jill48 replied to DaughteroftheKing's topic in General Nursing
I have seen the cutest scrub dresses. I wish I could wear them but I'm just not comfortable with the weight I am at the moment. But I can't wait to wear them one
When I was going to LPN school my father told me I would never make it through. I think part of me wanted to prove him wrong. I love nursing and I have loved it every single day for the eleven years...
It is more work, but in most cases it provides the resident socialization and gets them up and out of their rooms. I like the idea. We do it too at our
I'm very satisfied with both the faces and the rating of 1-10. I don't describe 10 as the worst pain you can imagine, but as the worst pain you have ever experienced. This may not work for children...
Brian, you have no idea what a godsend this site is to so many of us. Some of us have questions, some need emotional support from others who know how they feel, but my favorite thing to come here for...
I would go directly to my nurses notes and chart word for word what that turd said, in quotations, and then call the medical director and request another doctor take over that patient's care. I would...
I would have given it too. The family said out loud what many of us are saying in our heads but do not let others hear. Always trust your intuition. We are nurses because of this intuition and...
jill48 replied to luvmynursingjob's topic in General Nursing
Staple removal is easier than suture removal. Like the other poster said, remove every other, then go back and get the rest. If I may offer one tip: Once you get the hook part under the staple, you...
Did you chart all of these calls you made to check the safety of the dosage? I would chart the calls: who I called, what time, the name of the person I spoke with, and their response- in quotes. I...
When you have your license and you come on hear with a problem, seeking advice, and some unit secretary or CNA tries to tell you what you did wrong. Everyone is so upset at the OP, but I totally...
Am I the ONLY nurse who is afraid of the oxygen tanks? I know it sounds silly, but I cringe and jump back every time I have to get a new one and open it. Isn't that
As long as you give notice, it won't be hard for you to find another job. As a new nurse, you may have to try out a few different nursing jobs until you find what suits you. There is nothing wrong...
Not only would I write him up, but I would be watching him constantly and getting on him to work every time I saw a problem. There is no excuse for slackers. But I do know what the original poster...
I don't think I'm understanding the problem. Are they actually walking AWAY from you while you are speaking, or are they just not looking at you? I'm busy from the moment I walk in to work, and that...
For me, closure is after I get all of the family members there to say their goodbyes and then I can say, "It's okay now. Don't be scared. You can go if you want." And then hold their hand or brush...