TrudyRN

TrudyRN

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  1. New RN and stressed out!

    TrudyRN replied to alambert603's topic in Psychiatric

    How about working for a hospital that does only Psych? One that sends Psych patients to a general hospital if they need med/surg care. You could find a Psych-only hospital if you work for state...

  2. very excited!

    TrudyRN replied to sweetieann's topic in Psychiatric

    I worked a few shifts in that specialty as an agency nurse many moons ago. I don't have much advice except that you have to be both kind and firm. The patients may not go to their rooms or the toilet...

  3. In A Quandry - What To Say

    TrudyRN replied to TrudyRN's topic in General Nursing

    I did not find this to be the case in the past. Staff nurses expect supervisors to know it where I work, not have to look it up. They bytch and moan and stab you in the back and talk badly about you...

  4. In A Quandry - What To Say

    TrudyRN replied to TrudyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Hmm, good observation, llg. Thank you. Ok, let's see. I have need of the higher pay, I wouldn't mind the prestige (a little ego there, sorry), and not having to clock in and out are perks I'd like. I...

  5. understandable english

    TrudyRN replied to susyn153's topic in General Nursing

  6. incapable, helpless, unmotivated, unteachable pts who are unable to cope with life

    TrudyRN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, scary. Not exactly surprising but very disturbing. They would probably say they are controlling the person's finances so there is enough money for healthcare, food, bills. But I see your...

  7. incapable, helpless, unmotivated, unteachable pts who are unable to cope with life

    TrudyRN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, I wasn't thinking of patients when I said it, although you make a good point and it is certainly applicable to

  8. Med-Surg

    TrudyRN replied to David Offenbaker's topic in General Nursing

    Presumably, these are being treated. [Phenazopyridine(?)] Pyridium might help until infection, with its frequent urges to void, clears. Urinary tract

  9. PCC's taking patients

    TrudyRN replied to MrsWampthang's topic in General Nursing

    I think it sounds bad. Talk to your friend and see what you come up

  10. Med-Surg

    TrudyRN replied to David Offenbaker's topic in General Nursing

    Your patients might have

  11. My 4 yr old son is newly dx with Leukemia ALL

    TrudyRN replied to SoulShine75's topic in General Nursing

    Prayers and encouragement from here, my friend. Don't let the school give you any guff about no make up's or giving you extra time. You have an exceptional situation and deserve exceptional...

  12. Rich nurses?

    TrudyRN replied to tiij's topic in General Nursing

    We are absolutely NOT overpaid. Being responsible for the very lives of others, being subject to lawsuits, bullying from bosses, violence from patients and their visitors, and verbal abuse from...

  13. how to delegate

    TrudyRN replied to niceswtnurse2006's topic in General Nursing

    I guess it depends somewhat on how much you trust the aide and what the particulars are on any given day but the plan above sounds good to me. Be flexible. Do NOT expect that the aide is always going...

  14. Delegate to PCT

    TrudyRN replied to Bekster's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, as to what a clinical day is like - We always met for pre-clinical conference first. We each had to tell about our patient(s) - Diagnosis, History, Labs, our plan of care, our goals for the day,...

  15. Delegate to PCT

    TrudyRN replied to Bekster's topic in General Nursing

    Delegation is governed by state law. Read your state's Nurse Practice Act to learn what are acceptable things for each classification to do in your state. The employer also has a say in who is...

  16. Chelation Therapy?

    TrudyRN replied to Miss Ludie's topic in General Nursing

    I know of some patients who have had excellent results with chelation, one of them being a nun so I trust that she is sensible and truthful. I hope some good comes of all

  17. incapable, helpless, unmotivated, unteachable pts who are unable to cope with life

    TrudyRN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    People might very well have a legal and moral right to live as they please if they aren't hurting anyone else - as a Supreme Court justice once said, we have the right in America to just plain be left...

  18. incapable, helpless, unmotivated, unteachable pts who are unable to cope with life

    TrudyRN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Wow! Now, at last, some

  19. incapable, helpless, unmotivated, unteachable pts who are unable to cope with life

    TrudyRN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    They do the best they can. No need to look down your nose at them. Just figure they have stuff going on that you do not know about and maybe it is getting the best of

  20. incapable, helpless, unmotivated, unteachable pts who are unable to cope with life

    TrudyRN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

  21. Saline soaks in wound care. Sacred cow? More harmful then good?

    TrudyRN replied to adrienurse's topic in General Nursing

    Cathleen, your daughter needs care now. Do not delay. OP, there is nothing like warm salt water soaks to pull out pus and soreness. Mom used to have us kids soak twisted ankles in it or fingers...

  22. WOUND CARE for end of life/hospice/palliative care

    TrudyRN replied to nurselearner's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    Well, if we just let them go, the patient will be miserable. Of course, the insurers will be happy, as the patients will be off of their bill sooner. Sorry, I am a big fan of insurance companies or...

  23. Witnessed a terrible death last night--pls help me...

    TrudyRN replied to Annebug's topic in General Nursing

    [some nurses believe strongly that they became nurses to save people. I use to work with a nurse that would say "not on my shift". Even if the patient was comfort measures. I was like a badge of honor...

  24. Witnessed a terrible death last night--pls help me...

    TrudyRN replied to Annebug's topic in General Nursing

    You can't control everything. Just do your best. It does get easier. You will develop a certain detachment and numbness in order to survive. Don't fight

  25. Need Advice.... going to ER

    TrudyRN replied to Nurse4AU's topic in Emergency

    I'd want you for my nurse any day. You care, you are reviewing, you sound passionate about your work. I think you'll be a great nurse in whatever department you work, including ER. Let us know how...