ArizonaMark replied to ArizonaMark's topic in General Nursing
Thank you all for your constructive comments. I spoke with my immediate super. She attempted to bring the young buck to his senses, and it didn't work. He simply accused her of playing favorites. So,...
ArizonaMark replied to ArizonaMark's topic in General Nursing
This nurse is an LPN. I didn't want to mention it in my original post as I don't want to go there. But, truth be told, he does seem to have an inferiority complex about that, always trying to...
I work at an out-patient mental health clinic. On a day off one month ago, a fellow nurse covered my clientele. One of my clientele come in for med boxes to be filled with assistance by the nurse....
ArizonaMark replied to ArizonaMark's topic in General Nursing
To all the posters, THANK YOU for your responses, each and every one. I read as many as I could prior to going to work this morning. And, based upon a steadfast desire not to allow myself to be tread...
I have a great boss. We worked together in a correctional facility, and when he came across my resume in his current position, ADON, he gave me a call. Now, I am working in a behavioral health clinic....
ArizonaMark replied to Simply Complicated's topic in General Nursing
There are likely two reasons why the nurse(s) aren't interacting. 1. There is so much documentation and paperwork, little time is left to actually "see" the patients. 2. The nurse may well be afraid...
ArizonaMark replied to GalRN's topic in Psychiatric
Wow, it is tragically amazing how life can take a sudden U turn. I'm sorry for your troubles GalRN. Here are a few suggestions to keep you active, which is what you need to be doing right now. 1)...
ArizonaMark replied to GalRN's topic in Psychiatric
Good for you to go the extra mile. Seems like we have both seen nurses who take every opportunity to annihilate the new guy (girl)! Kudos to you for stepping up and giving a new nurse a hand! Kindly,...
ArizonaMark replied to GalRN's topic in Psychiatric
Hi GalRN, Yes, you are expecting too much too soon. If she's spent all her time in an OR, how in the world would she know about all this psych stuff. She's proven she is a good nurse, she has a...
ArizonaMark replied to CrazierThanYou's topic in General Nursing
(i confess i also use the lancets more than once) hmm, i would suggest this is not a good idea. not using alcohol wipes is one thing, but driving a dirty needle through your skin into your...
ArizonaMark replied to CrazierThanYou's topic in General Nursing
First a caveat, I DO use alcohol wipes prior to every FSBS with my patients. Having said that, there was a study recently regarding the efficacy of using alcohol wipes vs not. The study demonstrated...
I too work in a correctional setting as a RN. Like Dixiecup described, we too have a clinic-like setting where I have opportunities to work side-by-side with MDs, NPs, and PAs. As well, on the...
ArizonaMark replied to goldbug21's topic in Correctional
Remember your ABCs, and get as much info as you can via vitals, FSBS, lung sounds, etc... before you make a dx. A lot of arrestees do malinger in the hopes of getting cited and released by arresting...
I am in a similar situation. I have an ADN and a BA. I am going to take a bridge program through the U of Phoenix toward my MSN NP program. The bridge will take four months or so I am told. The...