WORKED AS A CLINICAL NURSE IN ER FOR 30+ YRS. THEN DID CASE MANAGEMENT FOR ONE YR. HAD A STROKE 5 YRS AGO AND HAVE COME BACK BETTER THAN EVER BUT NO LONGER WORKING
ONE OF MY CO-WORKERS WAS DISCHARGING A PATIENT OF MINE. THIS MAN WAS MORBIDLY OBESE BUT ON ARRIVAL TI HIS BED ON ADMISSION HE TOOK HIS OWN SHOES OFF ETC. WHILE BEING DISCHARGED THE PATIENT TOLD...
SOREFEETEMPTYSTOMACH replied to HvnSntRN's topic in Ob/Gyn
If This Little Girl Thinks That Holding A Newborn Infant And Breast Feeding It Is Work She Has A Real Awakening Coming To Her.it's Possible That Her Husband Treats Her Like A Princess But In Any Event...
SOREFEETEMPTYSTOMACH replied to Spritenurse1210's topic in General Nursing
As A Former Er Nurse Of 30 Years, Your Friend Would Have Been Seen By A Doc And Advised Hot Compresses And Possibly Betadine Wet To Dry Compresses. If Necessary Antibiotics. Who Knows Without Seeing...
SOREFEETEMPTYSTOMACH replied to NurseyTonyaLPN's topic in Nursing Humor
When I Was Married I Had A Doozy Of A Mother In Law Who Delighted Me With A Lot Of Old Wive's Tales Including The Bit About Reaching Over My Head Causing The Cord To Wrap Around The Baby's Neck.the...
SOREFEETEMPTYSTOMACH replied to arv's topic in General Nursing
When I Worked, I Loved The Davis' Drug Guide. I Kept My Own Personal Copy With Me And My Co-workers Frequently Used It. They Preferred It Over Mosby's And The Nursing Series. Even After I Left The...
SOREFEETEMPTYSTOMACH replied to dewebob's topic in General Nursing
From Reading This Story I'm Not Sure Where The Patient Fell. Was She Still On Your Unit Or In X-ray? I Could Publish A Book On The Many Things I Saw Go Wrong In X-ray And The Techs Usually Tried To...
SOREFEETEMPTYSTOMACH replied to MT RN's topic in General Nursing
YOU GO GIRLS!!!(and guys) I WATCH THAT SHOW ONLY BECAUSE MY COMPANION HAS IT ON EVERY TUESDAY. OFTEN I TURN MY BACK AND READ. I FIND IT COMPLETELY SOCIALLY IRRESPONSIBLE AND SO INACCURATE IT IS...
SOREFEETEMPTYSTOMACH replied to sworr001's topic in General Nursing
here is a link to a gal i've done some business with. she may be able to answer some questions for you. she operates a bed &breakfast in anchorageanchorage alaska boutique style bed and breakfast...
SOREFEETEMPTYSTOMACH replied to Elle.p.enn's topic in General Nursing
:smilecoffeeIlovecof I Am Not Surprised That So Many Others Are Not Surprised Either. I Think Daytonite Said It Well. And I Am So Glad You Are Angered. You Will Bring A Fresh New Outlook To Any Unit...
SOREFEETEMPTYSTOMACH replied to breakin_moon's topic in General Nursing
Never Fear , My Dear. In 30 Yrs. Believe Me I Hit Bone Often. You Will Encounter Many Other Things Before You're Through Working. At Least You Care. I Know Some Who Would Not. Just Keep Plugging...
SOREFEETEMPTYSTOMACH replied to GBS_Fan's topic in General Nursing
Well, I Went To School In The Dark Ages..graduated In 1970. Since The Early 90's I Began To Hear That " Things Would Change When Men Started To Enter Nursing". I Think Change Meant More Liberal...
SOREFEETEMPTYSTOMACH replied to TazziRN's topic in General Nursing
tHIS IS A LOADED TOPIC BUT VERY COMMON IN E.R. WHICH IS WHERE I EARNED MY MILLIONS. The doc. must explain the procedure or it isn't informed consent. When the patient is impaired 2 witnesses is a...
SOREFEETEMPTYSTOMACH replied to hhrhrn41's topic in General Nursing
Wow, that is definitely not fair or reasonable. When I was a head nurse for just a few yrs. I had to work every other holiday and fill in others if it meant someone else needed a break. What is your...
SOREFEETEMPTYSTOMACH replied to purplegrape's topic in General Nursing
I would guess there are positions that haven't even been created yet in non-existent units. technology is changing so quickly and hospitals are required to update services and staff to remain...