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  1. How do you deal??

    cargalrn replied to Simply Complicated's topic in Psychiatric

    I'm new to psych and I am already tired of the way some nurses treat the pts. "I cant deal with borderlines". The pt refused 1:1 today and now she wants to talk; she can wait". Etc, etc, When...

  2. Ativan...ETOH History...7mg IV last night? Too much?

    cargalrn replied to Jomo1994z71's topic in Patient Medications

    As stated above, the pt could be going thru withdrawal from the ativan. Shouldn't someone on large doses be tapered down? 7mg is probably a taper

  3. Overheard coworkers complaining about me....feeling bad

    cargalrn replied to Sugarcoma's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I am also sorry for the shift that you had and the sick in your stomach feeling of the co-worker talking about you. It was so unnecessary, especially after you're communicating to them about the...

  4. No nursing station with COWS?

    cargalrn posted a topic in General Nursing

    Is a nursing station fundamental with today's echarting? If we were designing a new or remodeled facility, what would your input on this issue

  5. No nursing station with COWS?

    cargalrn replied to cargalrn's topic in General Nursing

    I appreciate everyone's input. I think a change is coming soon, with designers and directors with no nursing experience dictating the

  6. I want OUT!!!!

    cargalrn replied to shoegalRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Allow your time off to be time off. Block any negative thoughts, except for the present-take a walk, run, yoga, ski, ice skate, anything active. I found that my personal life was a savior to...

  7. No nursing station with COWS?

    cargalrn replied to cargalrn's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the above poster. The station is the

  8. I want OUT!!!!

    cargalrn replied to shoegalRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Keep up the good work. The "nursing culture" needs more nurses like you. You can be my nurse any

  9. No nursing station with COWS?

    cargalrn replied to cargalrn's topic in General Nursing

    I would definitely keep the nurses station too. I have only been with echarting two days, there is COWs, and a computer in every room. I noticed they were filthy. On a different vein, I think...

  10. No nursing station with COWS?

    cargalrn replied to cargalrn's topic in General Nursing

    yes, thank you, but what about NO nursing station? I have been told by a friend that it is being implemented into a design. I personally, could not stand and chart for hours. The station is also...

  11. Chest Wall Rigidity and Morphine

    cargalrn replied to Virgo_RN's topic in Emergency

    May I ask, what is the histamine release? What does it cause? Is that what causes the awful feeling when dilaudid is

  12. Why are doctors so easily manipulated by drug addicts?

    cargalrn replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    I grow weary of waiting on these patients taking up my precious time when I have sick patients and frail elderly crawling out of

  13. Why are doctors so easily manipulated by drug addicts?

    cargalrn replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    We had one doc who would keep them NPO for abd pain until the "pain" subsided. I liked that... How bout the pt that comes in from smoking every 45 minutes for his 1mg dilaudid IV... out at all...

  14. Told to clean room

    cargalrn posted a topic in General Nursing

    Last night we were getting plowed under with admissions, 4 nurses, 1 CNA, 32 patients, no unit clerk, paper charting, moving patients to different rooms, and the supervisor had us clean a room. Ok,...

  15. Told to clean room

    cargalrn replied to cargalrn's topic in General Nursing

    Really, my pride and position has not gone to my head. I get alot of practice taking care of open areas on butts and cleaning them and holding urinals in place when I see frail geriatric male...

  16. Told to clean room

    cargalrn replied to cargalrn's topic in General Nursing

    "I've cleaned many beds in my 28 years. Goes with the territory. " But not with my job

  17. How to Show Others You Are Happy While Working...

    cargalrn replied to abundantjoy07's topic in General Nursing

    I have noticed that alot of the people that are laughing and having a good time are not doing their jobs effectively. They take alot of breaks, are on their cells or blackberries, or are outside on...

  18. Sketchers

    cargalrn replied to pagandeva2000's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    They even claim to help you sleep better at

  19. Sketchers

    cargalrn replied to pagandeva2000's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I tried a pair of these shape up shoes on tonight and they seemed very comfortable. I wanted to see how other nurses liked them. More

  20. How can I stay in nursing after this weekend?

    cargalrn posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi all, I have not been to allnurses for years, but this past weekend brought me back. I was so stressed with 2 12 hours shifts. I usually work 12 hour nights, weekend program, and pick up extra...

  21. How can I stay in nursing after this weekend?

    cargalrn replied to cargalrn's topic in General Nursing

    We have no resource nurse. The supervisor NEVER fills in on the floor. If I went to lunch, I would have fallen more behind and have to have worked late, which I can't do when I am exhausted and...

  22. Diversity and Cultural Awareness Rant

    cargalrn replied to Pianoforte's topic in General Nursing

    I work in a Pittsburgh suburban hospital. We have alot of male and foreign nurses and everyone for the most part is very friendly, co mpetent and professional. Please contact me if you would like...