TrudyRN

TrudyRN

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  1. How long is the wait???

    TrudyRN replied to scrmblr's topic in Emergency

  2. How long is the wait???

    TrudyRN replied to scrmblr's topic in Emergency

  3. How long is the wait???

    TrudyRN replied to scrmblr's topic in Emergency

    Maybe the doc is catching a few winks. We used to let our docs do that whenever possible, without unreasonably increasing the patients' wait. And if it was a true emergency, we'd grab the doc...

  4. How long is the wait???

    TrudyRN replied to scrmblr's topic in Emergency

    Why lie and why be judgemental? Maybe you've never had to go to an ER. Just say you really can't answer that with any certainty because even though it's quiet now, it could get busy the instant you...

  5. Doctor apologized

    TrudyRN replied to SCRN1's topic in General Nursing

    Just a thought on this kind of person - my growing up years were spent with a Dad who loved us all dearly and was a wonderful husband and father. However, he had a rough temper and we had a lot of...

  6. Doctor apologized

    TrudyRN replied to SCRN1's topic in General Nursing

    I don't recall a doc ever apologizing to me. On the other hand, I have, remarkably, had to deal with very, very few in my time who were impolite. The ones who are crabby in the middle of the night I...

  7. Night Shift and Phone Calls from Family - Vent

    TrudyRN replied to incublissRN's topic in General Nursing

    Do it all. Phone off, sign on door (if you think no one will use the info nefariously), and CALL THE OFFENDER IN THE MIDDLE OF HER NIGHT. Even if it's your

  8. Who Must "Take the Fall?"

    TrudyRN replied to Simplepleasures's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It takes all to make it work. Management, Admin, staff all have to be responsible and mature. But the original point was that there were just too many pts to give good care and she spoke up and got...

  9. Who Must "Take the Fall?"

    TrudyRN replied to Simplepleasures's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Nothing wrong with self-defense and taking others down with you when they deserve it but it's all just so sad, such a waste of time and money and effort. We could be doing good patient care and doing...

  10. Elderly patient choked on water

    TrudyRN replied to marilynmom's topic in General Nursing

    Your patient had a stroke? Might need thickener in the

  11. Pain shots are us, not this nurse!

    TrudyRN replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    When I had surgery, I asked for my shot q3h, even though I wasn't necessarily in pain yet, because I knew it would take time for the nurse to get the keys, get the shot to me, and time for it to work,...

  12. Pain shots are us, not this nurse!

    TrudyRN replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    Did the instructor tell you to give Vic without an

  13. Pain shots are us, not this nurse!

    TrudyRN replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    Being treated is a privilege? I pay huge bucks for insurance and I think I have a right to medical

  14. Vent: On Jumping to Conclusions

    TrudyRN replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    My boss does this. She makes these snap decisions and is wrong as often as not. The really bad thing with her is that she never changes her mind and never admits she was wrong. She is very...

  15. Vent: On Jumping to Conclusions

    TrudyRN replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    :lol2: :yeahthat: :yeahthat: :yeahthat: :yelclap: :yelclap:

  16. Good Bye to Nursing for me...

    TrudyRN replied to healer27's topic in General Nursing

    Well, deep breath. OK. Keep up your license, absolutely. Mazel Tov (congrats) re: pregnancy. You might want to pick up a doctor's office job. Low pay compared to the hospital but day hours,...

  17. Any thoughts?

    TrudyRN replied to nursekatie22's topic in General Nursing

    I read nonstop, always have. Anything I can get hold of. Biographies, history, gardening, cooking, car repair manuals, you name it, I read it. Even Nursing stuff, imagine that. There's nothing...

  18. ED admitting orders

    TrudyRN replied to bill4745's topic in Emergency

    Maybe you can introduce your docs to the modern miracle of a FAX

  19. Am I crazy?

    TrudyRN replied to artsy3's topic in General Nursing

    Wishy washiness knows no age limit. Maybe you were meant to be a doctor. Ever consider that? Who are you trying to please? What do your spouse and kids think? I think your name says it all. Artsy....

  20. Difficulty with a CNA

    TrudyRN replied to NurseWi_JennJenn's topic in General Nursing

    Jenn, ask her point blank - Do you plan to do these assignments? Go from there, based on her response. No, it's not easy but you have to find your backbone. I feel your pain but you, I, all of us,...

  21. Difficulty with a CNA

    TrudyRN replied to NurseWi_JennJenn's topic in General Nursing

    She was sitting at the desk, she yelled at you, she threw things. And you didn't write her up? Did you at least talk to her and find out what was going through her mind? She also deserved to be...

  22. Difficulty with a CNA

    TrudyRN replied to NurseWi_JennJenn's topic in General Nursing

    I don't see anything funny about

  23. Ive lost all faith in the medical field. Please help!

    TrudyRN replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    You need to put your foot down, Cheno, and tell them you cannot keep doubling back. They have no respect for you and are just sucking the life out of you, while you let them do it. :angryfire...

  24. Ive lost all faith in the medical field. Please help!

    TrudyRN replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    If you did not recycle disposables, would anyone know? You could start a little rebellion in this area. Also, just wondering - what makes them non-recyclable? Manufacturer saying so? it's hard to...

  25. Ive lost all faith in the medical field. Please help!

    TrudyRN replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    Well, first, let me say that you should not call to ASK permission to not come in. You will almost never get it. If you need to take off, TELL them you will not be in, call at least 2 hours before...