causes dehydration makes the PT/INR longer because of poor absorption of nutrients, vitamins, specifically Vitamin K. Vitamin K is given when levels are high because...

  5. LTC and med orders

    Over-the-hill-Nurse replied to cleo777's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    When I fax the doctor I address the Dr. .... (by Name) State "Resisdent so and so is concerned over her dry and itchy scalp, in appearance, skin looks, dry, with some scaly patches and reddened areas...

  6. How does diarrhea or vomiting affect someone's INR?

    Over-the-hill-Nurse replied to bennett12's topic in General Nursing

    When thinking about someone having diarrhea and/or vomiting, you have to think about what it does to the body. Look at all of the assessment skills- mental status, vital signs, skin, urine output. If...

  7. Drug Guide

    Over-the-hill-Nurse replied to Jimmah555's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Another Drug Book that isn't seen alot is Delmar Nurse's Drug Handbook. I find it much more informative that Mosby's. If you are interested in it you can view it here: http://www.cengage.com I...

  8. Has Anyone Ever USED Their Malpractice Insurance?

    Over-the-hill-Nurse replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    I have carried insurance since nursing school. I do have NSO. And Yes I have had to use it. I was involved in a suit against the hospital and doctors and nurses were also named. The suit lasted...

  9. Will you work during a Pandemic?

    Over-the-hill-Nurse replied to Goju's topic in Disaster Preparation

    The Medical Reserve Corp has many chapters in almost all the states. You can find info for your state by going to http://www.medicalreservecorps.gov/HomePage Anyone interested can find info on...

  10. Will you work during a Pandemic?

    Over-the-hill-Nurse replied to Goju's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I would work. After the 9/11 episode, many areas developed a response group that are first responders during a disaster, pandemic, etc.. I am part of a group that formed for a 5 county area here. In...

  11. Yelling Doctors, How do you handle them?????

    Over-the-hill-Nurse replied to Danielle7's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I totally agree with truern. This thread has become very "dizzy in the discussion". While I, like everyone else, do not think it is appropriate for anyone to yell at someone else, doctors are not the...

  12. Question about Elevated BNP in the absence of CHF..Help Im new to Cardiac!

    Over-the-hill-Nurse replied to Sehille4774's topic in General Nursing

    Sehelle4774, Being a student doesn't mean that you lack skills in determining that something "isn't right" about the treatment regime, or when something is going on with your patient. Ask questions...

  13. Question about Elevated BNP in the absence of CHF..Help Im new to Cardiac!

    Over-the-hill-Nurse replied to Sehille4774's topic in General Nursing

    The purpose of BNP is to help regulate blood volume, the work that the heart must do in pumping blood throughout the body. Both BNP and NT-proBNP are produced mainly in the left ventricle. So when the...

  14. Yelling Doctors, How do you handle them?????

    Over-the-hill-Nurse replied to Danielle7's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It can be a tough situation sometimes. I have been yelled at numerous times after calling the doc during the night. My first reactions were shock, disbelief, anger, and retaliation. As a new nurse, I...

  15. hep c positive and entering clinical

    Over-the-hill-Nurse replied to avantgauze's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    First of all, you need to take care of your own potential problems that may or may not be present such as liver issues in the presence of Hepatitis C. Since you were unaware that you even had a...

  16. taken boards max. times and failed

    Over-the-hill-Nurse replied to Jax13's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Try contacting your state boards and ask them what they would recommend. Maybe you need to think about a refresher course to review. They do have NCLEX courses that help you to prepare for the boards...

  17. Can an employer penalize you for calling-in due to illness?

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

    Looking from both sides of the issue, both have valid points. Your director was having issues with having call-ins. Not one person was singled out, she did the same with all of the staff in her...

  18. stimulating a vented patient

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

    Thank you so much for the compliment. I find time during baths, during turning, giving meds, suctioning, etc... it isn't a matter of spending alot of time at it, it is letting them know each and...

  19. Pain is NOT subjective

    Over-the-hill-Nurse replied to SunnyAndrsn's topic in Pain Management

    Pain is subjective. I have seen patient's who are smiling, laughing, and appearing to have no pain at all but when I ask, they will tell me that their pain is a "8" using a scale of 0-10. Who am I to...

  20. Help! Am I employable? failed 6 interviews

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

    When you are going for an interview, you yourself need to have a positive attitude, and "dress for success". It may be that because you are depressed, that in the interview, it is showing. You need...

  21. stimulating a vented patient

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

    Personally, I talk to my vent patients when they are awake, I talk about the news, the weather, about fashion, about music, books, whatever may interest them. If you know what he was like when he was...

  22. Becoming an RN just for the paycheck

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

    Wow. after reading all of the responses... all 18 pages of them, it has me questioning myself. I remember 20 years ago how I had that view that "being a nurse" meant being compassionate, loyal,...

  23. "Nursing students with C's are still nurses".. ?

    Over-the-hill-Nurse replied to whiteoleander5's topic in General Students

    Reading all of the posts on this topic, the point isn't whether you are a A student or a C student, all you can do is do the best that you can, take each day as a new day, learn what you can, apply...

  24. "Nursing students with C's are still nurses".. ?

    Over-the-hill-Nurse replied to whiteoleander5's topic in General Students

    When starting in nursing school, I think everyone questions their ability to become a nurse. For some, the studying comes easier, or the clinicals come easier, depending on how you process...

  25. end of my rope...trying to tie a knot and hang on!

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

    Nursing is a tough job. It has alot of ups and downs and days/nights that are so busy you don't have time to even think. Since you are questioning if this is the right field for you, sit down and...