tiroka03

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  1. I wish I could just shut up already

    tiroka03 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I grew up in a particularly abusive family. I wasn't allowed to speak or cry without getting slapped or punched. You can bet I learned to control my tongue. I have always been good at keeping my...

  2. AM nurses, tell me what I can do to make your shift start easier.

    tiroka03 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am always looking for ways to improve my nursing skills. But, today I had to pass on a doctor call to AM shift, as the doctor will not take calls or messages before 8am. The am nurse felt I should...

  3. To all Night Nurses:

    tiroka03 replied to Double-Helix's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for your kind words, I can tell you mean them. What a nice gesture it would be if we all were to be kind to the other

  4. AM nurses, tell me what I can do to make your shift start easier.

    tiroka03 replied to tiroka03's topic in General Nursing

    I should have clarified the phone call statement. Most of our doctors have a signed paper saying not to call them for anything less than life threatening b/r 8am. That includes their answering...

  5. Speedy med pass

    tiroka03 replied to sbostonRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I don't know how helpful this will be, but it is what I have been doing for years. Each day when you get home, think over your shift. Deciede on one thing that you could do faster. It might only be...

  6. Was this a HIPAA violation?

    tiroka03 replied to abbaking's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    First of all, it sounds like you took this letter and turned it into something positive in your life. You are living proof that you have overcome this alleged ADHD. However, I do believe there are...

  7. I know it won't stop, but....am shift is so loud

    tiroka03 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I work night shift, and I like that shift. However, when we come on there seems to always be a party going on on pm shift. It's so noisy, I can't hardly hear report. It is a big relief when they...

  8. The introverted nurse

    tiroka03 replied to esunada's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    If it's your nature to be quiet, thats not a deficit. I think loud, always talking people to be annoying. But, I believe we need both types, loud and quiet. You will find your patients don't want...

  9. Hourly Rate for an LPN in Florida

    tiroka03 replied to ANNG7's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I believe the question should read. Just how LITTLE does a new LPN make. Or an experienced one as

  10. Nurses at Disney

    tiroka03 replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    Heads up on Disney, My son when he first moved to Disney worked in one of the Parks one one of those trams you get on to get from the parking lot to the parks. Disney was all about time, get there on...

  11. digital stimulation, any suggestions

    tiroka03 posted a topic in General Nursing

    digital stimulation, help. Have any of you done it. Had to do it a couple of times and it was horrible. I would appreciate any advice. The person I have to do this to needs it done for 10 mins at...

  12. Dialysis Question

    tiroka03 posted a topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Hemodialysis or Peritoneal, - What are the problems that can arrise? What do you do when it

  13. Dialysis Question

    tiroka03 replied to tiroka03's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Thanks for all the advise, I will be looking up those sites as

  14. Dialysis Question

    tiroka03 replied to tiroka03's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    That is a relief. At least I hope it is that way. Still, I can't help thinking there will be unique problems to monitor. I am thinking b/p's, diabetics, bleeding. If I am not responsible for the...

  15. lazy preceptor I need help

    tiroka03 replied to topacio's topic in General Nursing

    I once took a job on a neuro surgical unit. My preceptor had given her notice, and the last big thing she was to do was train me in. I had nursing experience, but none on a unit like this, so I...

  16. Dialysis Question

    tiroka03 replied to tiroka03's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    It is not a homework question. My facility is thinking of doing dialysis, and will be inservicing us soon. I want to read up, and know a little information before the training starts. I especially...

  17. Working with a nurse who nursed you

    tiroka03 replied to imaginations's topic in General Nursing

    The longer you are a nurse, the more you understand that everyone has problems physicaly or emotionally. Sometimes they get worse,and sometimes they improve. I doubt he even gave it a second...

  18. Do you interrupt report to give pain meds?

    tiroka03 replied to nervousnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I am in the camp of getting a proper report. I work LTC and subacute. I know there are more pressing pain issues in other facilities and floors. I know most pts like the back of my hand. I will be...

  19. With all the attitudes at work - Now my daughter is turning into a Diva

    tiroka03 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes thngs just get so repeatitive at work. Nurse one is kind of lazy, Nurse two thinks she's better than me, Nurse three leaves her orders for me to do, Nurse four comes in late every day,...

  20. With all the attitudes at work - Now my daughter is turning into a Diva

    tiroka03 replied to tiroka03's topic in General Nursing

    My daughter is autistic. But doing well in her senior year in high school. The problem is that she has had to take two algerbra classes, chemistry and spanish this year. It is getting to the end of...

  21. At my boiling point...you are NOT a Nurse...of ANY kind!!!!

    tiroka03 replied to nursehunnie's topic in Nursing Professionalism

  22. Are LPN's being phased out?

    tiroka03 replied to JSlovex2's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Whoa, babysitting LPNs? I take exception to that. I find in LTC, that LPN's do a whole lot more RN babysitting than you think. It has to do with work ethic, and both RN's and LPN's can have poor...

  23. What have I become?

    tiroka03 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have found that a lot of people are complaining, about a lot of things. At home, at work, at church, among my friends, anywhere I go. But, worse still - I find that it is what I do the best. It...

  24. Patient Sitter - Is 15 $ an hour good?

    tiroka03 replied to student456's topic in International Nursing

    I agree, there are a lot of people who basically care for themselves, and forget about the patient, and in effect do nothing. But, lately I have seen quite a few really good sitters. I wonder if...

  25. How many times do you really skip lunches and breaks?

    tiroka03 replied to Aly529's topic in General Nursing

    When I worked in a hospital, the supervisors made sure we all got our breaks. There was no exception, you just did it. But in LTC, I have worked months without a break. I finally decieded, enough...