dream'n BSN, RN

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    Injection Procedures

    dream'n replied to Marie-SC's topic in General Nursing

    Of course your protective of your baby, nothing wrong with that.:nuke: And I agree, a completely opened band-aid especially on a scrub top is not a good practice. The chance of an infection is...
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    treating patient anxiety

    dream'n replied to leigh.anne's topic in General Nursing

    Perhaps it's all in the approach. When they ask for their Ativan, say, "of course, I'll get that right now for you." Then after an hour or so, approach the patient sweetly and ask how they are doing...
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    Injection Procedures

    dream'n replied to Marie-SC's topic in General Nursing

    Was the band-aid completely open or just the tip of it? I guess it isn't very sanitary practice, but when trying to give two injections to a wiggling and probably screaming one year old, it is hard...
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    the RN's appearance

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

    Funny this topic has come up. I despise chewing gum. Truly I would rather smell bad breath than that horrible, icky mint smell. It makes me nauseous.
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    I was a victim of sexual assault.

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

    Too bad we as a society come far enough to know that no woman, EVER, is "asking to be
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    I was a victim of sexual assault.

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

    Big hug to you. I was date-raped a long time ago. You will get through this. I'm so glad you are getting counseling, I didn't and never really dealt with it for a long
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    Just wanting to thank the mods...

    dream'n replied to luvmy3kids's topic in General Nursing

    You and me both, Tazzi. Sounds like it was a Troll Party, "Troll Fest 08!" That's it, I refuse to leave AN again until I see some me
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    "Escorted" out of work

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

    Yes I have seen this. It became so common-place at one job, that anytime the security head honcho was seen on the premises, people would tremble and practically
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    If they're paying 50k+ out of pocket maybe they *should* expect to be waited on...?

    dream'n replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    I am polite and professional. But I do not nor will I, put my pride aside and kiss anyone's
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    shocked by ER nurse!

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

    Wow! That was wrong on so many levels. I can't believe the nurse wanted you to start, run, and D/C the IV, that is just crazy. I would certainly report this. What was that nurse
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    Nursing school friends = regular friends?

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

    No. I moved far away from the small town my school was in. Very seldom do I hear some sketchy news about one or two from my in-laws back there. Nursing school can have a tendency to create close,...
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    VERY close to failing senior clinical

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

    :yeah:Congratulations!
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    Phobias anyone???

    dream'n replied to danissa's topic in Psychiatric

    Really high heights; tried the ferris wheel recently. Couldn't do it, they had to get me off. So embarassed. Spiders; yuck, yuck, yuck. This fear started when I was about 7 and my sister took me...
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    I worked a double yesterday and today I called out!

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

    I really think you need to get out of that facility ASAP, if you
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    Do nurses who pick-up extra shifts get favoritism?

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

    Thought I'd throw in my . Of course those nurses that help out in a pinch and do OT are very much appreciated. But, yes I have worked in positions that I saw excessive 'favoritism' given to those...
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    After 15 years - I may be one more nurse to add to the shortage

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

    In the past, I worked in a horrendous place, and yes I still can feel that awful pit in my stomach when I think about it. I am guessing that many nurses have those memories (or maybe living them now);...
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    In nursing uniform during a traffic copstop!

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

    Happened to me. Got pulled over, policeman gave the appearance of being quite a toughie. Asked for the usual; license, reg., ins. Handed him the license and as he ran it, I tore the car apart...
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    Kicked out of NS b/c of broken ankle???

    dream'n replied to Candy303's topic in General Nursing

    I had to quit my first LPN program (just started) after I found out I was pregnant. We were allowed to miss two days only and I knew I couldn't labor, deliver, and return to school in two days....
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    Moral Dilemmas

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

    I just remind myself that everyone has a right to live his or her own life as they see fit. And that everyone has something about them that someone else could judge. One thing I do think that would...
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    Family MD charging office fees for renewing RXs

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

    Right or wrong, some offices are now writing refills for a years supply on all maintanence meds at the annual physical, and charging fees for "in-between" refills. This is for several reasons. One...
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    VERY close to failing senior clinical

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

    Goodness sakes, don't throw in the towel. As you said, all of your other instructors have thought well of you. This instructor is only one person. Do your very best, ask for her feedback and...
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    Disrespectful Employees

    dream'n replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Personally I will keep my non-DON/ADON self out of this forum from now on. I did think that my post earlier on was well thought out and perhaps provided a different prospective, but I see now that it...
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    Health food store giving medical advice

    dream'n replied to mom4jesus's topic in General Nursing

    No battering here :nuke: and welcome to Allnurses. I agree that natural remedies have there place and can be beneficial at times, but I do have a problem when patients think that they are a cure...
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    Health food store giving medical advice

    dream'n replied to mom4jesus's topic in General Nursing

    I see this every single day. I have some patients on multiple supplements (like 20 different kinds!) every day, and it's like pulling teeth to get them to admit to taking all of them. If I had a dime...
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    What the h e double hockey sticks?!!

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

    Scrubs as sexually provocative clothing? That's a new one for