dream'n BSN, RN

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    Med-error & down n the dumps

    dream'n replied to Advocate1's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with Batman. Turn down the lights, light some candles, take a bubble bath, turn on some quiet music, have a glass of wine, whatever..just deep breathe and relax. The patient is fine, you have...
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    What have patients told you that they shouldn't?

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

    When I was working in LTC and pregnant, I had a very demented LOL tell me she hoped me and my baby would die. Not a feel-good moment, but she was so demented I'm sure she had no idea what she was...
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    Have You Had the "Sortavirus" Yet??

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

    My mom and sister have had this for the last couple of weeks. My sister called me c/o sore throat, cough, head congestion, fever, and soreness with fatigue. Her worst symptom by far was the...
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    How many females are "peeking" in this forum?

    dream'n replied to caliber's topic in Men in Nursing

    I've been
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    Special treament of a patient with money

    dream'n replied to jbp0529's topic in General Nursing

    Perhaps I am dream'n, but I tend to think that most people do care about ethics in healthcare. And again I say, even though you are correct that in the USA; $$$$$ talks, that doesn't make it all...
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    Special treament of a patient with money

    dream'n replied to jbp0529's topic in General Nursing

    I know how money talks in this society, but just because something is a certain way, it doesn't make it ethically or morally right. So she is "special," and the patient having a MI should be...
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    Your personal delivery experience- what happened

    dream'n replied to DEB52's topic in Ob/Gyn

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    Aaaaarrrrrrggggggh!!

    dream'n replied to lil' girl's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Unfortunately son/daughter would probably be yelling at the nurse and 2 CNAs. Not thinking that mom/dad isn't the only resident there, and that there is only so much a person can
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    Does anybody had seen a nurse with tunnel earrings?

    dream'n replied to Hacker-Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Live and let live. Who cares what one wears in their ears. Doesn't bother me a bit, as a nurse or as a patient. Be clean, competant, and caring, that's all I
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    Not sure if I really want to be an RN...

    dream'n replied to MUNurse85's topic in General Nursing

    Even if you really know in your heart of hearts that nursing is not for you, finish your schooling and get your license since you are so close. Maybe someday your mind will change, or you will stumble...
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    Got my 1st butt chewing today - humiliating!

    dream'n replied to RN2Bn2006's topic in General Nursing

    I think taking him aside and letting him know that he crossed the line and embarrassed you in front of many other people is important. I think you need to do it sooner rather than later too. Just...
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    Drinks in the nurses station...

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

    Personally I would rather have a hydrated, fully functioning nurse caring for me or mine. I wouldn't give a hoot that she sips a water bottle when at the nursing
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    AHHHHHHHH REAL Monsters!!!!!!!!!!!!

    dream'n replied to gt4everpn's topic in General Nursing

    Depends, if really mad/stressed I might cry in the bathroom then vent to my buddies. But sometimes I just get very quiet and keep to myself (probably so I don't cry or vent.) I have noticed though,...
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    Work 2 12-hour shift and get paid 40 hours???

    dream'n replied to FreshRN05's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I did this once in LTC. Worked 7A to 11P every Sat. and Sun. Didn't get 40 hours, BUT got time and a half from 3P to 7P and double time from 7P to 11P. It was a great deal, but the facility was bad...
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    Do you have a best friend at work?

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

    I do. We actually have switched departments now, but still work at the same facility. We bounce thoughts and feelings off each other all the time and it's great. I've always been very careful about...
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    Do many nurses resent their patients?

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

    I don't resent my patients, but some of their behaviors I do. On a personal level, some are not always nice people. But I do give everyone my best. Nurses come here to vent, we have a difficult...
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    Can a unlicensed person gave and take orders?

    dream'n replied to 5kids & 1 husband's topic in General Nursing

    Never seen a receptionist do this, but I have seen uncertified MAs take orders, refill prescriptions, and call in medications that the Dr. has
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    Assisting handicapped person to public bathroom

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

    Let that idiots comment roll right off of you. She is a nasty, nasty
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    What was your firdt LPN/LVN job?

    dream'n replied to missdeevah's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Early 90s, 10 an hour in LTC on night
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    How long did it take you to feel comfortable in LTC?

    dream'n replied to vanilmil's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    In my experience it takes a good six months to start feeling somewhat comfortable, and a year to be really proficient in a new job. Don't beat yourself up over the learning curve, it takes quite...
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    LTC Resident w/ OCD

    dream'n replied to abooker's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Suesquatch is right on the mark. Advocate for her...OCD can be miserable, and can go along with depression and/or panic. Perhaps the Seroquel is not the right medication for her, there are so many...
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    Culture Change In LTC?

    dream'n replied to RN 4 Life's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Culture Change sounds just great, AFTER all the more important, basic issues have been addressed; low staffing and morale, high staff workloads and turn-over (both decrease the quality of care), lack...
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    Do you now wish that you chose another career?

    dream'n replied to AspiringNurse7's topic in General Nursing

    It's a hard question to answer. I have wished that I had become a teacher quite often, I feel that I would love the profession. But, who knows? Maybe if I had choosen that career I wouldn't have...
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    A majority of Americans would tolerate higher taxes to help pay for universal health

    dream'n replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    A flat tax, I agree with that. I also agree with the 'social justice' post. The disparities in healthcare really bother me. Our politicians and policy-makers seem to have no common sense sometimes. I...
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    So I'm fired. Again.

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

    Lots of hugs!!! Just remember that this is not a reflection on how you are as a nurse, it's a reflection on how nasty your preceptors were. I think they couldn't handle the upbeat, confident nurse...