Over-the-hill-Nurse

Over-the-hill-Nurse

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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

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

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

    It is not appropriate for employers to ask for specific medical findings. Employers can request a FIT for Work assessment as long as protocols and regulations such as the Human Rights Code are...

  17. Stereotyped...and not sure what I should do

    Over-the-hill-Nurse replied to gorjos's topic in Men in Nursing

    First of all, I am female. Your post caught my eye and I feel compelled to answer. It sounds to me like the commenter that said that "men are usually not multi-task" oriented was wrong in saying that....

  18. nurses that take anxiety meds

    Over-the-hill-Nurse replied to forgivenfaith119's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I agree with the above posts. DON'T SAY ANYTHING! It will only cost you in the end. I was honest and it only got me removed from a job after 21 years and reported to the board. Which is still under...

  19. How long did you stay at your 1st job?

    Over-the-hill-Nurse replied to 01dayatatime's topic in Nursing Career

    Stayed 21 years. And was let go after the downsizing started. I think leaving after the 1st year is very personal. It is really about what you are looking for in your career. If the hospital you are...

  20. It shouldn't have happened this way....

    Over-the-hill-Nurse replied to nerdtonurse?'s topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Reading this makes me sick. This poor woman was alone, was terrified, and was trying to get someone to help her. The treatment that this woman endured is awful! Someone should have been checking on...

  21. Advice from someone who might have "been there"...

    Over-the-hill-Nurse replied to tunafish1's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    OP I understand your question that a D should be a D... I have been in nursing 20 years now. While doing my clinicals, like you had a good gpa and thought that I was doing well. It was in my last...

  22. Do acute care nurses look down on LTC nurses

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

    I personally applaude each and every one of you who work LTC. I spent most of my years in a hospital sitting and throughly enjoyed it but because of some long term health issues, I was let go after...

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

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

    Yes unfortunately, there are nurses who act immature and it does reflect on patient satisfaction, as well as poor quality care. Mostly here on the forum, many nurses come here to vent because it is a...

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

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

    Wow...I am not novice at nursing and it is a job that does take hard work and a strong constitution to be able to go to work each day and to be "ABLE" to act in that "Professional Nurse" mode. The...

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

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

    Reenski Despite the reality of what the nursing field has become, I started in nursing because I loved taking care of people and seeing them go home healthy. In today's society, patients are sent home...