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  1. VCR/DVR Alert - Vietnam Nurses with Dana Delany

    gitterbug replied to Tweety's topic in General Nursing

    Already planned to watch this one. Loved China Beach. I worked with a Nam vet nurse, in fact she was a career army nurse and at 45 she entered private sector nursing. She was a competent nurse,...

  2. Quadriplegic Question

    gitterbug replied to Bumashes's topic in General Nursing

    Every person has to live their own life and live with the decisions they make in that life. Before you get involved with someone who has such a life altering condition, please take some time and make...

  3. It's official, I'm stupid!

    gitterbug posted a topic in General Nursing

    Yesterday, in the middle of a rather hectic shift, someone I have been working with and, helping whenever possible, let me know I was rather odd and stupid because I took the time, after completing a...

  4. Double Standard BS

    gitterbug replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Develop a thick skin because unkind comments will always be made. The hubby needs some heart to heart talk regarding his support of you and your dreams. Good luck and continue to follow your

  5. 10 things you say at work lay people could get arrested for

    gitterbug replied to sharann's topic in Nursing Humor

    Just relax, it's over quicker that way. Don't bite, just suck. Now, doesn't that feel

  6. Best way to deal with rudeness?

    gitterbug replied to Gods child's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Gamecock, Good manners are a mark of intelligence. I am sure your children are bright and beautiful. Have a good

  7. Best way to deal with rudeness?

    gitterbug replied to Gods child's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I agree that killing them with kindness is the best way to handle most rude people. But, sometimes, if the behavior is repeated and kindness does not work, then say, "I know you are not aware that...

  8. question about IV push

    gitterbug replied to Navarre's topic in First Year After Licensure

    When I have questions regarding drug administration, I have always looked to the pharmacy. Sure I have looked it up in the drug book, but sometimes I needed a little more help. I have never been...

  9. Useless Nursing Managers

    gitterbug replied to steelydanfan's topic in General Nursing

    Hiring from within is usually the ideal answer, but I have experienced a bad manager or two from that practice as well. These days it seems like we just have to cross our fingers and go with the flow...

  10. Every IV in the AC?

    gitterbug replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I have worked were the AC was used as last resort only. I was grateful and so were the patients. If IV access is that bad then TLC or other IV devices should be considered by

  11. Hysterectomy

    gitterbug replied to FutNurseStudent2008's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Make sure your friend takes the time to allow herself to heal. That does mean no heavy lifting, no pulling, no tugging, no twisting, and NO DRIVING for 4 to 6 weeks. Yep, believe me, the better...

  12. Question about FFP

    gitterbug replied to Nurse1966's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Take VS prior to calling BB for FFP. You also need to have at least a 20g med-lock site, that is patent and flushes well. Pick up FFP, check FFP per BB and floor protocol, hang FFP(our tubing is...

  13. Chart too much...

    gitterbug replied to RN2B07's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Remember we were taught if it is not written-it is not done. With the use of flow sheets, some of the usual things we had to chart are now covered, but it pays to

  14. piggyback question

    gitterbug replied to loooreee's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Agree with steelcity and Dutchgirl. If you are too embarrassed to ask another nurse, call pharmacy for

  15. suicide threats- how do you tell?

    gitterbug replied to carroll's topic in Psychiatric

    Treat the threats as real. Obtain help as available in your area. Set the boundries as suggested. Get a little stress counseling yourself. It does things to us when someome else attempts to put...

  16. looking for advice...what should I do

    gitterbug replied to dolphindodger's topic in General Nursing

    Touchy situation. The HN may get angry if you let her know you are not interested in the job on her unit. You do have the right to feel happy in you work situation. 1. Evaluate present work...

  17. It's official, I'm stupid!

    gitterbug replied to gitterbug's topic in General Nursing

    UPDATE: The other nurse and I had a talk after work, she was stressed out and said she did not think how her actions and remarks would be taken by me or other staff. I attempted to listen without...

  18. Ethical dilemma! any suggestions?

    gitterbug replied to Anjann's topic in General Nursing

    Agree with Jolie. The school may have some responsibility in this matter, check with an

  19. LPN orienting an RN?

    gitterbug replied to texascowgirl's topic in General Nursing

    Orientation to a unit may involve many different skill levels. If this particular LPN was not giving you the orientation you felt you needed, then you should have spoken up to your HN. I agree that...

  20. Gonna be an RN again!

    gitterbug replied to Paravell's topic in General Nursing

    Good luck in the new job. You will do fine, just remember to ask questions when something needs to be reviewed. Let us hear from you in a few weeks about how it's

  21. Do we HAVE to address docs by "Dr.--"

    gitterbug replied to kmokay's topic in General Nursing

    The title Doctor has been earned and I use it in front of patients and other staff. Otherwise I call some physicians by their first name. It is difficult to tell someone you put their clean...

  22. Being Judgemental Doesn't It Give Nurses A Bad Rap?

    gitterbug replied to buildingmyfaith57's topic in General Nursing

    Part of the salary I am paid is for making judegment calls, some are easy, and others are very difficult. Taking care of patients means we must often adopt a "kind, patient, and caring attitude" when...

  23. Drawing blood through a Saline Lock??

    gitterbug replied to thumperRN's topic in General Nursing

    You may obtain blood specimens from the site when inserting a med lock, before attaching the lock end or j-loop, usually easily and without fear of contamination, but once the med lock has been used,...

  24. Med-Surg nursing... Who likes it? and why?

    gitterbug replied to mookieslife's topic in General Nursing

    I love med/surg nursing because it gives me a chance to work with different types of diseases/patients daily. Learing is addictive and on med/surg is is possible to learn something

  25. Putnum General to close

    gitterbug posted a topic in General Nursing

    Wow! What a bombshell and to be dropped so suddenly and so thoughtlessly on the employees and medical staff. Nice to know these people will be paid until the end of September. But, what of the...