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  1. Need Honest Opinion -- Would You Recommend Nursing?

    nurse15dc replied to djc1981's topic in General Nursing

    18 months out of nsg school a disoriented post-op pt unexpectedly tried to get OOB while I was setting up his IV. Luckily I was able avoid a fall by grabbing him and easing him to the floor....

  2. Psych patient on the acute care unit

    nurse15dc replied to Virgo_RN's topic in Psychiatric

    Interesting what the psychiatrist said about BPD's mellowing with age. I'm not in psych nsg so I haven't researched or seen much proof but it makes sense. It's a hopeful thought anyway,.,Perhaps...

  3. Someone forged my signature!!!

    nurse15dc replied to kermitlady's topic in General Nursing

    Wow 30 pills of the same narcotic disappeared?! Seems like the DON would have drug tested all of the nurses when that happened. But I'm really glad you noticed it before she was able to use you as a...

  4. senior staff bullying?--in tears

    nurse15dc replied to crazyaaa's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe I've worked too many tough nursing units and seen more bulling, but in my humble opinion staying 30 min over and being reminded to finish something by the on coming RN is par for the course....

  5. Blood draws/SL on kids < 5 yo

    nurse15dc replied to JessicaSN's topic in Emergency

    Kudos on the tough stick Jessica! I've only drawn labs and started IV's on adults. I'm sure drawing blood from a sick or dehydrated child would be a lot harder. ps I'm embarassed to ask a dumb...

  6. A nurse's definition of CARING.

    nurse15dc replied to futurenurrse's topic in General Nursing

    futurenurse, In your words, what is caring to

  7. I quit nursing school

    nurse15dc replied to curiousrainbowfan's topic in General Students

    Perhaps you've answered your own question. Nursing is very hard work and the level of responsibility is unlike other fields. Most who pursue nursing are less ambivalent. As for smyle2156"s comment...

  8. Floated to the Adolescent Psych Unit - BAD experience!

    nurse15dc replied to abbaking's topic in Psychiatric

    That does sound like a psych shift from he**. To me it seems like it would be worse (and even more unsafe) to float a psych nurse to med/surg oncology. I've heard of that happening but I've never...

  9. Health care reform and mental health

    nurse15dc replied to Sharon411's topic in Psychiatric

    This has been my experience also. Sadly, I don't see any easy answers for the lack of funding for behavioral health. If anything the problem of reimbursement for mental health care has gotten much...

  10. Licensure

    nurse15dc replied to kaejae's topic in International Nursing

    Agree. As an adult, unless op has a ss # or documentation of US citizenship she/he will likely need to hire an immigration attorney in order to obtain US citizenship. That's not the same thing as...

  11. Licensure

    nurse15dc replied to kaejae's topic in International Nursing

    This question from a "1st time" poster claiming to be an adult citizen of 2 countries and asking lots of immigration questions is frequently seen on this site. It's a waste of time to answer because...

  12. H.R. 5924 Emergency Nursing Supply relief act

    nurse15dc replied to able969's topic in General Nursing

    Why do so many threads on this subject arise as one-time-only postings from brand new forum "members"? (imo)- The answer is better pay for nursing educators so that we can develop our pre-existing...

  13. Attention: Philippines nurses - there is no nursing shortage in America

    nurse15dc replied to oneproudigorot's topic in Philippines

    I have to agree. Dreaming is nice but if people aren't able to accept a more realistic picture of what is happening in US medical facilities, they are only hurting themselves. While I don't claim...

  14. Wife with BSN with NO drive, what to do??

    nurse15dc replied to Tony1790's topic in General Nursing

    Agree with Jules about on the purpose of open forums. And I agree with the other idea-possibly putting off the history BS. To be perfectly honest, I'm not sure why OP would push himself to finish a...

  15. Gustav

    nurse15dc replied to CHATSDALE's topic in General Nursing

    We love our northern neighbor! Thank

  16. Wife with BSN with NO drive, what to do??

    nurse15dc replied to Tony1790's topic in General Nursing

    Tony1970, I know a large number of nurses who completely burned out and now refuse to work in jobs that require active RN licenses. Your wife is lucky because her 4 yr degree (as opposed to an ADN)...

  17. State psych hospital vs. Private hospital psych unit

    nurse15dc replied to 2ndChance's topic in Psychiatric

    Thanks for chiming in luv2yoga! Yoga has helped me with job stress in the past.:loveya: I was hoping to hear that mandatory OT wasn't still an issue. I'm getting to old (and too wise) to have work...

  18. well it finally happened

    nurse15dc replied to ohmeowzer RN's topic in General Nursing

    Yes a sad story especially considering the young child. Nursing is so just stressful. When I hear of RN's facing licensure issues after a slow spiral downhill...I always wish someone could have...

  19. New graduate mandated overtime in supervisor position

    nurse15dc replied to Happiness08's topic in General Nursing

    quiverfull08, the other posters who replied gave you the best advice. you are being used in the worst possible way. i wish i could honestly tell you that this is unusual...but it's not. this exact...

  20. Finding work in hattiesburg

    nurse15dc replied to thenursebr1an's topic in General Nursing

    JMO, But often bigger cities (like Jackson) also have more jobs available. I work in New Orleans so I honestly can't claim to be up to breast on things in the Hattiesburg job market...But I've heard...

  21. RN to BSN from USM online

    nurse15dc replied to nurse15dc's topic in General Nursing

    I live close to the school but I work at a hospital in Louisiana. With the commute and long work hrs, I haven't had time to schedule an appointment with an advisor at USM. This week I hope to meet...

  22. I signed a contract and now...

    nurse15dc replied to debthern's topic in General Nursing

    Wow. Why do they think anyone would volunteer to work on a Saturday without a shift diff?! Yes I'd talk to admin about these changes in the

  23. Texas Nursing Laws/Policy

    nurse15dc replied to ale_kat03's topic in Texas Nursing

    Sadly, there is no time limit on reporting things to the BNE. Recently when my hospital wanted to get rid of an outspoken RN they went through all of her documentation, MARS and Pixys records dating...

  24. Pharmacy and Doctor Errors

    nurse15dc replied to TrudyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Good question, Trudy RN. I know that if pharmacy makes a mistake and you then administer the incorrect drug, it becomes your mistake. Seems unfair but the nurse is liable because he/she is the final...

  25. Hospital declines

    nurse15dc replied to ASSEDO's topic in General Nursing

    OMG!!! I thought we had it bad when a few weeks ago I saw a XX-Large roach crawling on my pts bedrail. And our hospital will no longer carry butterfly needles for difficult blood