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  1. Did i handle this situation correctly???

    bubblymom373 replied to marielina85's topic in General Nursing

    I think that you did the right thing calling the Md. Like Lesilie I too listen to my diabetics, especially if they are new to the facility. As for the Md, sadly he won't be the last one who will yell...

  2. Time management help?

    bubblymom373 replied to JenniferSews's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    What is their reason behind not taking the meds right away? Are they asking questions about the meds? Just chit chatting? Are they busy doing something and don't want to be interrupted? Are they...

  3. Things you only learn on the floor...

    bubblymom373 replied to leonurse's topic in General Nursing

    I learned on the floor how the deal with difficult families. Wish they had touched on that in

  4. Not The Best Way To Improve Nursing's Rep!

    bubblymom373 replied to greenfiremajick's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the info, these were questions I thought of when reading the post. I agree that what she did was terrilbe and she did treat the child as a throw away item. What exactly can be done to her...

  5. Not The Best Way To Improve Nursing's Rep!

    bubblymom373 replied to greenfiremajick's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that just sending the child back when things got rough was an awful thing to do. ALONE no less!! I would like to play devil's advocate here. Single mom , nurse did she have a support system?...

  6. Scared Of Bullying

    bubblymom373 replied to prospect's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I agree with the previous posts, please seek counseling. It will be invaluable. It sounds as though you are a caring person and would be an asset to the nursing community. Don't let your fear of...

  7. To the RN I just had hospital orientation with today....

    bubblymom373 replied to DayDreamin ER CRNP's topic in General Nursing

    I think little miss new RN will be in for a reality check real soon. Props to the CNAs I work with, could not do it with out

  8. Happy Easter To ME! (rant)

    bubblymom373 replied to locolorenzo22's topic in General Nursing

    Holidays suck to work, no way around it. Never enough staff and really no one wants to be there. Hope the rest of your work week goes

  9. New LPN, this is HARD. Need advice.

    bubblymom373 replied to dsomday's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Patience, things will get better. You have not done this long enough to get a routine down or get yourself organized. With 3 g tubes and 2 trachs that in itself is a handful. Can you ask someone...

  10. Prior CNA Experience Survey - Nurses Needed for Statistics Class Research

    bubblymom373 replied to jtboz's topic in General Students

    1. What is your age? 51 2. How long have you been a nurse? 15 years 3. Did you work as a CNA before becoming a nurse? yes 4. If yes to #3, how long did you work as a CNA before becoming a nurse?...

  11. Just started Nursing School and could be homeless!!

    bubblymom373 replied to cjveronica's topic in General Nursing

    My thoughts and prayers are with you. It just makes a difficult situation even worse. Hopefully this is just one small pothole in the road of life for

  12. Help...I CAN'T fail nursing school!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    bubblymom373 replied to Ecpi Raleigh 07/09's topic in General Nursing

    I had an instructor for AP with a high fail rate. Felt that her level of teaching was way above my head and tests, forget it! Many of us in class had to retake them. I was terrified I would fail....

  13. Do you identify yourself as a nurse when you or your family are a patient?

    bubblymom373 replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    I dont identify myself as a nurse unless asked. Hubby and my Aunt will usually slip that I am an RN into the conversation . I feel that it does change how you are treated and I am not always...

  14. Nurses and Coffee

    bubblymom373 replied to studentstorm's topic in General Nursing

    Coffee black 4 cups before work and at least 2 cups at work. I work nights, sometimes wish I could run it

  15. Your Pet Peeves in Nursing..

    bubblymom373 replied to Katie5's topic in General Nursing

    MDs who don't read their faxes and just sign them without clarifying. Then getting upset because the same fax was sent back AGAIN. Coworkers who come in to work Vomiting/diarrehea/back pain cause...

  16. Treated like crap

    bubblymom373 replied to cockynurse80's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Agree with the others. Nothing will change go where you are appreciated for the good nurse you

  17. Gum Chewing

    bubblymom373 replied to NinetyNine's topic in General Nursing

    I don't mind if coworkers chew gum as long as it is quietly. I use breath mints at work for coffee breath. (I snap, crackle and pop when I chew

  18. A compliment from the DON!

    bubblymom373 replied to josh1974's topic in General Nursing

    :yeah:Congrats!

  19. Nursing home blues.....

    bubblymom373 replied to LPNfurever's topic in General Nursing

    The bottom line is always money. "Its not in the budget " are the words I hear when I ask for more help. I can totally understand where you are coming from. I work nights and pm shift. Pm shift...

  20. Want to hear your pet peeves in LTC nursing

    bubblymom373 replied to mondkmondk's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Cnas that run to you about every little thing. So the garbage is full? Empty it, big deal. Policy changes that are verbally passed on but when needed can't find them any where in the policy book. "...

  21. Things I have learned in Nursing

    bubblymom373 replied to Katie5's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing taught me I don't need to know everything just be willing to admit I don't know and be willing to

  22. Assisted Suicide

    bubblymom373 replied to snoopy29's topic in General Nursing

    At the LTC where I work end of life discussions occur frequently. DNR/CPR is discussed with resident and family on admit or significant change of condition. Alot of people have their living wills...

  23. Does Death Have A Smell?

    bubblymom373 replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah I too have noticed a particular smell to people who are dying. To me me it is more of a sour musty smell. I notice too that people who die of cancer also have a different smell from others. Is...

  24. is being aggressive the only way to find a RN job now?!

    bubblymom373 replied to nurse441's topic in General Nursing

    Apply, Apply, Apply for any type of job. It may not be your "dream job" but it will get experience under your belt which will help you. After a week or two call leave a vm if you must just to show...

  25. How long does it take you to complete an order????

    bubblymom373 replied to newtelenurse's topic in General Nursing

    I have the same problem where I work. One coworker always leaves things for the next shift and never tapes report due to not having time". She seems to have time management issues cause this is...