jeffrey_rn

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1. Taking care of patient with C.Diff?

   jeffrey_rn replied to citylights89's topic in General Students

   This is THE definition of a nurse's worst

2. How many residents is too many for one nurse?

   jeffrey_rn replied to arabstarRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   There's the rub... when you're responsible for the health and safety of a ridiculous number of human beings (and living in a lawsuit-happy world), you can't know enough fast enough. If it feels wrong,...

3. So now I'm a QDDP?

   jeffrey_rn replied to Evalina's topic in Developmental Disabilities

   This reply comes a year late and probably a dollar short but for those who do read this and are in a similar set of circumstances, I want to refer you to The National Association of Qualified...

4. Most Humorous Call-In Excuses

   jeffrey_rn replied to jeffrey_rn's topic in General Nursing

   Hopefully, those were two different husbands! I've seen that last excuse used by a nurse to leave

5. Most Humorous Call-In Excuses

   jeffrey_rn replied to jeffrey_rn's topic in General Nursing

   I was discussing this topic with some nurses at work today. One nurse had a contribution. She said she had recently called in and was asked for the reason: Nurse: "I'm sick." Nursing Services: "What...

6. Ban together & change nursing?

   jeffrey_rn replied to inspire's topic in General Nursing

   We certainly are a diverse group. But unable to unite for that diversity? I don't know. I'm a pretty skeptical guy but I think we will. Maybe not now, but it will happen in time. Nursing is a unique...

7. Tomorrow is my first day!!!

   jeffrey_rn replied to locolorenzo22's topic in General Nursing

   you're gonna be a great nurse. i can just tell from your comments! i hope today is a memorable one (in a good way!) and i wish you the best. i also hope you will keep us updated on your progress and...

8. Most Humorous Call-In Excuses

   jeffrey_rn replied to jeffrey_rn's topic in General Nursing

   Now that's

9. Do You Want Universal Healthcare?

   jeffrey_rn replied to DanFNP's topic in Activism, Healthcare

   I suggested those who want socialized medicine move to a place where there is a system which supports it. I never ever told anyone to leave because their opinions were different from mine. I love the...

10. Do You Want Universal Healthcare?

    jeffrey_rn replied to DanFNP's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Everybody loves Canada,

11. Most Humorous Call-In Excuses

    jeffrey_rn replied to jeffrey_rn's topic in General Nursing

    Well, those aren't very humorous but they are all very good excuses. My dog passed and I was out of commission for several weeks! But back to

12. Most Humorous Call-In Excuses

    jeffrey_rn replied to jeffrey_rn's topic in General Nursing

    There's two answers: 1. Your hospital most certainly has a time frame (ours is 2 hours before work). 2. As a charge nurse, the appropriate amount of warning is AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE! If you are...

13. Ban together & change nursing?

    jeffrey_rn replied to inspire's topic in General Nursing

    My initial instinct is to stay away from the union. However, because Texas does not have much experience overall with unions, I have to be honest and admit that I don't really understand everything...

14. Would you call in because you didn't get any sleep?

    jeffrey_rn replied to Elvish's topic in General Nursing

    ...or your

15. Would you call in because you didn't get any sleep?

    jeffrey_rn replied to Elvish's topic in General Nursing

    yikes!