TrudyRN

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  1. What is it with the nurses in LTC?

    TrudyRN replied to lilypad2424's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Just talk to the students nicely and maybe even get 1 or 2 of them to work with you. They should not be in the N. Station to begin with but, if they are, put them to work. I'd ask their Instructor...

  2. What is it with the nurses in LTC?

    TrudyRN replied to lilypad2424's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    too bad the patient didn't vomit on her instead. Maybe she'd have found that more appropriate. I seriously hope someone c/o about that surveyor to her boss. She was quite lacking in her...

  3. For DON about regulations

    TrudyRN replied to nursbaybie's topic in Geriatric, LTC

  4. Is this an accurate description of Nurses?

    TrudyRN replied to Jesskanurse's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you, Mike. I know we do even more than that, too. We write textbooks, we are on editorial boards of peer-reviewed journals, we know lab values and act on them, we work in really varied settings...

  5. Is this an accurate description of Nurses?

    TrudyRN replied to Jesskanurse's topic in General Nursing

    It's a good start, Jesskanurse. Nurses do indeed assist docs. And we do carry out their orders. However, we do a lot more. Nurses learn how to assess patients physically, just as doctors do. We...

  6. nursing and a foreign language?

    TrudyRN replied to hushpupgrl's topic in General Nursing

    Ditto. Don't fall into the trap of letting everyone drag you away from your own work to use you to translate but never helping you get your own assignment done. And if the translating is more than...

  7. AHHHHHHHH orientation!- help

    TrudyRN replied to gt4everpn's topic in General Nursing

    I agree - the font is an affront. IT was somewhat better in your 2nd post. I also agree that you'll probably do fine. Just follow the rules as they have been taught to you. And understand that...

  8. Needlesticks

    TrudyRN replied to firstyearstudent's topic in General Nursing

    Gee, no sex for a week. Wait til you get married and don't have it for months. JK,

  9. Taking orders from a medical student

    TrudyRN replied to platon20's topic in General Nursing

    If it was already approved and signed by a licensed MD, fine. Otherwise, no. I wonder why your friend got

  10. big bad nursing myths busted

    TrudyRN replied to adrienurse's topic in General Nursing

    Gee, I never realized how ridiculous so many people are and how many have such terrible attitudes. The part about marrying a rich doctor - hmm, not a bad plan, actually. I wish I had done that. And...

  11. Symposium: information needed

    TrudyRN replied to isabing's topic in General Nursing

    The insurance companies absolutely dictate how long a patient can stay in, what care he can receive, unless willing to self-pay, and so forth. It's spelled

  12. When did it become ok to put someone down because they are NOT an RN?

    TrudyRN replied to Gingerbell's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    He was jealous or a social klutz. I'm sorry your moment was ruined. Take comfort in knowing that your friends here appreciate so much and highly esteem a good LVN. Best wishes in your chosen...

  13. How can i succeed?

    TrudyRN replied to roxiejay's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, it is very tough to get into CRNA school; do all you can to prepare. Check with the schools themselves to see what their GPA req's are. Do what you know is right for

  14. Nsg/MD Volunteer Trip - where do I start!?

    TrudyRN replied to acuariaRN's topic in General Nursing

    That sounds wonderful and I wish you every success. No need to re-invent the wheel. Definitely talk with organizations, such as missionary groups from various churches, that are already doing this,...

  15. Can you believe this happened?

    TrudyRN replied to krazykev's topic in General Nursing

    What was the result for you? I hope you raised holy you-know-what about this teacher and this situation to whoever accredits this school. After following chain of command, of course, . This is...

  16. Paying back $100, 000 back in loans

    TrudyRN replied to Lisa CCU RN's topic in General Nursing

    Are you already a BSN? Or are you planning to become one? I guess you might be one if you were teaching your dtr the bones, etc. (That sounds good to me, BTW) And I thought your MSN would be as a...

  17. Letter of resignation due to mental health issues

    TrudyRN replied to kristinleeRN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that you should see if FMLA can help you. If not, and you must resign or if you just think it is best to resign, do not mention specifics at all. Just say: It is with sincere regret that I...

  18. Introduced as "The Nurse"

    TrudyRN replied to NurseLatteDNP's topic in General Nursing

    My family always say, "This is Trudy, our sister/aunt/cousin/whoever, and she's a Registered Nurse." Then they expect me to not act like a nurse and get upset if I want to examine an IV site, arrange...

  19. Expierienced nurses, pleases answer this question for me.

    TrudyRN replied to nautica843's topic in General Nursing

    Did Mom have an HgbA1C drawn? This will show what her average sugar has been for the last 3 months or so. Best wishes to you and your family as you get Mom educated for this new challenge. She can...

  20. How can i succeed?

    TrudyRN replied to roxiejay's topic in General Nursing

    Dear One, do use your summer to read ahead. See your Instructor-to-be and get her course outline, with the reading assignments, if possible. Then do those over the summer. If you can't get it, just...

  21. Paying back $100, 000 back in loans

    TrudyRN replied to Lisa CCU RN's topic in General Nursing

    Why not try for scholarships for your MSN and an employer who will pay your current loan off in exchange for your commitment to work for said employer for a certain amount of time? Be very, very...

  22. Nurse tracking devices

    TrudyRN replied to PattonD's topic in Ob/Gyn

    It's good and bad. good for knowing where workers are and being able to locate them quickly. Bad if the nurse is deemed to be too long on breaks, potty, etc. Solution: Quietly take it off and leave...

  23. Protecting the patient already died does not make any sense!

    TrudyRN replied to chuck1234's topic in General Nursing

    HIV is awfully political. Don't trouble yourself about something that is bigger than you, except to fight it by contacting the legislators who make the laws. DO NOT RISK YOUR LIVELIHOOD OVER THIS....

  24. Routine use of opioids?

    TrudyRN replied to sharann's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    It sounds like you will have to involve the Chief of Staff, Chief Surgeon, maybe the Board of Trustees, who knows? I applaud your courage and your concern for your patients. I hope ALL of your...

  25. Things you wish you could say to your co-workers...

    TrudyRN replied to nurse4theplanet's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    That was my thought,