tiroka03

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  1. First job anxiety, can you give me tips and the right mindset to overcome it?

    tiroka03 replied to willowRN's topic in General Nursing

    Take a deep breath before you start. Try to relax your tense muscles. Don't rush around trying to look smart, take a few extra moments and get organized. My first days as a nurse I followed a RN...

  2. Anyone wear a pedometer or Nike + iPod to work?

    tiroka03 replied to TacoBelle's topic in General Nursing

    I wore one a couple of times, always thought I had to run a lot. I have a long, long unit. Many times I have to run from unit to unit to get supplies, ect. I logged on approx. 5 miles a night. So...

  3. Has anyone been in trouble at work over what they posted in allnurses.com

    tiroka03 replied to Blackcat99's topic in General Nursing

    All good thoughts, we need to revisit this topic from time to time. No matter where you are, even at work, HIPPA is the

  4. How to prepare for nursing?

    tiroka03 replied to Devie06's topic in General Nursing

    It is a good thing to think about preparing for something that will affect your whole career and much of your life. I didn't, just jumped in. I wish I would have had some forsight like you. I...

  5. Question about CHF

    tiroka03 replied to Ginger80's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I believe breathing is more critical here. I would call the MD and see about antidiretics. Depending on how edematous the legs were, I would make a decision on that. Usually TED hose or ace wraps...

  6. Catheters!!

    tiroka03 replied to AKA_Glamour_Pearl's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks, I learned a few things as well. I didn't realize there were so many people who self

  7. How to decrease pain during foley cath or straight cath procedure

    tiroka03 replied to sameyjaney's topic in General Nursing

    I am glad to see this post. It is something I have always tried to be gentle with, but I have never supported the cath as nlmoore suggested. I think any time I learn something that will improve how...

  8. Nursing Etiquette

    tiroka03 replied to BrazilianLPN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Doesn't it make you feel good to be requested repeatedly We all should have experiences like

  9. overworked and exhausted

    tiroka03 replied to melisgood's topic in General Nursing

    Lately, I have been looking at all the extra off the clock time I do in a week, and have been wondering if I could just work 1 1/2 easier jobs. One's where you can goof off a little, and actually...

  10. Need: Information about Telemetry

    tiroka03 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have worked on a Cardiac Step down unit. I wasn't involved in telemetry, but have always been interested. I have learned a few things on my own. But, I am curious what things you are looking for....

  11. Need: Information about Telemetry

    tiroka03 replied to tiroka03's topic in General Nursing

    I was an LPN, I did basic care, and in some ways acted like a CNA. The RN's watched the telemetry, and took care of the Critical patients. The patients who I watched were still on telemetry, but...

  12. I give in to drug seeking patients

    tiroka03 replied to Raidernurse's topic in General Nursing

    I am finding that "drug seekers" not only ask for narcotics, but for other meds that increase the effect on the narcotic. I am not always sure if the combinations they seek are harmful. Many of them...

  13. Help - First Job as LPN is an agency job!

    tiroka03 replied to BrazilianLPN's topic in General Nursing

    I decieded I would take a part time PRN nurse job at a LTC. This is after many years of experience in two LTC's. I am completely confident in my abiliities. There were three units, easy, medium and...

  14. Administration okays family's mental abuse of staff

    tiroka03 replied to FoolsErrand's topic in General Nursing

    I wish I could tell you it's not unusual. At one time or another there will be another situation similar to that. Sometimes more than one at a time. I find I just do my work as quickly as I can and...

  15. Hospice Nurses/Volunteers. Do you think your experience...

    tiroka03 replied to Black Jade's topic in General Nursing

    I know that having worked in a LTC helped me understand what was happening. I didn't need to ask questions, I already knew. But being prepared? It didn't help me in the least. When my mom died, I...

  16. Crazy loud dramtic crying -my ears are still vibrating

    tiroka03 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Usually I can get the criers to stop. I spend a little more time with them, once they know I am working, it's pretty much under control. Although there are the occasional ones who are so into this...

  17. Crazy loud dramtic crying -my ears are still vibrating

    tiroka03 replied to tiroka03's topic in General Nursing

    Histronic personality, wow - I like this explaination - sure fits. Yes, it's mostly women who do this. Children, I can understand, or someone with a emotional disability. Funny, once it starts,...

  18. Nurses who steal narcotics....

    tiroka03 replied to MouseMichelle's topic in General Nursing

    Our morphine comes in two different colors, red and blue. Never thought anything of it. I never thought the blue could stain your tongue. I have never looked at anyones tongue for that. What are...

  19. RN might be working as a summer camp RN....

    tiroka03 replied to MassED's topic in Camp

    Are they looking more for RN's or LPN's? It seems to me that a solid background in emergency care would be a good

  20. Family just wants Grandma to die

    tiroka03 replied to Platypus's topic in General Nursing

    I am reminded when I cared for my mom at my home. I was a single mom, worked full time and had two children with disabilities. During those years, I worked endlessly day and night. It was a very...

  21. What do you do to destress?

    tiroka03 replied to MouseMichelle's topic in General Nursing

    Gardening. Now, that is so comfortable in my neck of the woods, I am planting and prettying up the place. Today I bought a sea horse water fountain, and put it on the patio. I planted my tomatos,...

  22. Favorite "Lay Terms" For Diagnoses

    tiroka03 replied to OleMissRN's topic in General Nursing

    Can't say when I have enjoyed a group of posts more. I found my self laughing out

  23. HELP, Coworker stays really late and is distracting

    tiroka03 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am working nights on a busy LTC floor. I have 60 pts and 3 CNA to cover this floor. The pm shift nurse who is new is staying really late. Checking and double checking her work and notes over and...

  24. HELP, Coworker stays really late and is distracting

    tiroka03 replied to tiroka03's topic in General Nursing

    She isn't a new nurse, just to our facility. I am glad she wants to do a good job. I wonder if she needs more training. I don't want her to get in trouble, and hope she speeds up. But she is...

  25. Nursing student needs your help

    tiroka03 replied to Rebaracer's topic in General Nursing

    It would be good if we were staffed in such a way that we could do all our work to completion and be kinds and caring to each patient in a way that will ensure their continued healing of mind and...