TrudyRN

TrudyRN

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  1. Need some help/advice

    TrudyRN replied to wolfgirl's topic in General Nursing

    This is all just sickening and maddening. And being tied to it by debt is a scary, scary BETHIN. But you must protect yourself. Learn to document and fight

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

    TrudyRN replied to MissJanelle904's topic in General Nursing

    I think you should file a police report. Campus police and city police. Name

  3. You Don't Qualify! Try Again Next Year!!

    TrudyRN replied to DarciaMoonz's topic in General Nursing

    I feel your pain. I think your aunt should send a letter to her boss, stating what you have just said. She should also send a copy to HR and to the President/CEO of the hospital. Those in charge...

  4. day shift nurses vs. night shift nurses

    TrudyRN replied to angelluv1976's topic in General Nursing

    The only ideal hours are about 0830 - 1430, i.e., Mother's hours. And then only about 2 or 3 days per

  5. Emergency C/S with local anesthetic only

    TrudyRN replied to kathiecnm's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Monday morning quarterbacking. Unfortunately, if policy is not to do what this doc did, he is probably in big trouble now, especially since the baby didn't make it. I wonder if the hospital or...

  6. What do nurses really think of CNAs?

    TrudyRN replied to ccyrrus's topic in General Nursing

    So it's not ok to drink there but it is ok to have a fight in the parking lot. I'll bet the latter individuals hired attorneys to bully the

  7. What do nurses really think of CNAs?

    TrudyRN replied to ccyrrus's topic in General Nursing

    A lot of the aides where I work are like that, too, just always too busy to get a carton of milk for someone or this or that. But the nurses can be just as

  8. What do nurses really think of CNAs?

    TrudyRN replied to ccyrrus's topic in General Nursing

    By the same token, CNA's should not tell people they are

  9. Abdominal pain??

    TrudyRN replied to turtles's topic in General Nursing

    It could be stomach, bowel, heart, pulmonary, pericarditis, spleen, pancreas, autonomic neuropathy from the DM, even renal. Any vomiting? Any lab results besides the 215 blood sugar? did they do any...

  10. do nurses eat their young

    TrudyRN replied to teenynurse's topic in General Nursing

    From now on, don't let it go. Speak up, speak against anyone who badmouths you. Fight tooth and nail. Meet her after work outside, wipe up the street with her, LOL. Just kidding about the physical...

  11. nurse & dr affair, what should I do?

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

    Sandee, just wondering - how did you find out? You probably don't have all the facts. Stay out of it is my best advice, unless you can sit down with your colleague quietly and privately and be...

  12. nurse & dr affair, what should I do?

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

    but dammit I AM A CHRISTIAN and at least I have the decency to hide it!!!!!!":lol2: :lol2: Were you kidding or for real about advocating hypocrisy? Mind you, I know we all have many sins and that...

  13. nurse & dr affair, what should I do?

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

    Keep out of it. Pray for them. Are you sure there isn't maybe, and please pardon me for even thinking the thought, just a little

  14. Will somebody PLEASE tell these doctors....

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

    Let the staff know you appreciate us by giving us something besides fattening, unhealthy junk, even if it costs a lot, at the holidays. Money or a gift certificate would be just

  15. Normal Saline in a nebulizer?

    TrudyRN replied to LadySugarBug's topic in General Nursing

    All the

  16. Fired after voicing concern about narcotic counts

    TrudyRN replied to paigeRN1962's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Well, I think you should speak directly to the physician. I would NOT let it be known that you copied anything, as I think it was illegal to do that, however necessary it seems to have been. You can...

  17. Yes your highness...I mean doctor!! rant!!!

    TrudyRN replied to irish_std/n's topic in General Nursing

    That is an excellent point. I feel dumb that it never occurred to me. But apparently it hasn't occurred to a whole lot of people. I gave up long ago trying to help doctors who don't act right. They...

  18. Totally floored - put on Probation in FNP program? I can't take this anymore!!!!

    TrudyRN replied to lannisz's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    This type of approach is advisable sometimes, I guess, although I don't know how many people are ever inclined to graduate and then go back and fight so someone else will benefit. Discretion is the...

  19. ogp revised contract

    TrudyRN replied to english_nurse's topic in United Kingdom

    What is

  20. False allegation repercussions?

    TrudyRN replied to Cheez-It!'s topic in General Nursing

    You need a lawyer to show you how to go on the offensive. She is slandering you, maligning your reputation. I hope she isn't a crazy with a weapon and that you prevail legally against her and that...

  21. False allegation repercussions?

    TrudyRN replied to Cheez-It!'s topic in General Nursing

    Sure, and when things go bad at the new place, she can leave there,

  22. Just Licensed, Don't even know where to start

    TrudyRN replied to alexis111's topic in General Nursing

    The course would probably help you feel confident and you would meet potential employers. Congratulations on passing. What made you do it now? What kept you from doing it sooner, if you don't mind...

  23. No Charge Nurse?

    TrudyRN replied to ~nurselissa~'s topic in General Nursing

    Ha ha, well, unless you have a House Supervisor, probably whoever the only RN in the facility is, without pay, without extra time to do your own work + the things you mention. It's called economics,...

  24. How has nursing changed?

    TrudyRN replied to RN007's topic in General Nursing

    I have been a nurse for 40 years. Things I've seen change: more nurses are married and have kids - or single with kids, widowed or separated with kids. When I started out, there were no married...

  25. Cry or scream.. venting thread

    TrudyRN replied to Nascar nurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You need to write up these problems, keep a copy, and give the write-up to your boss. I would not want to do my own work then have to do someone else's, too. And the socks causing an indentation -...