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  1. Early recognition of the deteriorating patient

    mamason replied to CO2emission's topic in General Nursing

    Yep! I hate it when a pt starts talking like that. Huge, huge, huge, RED

  2. Staffing by acuity?

    mamason replied to rn undisclosed name's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I have yet to work in a place where they take acuity in consideration as far as staffing. In my opinion, it is a crock. Like you, I still have the same number of pt's and then some. I think it's a way...

  3. male nurses with beards

    mamason replied to nrsman1's topic in Men in Nursing

    You must work with the same person I do!

  4. Nurses Smoking

    mamason replied to JENNLEE's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I smoke. But, I do not smoke during my shift. I don't have the time. Even though it is a stupid habit to have, it is one that I enjoy. I tell myself everyday I should quit. A doc once told me...

  5. Do your nursing supervisors do anything?

    mamason replied to tirednursedude's topic in General Nursing

    The supervisors I have been in contact with are very supportive with our unit. They are there in a jiffy if you need help with something. They listen to your needs and take them into consideration...

  6. male nurses with beards

    mamason replied to nrsman1's topic in Men in Nursing

    :nuke: I work with a male nurse who has a goatee. It is well kept and trimmed. It looks attractive on him. I think as long as a guy keeps it groomed, it would be just

  7. Early recognition of the deteriorating patient

    mamason replied to CO2emission's topic in General Nursing

    Vital signs what they are doing on the heart monitor I's and O's O2 sats lab values- I check these often during the shift pt's color pt's preception as to how they feel new onset of...

  8. Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

    mamason replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I reported it to my manager. The daughter lives out of state. SO, I'm not sure what has or will become of

  9. You Know the patient is going bad when...

    mamason replied to Nurseboy1's topic in General Nursing

    When a pt says, " I feel really good today!" And their lips are a purplish/blue

  10. Appearance at work

    mamason replied to peds_cna's topic in General Nursing

    My scrubs are pressed and matched. I shower before every shift and wear makeup. I usually wear neutral tones. My hair is down when I go in and within an hour, I'm usually putting it up in a clip. I...

  11. Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

    mamason replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Couldn't believe it myself! I don't know about Heaven, but, from what I was thinking that day, I know I earned a spot in hell for my not so nice thoughts about the situation. Actually, the whole thing...

  12. Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

    mamason replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    If she was a nurse, then, she was a clueless one. This was basic nursing school stuff. I believe she was trying to blow smoke up everyone's butt or forgot to take her meds that day. Either way, she...

  13. info on Lutheran School of nursing

    mamason replied to Britt711's topic in General Nursing

    Graduated there about 5 years ago. Passed boards on first try with 75 questions. Got a job and hit the floor running. I thought I recieved excellent training. I would recommend it to anyone willing to...

  14. Apartment hunting in St Louis area

    mamason replied to grapejuice01's topic in General Nursing

    South County is nice. My cousin lives over there. Oakville area. It seems safe and pretty quiet. It's right off of highway 255 via telegraph road from the Illinois

  15. Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

    mamason replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Nope! It may be harsh, but sometimes people need a check with reality. Good for

  16. Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

    mamason replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I can relate. Just had pt's daughter disconnect my pt's chest tube, without permission, and walk pt to bathroom. I explained to her that she could not do this. Her reply was to yell and rant and rave...

  17. HELP!!!!Inability to swallow.....

    mamason posted a topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    OK...My neuro experience is very limited. I had a pt the last 2 days. Young man in his 20's. Extensive HX of neuro impairment related to brain tumor etc. ( trying not to give too much info here for...

  18. Diploma Program

    mamason replied to JHF2007's topic in General Nursing

    Hi! I'm a graduate from Lutheran. I make the same amount of money as other RN's on the floor. Regardless of degree. Get the same raises too. No different. Only if you intend on going into managment....

  19. Barnes!

    mamason replied to baby_gurl0604's topic in General Nursing

    My dad was at Barnes for lung CA. Cured and recieved great care. And my mom, was there this last May for a shattered right femur. Again, she recieved excellent care. If ever I leave my job that I have...

  20. Are there many opeingings in the . . .

    mamason replied to rileysmom's topic in General Nursing

    I work across the river from St. Louis. About 25 minutes away. And here there are 2 main hospitals. Working at one and used to work at the other. And, unfortunatley, there aren't many openings for...

  21. My Hands Are A Mess! Which Lotion?

    mamason replied to SkateBetty's topic in General Nursing

    Have to agree. My hands are usually roached from all the washing too. Plus, the antiseptic stuff they put in the dispensers really makes my hands raw. I bring some of my own soap in a little...

  22. Nurse to patient ratio

    mamason replied to Bonny619's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I work tele. Depending on the acuity, I usually get 4-6 on a day shift. NA usually has around 6-7 depending on the acuity also. It works well for me. Southern Illinois is my location, close to St....

  23. big bad nursing myths busted

    mamason replied to adrienurse's topic in General Nursing

  24. big bad nursing myths busted

    mamason replied to adrienurse's topic in General Nursing

  25. big bad nursing myths busted

    mamason replied to adrienurse's topic in General Nursing

    Funny. After I posted this, I went to work my following shift and a doc had the audacity to say, " You guys sure do sit at the desk alot." I politely said, " Is that why my feet hurt so much at the...