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  1. RN impaired at work

    CrunchBerries replied to Momma1RN's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know about this particular incident but in general, I can believe it. I have seen it a number of times. One of the places I have worked throughout my career was a company that sent us on long...

  2. Overweight

    CrunchBerries replied to MCNERRA's topic in Health, Stress Management

    When it comes to weight loss surgery patients during the losing stage 800 calories is about all they should be eating, that is why every single weight loss surgery type out there includes significant...

  3. Com'on, you got one...What is your heart wrenching moment?

    CrunchBerries replied to CrunchBerries's topic in General Nursing

    I guess I don't know. Usually my memory is quite selective. But I honestly can't think of a single incident in 31 years. If I am going to forget stuff, that seems like the kinda stuff to forget!!...

  4. Overweight

    CrunchBerries replied to MCNERRA's topic in Health, Stress Management

    "Like" (!!!!) Very true, I follow my patients for years to help keep them on track. There is always one that gained 50# because she hurt her foot and couldn't exercise. Riiiight. What does that...

  5. Pt asks: Is my surgeon any good? Your response is...

    CrunchBerries replied to CrunchBerries's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I did not write that at all. Here is what *I* wrote: ~~You know those surgeons that when their patient is on their way to OR you ask the universe to please not let the surgeon kill this one, too? When...

  6. Overweight

    CrunchBerries replied to MCNERRA's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Eat 3-4 slices if you want! Just eat the toppings and leave the flour filled crust. Good protein and packed with

  7. Pt asks: Is my surgeon any good? Your response is...

    CrunchBerries replied to CrunchBerries's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Excellent! For the life of me I can't see how it is acceptable and required that we lie to our

  8. Com'on, you got one...What is your heart wrenching moment?

    CrunchBerries replied to CrunchBerries's topic in General Nursing

    You know what I just realized? I can't think of a single heart wrenching moment in my career. Not one. I've had them, I just don't remember them. I remember people that made a huge impression on...

  9. Overweight

    CrunchBerries replied to MCNERRA's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Very true. If you do actual Atkins (vs. no white carb) the initial weight lost is water. I'm trying to remember the science, 4 parts water to every 1 part "X". ??? It's been a long day, I forget....

  10. Overweight

    CrunchBerries replied to MCNERRA's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Why in heaven's name would you give up butter? Old 1970s science pushes high carb low fat, that is when we had the 2nd massive wave of obesity in the US. People were doing exactly what they were told...

  11. Overweight

    CrunchBerries replied to MCNERRA's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I work in bariatrics and I have had weight loss surgery. I wish I knew as much pre op as I do now. 50# is totally doable, it's when you are 100# overweight that it is almost too overwhelming. You...

  12. Worst/silliest/are you serious pt complaint you've received?

    CrunchBerries replied to odaat's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I should clarify my above comment regarding nurse managers. It is merely MY experience that nurse managers justify their jobs by writing up people whether it was deserved or not. I should not paint...

  13. Worst/silliest/are you serious pt complaint you've received?

    CrunchBerries replied to odaat's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I had a patient call the police due to my actions once. It was LTC and I was the DON. He called the police because I had the care home van and was chasing him around the pool table (rec room) in the...

  14. Pt asks: Is my surgeon any good? Your response is...

    CrunchBerries replied to CrunchBerries's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I know, it does feel so

  15. Pt asks: Is my surgeon any good? Your response is...

    CrunchBerries replied to CrunchBerries's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Seriously? As a nurse you can't tell which doctors have extremely poor outcomes on standard issue patients?

  16. Have you ever been abused at work by pt or med staff?

    CrunchBerries posted a topic in General Nursing

    No, I don't have any such issues going on right now but in reading through threads the last few days I see issues that I would refer to as abusive in one manner or another towards nurses. As a young...

  17. Pt asks: Is my surgeon any good? Your response is...

    CrunchBerries replied to CrunchBerries's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I understand that. A dentist should not have a mortality stat but a trauma surgeon should. I guess I didn't make it clear in my OP that I do indeed refer to a surgeon with poor surgical skills. I...

  18. Have you ever been abused at work by pt or med staff?

    CrunchBerries replied to CrunchBerries's topic in General Nursing

    A very old and demented man. If he wasn't trying to eat them he was flinging them at us. I still remember being a new grad and walking into his room with pooh slobber running down his face. That was...

  19. Pt asks: Is my surgeon any good? Your response is...

    CrunchBerries replied to CrunchBerries's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I had hand surgery years ago, I went to the OR nurses and asked about the surgeon I was considering. I wasn't looking for reassurance, I was looking for truth. Due to their opinion I changed doctors....

  20. Pt asks: Is my surgeon any good? Your response is...

    CrunchBerries replied to CrunchBerries's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This is a hot topic with me, very touchy subject. I work for a bariatric surgeon in Mexico and I have learned there are two types of pre ops researching surgeons. MOST choose THE cheapest surgeon...

  21. Pt asks: Is my surgeon any good? Your response is...

    CrunchBerries replied to CrunchBerries's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I tell them that someday he'll be great! That way if they repeat it to the doctor I can clarify meaning that he'll be famous due to his (lack of) skills. You know, at my age this is yet another thing...

  22. Is it just me, or is this rude, sexist, and condescending?

    CrunchBerries replied to RNdynamic's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I would never suggest a topic is stupid, that could be considered rude, condescending, or sexist. Suggesting the horse is dead, gone, and buried would be fruitless. But how the heck do you turn off...

  23. Is it just me, or is this rude, sexist, and condescending?

    CrunchBerries replied to RNdynamic's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    OMG, I am so sick of people looking for reasons to be offended. It just never

  24. Is it just me, or is this rude, sexist, and condescending?

    CrunchBerries replied to RNdynamic's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Seriously? You would report bathroom issues to a supervisor/HR? SERIOUSLY? You know, this is why nurse managers are a pain in the azz, it takes childish and ridiculous coping skills to deal with...

  25. Be honest, what pt behaviors do you find annoying?

    CrunchBerries replied to CrunchBerries's topic in General Nursing

    I have mentioned previously that I am a US nurse living and working in Mexico. I do not work for the hospital, I am the surgeon' US RN. Patients come here for weight loss surgery. Now, please...