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  1. violence in the work place

    emmycRN replied to CRNI-ICU20's topic in General Nursing

    The only time I do not feel safe is when the police deliver out of control psych patients to our ICU and expect us to deal with them. Several times officers have stayed with violent patients, but only...

  2. What is in your lunch box?

    emmycRN replied to RNperdiem's topic in General Nursing

    You've inspired

  3. After reading negative thread, want to give up nursing dream!

    emmycRN replied to jollyjenny's topic in General Nursing

    Most people want their kids to have a MUCH better life than they did. Even if they were completely happy with their lives. I think that's one reason people said they wouldn't encourage their sons and...

  4. Offended by pt- how to react?

    emmycRN replied to LDJRN's topic in General Nursing

    One of my instructors in nursing school gave us a lecture on boundary setting with pt's (I think it was during our psych rotation). I have never had to do this, but I remember her telling us that...

  5. Is their really a nursing shortage?

    emmycRN replied to studentmalenurse's topic in General Nursing

    I never said that ADN programs lowered the standard. I mentioned that ADN programs were created to ease a shortage. I meant that the things the OP listed ("easier" NCLEX exam, lower grade...

  6. Is their really a nursing shortage?

    emmycRN replied to studentmalenurse's topic in General Nursing

    edited this post becuase i realized it could be offensive and that was not my

  7. Is their really a nursing shortage?

    emmycRN replied to studentmalenurse's topic in General Nursing

    The profession has already made several changes that make it "easier" to get a nursing degree. That is why the ADN was created, to ease a shortage. Nurses need to know more now than ever before due...

  8. Would you recommend nursing to your daughter?

    emmycRN replied to burn out's topic in General Nursing

    I would support my daughter if she chose to be an RN. However, I would not let my children be nurse assistants in High School like so many kids choose to

  9. Would you recommend nursing to your daughter?

    emmycRN replied to burn out's topic in General Nursing

    I would support my daughter if she chose to be an RN. However, I would not let my children be nurse assistants in High School like so many kids choose to

  10. new grad having trouble w/ icu personalities

    emmycRN replied to extraordinary067's topic in MICU, SICU

    Being new to the ICU as well I can relate. Just keep your chin up and your mind on the patients and you'll do fine. Sooner or later you will become part of the team and that is a great

  11. Contacted Oprah Show About Nursing Issues

    emmycRN replied to jollyjenny's topic in General Nursing

    We did this in school. Never got a reply. But I definately think you should do it, it couldn't

  12. Help, My peer is using same med cups all week!

    emmycRN replied to bughouser's topic in General Nursing

    WHY would someone do this. It's not like it's a time saver or anything. But even if it was,

  13. Share Your Funniest Patient Stories...

    emmycRN replied to Trvln Nurse's topic in Nursing Humor

    OK I have another one. As a student riding along with a home health nurse I saw some pretty interesting things. One day we went to visit a pt for a dressing change and was greeted by his huge dog. A...

  14. Share Your Funniest Patient Stories...

    emmycRN replied to Trvln Nurse's topic in Nursing Humor

    I overheard an interesting conversation between a confused elderly woman and a doctor with a heavy asian accent. He was trying to explain to her that she didn't need to get up to pee since she had a...

  15. Please share something GOOD that happened at work!

    emmycRN replied to RNsRWe's topic in General Nursing

    cute cute cute!!!

  16. Please share something GOOD that happened at work!

    emmycRN replied to RNsRWe's topic in General Nursing

    I had a family member tell me the other day that when she found out I was working the night shift she said a quick prayer that I would be taking care of her son that night. This was at the beginning...

  17. What do you do when a teacher lies?

    emmycRN replied to SaraLee's topic in General Nursing

    As she is a new instructor I bet she is under as much stress as you are. She is probably very concerned about her performance in class, and therefore wary of the recorders. Try cutting her some...

  18. Nursing school didn't prepare me for reality

    emmycRN replied to jjjoy's topic in General Nursing

    I totally agree with you. Nursing has worked so hard to create it's own language and seperate inself from medicine that many of the things we're taught in school are completely irrelevent. I did...

  19. What I Love About Nursing Is....

    emmycRN replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with all of the above. I especially like the part about the things being a nurse has taught you being of help in your personal life. The greatest thing for me is the myriad options for...

  20. Cure for whiny negative nurses - PET PEEVE game. Always read first post before entry.

    emmycRN replied to UKRNinUSA's topic in Nursing Humor

    Pet Peeve- Docs who expect you to know labs, exam results, eccetera from memory while he/she stands there holding the chart. Or wants you to write labs on front of chart, nurses notes, progress notes,...

  21. cardiac questions help please

    emmycRN replied to MB37's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    1) A decrease in BP usually causes the heart rate to increase. This is a compensatory response by the body. 2) I have heard of U waves but can't remember what causes them. 3) I don't think an...

  22. Scripting Nurses?

    emmycRN replied to Cindylufus's topic in General Nursing

    It would be more truthful to say to the pt..."I don't have time to eat, pee, or chart, but I will always have time for you, because that's the kind of nurse I am, despite the many obstacles this...

  23. Scripting Nurses?

    emmycRN replied to Cindylufus's topic in General Nursing

    Our pt satisfaction survey has a question regarding how satisfied the pt was with the nursing care during their stay. The pt rates from not satisfied to extremely satisfied. So we have been asked to...

  24. Is this practicing without a license??

    emmycRN replied to rnkalee's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I don't see how this is out of your scope of practice. Nurses frequently make judgements about patient needs and then follow-up with MD. The duoderm could not have hurt the pt and should not require...

  25. Convince Me !

    emmycRN replied to Keepstanding's topic in General Nursing

    low census days only working 3 days/week or less if you want more interaction with nursing colleagues (could be pro or con) never a dull moment building a broader knowledge/skill base I gave it a try...