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  1. Zoloft headache..question for psych nurses

    mattsmom81 posted a topic in Psychiatric

    I am hanging in there with the headache in the hope it will go away...I'm starting my 2nd week on it. In your experience does the headache fade and if so when? Just wondering how long to stick it...

  2. Zoloft headache..question for psych nurses

    mattsmom81 replied to mattsmom81's topic in Psychiatric

    Hi Camay, I too am sweating more than usual particularly at night (I already have hot flashes) the sweating will not stop me from taking the drug but the headache will...if it persists. I will give it...

  3. Ever had a M.E. notify u in LTC

    mattsmom81 replied to nursemid02's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I will share a true story which still troubles me. I was working a new job in a LTAC, first few days on the job and still fumbling with all the paperwork, when I found a poor woman hanging off the...

  4. Do you have a Weasel at work?

    mattsmom81 replied to Judee Smudee's topic in General Nursing

    There are weasels and then there are evil

  5. Can nurses decline to be videotaped?

    mattsmom81 replied to daisybaby's topic in General Nursing

    I've handled this lightly by saying with a smile 'I work better without an audience'..I have used this line successfully to get nosy family members out of the room as well. Some need a more blunt...

  6. Things Patients Have Taught Me NOT To Do

    mattsmom81 replied to Trixxy's topic in Nursing Humor

    Some of these stories are truly disgusting...there are indeed some very twisted folks out

  7. Alcoholic Mother--Need Professional Advice

    mattsmom81 replied to Siouxz2's topic in General Nursing

    My mother used to drink/drug herself into a stupor and tried half hearted suicide attempts...I'd find her when I was a child, carving at her wrists. I got to the point I wanted to scream at her 'If...

  8. Difficult families....

    mattsmom81 replied to fergus51's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Adult critical care units run into similar problems as NICU...IMO these problems can get totally out of control with open visiting; aggravtyed further when nurses will not consistently enforce...

  9. 4/22/05 Show 20/20 H2O myth

    mattsmom81 replied to bellcollector's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a coffee sipper... but I like it so dang weak others can't drink it...LOL. I figure its good for me...more water, less caffeine. When I'm making coffee for a group, I have to make it...

  10. What ONE change would you make to increase nurse retention where you work?

    mattsmom81 replied to Roland's topic in General Nursing

    One thing?? (this is tough) LOL. OK...I'd have to say improved nurse patient

  11. Brown Recluse Spider Bite

    mattsmom81 replied to Tashia's topic in Georgia Nursing

    My 20 yr old son got bit on his finger...and when he finally went to the doc, was told if he'd waited another day he may have ended up hospitalized, and lost the finger...he was also near septicemia....

  12. Zoloft headache..question for psych nurses

    mattsmom81 replied to mattsmom81's topic in Psychiatric

    Hi Kris! Thanks for answering me. I don't notice much positive effect yet from the Zoloft but I will give it some more time. I guess this 'wating' is a universal problem with these drugs,

  13. toenail fungus..

    mattsmom81 replied to ldnurse7581's topic in General Nursing

    I always thought Nystatin powder was more useful for topical yeast, in skin folds, etc... but it worked on my feet too. Washing and drying well (with a blow dryer) in addition have worked...so far I'm...

  14. Why can't I get hired?

    mattsmom81 replied to catlady's topic in General Nursing

    Sad to think at 47 hospitals might consider us too old. Who's ready to retire at 47? :stone Lets hope they don't like cold interviews and will warm up to you face to face; where you have a better...

  15. Required to wear girly scrubs

    mattsmom81 replied to SteveNNP's topic in Men in Nursing

    I had to smile reading this. One of my favorite coworkers was a traveler in my Texas ICU. He wore the neatest pressed scrubs in solid colors...'easter egg colors' bright yellow, hot pink, purple,...

  16. What is your least favorite kind of med-surg patient?

    mattsmom81 replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Those who write down your name, the time and everything you do while you're in the room; or those who want to tape record or

  17. Is the ER supposed to stablize the Patient before transferring to the unit?

    mattsmom81 replied to indapinda's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    If patients are routinely sent to medsurg units unstable, I would suggest writing incident reports, bringing this to the attention of managers to investigate what the problem is. Is it being done...

  18. Discouraged Older Student

    mattsmom81 replied to ChristinaV's topic in Nursing Career

    I've been a nurse for 28 yrs and sometimes the dog eat dog atmosphere really got to me over the years. In fact I am currently taking time off... 'just for me'.. from nursing. Its a good thing. :) One...

  19. staffing tried to trick/bully me in today!

    mattsmom81 replied to hock1's topic in General Nursing

    OOH... hate when they take advantage of our team spirit... and use us to staff the whole hospital... :angryfire I've learned to call my coworkers on the job to make sure the staffer is not...

  20. What non-clinical nursing skill do you whish you would have learned in nursing school

    mattsmom81 replied to CharliezAngie's topic in General Nursing

    I wish I had been taught more of the business end of facility operation and how to effectively relate to those in upper level management..so I could more effectively advocate for my profession,...

  21. staffing tried to trick/bully me in today!

    mattsmom81 replied to hock1's topic in General Nursing

    Good attitude Jett01...these facilities will use and abuse us if we let them...and for those of us whose employers have held it against us and guilt trip'd us if we say no to OT...caller ID has been a...

  22. Hospital staff mean to students, advise needed from an instructor

    mattsmom81 replied to nrse2B2005's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    This probably isn't going to be well recieved here, but here goes anyway: Everyplace I've worked recently the issue of students getting in the way of staff comes up, in some way or another. Now I...

  23. Have you or someone you know been written up by a doctor?

    mattsmom81 replied to jetta1's topic in General Nursing

    Yup. A few continue to do this despite instructions from risk management. These are the finger pointing docs...we all know the type. Oh and Dutchgirl...you done good. You are fortunate to work in a...

  24. Have you or someone you know been written up by a doctor?

    mattsmom81 replied to jetta1's topic in General Nursing

    The docs I work with won't write up the reports themselves.BUT I have seen orders for the NURSE to 'write an incident report on yada yada'. Usually it has been for good reason,(missed orders, wrong...

  25. Very angry

    mattsmom81 replied to labman's topic in Men in Nursing

    There simply MUST be something more than a rumor in place for me to attempt to ruin someone's life and livelihood. But admittedly I am a kinder and gentler kind of nurse than many and tend not to...