dream'n BSN, RN

UR/PA, Hematology/Oncology, Med Surg, Psych

Member

  • Content

    1,162

  • Visitors

    17,922

  • Followers

    0

  • Likes

    719

All Content by dream'n

  1. dream'n

    Forcibly removing piercings in psych patients

    dream'n replied to KathyDay's topic in Emergency

    I'm a psych nurse. Any employer I have had would have outright fired any staff member (nurse, security, etc) that had forcibly assaulted a patient like this. Sounds like the patient should call the...
  2. dream'n

    Dilemma situation! I'm not a nurse, but is this common practice??

    dream'n replied to Nursing617's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Ok, what is the real issue here? You've posted this same thing twice. Are you trying to find something wrong with this nurse? Several posters have already explained that this nurse was probably...
  3. dream'n

    Terrified!!!

    dream'n replied to Orchid535353's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I felt it in my early 40s. Really, really felt it
  4. dream'n

    Am i potentially liable for this incident?

    dream'n replied to NooNieNursie's topic in General Nursing

    Basically a successful lawsuit against a nurse depends upon two criteria: Did the nurse act prudently and if not, did the patient suffer damages as a result. As the RN Supervisor you could be held as...
  5. dream'n

    How do I get a job in a mental hospital

    dream'n replied to diego_g's topic in General Nursing

    My opinion is to go finish high school. I find it hard to believe that you're taking college pre-requisite classes without a diploma or GED, or even being enrolled in high school. I haven't seen...
  6. dream'n

    Absn 24 month long vs absn 16 month long? Which is better

    dream'n replied to nurse2bnoob101's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Living at home with no housing expenses? I'd go 24 months for that (and 10,000 dollars
  7. dream'n

    Do these classes sound like too much?

    dream'n replied to Awonder's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My anxiety just went up looking at your course list :) I do not miss those days! Personally, for me, myself, and I, I would have found that much science all at once too much. I'd drop the not yet...
  8. dream'n

    WAH jobs

    dream'n replied to RNTPA's topic in General Nursing

    I have a close relative that works as an RN from home with an insurance company. She seems to enjoy it, but some of the cons are that she never really leaves work...it's easy to start charting, etc...
  9. dream'n

    Jokes on me....?

    dream'n replied to Ms.UndastoodRn's topic in General Nursing

    You had seen the pump and bag running before this incident. I would have grabbed a supervisor, written an IR, and after my shift never went back to that unit due to safety concerns. I also would...
  10. dream'n

    Am i potentially liable for this incident?

    dream'n replied to NooNieNursie's topic in General Nursing

    I understand that the family is upset, but do you think you acted like a prudent nurse? If the assessments and vitals were negative and charted often and the patient was always neurologically intact,...
  11. dream'n

    Employee Motivation

    dream'n replied to LTCEducator1966's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I also have found Relias not user friendly. It took longer figuring out what was due and how use the program, than on the training itself. Also make sure staff has the time to actually do the...
  12. dream'n

    Why so many negative nurses in the field?

    dream'n replied to Nursey916's topic in General Nursing

    I'm on the more realist (some may say pessimistic) side. I have a low tolerance for bull****. That's me and that's who I am. The smiley, always cheerful people drive me bonkers. It looks and feels...
  13. dream'n

    How has nursing changed you?

    dream'n replied to CardiacDork's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the other posters. I need my quiet alone time much more now. I think it's because in nursing, people always need something of you. It's the nature of the profession, but it can be...
  14. dream'n

    DNR on a suicide note?

    dream'n replied to Nurse SMS's topic in General Nursing

    Danger to self or others is among the common gold standards for determining
  15. dream'n

    Can I be fired for refusing PPD during pregnancy?

    dream'n replied to RN/Mom's topic in General Nursing

    A recent large hospital system I worked for did not do annual PPD tests any longer. Nothing else took its place. I just assumed that evidence based research showed that it was no longer necessary...
  16. dream'n

    Quitting nursing school?

    dream'n replied to MSTLUV's topic in General Students

    Don't look at it as two more years, look at it as probably much longer than that. OR jobs hardly ever just show up for new graduates, so it most likely will take time to get to that OR position. You...
  17. dream'n

    What was your scariest threat from a patient or family member

    dream'n replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    I can think of three off the top of my head, but I'll just share one. Out of nowhere, I had a patient start cutting himself up with a needle. He also threatened to jab anyone with the dirty sharp...
  18. dream'n

    Frustrated with work

    dream'n replied to seriouakyj3n's topic in General Nursing

    You are not working two part time jobs. The second job is 40 hours a week and that is full time. No way I could do this
  19. dream'n

    Life as a CNA vs LPN

    dream'n replied to LPNuser's topic in General Nursing

    OP, please remember your post once you're working as a LPN, I think you will be very surprised. When I worked the floor, I almost couldn't get out of my car after driving home because my feet and...
  20. dream'n

    How do YOU deal with criticism outside of work?

    dream'n replied to misskayy's topic in General Nursing

    I was born with a fiery temper, but it is much better as I've gotten older and wiser. At work I'm professional, but have I cussed at a driver that cut me off? Um, yeah. Do I have a sailor's mouth...
  21. dream'n

    Rejected from dream job

    dream'n replied to yoganurse22's topic in General Nursing

    Send a nice Thank You for your time and consideration note. And add that you really enjoyed getting to know the unit and other employers, and if any other opportunities exist, you would appreciate...
  22. dream'n

    Are your raises based on patient satisfaction scores?

    dream'n replied to SaltySarcasticSally's topic in General Nursing

    When I worked Acute Care part of our personal evaluation and therefore raise, was based upon patient satisfaction scores for hospital wide nursing
  23. dream'n

    Severe anxiety and depression

    dream'n replied to Ash.nwonderland's topic in General Nursing

    You need to get help before those horrible feelings overwhelm you again. The feelings can come on intermittently and at those times you are not clear headed. I have known many, many nurses that...
  24. dream'n

    Severe anxiety and depression

    dream'n replied to Ash.nwonderland's topic in General Nursing

    Go now to the ER and inform them that you are suicidal. DO IT NOW! No job is worth losing your mind and life. I have no idea what the Florida BON thinks, but getting help would certainly look...
  25. dream'n

    nurses not using stethoscopes

    dream'n replied to akint19's topic in General Nursing

    In my experience, all through your career you will see unsafe and unethical time-cutting things being done by nurses and doctors around you. These employees usually are 'management's favorite' at...