TrudyRN

TrudyRN

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  1. 5 worse things a patient can do ...

    TrudyRN replied to Witheney's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know if you've ever had surgery but, even if it's not been done under general anesthesia, one usually feels weak and woozy post-op. Also, fear plays a big part in the life of a post-op...

  2. I'm Not Sure Nursing Is For Me

    TrudyRN replied to cdietrich404's topic in General Nursing

    Totally your decision but could you spend time on the job with some nurses? Of course, you sort of already did, when your child was ill. Pros: decent pay (not great but decent); work any state in...

  3. 5 worse things a patient can do ...

    TrudyRN replied to Witheney's topic in General Nursing

    Someone who has been self-reliant all her life and is now dependent should be understood to be mourning her losses, not called prissy, IMHO. Try to understand that your residents have nearly all lost...

  4. 5 worse things a patient can do ...

    TrudyRN replied to Witheney's topic in General Nursing

    blindly trust that staff and doctors are doing everything

  5. I have a huge problem with this... opinions please

    TrudyRN replied to dawn30's topic in General Nursing

    Why didn't they change the tube? Probably didn't know how or were afraid they'd do it wrong or feared mucus, infection,

  6. My First Write Up

    TrudyRN replied to gt4everpn's topic in General Nursing

    Was it a voluntary double? If not and if you don't need the extra money, refuse doubles. Hopefully, pt wasn't harmed. Hang in there. We have all made errors. to err is human, to forgive

  7. Your Gettin a Patient - The Doors Open and In Rolls Your Pt.

    TrudyRN replied to CarVsTree's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing bosses, risk managers, and medical chiefs-of-staff and department heads need to get involved in teaching people the right way to avoid these very serious errors and sheer laziness in handing...

  8. Feeling like a TOTAL loser (long)

    TrudyRN replied to Jen1228's topic in General Nursing

    Best wishes and keep us

  9. Is Retirement an Ending or New Beginning?

    TrudyRN replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Retired Nurses

    God, I hope it's a beginning. I'm putting off my whole life, it seems, until the kids are all grown and educated and I've helped them all get cars and houses and I can quit working full time. I want...

  10. RN's that graduated before 1980...I need your help!!

    TrudyRN replied to aholdridge123's topic in Retired Nurses

    i hope this

  11. Any feedback is welcome. Please chime in!

    TrudyRN replied to kcalohagirl's topic in General Nursing

    She should get an apology, not give

  12. Any feedback is welcome. Please chime in!

    TrudyRN replied to kcalohagirl's topic in General Nursing

    Write up the Resident for rudeness and disrespect and demand an apology. Let your Charge and her higher-up know you know she lied. Your actions were reasonable, given the short 30 minute time frame...

  13. Nursing hat with ruffles required?

    TrudyRN replied to Suninmyheart's topic in General Nursing

    I am, apparently, one of the last nurses in the country that doesn't have a problem with caps -- I've worked in psych most of my career and have generally worn street clothes but, to this day, if I'm...

  14. Nursing student thinking about quitting due to other nurses attitudes.

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

    Just get through school. Keep a record of this #^$*&+=, though, your own private notebook. Did anyone bother to TELL you there was a certain tape required????? If so , shame on you for not using...

  15. Am I a loser? I couldn't keep up....

    TrudyRN replied to MrsWampthang's topic in General Nursing

    I don't like the tit-for-tat revenge approach. It might feel good at the moment but what if she ever does want to do it again, to maybe pick up some extra money, let's say, or if she wants/needs to...

  16. Am I a loser? I couldn't keep up....

    TrudyRN replied to MrsWampthang's topic in General Nursing

    my, my, how nice of your colleagues to run up to you and start the demoralization and fear right off the bat. but, my dear, how silly of you not to ask your lazing about hall colleague to help you....

  17. Feeling like a TOTAL loser (long)

    TrudyRN replied to Jen1228's topic in General Nursing

    Did you move to Florida by choice? If so, what attracted you there? If not, well, I"m sorry. I think you will do very well in any job you take, as it sounds like you are dedicated and willing to...

  18. Your Gettin a Patient - The Doors Open and In Rolls Your Pt.

    TrudyRN replied to CarVsTree's topic in General Nursing

    I am troubled by the lighthearted, essentially willing-to-accept being treated in an unacceptable manner that I am sensing from these posts by those who are victims of this practice of incomplete or...

  19. Face to Face Locked Orders

    TrudyRN replied to <3Nursing07's topic in Psychiatric

    Good to know. What is the definition of an

  20. As a psych nurse, what non-psych nursing skills do you wish you were stronger in?

    TrudyRN replied to Thunderwolf's topic in Psychiatric

    I think Psych nurses should be able to do simple things like remember that not all patients who scratch or pick their wounds are doing it for attention. Maybe their skin/wound itches, burns, hurts....

  21. Upsate on trouble-making co-worker

    TrudyRN replied to 2shihtzus's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry you're having trouble. However, you were imprudent and maybe did violate HIPAA or however you spell it by discussing a patient in a public place. Don't do that any more, please. If you want...

  22. Stinky Nurse

    TrudyRN replied to agldragonRN's topic in General Nursing

    Roflmbo

  23. Nurses that write their own orders

    TrudyRN replied to Kanani_Ikike's topic in General Nursing

    So you condone nurses writing orders, practicing medicine without a license. The list would not be ten pages long. They'd hone it down to the necessary items. They're not dumb, just no one has...

  24. Nurses that write their own orders

    TrudyRN replied to Kanani_Ikike's topic in General Nursing

    It might be the same at her new job. That is not the way to handle

  25. who is worth 842 RN's???

    TrudyRN replied to 68RN's topic in General Nursing

    They can afford to, Manny. I think your argument is very sad. And wrong. Plenty who can learn to teach? And there are also many who can learn to play pro ball. So what? Our society's standards...