Nebby Nurse

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1. How many residents is too many for one nurse?

   Nebby Nurse replied to arabstarRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   It is common to have residents with greater than 20 medications. We are struggling with a nearly impossible task. The doctors are receiving perks for prescribing many drugs and we are left trying to...

2. Another Rant About Rudeness/Bullying/Eating

   Nebby Nurse replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   Am old and broken. I work with several young uns and it is a pleasure. You must realize that new hires are insecure and they may not show it. Be confident and generous with your knowledge. Laugh a...

3. Learning to assert self with NCP's/PCT's

   Nebby Nurse replied to tigrbuttrfly's topic in Patient Safety Issues

   It's tough being fairly new. These folks know their job and mostly do it well. It is imperative over time, in addition to your often impossible responsibilities that in order to take control of your...

4. pt safety question, please help

   Nebby Nurse replied to nurse12b's topic in Patient Safety Issues

   Sorry but I feel that this is a frustrated family member rather than a nurse. "Adivan'"and "D\C" make me

5. Your Worst Mistake

   Nebby Nurse replied to aurora_borealis's topic in General Nursing

   Some years ago when I worked in the nursing home industry I cared for an obese tube feed grandma with advanced dementia. The tube was out and I grabbed a new one to replace it. Couldn't insert and...

6. Do you work in a "Magnet" hospital?

   Nebby Nurse replied to SarasotaRN2b's topic in General Nursing

   Well we are all willing to do what it takes to make positive changes in the work place. Rather than wait for a gripe session i would like to be armed with the knowledge of what makes a magnet...

7. Do you work in a "Magnet" hospital?

   Nebby Nurse replied to SarasotaRN2b's topic in General Nursing

   This is a great discussion and I enjoy reading the posts. Our facility which is part of a big hospital chain is working toward magnet status. Our wages are average to below average in our area. The...

8. Do you like Agency/ staffing Nursing and would you switch back to being on staff

   Nebby Nurse replied to jamistlc's topic in Agency Nurses

   BadBird says it all. I have literally doubled my salary. I schedule my self working only four days a week, no holidays or weekends. There is plenty of work and seldom get cancelled. When I get tired,...

9. Restraining patients

   Nebby Nurse replied to LinnetLegs's topic in General Nursing

   Restraint free policies are a fine idea on an adequately staffed unit but in my experience it is not always a good thing. And I'm not talking about posey vests and wrist restraints. Have you ever...