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  1. attracted to one of your patients?

    TrudyRN replied to pisces_girl18's topic in General Nursing

    No. But I know it happens all the time. Some marriages result. Be careful. Best to wait til after he's discharged, I'd think, to develop any relationship. You might want to read your facility's...

  2. Forced Overtime

    TrudyRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Any of you still having to do this? What happens if you refuse? How often do you get stuck with having to do it? How do you handle it (kids, you had other plans, you feel too sick to stay for a 2nd...

  3. Looks a hinderance to being hired?

    TrudyRN replied to newtress's topic in Correctional

    Looks are always a factor in life, I think. Will good or bad looks keep you from getting hired? No, I don't think so, if you impress them as being a capable

  4. Nurses win lawsuit aginst Florida DOC

    TrudyRN replied to yellowbrickroad's topic in Correctional

    It is so outrageous that the ones who are supposed to be doing the policing are the biggest liars, it seems. I'm glad they won, though, and I hope those who did nothing to stop this unacceptable...

  5. Understaffed and sick of it!!

    TrudyRN replied to kate1969's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    No easy answers. You must all band together and fight for safe care

  6. Ethical dilemma

    TrudyRN replied to GooeyRN's topic in General Nursing

    OP - you did the right thing, I think. Especially involving the priest and the doc. That was very wise. Keeping a patient comfortable is merciful, not doing so is unmerciful. Feel easy, I'd...

  7. Didn't get admit into RN program

    TrudyRN replied to 12breakfree's topic in General Nursing

    I hope you will not be offended by what I have to say. You should work on your English grammar, spelling, verb tenses, punctuation while you are waiting to get into a Nursing program. Doing so will...

  8. My poor co-worker!

    TrudyRN replied to tryingtomakeit's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Yes. She does need to go on the offensive. JCAHO, CMS, the public all need to know what is happening at that hospital and how she has been victimized by the cheap b-st-rds and gutless ignorami (nurse...

  9. My poor co-worker!

    TrudyRN replied to tryingtomakeit's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Jolie, what are you talking about?

  10. My poor co-worker!

    TrudyRN replied to tryingtomakeit's topic in Ob/Gyn

    1. She might need a lawyer. She DOES need one if they are going after her license. 2. She needs to write a letter to her boss, the CNO, whatever managers there are, and to the hospital president,...

  11. Your Supervisor and Your DON

    TrudyRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    What is your supervisor like? Is she approachable? Sane? Reasonable and fair? Escaped from a locked Psych ward? Experienced? Helpful? Punitive in an unreasonable way? Etc. Is your DON...

  12. Your Supervisor and Your DON

    TrudyRN replied to TrudyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Gromit, I'm glad you have a humane one and are improving. Just take it easy. Please. Bummer, nightnurse47. How well I understand but hope your new job stays

  13. would you be a RN for $11.00/hr?

    TrudyRN replied to PHLEBOTOMIST_TO_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Believe it or not, that 's about what Student Health RN's make at the local community college district. That was a few years ago. Maybe it's somewhat higher now. The job, of course, is days, M-F and...

  14. Is anyone else uncomfortable with this?

    TrudyRN replied to jill48's topic in General Nursing

    If this happened, I would try to get the order. However, whoever did this would get educated on the proper way to deal with this. 1. Get the order. 2. Give the med after you do #1. I'd report the...

  15. Is anyone else uncomfortable with this?

    TrudyRN replied to jill48's topic in General Nursing

    no. they are supposed to have studied the meds they will be passing prior to the clinical shift on which they will pass them. then, the instructor is supposed to quiz them about the med and if she...

  16. Agency Nurse doesn't know how to start IVs?

    TrudyRN replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    brandi, i love your dance in the rain thing but have to disagree that a nurse is a nurse is a nurse. that said, i do think an icu nurse should be iv competent. :balloons: :balloons: :balloons:...

  17. Help!!

    TrudyRN replied to b eyes's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I don't understand why she would not want packets available to help floaters. Is she wanting them to stumble/suffer/grope? Does she think the packets might not contain everything? I would like to...

  18. Right to die vs. right to live

    TrudyRN replied to BSNin2007's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    i think that there are some things people just can't know. unfortunately, god has assigned us to take care of his world. so we just have to do the best we can. it probably all comes down to one's...

  19. Would you put your family member in a LTC facility?

    TrudyRN replied to Cattitude's topic in General Nursing

    I think the nurse calling report should make sure who he or she is giving report to, too. Legally, you might be required to report only to an RN. Not sure. What does your State Nursing Board say?...

  20. Would you put your family member in a LTC facility?

    TrudyRN replied to Cattitude's topic in General Nursing

    Only if I had to. Unfortunately, there often comes a point where, for physical or mental health of the caregiver(s), our loved ones have to be put into these horrible places. I used to think I...

  21. Hormone Replacement Therapy

    TrudyRN posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    So what do you all think about it? Did you or do you use it personally? I am so torn on this

  22. How to get to work in a snowstorm?

    TrudyRN replied to AfloydRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'll tell you what, I'd have been out of there along with the first batch of day crew. What a bunch of bananas! How can you all be so docile????!!!!???? Did Admin stay on a mat for three days? Did...

  23. How to get to work in a snowstorm?

    TrudyRN replied to AfloydRN's topic in General Nursing

    So your slug coworkers actually had the nerve to tell you they faked calling off and enjoyed the sledding? I hope you told them how you felt about it and made a mental note to yourself that you will...

  24. Nurse with hip replacement

    TrudyRN replied to tatarn2b2007's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Do you have walking/standing/lifting restrictions? As a nurse, you could be on your feet for 8, 10, 12, 16 hours at a time, walking up and down halls, lifting and turning heavy patients, pushing beds...

  25. Nurse with hip replacement

    TrudyRN replied to tatarn2b2007's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I guess it depends on how limited your hand usage is. Maybe you could go into patient care areas and actually see what nurses do. Then you could make the decision for yourself. You know yourself...