dream'n BSN, RN

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

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    Please date all food items in refrigerator or it will be tossed, after 3 days

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

    The way the fridge issue was solved at my job was that we posted a big note on the fridge one Monday that everything left at 4:00 on any and all Fridays would be tossed. That gave everyone ample...
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    Becoming an RN just for the paycheck

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

    There are great nurses that feel they were called and there are great nurses that do not. Personally I don't feel that I was called to nursing and if I do say so myself, I am a very competent,...
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    Who has read Echo Heron?

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

    I love Echo. 'Tending Lives' was a great book
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    Gee, thanks, Mom!

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

    Trust me, my extended family could be a movie of a week. It is so much harder dealing with them than it could ever be with the worst psych patient I could imagine. It took me a long time to even start...
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    Gee, thanks, Mom!

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

    Yes I would be extremely hurt AND angry if my mother said such a thing to me. It sounds like you are surrounded by family members that are emotionally unhealthy for you. I didn't look to see how old...
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    calling out on christmas...

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

    Since I have a previous history of burning my hand, I know how painful it can be. Like most people I have a higher than usual decision threshold for calling in on a major holiday, but your reason...
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    I'm Injections and hitting blood vessels?

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

    I've given literally thousands of IM injections over the years. I've had it happen
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    wrong injection for the patient

    dream'n replied to nursey2008's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Try to calm down, the patient is fine. One error does not make you a bad nurse, no one is perfect. As other posters have said just learn from this experience. Don't be too hard on
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    patient $$$ balances

    dream'n replied to gemba1970's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    I feel that it is inappropriate for the nursing staff to be making those calls. We build a relationship with the patients and they trust us. Having nursing make the calls undermines the...
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    Hiring freezes, cut backs?

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

    My company has a hiring freeze that doesn't appear to be ending anytime soon. They are also cutting some programs. The winter visitors due make it difficult in some areas in the country. If a company...
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    New interesting abortion poll

    dream'n replied to danu3's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes the whole abortion debate in this country seems so illogical. For some reason, people are compelled to place themselves and others into neat little groups; pro-choice vs. pro-life. Most...
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    Depo-Provera IM

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

    I used to give these all of the time, but it's been several years. I clearly remember that the package insert did not allow for thigh injection. Why I don't know, but it definitely wasn't listed. Why...
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    Help! Being stalked by a resident!!!

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

    I disagree with this. I certainly don't think this resident's behavior has risen to the level that his career needs to be harmed. Just give your NM a head's up to the situation, then let him know...
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    Wearing all white

    dream'n replied to THAT Nurse.'s topic in General Nursing

    I'm just not a white scrub kind of girl. When I had to wear them a few years ago, I was so nervous and probably looked stiff as a robot trying not to stain them. I happen to be the type that always...
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    Is it legal for a teacher to invite a student over to study?

    dream'n replied to nautica843's topic in General Nursing

    You and your class buddies need to MYOB, focus on your own learning, and not worry about other classmates and their grades. You are not the ethical watch-dog for the
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    Quick survey question

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

    38/F/5 Shoot, I have the highest amount so far except for the racecar driver. Do I win anything?:wink2: 2 biggies, 1 moderate, 1 mild, and once backed into a little old ladies
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    What if English is not my first language?

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

    Well it appears that you use written English very well. As long as you understand and can be clearly understood in English I don't think you will have a problem. You will probably find that being...
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    Many nurses on depression or anxiety meds?

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

    I personally have dealt with depression, panic, and OCD since around the age of 11. The symptoms improve or worsen over time. Sometimes I can function for a year or two off of meds, at other times I...
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    Any INFP nurses out there?

    dream'n replied to ijuanabhappy's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I also am a full-blooded INFP. I struggled more in clinicals than in class work during nursing school, the class work came very easily. I haven't had any problems setting limits with my patients....
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    hiring freezes,layoffs,oh my

    dream'n replied to The Bell Jar's topic in General Nursing

    We are in a hiring freeze here too. Empty jobs are not being filled and we are doing more with less. Personally, I have never seen the economy like this before. Sure I've seen recessions, but I've...
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    Patient Focused Care-PFC

    dream'n replied to mel1977's topic in General Nursing

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    Falling asleep at work

    dream'n replied to uscstu4lfe's topic in General Nursing

    Never fallen asleep, but when I worked nights years ago, sometimes it would be soooo hard to not close my eyes. I remember one night it got so bad I went in the bathroom and lay on the floor (I know...
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    everyone is afraid

    dream'n replied to gonzo1's topic in General Nursing

    There is no way I would have stripped old woman or not. That is just ridiculous. Why on earth did you remove your clothing for her? Were you threatened or
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    WANTED: smokers and smokers that have successfully quit!

    dream'n replied to annful24's topic in General Nursing

    1. How long have you been a smoker? On and off, but mostly on since age 18 2. How often and how much to you generally smoke cigarettes? Smoke three before getting ready for work in the morning....
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    Flu Vaccine

    dream'n replied to country mom's topic in General Nursing

    And the live virus FluMist is what they are advocating for our school-aged