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  1. violence in home visits

    grouchy replied to STM's topic in General Nursing

    Possible, but my guess is, unlikely. First, there's a good chance that a lawyer will get this settled out of court. Second, even if it did go b4 a judge or jury, I think either one would possibly have...

  2. Not just the trolls....

    grouchy replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in General Nursing

    Someone posted "Why all the trolls lately?" My theory is Seasonal Affective Disorder, endless rain, and beginning of the holiday shopping season stress. I know I'm feeling cranky lately, and my...

  3. Nurse Stabbed!

    grouchy replied to -jt's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Very good information, -jt. I know I would appreciate any info you or others have, as I really have no idea what to do if I ever find myself in a situation similar to the stabbed nurse. If we can...

  4. What field of nursing would you NEVER consider working?

    grouchy replied to PMHNP10's topic in General Nursing

    Whoa! Lots of ways to answer this question! My biggest phobic/irrational fear is of seeing people who have suffered extensive burns over large parts of their body. I don't think I could ever work in a...

  5. Nurse Stabbed!

    grouchy replied to -jt's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    This is so horrible that I have been trying for 2 days to think of an adequate response, and I still don't have one. I haven't even sent an e-mail to the nurse who was stabbed yet, because words have...

  6. Do Nurses Need Chemistry Education?

    grouchy replied to Dr. O's topic in General Nursing

    My guess is that your school is considering dropping the chem requirements because many students probably fail chem and leave the nursing program. I think the ideal solution would be to change the way...

  7. safety for home health nurses

    grouchy replied to STM's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    O.K., now you're actually starting to p#$% me off. Every post is about your limited experience as a student at a state hospital. Do you realize that you can't generalize from that to everything else?...

  8. Judging Patients & Families

    grouchy replied to Dolphin777's topic in General Nursing

    This is a serious question that deserves a serious answer. I have been a nurse for over 10 years, and my experience has always been that legally, only RN's and LPN's can administer medications,...

  9. Why Aren't Call Bells Answered?

    grouchy replied to Dolphin777's topic in General Nursing

    Don't go away. Please stay, and read as many posts here as you can, so that you can understand the conditions we work under. I became a nurse to take care of people, not to ignore them. I often go...

  10. safety for home health nurses

    grouchy replied to STM's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Many years ago, when I was a nursing student, I was put in a similar situation. I had a job in a group home for mentally retarded patients. The job paid well, and had health benefits. I desperately...

  11. Fired nurses in Louisville, Ky

    grouchy replied to nursek86's topic in General Nursing

    Nurse K86, I was so glad to get a chance to hear your side of the story. However, I would agree with what was previously said about saying little or nothing - even anonymously- while litigation is...

  12. Why a Philadelphia hospital gave in to a racist demand?

    grouchy replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I like that statement. It's professional and neutral. While some may be disappointed that it does not overtly challenge the client's prejudices, it sounds like a statement that would actually work in...

  13. 14 Nurses Fired and 9 disciplined in Kentucky

    grouchy replied to nurseattorney's topic in General Nursing

    As an aside, one reason that I've always believed that there is more going on here than meets the eye, is that my facility tells us that Diprivan is very expensive, and we even have guidelines fr who...

  14. Nurses in Other Professions

    grouchy replied to gizzy76's topic in General Nursing

    I'm tellin' ya', web Media site operator is sounding real good, right about now!

  15. How the Battle Axe is Born

    grouchy replied to Plato's topic in General Nursing

    The other awful thing about these abusive nurses is that they increase the burden on and lower the morale of those who are actually trying to do a good job, thereby increasing the risk that they too...

  16. How the Battle Axe is Born

    grouchy replied to Plato's topic in General Nursing

    I just read this and your comments on "The Dungeon" in the Atrium Plaza case, and I thought "Wow. A star is born!" You are a terrific writer, with the soul of a Hebrew prophet (and, I mean that...

  17. Why a Philadelphia hospital gave in to a racist demand?

    grouchy replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Sekar, I do actually think it's equivalent. I'm a woman in my 30's, and I wouldn't dream of making a fuss of this issue when I am the patient. I think it may be a harder idea to sell to pts in their...

  18. Why a Philadelphia hospital gave in to a racist demand?

    grouchy replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    This has really raised alot of questions for me. Like, I've heard of organizations having diversity consultants and training, but I've never experienced it. I would really love more practical,...

  19. Why a Philadelphia hospital gave in to a racist demand?

    grouchy replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    She could help it - she didn't have to marry him, or have a kid with him! In my mind, she is just as guilty as she is. The only one who I think deserves any special consideration is the kid, Maybe we...

  20. Why a Philadelphia hospital gave in to a racist demand?

    grouchy replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Unapologetic but nonconfrontational sounds like a good start. I think what I am trying to inarticulately articulate here is that I don't think a different policy should apply, but I might personally...

  21. Why a Philadelphia hospital gave in to a racist demand?

    grouchy replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I was reading the latest responses on this thread, and I had another thought. Saying "If ya don't like it, hit the road Jack" is one thing to a competent adult. However, in the case of a laboring...

  22. IV Dilantin

    grouchy replied to LINUS's topic in General Nursing

    Yikes! Must proofread! Please ignore the typos.

  23. IV Dilantin

    grouchy replied to LINUS's topic in General Nursing

    I used to be an oncology, so I was experienced in giving vessicant chemotherapy. Strangely enough, I've seen more problems from Dilantin than I have from vessicants! I always wonder if that's just...

  24. Alternative Geriactics

    grouchy replied to PokyNursing's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I really began to appreciate the wisdom of it when I broke my ankle. Even young people can benefit from it. One of my home care pts had the best ramp entrance I ever saw. He had an attached garage....

  25. Alternative Geriactics

    grouchy replied to PokyNursing's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I wonder if anyone will try a cooperative or commune-style nsg home or retirement community, where residents share chores with help from paid staff? Maybe as better drugs for dementia become available...