StrwbryblndRN

StrwbryblndRN

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  1. Racism in Nursing: Is It Real?

    StrwbryblndRN replied to jeastridge's topic in General Nursing

    As a nurse I've seen little racism amongst coworkers at the hospital. Some patients have been awful though. We had a good mix of staff at the hospital. Many white. black (of many nationalities),...

  2. Where Do I Belong?

    StrwbryblndRN replied to jellybean570's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe consider looking into in-house Hospice. Some hospitals have it or lease an area in the Hospital to a hospice group. Not very common though. You have less meds, except frequent end of...

  3. Buying a House on a Nurse's Income: How Do Nurses Afford $450,000+ Houses?

    StrwbryblndRN replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    I am a big believer in having my kids pay for their own college. One can live off little if the need arises. I paid my way and I am student loan free. (Would be debt free but things happen). It's...

  4. COVID Faces

    StrwbryblndRN replied to TheMoonisMyLantern's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I have noticed. Some coworkers were hired during pandemic, so I am not completely sure what they look like otherwise. But many looked warped to me. Like I am remembering them wrong or

  5. Covid causing increased AMS in dementia patients

    StrwbryblndRN replied to NewRN'16's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Any infection in dementia residents or elderly without dementia will increase/induce confusion and put them at risk for all sorts of things. Covid is just one of many but is more challenging due...

  6. Allergies? Nope! Covid

    StrwbryblndRN replied to Ioreth's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Also, could be allergies and your positive. A large portion of our staff were asymptomatic when they came up positive. Some just thought it was there allergies

  7. Now that the Covid 19 vaccine is just around the corner... Will it be mandatory?

    StrwbryblndRN replied to NewRN'16's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I will get it. Not due to fear but because I want to. But it should absolutely not be mandatory. I completely support anyone who

  8. How often should healthcare workers be tested for COVID?

    StrwbryblndRN replied to DesiDani's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Our staff are tested weekly with or without covid positive residents. If even one staff is positive, all residents that were in contact with staff are tested and quarantined for 14

  9. State Mandates Restricting Travel to Other States - What Do You Think?

    StrwbryblndRN replied to RNNPICU's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I can't imagine being able to successfully restrict travel state to state. I can see employers not allowing employees to work or inability to seek certain services until after quarantine but that is...

  10. What's your opinion on nurses dating doctors?

    StrwbryblndRN replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    Meh. I've seen the benefits. My favorite cardiologist, who probably should be retired now, has been married to his nurse wife for over 50 years. He has a soft spot for nurses (not the creepy old...

  11. What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    StrwbryblndRN replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

    Being that I work nights I have always heard/seen things happen. Very minor. However, things have started happening at home in past 2 weeks. While trying to fall asleep around midnight, my...

  12. Is it wrong to stay in med-surg?

    StrwbryblndRN replied to Reds5588's topic in General Nursing

    Don't fix what is not broken. Go for your CMSRN. Expand on what you love. I worked medsurg for over 10 years. Loved it. I left for a change of pace but miss being busy. If I did not...

  13. Transgender nurses?

    StrwbryblndRN replied to munkyfusic's topic in General Nursing

    I know this does not really answer any of your questions but hope it gives some positive vibes your way. I work with an aide that transitioned while working with us. Changed name during that time...

  14. People with asthma in England fear being harassed and denied services for not being able to wear a mask

    StrwbryblndRN replied to A Hit With The Ladies's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I have to admit I would rather hear all sides of a discussion, no matter how absurd. When it is too far out the box, it's just

  15. What are some things you can't do now but plan on doing once this Coronavirus situation ends?

    StrwbryblndRN replied to A Hit With The Ladies's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Homebody here. Quarantine did not change my life much. However my vacations usually involve a lot of travel to different parts of the US. I had plans to vacation internationally 2021 but probably...

  16. HELP PLEASE!! ER Nurse with Newborn at Home/COVID 19

    StrwbryblndRN replied to helllonurse's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Congratualtions on your baby boy. Even if there was no pandemic, I would stay home for a time. (And I did). I would not give up that time for anything. We lived extremely frugally. Can't make...

  17. Nursing Homes Reopening

    StrwbryblndRN replied to meriadocs's topic in Disaster Preparation

    We are not allowing visitors but have not stopped taking admissions. Most come from our AL and IL but we have been taking outside the facility also. We are free of Covid also. We are very strict on...

  18. Not able to be with mother with dementia in hospital due to Covid

    StrwbryblndRN replied to InSchool4eva20's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Yep.

  19. Infected staff

    StrwbryblndRN replied to Guest219794's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I would think the positive test alone is a doctor's excuse. Guidelines then dictate when to come back to

  20. Should I ignore people who say that every career should have a week dedicated to them?

    StrwbryblndRN replied to Convoy2022_TrumpSupporter's topic in General Nursing

    My feelings

  21. What is your "favorite" procedure?

    StrwbryblndRN replied to NewRN'16's topic in General Nursing

    Wound Care. The more complicated and bigger the better. I love to see the progress

  22. Incident

    StrwbryblndRN replied to Lovely's topic in General Nursing

    Sour Lemon said it best. I would not worry too much. You did the best you could at the time. Review occurrence and think what you can do for next

  23. Should I ignore people who say that every career should have a week dedicated to them?

    StrwbryblndRN replied to Convoy2022_TrumpSupporter's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, ignore them. I am not even a fan of nurses week. Whatever nurses do get it is usually never good enough. Then when it is not celebrated, people complain. After awhile it is just annoying....

  24. Age vs Years Nursing

    StrwbryblndRN replied to Erika Patterson's topic in General Nursing

    Age 46, 13 years as RN. No other areas in the medical

  25. Will Covid cause huge transfer of wealth out of hands of middle class?

    StrwbryblndRN replied to Emergent's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Same here Emergent. I have wonderful tenants. They are worth it. I would rather go without a month or two of rent then see them