TrudyRN

TrudyRN

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  1. Psych Nursing prior to 1980

    TrudyRN replied to colrainrn's topic in Psychiatric

    There was a whole lot more ECT and there was Thorazine. Now we have lots more med choices. There were wet sheets and Insulin shock therapy back then,

  2. What do you say when pts ask your opinion of docs??

    TrudyRN replied to LizzyL&DRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    If it's my personal friend or family member asking and I have something less than wonderful to say, I'll be straight with them. If it's not, I just say that I really am not quite sure what to say. I...

  3. Playing secretary and receptionis during med pass??

    TrudyRN replied to SoCalif1979's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I finally decided that I did not think it was good or right for me to have to run up and down the hall once, twice, ten times during my med pass or whatever other care I was giving. I just quit...

  4. This makes me SOOOOOOO mad!!!!!!!!

    TrudyRN replied to cajjj's topic in General Nursing

    [quote Gas in Saudi Arabia is only 11 cents a gallon...they had a guy on TV spraying it in front of his pumps b/c it was cheaper than water. Where's a match when you need

  5. This makes me SOOOOOOO mad!!!!!!!!

    TrudyRN replied to cajjj's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry you're having trouble. Be persistent and I think you'll realize your dream, :mortarboard: even if it might take some time. The scenario you describe - the MT work being sent overseas. I...

  6. days vs. evenings vs. nights

    TrudyRN replied to Sassybottom's topic in General Nursing

    Our Day Charge Nurse is depressed, lets a lot of things slide, has been there too long to remember how it was to be new, therefore does not quite know how to communicate things to new staff in a...

  7. Need Advice...

    TrudyRN replied to KarmaComesAround's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, they just might get aggravated and not want to talk to her again in the future. You never know. That said, I have no idea how to advise you, OP, but pray for God to clearly guide and direct...

  8. what are the 18 rights of drug administration?

    TrudyRN replied to norhubez's topic in General Nursing

    patient time drug dose route for prn's: reason, result Of course, when you triple check everything, you get to 15 (twenty one for PRN's) :roll

  9. Am I in the wrong place?

    TrudyRN replied to NurseFeelGood2005's topic in Emergency

    The trouble is that she does not feel very competent or confident, also she does not feel accepted by her miserable *^%#@+= coworkers. Talking to the manager about how she is doing is good. But to...

  10. Am I in the wrong place?

    TrudyRN replied to NurseFeelGood2005's topic in Emergency

    Ah, meal time. And you are on the menu. Listen, my young friend, never let any old bytches drive you away from something you want to do. As much as possible, forget them. Be cordial but reserved,...

  11. Is ER for New Nurses?

    TrudyRN replied to Jaymaa's topic in Emergency

    Congratulations! It sounds like you need to transfer to a floor where you will have inpatients, patients and their families that you can get to know for a few days. A longer-term setting, like a...

  12. Male Urologic Dilemma

    TrudyRN replied to 58flyer's topic in General Nursing

    I said nothing even close to his feelings not being as important as a woman's. I said that he should try very hard to get the care he needs despite the misery he will have to endure. Yes, I read the...

  13. Male Urologic Dilemma

    TrudyRN replied to 58flyer's topic in General Nursing

    I disagree that she was too harsh, Tazz. She was just saying what needed to be said. Many and many a rape victim has had to deal with male cops, male docs, male judges, male jurors, males, males...

  14. Would you tell another facility you worked elsewhere for 1 week?

    TrudyRN replied to changeofpaceRN's topic in General Nursing

    No need to mention it, no need to give notice, I'd say. Just get gone. Or give notice but "get sick" or have an emergency come up that requires that you travel outside the area for the notice period...

  15. Med Techs work under your license?

    TrudyRN replied to changeofpaceRN's topic in General Nursing

  16. Med Techs work under your license?

    TrudyRN replied to changeofpaceRN's topic in General Nursing

    If you are a Med Tech but you don't dispense meds, what do you do? :uhoh21: :uhoh21: :uhoh21:

  17. Med Techs work under your license?

    TrudyRN replied to changeofpaceRN's topic in General Nursing

    Ask a few lawyers in your state. Ask your state BON, too. Require a written response from them. Read the nurse practice act in your state and read the laws regarding med techs, too. I believe they...

  18. Med Techs work under your license?

    TrudyRN replied to changeofpaceRN's topic in General Nursing

    I doubt narcs or pyxis are

  19. Flip, Turn, Crush & Smear

    TrudyRN replied to sam027000's topic in General Nursing

    Too funny, although I know the OP is sincere. Just be patient. Your instructor is basically kidding. She knows there are also mountains of paperwork, the ever-exciting admitting and discharging of...

  20. Need Advice. I'm afraid my nursing career is over.

    TrudyRN replied to Emma123's topic in General Nursing

    Instead of focusing on YOUR unprofessionalism, report that SUPERVISOR to the Board for telling you to give an un-ordered neb. Of course, she'll deny it. But my point is, in the future, don't let...

  21. Need Advice. I'm afraid my nursing career is over.

    TrudyRN replied to Emma123's topic in General Nursing

    The truth can be spoken without it being slanderous. Your HR friend probably meant that a lot of HR types don't want to risk accusations by former

  22. How to toggle between nights and days

    TrudyRN replied to hbgwan's topic in General Nursing

    Surprisingly, it is not so hard going from nights to days but the reverse is pretty hard. You just have to nap when you can. Make up for lost sleep when you can. Dream of winning the lottery. Good...

  23. Flunked!!!

    TrudyRN replied to rnmomtobe2010's topic in General Nursing

    Did you mean "accepted" or "made an exception"? I think you meant "accepted" (allowed in). Sorry, I had a hard time figuring out what you meant. Now I think you meant "allowed to come

  24. Say What??????!!!!!!!!!!

    TrudyRN replied to gt4everpn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Dear God, she needs a refresher. That could have been life-threatening. I'm so glad she asked. Seriously, though, if you haven't already done so, please tell the boss so this nurse can be educated...

  25. Say What??????!!!!!!!!!!

    TrudyRN replied to gt4everpn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I hate to tell you but, usually for them, it is free. You and I pay for