tiroka03

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  1. Nurse Calling In Scripts to Pharmacy Illegally

    tiroka03 replied to nurse42long's topic in General Nursing

    I would be afraid too. Afraid enough to contact a lawyer. I would also be afraid enough to contact the next up in line, and anyone else you can think of in management. Keep copies, and make sure...

  2. Off the clock

    tiroka03 replied to jbecerra's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with noyesno, when an employer assigns too much work, too heavy a patient load, and then one employee works off the clock, their co-workers are then expected to do the same. Management will...

  3. Ultram! Help!

    tiroka03 replied to mandaaRN's topic in Patient Medications

    sometimes the answers are confusing in those reference books. I applaud any attempt to find

  4. No time to talk

    tiroka03 posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Working nights, I take over carts from two nurses. When I get to work, they are whining about their jobs so loudly, it drives me nuts. Then they take their sweet time giving report. So slow. It...

  5. Sometimes it's hard to tell a drug seeker from a patient in pain.

    tiroka03 posted a topic in General Nursing

    There are some people I care for that like the feeling of being high, and they admit it. It isn't my call, but the doctors who prescribe. If they know the magic words, I give pills. Drug seekers do...

  6. A Rough Nursing Shift...

    tiroka03 replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    I total understand this

  7. What is that weird smell?

    tiroka03 replied to tiroka03's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry it took so long to get back, The smell is sweet, yet kind of metallic, and very powerful. It isn't body odor. I will have to go look at his meds and see if there is anything you all have...

  8. What is that weird smell?

    tiroka03 posted a topic in General Nursing

    We have a patient in a long term setting. The patient is very clean, edges on neuotic he is so clean and everything has it's proper place,and the labels are turned just so. No Mess, not fility. Yet...

  9. Night nursing

    tiroka03 replied to divaRN*'s topic in General Nursing

    Eat? Break? Wow are you sure your night shift workers? I only work 8 hours, but on the off chance I get a break, and if I remember to bring anything, it's a 10min quick protein type snack. I own my...

  10. When your the patient, do you tell the nursing staff your a nurse?

    tiroka03 replied to DemonWings's topic in General Nursing

    I have been to the ER twice this past year. Once with my son, whose b/p was sky high and was starting to mumble. Turns out he had pneumonia. But, I am glad I was there. Some staff was really good,...

  11. What are the chances of me being fired?

    tiroka03 replied to lolakbolak's topic in General Nursing

    Isn't new management fun? Love being on night shift, because you aren't there to defend yourself. Eventually they will get to know you. But, I agree with you it is pretty daunting to have new...

  12. Sometimes it's hard to tell a drug seeker from a patient in pain.

    tiroka03 replied to tiroka03's topic in General Nursing

    dear spikey I do give the pills, however in this case, she wasn't even awake. But, don't play moral police with me

  13. Catheterization Expiriences

    tiroka03 replied to ubsjl's topic in General Nursing

    Good idea, I think I will try it next time I cath a larger women. Might save them a lot of tugging and leg propping.

  14. Personal advice needed!

    tiroka03 replied to bailee4's topic in General Nursing

    I am sorry for your loss. But, I do know from experience you will be a better nurse as a result. You will probably have a soft spot in your heart for people who remind you of you dad. I know...

  15. What was wrong with my patient??

    tiroka03 replied to Dazglue's topic in General Nursing

    My daughter has seizures, the ones that you might stare for a moment, usually unnoticed by me, because they are so brief. But, she tells me during the time just before it happens, and during it, see...

  16. Discouraged after first day training on new job :(

    tiroka03 replied to SP1CEGRL's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It is not fair to give a new nurse 2 to 3 days training, and hand them over the floor. But, that is how it is, fair or not. I am in the position to train a new people, as you will be too. I try to...

  17. New Grad: Time & Management, Med Errors, & being swallowed up by old bitter bettys!

    tiroka03 replied to sarahg88's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I agree with the above posters. However, I would add two things. First is to pick the thing that is most probmatic to you, go home and think about it. Research it on your computer, or on this...

  18. syringe to collect specimen from foley?

    tiroka03 replied to nursing81student's topic in General Nursing

    The port, and only the port. Unless, I just replaced the bag

  19. How do I handle insubordinate CNAs?

    tiroka03 replied to ginnieann's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I used to think everyone thought like me. So, I treated them with the same respect I thought I deserved. At some point, I realized you give them back the same respect they give you. So, if they are...

  20. Disrespectful Aids/CNA's

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

    I have been in that situation more than once. However, it's easy to forget about the CNA's position. They do get to know the prn meds. They haven't had the training we have gotten in school. They also...

  21. I really need some advice ASAP

    tiroka03 replied to jocelynlpn's topic in General Nursing

    The residents behavior needs to be charted and tracked, a psych eval done, and interventions

  22. ER Abuse

    tiroka03 replied to Guest219794's topic in Emergency

    I have some insight to add. My daughter is handicapped and recieves medicare. I haven't been able to find a doctor who will see her. Well, thats not true, if you include ones who shouldn't even be...

  23. ICD9 codes is a nursing duty?

    tiroka03 replied to superwoman27's topic in General Nursing

    I have had to struggle with this same issue. The latest word from my boss is to put what you have to in order to push a lab through, but then document onthe 24 hour report and ask for the code...

  24. How to deal with mean old men

    tiroka03 replied to AMCNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Don't forget to document on their behaviors. They may need a psych eval. I also write it in the 24 hour report, because repeated behaviors need to not only be documented, but followed up on by the...

  25. do you ever get tired of being treated like crap?

    tiroka03 replied to EDnursetobe's topic in General Nursing

    Many times what works for me, is to pullup a chair or to put a hand on their shoulder. I listen and validate their opions. I take the time at the begining of the problem to get them to know I will...