Patti 2nd gen RN

Patti 2nd gen RN

L&D, medsurg,hospice,sub-acute

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  1. to give pain meds or not to give meds?

    Patti 2nd gen RN replied to msnursekim's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Don't worry--you will be called much worse things than someone who is extra concerned about something. But be careful you are not masking a temp, and watch Liver functions. We have a psych CRNP who...

  2. i'm really angry.. should i be??

    Patti 2nd gen RN replied to goats'r'us's topic in General Nursing

    Yes. A--The clinical situation required your judgement not his--you were right. B- Even if you were going too far for any other reason in being cautious--it sets an example of how he and anyone he...

  3. upset about title

    Patti 2nd gen RN replied to nurse4theplanet's topic in General Nursing

    The hospital is dead worng--you earned it, you are held accountable, you deserve to wear it. If for some crazy reason you do take this demeaning job--please, wear a separate pin that says RN on...

  4. Experienced nurses answer this...

    Patti 2nd gen RN replied to willdgate's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Paper pushers--not patient care--why did you become a

  5. Falsely Accussed, Manager a Witch

    Patti 2nd gen RN replied to Furoffire's topic in General Nursing

    If she always treats you this way, find out if you are, or have been her only target. Find out how much support you can expect from the other nurses you work with--make sure you are never alone with...

  6. I love night shift!!!!!

    Patti 2nd gen RN replied to tinderbox's topic in General Nursing

    To NurseLondon--As I left the computer, I thought more about your letter--Please look into the s/s of Burnout and PTSD--you need to take care of yourself--your manager should know your value, and give...

  7. I love night shift!!!!!

    Patti 2nd gen RN replied to tinderbox's topic in General Nursing

    Hi! I have been a night shift nurse for almost 20 years, and I love it!!! I am 43--and with different jobs, military nursing and kids---and have tried many ways to deal with the altered sleep...