TrudyRN

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  1. Shocked At Nurses Actions Tonight

    TrudyRN replied to PMFB-RN's topic in General Nursing

    Not fit for nursing because she holds a certain view? She simply should have been given a different patient and later, when there was time, educated that the world is a big place, filled with all...

  2. Feeling sick and stupid

    TrudyRN replied to lannisz's topic in Ob/Gyn

    It sounds like you are not viewed as an orientee, who should have a limited assignment. You are being viewed as a full-fledged, flying on your own, staff member. Put a stop to it AT ONCE. YOU put a...

  3. Shocked At Nurses Actions Tonight

    TrudyRN replied to PMFB-RN's topic in General Nursing

    according to what i have read about wicca and freemasonry, the swastika and the pentagram (star) are related to devil worship. no offense to anyone, that's just what i have

  4. Shocked At Nurses Actions Tonight

    TrudyRN replied to PMFB-RN's topic in General Nursing

    Muslim is not nationality. It is

  5. Is this normal for most L&D/OB units?

    TrudyRN replied to Jo Dirt's topic in Ob/Gyn

    You're due in June but then you switched to past tense. I'm

  6. Shocked At Nurses Actions Tonight

    TrudyRN replied to PMFB-RN's topic in General Nursing

    I once had a situation where the DON did not want to be called. Understandably, as she did her time during the day all week. But, as you well know, stuff does happen after hours, all the time. I...

  7. Shocked At Nurses Actions Tonight

    TrudyRN replied to PMFB-RN's topic in General Nursing

    HappyNurse, please remember that you volunteered for military duty. Secondly, I'm very sorry for your pain and you are certainly entitled to feel and believe whatever you want. I don't know if it will...

  8. Shocked At Nurses Actions Tonight

    TrudyRN replied to PMFB-RN's topic in General Nursing

    I am Jewish. I have cared for many a pt with shaven blonde head and swastika tattoos all over the place. I make absolutely certain to give them the absolutely best possible care. At some point...

  9. I Hit A Bone!!

    TrudyRN replied to breakin_moon's topic in General Nursing

    We have all hit bones a time or two. It is unnerving but no harm is done, apparently. Your instructor was wrong, I think, to tell a novice what she did. She should have told you to get a shorter...

  10. Shocked At Nurses Actions Tonight

    TrudyRN replied to PMFB-RN's topic in General Nursing

    Something this serious and which leaves you short-staffed should be discussed immediately with the DON. Don't wait for Monday. What did the LPN say when you told her not to report to work? What if...

  11. Shocked At Nurses Actions Tonight

    TrudyRN replied to PMFB-RN's topic in General Nursing

    I think you went overboard. You could have just given her a different patient for the shift and then followed up later, tomorrow or next week, with the boss and figured out a less severe, disruptive...

  12. I'm about to crack...read this and help!!!!

    TrudyRN replied to SaharaOnyxRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Do not work off the clock. It is pure BS that your boss wants you to do that and you are a fool if you let her talk you into it. Be prepared to find a new job and then start the battle. Make it clear...

  13. CONTINUED IN WHAT IS THE MAJOR REASON Why are they all leaving?

    TrudyRN replied to artistnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I used to work in an ICU where the rest of the staff were so intent on showing how capable they were of doing everything without help. Lifting, turning, taking care of 6 pts while there was not even...

  14. Sitters, give 'em a break!

    TrudyRN replied to anonymurse's topic in General Nursing

    This is a good thread. I hope that everyone can try to put him or herself into the other's shoes. Nurses and floor aides exhausted, bladders ready to bust; sitters fighting to stay awake or get a...

  15. The War with the Floors

    TrudyRN replied to zima60's topic in Emergency

    I think we can all see that the answer is to try to keep the patient's needs first and to try to be nice to each other. Using common sense and common courtesy goes a very long way to resolving...

  16. The Magical Fundus Question

    TrudyRN replied to maledi's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I always found the darned thing elusive, too, LOL. Sorry I can't help but good

  17. is this abuse

    TrudyRN replied to southernlady48's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Most assuredly this nurse needs disciplining. If I were the family member of that patient she spoke to that way, I'd be filing a complaint with the facility, the accrediting body of that facility,...

  18. OB Job Interview

    TrudyRN replied to nurse79's topic in Ob/Gyn

    If you have not already done so, immediately send a thank you note to the interviewer. Just say you appreciate that she met with you and that you are very enthused about the positions and the...

  19. Retaliation for voicing concern over unsafe pratices

    TrudyRN replied to Keysnurse2008's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Wow, you guys have a lot of gumption. I pray that all turns out right in the end and that the end isn't too long in coming. I used to be more of a fighter than I am presently. I'm embarrassed to...

  20. Wisconsin Nurse being charged with criminal neglect

    TrudyRN replied to psalm_55's topic in General Nursing

    In my reading of the affidavit by the investigator, I do not see any mention of the nurse being overworked or the facility being understaffed. Those might have been the facts but I don't see where it...

  21. first day on the job advice?

    TrudyRN replied to nursewriter2's topic in General Nursing

    black and red pens, pencil and good eraser, some snack bars, sanitary products if you need them, calculator if you are used to that, tapes of every kind, stethoscope, clipboard, scissors, alcohol...

  22. We had our State inspection this past week...

    TrudyRN replied to tatgirl's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm happy that Nursing got no tags. How was the pizza? I have a problem with the inspectors standing around and watching people commit violations then tagging them. I think, in the interest of...

  23. Edt ?

    TrudyRN replied to Inquisitive one's topic in General Nursing

    endotracheal? electrodermal testing sounds good. Google Hulda Clark for more

  24. should I mention this in an interview?

    TrudyRN replied to iHeartNICU's topic in General Nursing

    Don't disclose any more about your personal life to anyone than you absolutely have

  25. Ethics Violation-Would you remain silent or challenge the system?

    TrudyRN replied to MissJanelle904's topic in General Nursing

    There are plenty of wonderful, wonderful Americans. There are also plenty of not so wonderful from any country you care to name. As for the siren - I don't blame her. She did help, she did what she...