Dempather

Dempather RN

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  1. Bleeding Protocol

    Dempather posted a topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Hi all, I need to do an evidence-based project on bleeding and the anticoagulated patient. I'm struggling a bit with this. I've researched facts, interventions regarding bleeds (including causes,...

  2. Evidence-Based Project

    Dempather replied to Dempather's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hmm.. looking around nursing journals, too.. I'm not sure where I can find data of that sort. Any

  3. Evidence-Based Project

    Dempather posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi All! I was wondering if I could get some opinions. As part of my nurse residency program which my hospital runs for all new grads (I'm almost at the end of my first year!), we have to complete an...

  4. Anyone Deaf or hard of hearing

    Dempather replied to godsweet's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have not tried that stethoscope yet nor do I use hearing aids at this time, so I would be unable to answer those questions. Please let me know how it turns out

  5. Evidence-Based Project

    Dempather replied to Dempather's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hey, yes.. that does make a lot of sense. I have been doing research also on bleeding risk models that hospitals use. While some are successful and some are not, they help doctors determine whether...

  6. Anyone Deaf or hard of hearing

    Dempather replied to godsweet's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yes, I have a mild-moderate hearing loss bilaterally. This never affected me in school since the teachers always spoke facing us and loud enough, even if I sat further away. This makes it difficult...

  7. Need Advice!!! Bad Situation!!!

    Dempather replied to nurse_to_be's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I see two things here worth mentioning. First off, you can ask them for their feedback. It may hurt a little and you will have to change some things, but change is growth(!). With that, you can...

  8. did you ever think it would be like this?

    Dempather replied to jamonit's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thank god for postings like this. It helps justify when I come home feeling sad, defeated. While there are good days, there are sometimes just as many

  9. Deaf Nursing?

    Dempather replied to Alcomedicism's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    It's wonderful to see a posting like this. I have a mild bilateral hearing loss (low frequency). My ENT doctor said I wouldn't need hearing aids until much later on. For the most part, I can hear...

  10. Preparing for an interview....weaknesses???

    Dempather replied to nursechick182's topic in Nursing Career

    Always answer in the sense that you make yourself look great. An example: I focus a lot on caring for others. Sometimes, in doing so, I focus less on myself and more on them. ... yada,

  11. travel nursing questions

    Dempather replied to mistydave's topic in Travel

    Hmm.. okay, let's break this down: For starters, travel companies recommend at least a year's experience. It's favorable if your experience is in the specialty you want to work in (ER, for example.)...

  12. Have you ever had to give bad news?

    Dempather posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I had my first patient pass away early this morning. She was older, a DNR/DNI who had a recent change in her medical condition (w/i a couple days) and passed away without any struggle. This wasn't...

  13. Have you ever had to give bad news?

    Dempather replied to Dempather's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thanks guys, you've given me more confidence in myself with future situations like that. I think I had myself so convinced that it's the doctor's role to tell the family -- not my own, that I was...

  14. .. First Night Floating... First Med Error

    Dempather posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Ah... I suppose this will be my story.. unfortunately, my first night floating to another unit and my first med error will be intertwined. Kind nurses, lend me your ears (or eyes). Started work in...

  15. .. First Night Floating... First Med Error

    Dempather replied to Dempather's topic in First Year After Licensure

    i've even been floated to the icu after two months on the floor on my own!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! that's out of control. although i didn't really start on the floor until mid-late october, my hospital is...

  16. Bringing some spirit on the unit...

    Dempather posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    It's my first year working as a nurse. Working on Christmas Eve Night and Christmas Night on a tele unit. Thinking about doing something nice for my patients and staff... if small enough, maybe for...

  17. I made a med error today

    Dempather replied to AuntieRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I found that often after I've made one mistake (nursing or non-nursing).. I'm that much more prone to making others. That window period after my first error is when I need to be most cautious (I've...

  18. What's your holiday bonus?

    Dempather replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    A travel sized first aid kit.

  19. Bringing some spirit on the unit...

    Dempather replied to Dempather's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thanks for the wonderful reply! Will definitely take a lot of those into consideration.

  20. RNs- Mostly first born? Alcoholic fathers?

    Dempather replied to Hellllllo Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I read a book on a term called codependence, which is something prevalant in populations whose parents or loved ones are physically or psychologically addicted to alcohol, drugs, gambling, etc (I'm...

  21. Being treated like dirt from the aides...

    Dempather posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    So frustrated after this 12 hour shift. It was a horrible day.. and I got so much attitude from the nursing aides I worked with. SOOOO much crap. I ask a simple question, and get the roll of the...

  22. Being treated like dirt from the aides...

    Dempather replied to Dempather's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi Guys - It's been a little over three weeks since I started this post (and ultimately, when I started on the unit). I've tried everyday to incorporate as much of the advice given to me in replies...

  23. How Many Days Do You Work?

    Dempather replied to RainDreamer's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm on three days a week. One week a month, I'm on four (to match the amount of hours equivalent to working eight hour shifts five days a week). My supervisor lets everybody make up their own...

  24. Being treated like dirt from the aides...

    Dempather replied to Dempather's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Bethin, You're advice is really helpful. These are all things we learn, but I think sometimes overlook when so many things are going on - especially when we're new and haven't begun to prioitize...

  25. Being treated like dirt from the aides...

    Dempather replied to Dempather's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thanks for all the great notes and support. I did see a difference today.. even though I know I bent a little backwards for one.. I talked to her like I would any other nurse or doctor. She seemed...