DarlinNurseRed

Krocs, Merrell's, and Veggie's.

It is basically 1/2 of a regular bowtie....If you tied it to a moving part of the bed, such as a rail, you might accidentally lower the rail too quickly and stress a joint,,,or break a limb. Always tie to the stationary bed part(usually there are ho...

Is this an example of the reality show mentality? Did you get voted off the island? I know this sounds silly, but I do believe that some nurses think nursing is a competition. I grew up watching Gilligan's Island,,,where they worked together while...

I think the RN that moongirl described with the initials on her left boob is a most hilarious, but, very TRUE description. I have seen that myself...lol

LOL...I don't need a reason, really. I was only being sarcastic saying "wary".... But isn't it really a bit humorous to see a name tag for example: Jane Doe, RN,ABC,DE,FGH,IJKL,MNOP,QRSTUV,W,XYZ

I am wary of nurses who have more Initials behind their name than letters in the name itself. Lots of school teachers have more than four years of education, and they don't need a name tag with initials to validate what they do. I think just plain "R...

Oh I HATE it when the IV is connected straight to the site without an extension. Our O.R. has a habit of that too. I always make sure I put a towel underneath,,,you never know when it will make a mess.

Ok...two threads merged, got it.

Was my original post moved? Just curious...

I have no desire to be injured while helping someone. I think it is always best to punt if there is no other way. The other workers would rather attempt a stick for you than have to pull this big guy off you in a fight. If it was my patient, I woul...

Is anyone else looking forward to watching the documentary about the nurses who went to vietnam? I am very interested. It is supposed to air on August 18.

Very nice examples, Pheebz777. Cheers to you!

When I was in school, we couldn't use calculators for testing until 3rd semester, and only if you passed the dosage criticals. It was only to make sure we understood medical math concepts. In clinicals we would do both and of course it was always c...

Now, thats funny,,,I don't care who ya are, thats funny. (in reference to Gator RN's joke)

I don't understand arguing about it, obviously something is wrong and needs to be addressed anyway. Sounds like the patient is getting very good nursing care and a good assessment if it is being noted. Just continue to do that good assessment. Usual...

I don't know of any nurse that gets all her "breaks". I do know a bunch who get pissed off quickly when they don't get 'em. Fortunately, I do not happen to be one of them. I like patient education, and it doesn't usually take much time to do. (besid...

I really don't think it is all that complicated. I don't think I can teach someone how to be healthy or be a good example of a healthy lifestyle if I don't do the most basic things that I need for daily maintenance of my own body and mind. I also do...

I commend you on doing your job. Be sure to take your breaks though, if possible,, they don't give em to us where I work,,,that is why it's called "TAKING a break" cause it ain't a gift. I bet that nurse would want you to explain the meds to her gra...

I actually have the same opinion at times, and I step away from the computer, come back when I know I will enjoy reading the banter again. I have had people try to make me angry, but I just get up and go to the kitchen for a glass of water, come back...

Gosh this patient and situation sounds exactly like my patient the other day-PRBCs, FFP, Lasix, boluses, no output and a doctor who talked to me like I was an idiot.

Yes, I am afraid to say yes, and you are not paranoid. Sometimes nurses that are well-seasoned in their jobs can be that way, simply because they get their work done quickly and have more time to chat or critique other people that are still learning....

I am very curious about the average nurse:pt ratios of travel nursing, also how different facilities give report on their patients. Some places I have been,,,the care managers let you figure out things by being inquisitive instead of them being helpf...

I have had the next shift of nurses critique me constantly through report...some cannot help themselves, its become a habit. I worked at a facility that did the taped report instead of face to face,,,i kinda liked it. It wasn't as time consuming, and...

Someone in our education dept. recently told me that most nurses hit a depression aproximately 6 months into work after graduation. I believe her. I have left work several times crying, myself. I must admit it is good to see that I am normal, but sad...

I am looking at two companies at this time, TNS and Trustaff. Both of these have good points, and the recruiters are very helpful, although I haven't decided yet on one or the other. Has anyone had any contact with these or heard of any?