mattsmom81

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  1. Inactive RN wanting to return to practice... is it possible...?

    mattsmom81 replied to Buttercupkitten3's topic in Retired Nurses

    Kathryn I know many nurses who returned to practice after raising their kids...its why somebody invented 'refresher courses'! Many hospitals have a strong education dept to help their nurses feel...

  2. ICU nurses- your thoughts on organ donation?

    mattsmom81 replied to tankity's topic in MICU, SICU

    Sorry Deb but I agree with Fab4fan. those who wish for organs at another's expense? Well to me it is like 'coveting'. Enough said.

  3. RNS with depression - r u out there?

    mattsmom81 replied to zacsmimi's topic in Psychiatric

    Hugs to you. Call HR and request a medical leave of absence; to heal and work on

  4. To tattle tale or not tattle tale... that is the question.

    mattsmom81 replied to bluesky's topic in General Nursing

    This isn't male female stuff..IMO is it environmental. Do women succumb more easily...maybe. Are men immune to it?

  5. RNS with depression - r u out there?

    mattsmom81 replied to zacsmimi's topic in Psychiatric

    I took Prozac for years then suddenly began having panic attacks out of the blue, during a very stressful time of my life. I posted my story on another thread as well as here. I have a family history...

  6. Have you fainted?? If so, how did you prevent doing so again?

    mattsmom81 replied to Lw2381's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    The only time I have fainted is when I was pregnant.(so make saure you check out that possibility...LOL!) Like others have, I had to be keenly aware of that first hint of hot flush, and lightheaded...

  7. New HIPPA Law in USA

    mattsmom81 replied to papawjohn's topic in General Nursing

    'If anyone was offended, I really really apologize. ' Yer Papaw John (who still hates HIPPA) No offense taken here at all...but welcome to Allnurses, where there are lots of opinions and someone is...

  8. ICU nurses- your thoughts on organ donation?

    mattsmom81 replied to tankity's topic in MICU, SICU

    'But it's not about successfully supporting family's stage of grief at this point, it's about another/several lives that can be saved.' Sorry but this is a personal value judgment on YOUR part. "IT"...

  9. I'm Back have new client?????

    mattsmom81 replied to danursern's topic in Home Health

    You need a working knowledge of that vent, and a plan if it fails. You need a way to maintain an airway and ventilation should something go awry. Call the supplier and/or their respiratory care...

  10. New HIPPA Law in USA

    mattsmom81 replied to papawjohn's topic in General Nursing

    Our ER or the admitting dept will get a list of people who can receive information...so we have someplace to start. Unfortunately it gets touchy when they call on the phone and we can't be sure who...

  11. would you work for a DON that you dont respect?

    mattsmom81 replied to johnson0424's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    She sets the tone for the nursing dept.... so follow your

  12. ICU nurses- your thoughts on organ donation?

    mattsmom81 replied to tankity's topic in MICU, SICU

    OMG. I can so see this happening. My experiences with the organ donation process has been troubling as well. I find I resent the intrusiveness and entitlement of the 'organ vultures'. they have become...

  13. Doctors "firing" patients

    mattsmom81 replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    I think the term 'firing' is being used loosely here by everyone...tongue in cheek...for discontinuing the patient/doc/nurse relationship

  14. Is it a crime to be a nurse?

    mattsmom81 replied to Eazy J's topic in International Nursing

    Do not take it personally. Our government is cracking down hard on all foreign visitors, students, etc due to security

  15. Be Careful What You Say...

    mattsmom81 replied to CseMgr1's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes the entire group is venting aloud, and they even ask my opinion...but I've learned (as agency) not to join in at all...because I will be the one who is reported for badmouthing the place....

  16. Violence towards nurses in UK

    mattsmom81 replied to Temujin's topic in International Nursing

    Nurses in the US are trained in 'takedowns' if necessary (in high risk areas) but we would never be supported if we were to do anything more than protect ourselves. Striking them is not an option...

  17. Is this gross negligence?

    mattsmom81 replied to Chad_KY_SRNA's topic in General Nursing

    In order for there to be negligence (legally)there must be : a duty established, failure to do what a reasonable and prudent nurse in the same situation would do, damage or injury to the patient, and...

  18. Cannot work someone used my name

    mattsmom81 replied to ann86's topic in Agency Nurses

    How awful...probably the fact you travel doesn't help in permanently resolving this. I know identity theft is becoming more common and I feel for you. Hope this gets solved once and for all for you....

  19. Leaving the ICU

    mattsmom81 replied to cnolan's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I'm so sorry. It seems they have decided for some reason they don't wish to keep you. I would definitely ask for feedback NOW (point out it is LATE) and express concern that you were never given any...

  20. State assisted private duty home care

    mattsmom81 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm so excited...I am interviewing for a position providing 1:1 care in the home: many families care for their loved one during daytime hours but wishes night time respite. This so fits into my...

  21. State assisted private duty home care

    mattsmom81 replied to mattsmom81's topic in General Nursing

    I would think this type position would be perfect for lots of nurses out there if they enjoy the close relationship. Its good to post here about all the options available to us...as we 'burn out' on...

  22. Why do unit nurses have bad reps?

    mattsmom81 replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    Its the competetive nature of nurses, sadly, to disdain the other unit. . I've always been known as 'Deb the NICE ICU nurse.' :) Thats because I haven't forgotten my roots...which were medsurg....and...

  23. To tattle tale or not tattle tale... that is the question.

    mattsmom81 replied to bluesky's topic in General Nursing

    Oh definitely...consistently bad practice needs to be dealt with. I suspect the guy you are talking about is a management pet, right? They usually are when they get away with leaving a mess every...

  24. Real 911 calls.....

    mattsmom81 replied to RosesrReder's topic in Nursing Humor

    LOL!!! Recently there was a 911 call replayed on the local radio...a woman had called 911 because she couldn't get the burger she wanted at Wendy's and she was pizzed. She sounded like she was...

  25. State assisted private duty home care

    mattsmom81 replied to mattsmom81's topic in General Nursing

    I know what you mean...after 27 years in facilities, I doubt I will ever go back. Some days I think about it...then remember how I felt and quickly talk myself out of it!! I DO miss the nurse...