TrudyRN

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  1. Mandatory Inservices only offered on my "OFF"days!

    TrudyRN replied to MsPiggy's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, this is just awful. I used to work at a facility where these meetings would be scheduled for 0800 and I was a 3-11 nurse. I normally didn't go to sleep til about 3,4, or 5 a.m. so it was the...

  2. standing orders in your hospital

    TrudyRN replied to esrun00's topic in General Nursing

    If the docs don't order things like Tylenol, they deserve to be called at 2 a.m. You'd think they'd remember after one middle of the night call for such a small yet important

  3. Charge nurses?

    TrudyRN replied to miko014's topic in General Nursing

    How do you know that they are reading mags and making fun of others? Why is this allowed to happen, this goofing off and refusing to help others? If I had a patient assigned to me and another nurse...

  4. Need Help FAST Please. RE: Inappropriate discharge

    TrudyRN replied to Monica RN,BSN's topic in General Nursing

    I don't see why YOU as the DON are on the hot seat. This should be the problem of your gutless Administrator/facility owner, who, BTW, should burn in hell for all eternity for being so greedy. Just...

  5. ethical dilemma

    TrudyRN replied to starbin's topic in General Nursing

    I think it's too late for her to be anonymous. She has already been talking to the doc and the speech

  6. ethical dilemma

    TrudyRN replied to starbin's topic in General Nursing

    It's not worth quitting. Are you going to quit evey job that has a problem come up? Fight the good fight where you are but know when to give up and accept the doctor's

  7. ethical dilemma

    TrudyRN replied to starbin's topic in General Nursing

    DO NOT DISOBEY DOCTOR'S ORDERS. Even if nothing happens, you are setting a bad precedent for yourself. YOU will suffer any negative consequences. DO get everyone involved. The social worker,...

  8. Have you called off work for a sick pet before?

    TrudyRN replied to L&DRNJenn's topic in General Nursing

    Sure. but I think I'd tell a

  9. nurse terminated

    TrudyRN replied to grandee3's topic in General Nursing

    Firing someone and then expecting them to finish their shift is insane and is cruel. If I were on the Board, I'd say the fired party took it well and acted professionally, as she finished her work...

  10. nurse terminated

    TrudyRN replied to grandee3's topic in General Nursing

    I guess it works both ways!! MyGod, they actually told you what to say and wanted you to sign someone else's name????? If they wanted it done so much, why didn't they do it themselves. Nt saying...

  11. Midnight Dr. Call.

    TrudyRN replied to m4blondi's topic in General Nursing

    It is always good to follow procedure and policy. Just make sure the supervisor isn't being lazy and just shining you on. Make her come look at the patient, make her chart her findings if they go...

  12. Working Agency

    TrudyRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I was just remembering something that happened at our facility some years back. I hope it is helpful to someone. An agency nurse came to us on 11-7, brand new to the facility, although lots of years...

  13. lost and in need

    TrudyRN replied to Leilah75_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Gee, I thought the NCLEX told you right away whether you passed or not. OP - Can you work as a companion? A lot of people need help to wash, dress, eat, get to appointments, shop, etc., maybe you...

  14. Visitor from He**

    TrudyRN replied to BBFRN's topic in General Nursing

    She was probably drunk or high or PMS'ing or perimenopausal. :lol2: :devil: ;) Or feeling insecure, scared, powerless,

  15. Graduation gift for new nurse

    TrudyRN replied to st4304's topic in First Year After Licensure

    If she doesn't have a good stethoscope, she would probably appreciate having one, especially if she is interested in Cardiology. I agree about things like a good pair of work shoes, scrubs, and other...

  16. New syringe every day?

    TrudyRN replied to MNNurseCorps's topic in General Nursing

    Daily; And I always rinse them off after use and leave them either dry or soaking in

  17. Visitor from He**

    TrudyRN replied to BBFRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not sure why you took offense at the first request she made (our nurse) but she does sound like she wasn't very pleasant to have around. She actually sounds screwy - a man with orange

  18. Cursing A Good Samaritan???

    TrudyRN replied to sissiesmama's topic in General Nursing

  19. Cursing A Good Samaritan???

    TrudyRN replied to sissiesmama's topic in General Nursing

    I would forego public humiliation and just file a c/o with the department, as you already have. Stress? Even making a c/o is risky and payback is

  20. can a school do this?

    TrudyRN replied to RNmom08's topic in General Nursing

    I think her doc should decide what she must be removed from, if anything, not the school. Still, the school must protect itself, and has the right to do so. Just curious, how does she pay the...

  21. can a school do this?

    TrudyRN replied to RNmom08's topic in General Nursing

    Tell her to get a

  22. does the FOB really get cursed out????

    TrudyRN replied to RNDreamer's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Well, we've had here that it never happens, rarely happens, and happens sometimes. So, OP, take your pick. It's all the luck of the

  23. Why do nurses eat their young?

    TrudyRN replied to cinthern's topic in Ob/Gyn

    because they're hungry. :lol2: :lol2:

  24. Delivered a baby last night with Vesicular lesions all over body.

    TrudyRN replied to jenrninmi's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Dear God, is the poor babe in pain? I did not know that herpes could infect fetuses. I guess I thought they picked it up during lady partsl

  25. I'm a Medications Menace

    TrudyRN replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I agree with Karen and would add that you should check with your boss for advice on how to avoid errors. What will you do when you get the RN? Where work, I