bellehill

bellehill RN

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  1. Nurses are not Doctors

    bellehill replied to Plato's topic in General Nursing

    nursing is nursing; medicine is medicine. i really am not going to have a conversation with you, because i don't consider you a nurse, and i'm here to discuss with nurses. that's my opinion, and it...

  2. What skills and qualities are needed?

    bellehill replied to CarolineRn's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Flexibility.

  3. Nurses are not Doctors

    bellehill replied to Plato's topic in General Nursing

    Plato- The reason NPs are considered advanced practice nurses is because that is what they are. NPs have gone to school and received a higher degree to perform their duties. Do you think a MSN nurse...

  4. vegetative state

    bellehill replied to kat57's topic in General Nursing

    How has she been allowed to stay in hospice for 13 years? It is my understanding that in hospice you don't receive feedings or IVF, only comfort meds. Hospice is supposed to be a short-term stay, am...

  5. Nursing, is it really a profession

    bellehill replied to Cqc_Cqb's topic in General Nursing

    I have never seen a nurse act as a doctors handmaiden. If the doctor wants a cup of coffee I will gladly get one for them if it is made and I have time; I do the same thing for my fellow RNs and...

  6. Air in IV lines

    bellehill replied to zacarias's topic in General Nursing

    I have also found that when tubing is a day or two old it can get "worn out" and the pump thinks it is seeing air when really it is seeing kinked, used IV tubing. Try reinserting the tubing a little...

  7. Would it be possible for someone to

    bellehill replied to justthenurse's topic in General Nursing

    Anything is possible but I would be careful about posting something that could be considered slander without proof to back it up. What exactly are you trying to

  8. I need some advise.

    bellehill replied to oceanblue's topic in General Nursing

    My first thought was pregnancy but if that is ruled out I don't know. Has anyone considered a virus such as mono? I'm sorry I can't be more help...get better and keep us

  9. question re: accepted to your 2nd choice first

    bellehill replied to cnmtocrna's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I'm sorry I don't know what to tell you but good

  10. 7pm-7am shift???

    bellehill replied to kellilou3's topic in General Nursing

    I love night shift for all the reasons mentioned above, I cannot imagine getting up at 5:30am to go to work...talk about torture. Night shift isn't as bad as everyone thinks, you spend very little...

  11. Another Poem to be submitted..Please honestly critique!

    bellehill replied to mother/babyRN's topic in General Nursing

    What a beautiful poem, gave me chills! Go

  12. burn out from school, need advice

    bellehill replied to Pamelita's topic in General Nursing

    Pamelita, Only you know if you will go back to school after taking some time off. It sounds like you are very motivated...good luck with your future plans and

  13. New to the forum

    bellehill replied to MylissaG's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Mylissa and welcome to the forum! I am not sure about your entrance exam. My entrance exam could not be studied for, just relax and don't rush. Becoming a CNA is an excellent way to "get your...

  14. Medication question

    bellehill replied to wiseRN's topic in Pediatric

    Wise RN, I am going to guess that the reason for a low k+ would be diarrhea therefore the bowel sounds and movement are not an issue. I would hope she would check the K+ lab level and obtain a...

  15. Help To Prevent Any More Mistakes!!!

    bellehill replied to MQ Edna's topic in General Nursing

    nurse 1975_25 - lucky for you that you caught the mistake and were able to treat the patient before any ill effect. I am not sure of the type of insulin you are talking about, however a good rule of...

  16. Protecting patients from themselves...

    bellehill posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I had a patient who had just come back from and angiogram and was on the flat bedrest until 2000. At 2001 she announces to me that she is going down for a cigarette, at which point I suggested that...

  17. Protecting patients from themselves...

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

    Thanks for the comments everyone! I figured it wasn't just my crazy patients who had a complete lack of common sense. Great idea to document entire conversation...I did document that she wanted to...

  18. can't do enough (kinda long)

    bellehill replied to blue280's topic in General Nursing

    Darn Mom ~ Many many hugs to you...no one should have to endure shifts like that. I am reminded of a shift I had last week that involved multiple incident reports and me leaving in tears frustrated...

  19. Has anyone noticed a change in treatment from patients/families

    bellehill replied to askater11's topic in General Nursing

    Our problem is the MD telling the patients that "we will do everything possible to get you a private room so your family can stay with you". You know what the patient hears..."You WILL have a private...

  20. Survey: Do you use the Internet as a resource for patient education materials?

    bellehill replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    We have an intra-hospital patient education system which is sometimes limited. I never hesitate to use the internet, I always use reputable sites I trust and it is a great

  21. Medical Mistakes on the Oprah Show

    bellehill replied to bedpan's topic in General Nursing

    Once you start having overnight visitors it raises a question of the other patients confidentiality rights. I don't think rooms are large enough for overnight guests, especially semi-private rooms....

  22. Comfort Measures in Geriatrics

    bellehill replied to FutureRNMichael's topic in General Nursing

    A lot of people get comfort from talking with a friendly person. Ask them about their family, kids, grandkids...usually you will get a smile when grandkids are mentioned. Let them know you will be...

  23. Whats happening to the nursing profession?

    bellehill replied to kahoro's topic in General Nursing

    I wish I had some words of wisdom for you, but I don't. I sit here and feel sorry for myself when I have 7 patients to care for...it could be so much worse. We forget how bad healthcare is in other...

  24. Chemo Certification

    bellehill replied to bellehill's topic in Oncology

    Thanks for the info! I'm not sure if I will like onc nursing but I want to give it a

  25. "Clean" areas of nursing? Need advice.

    bellehill replied to ideastoday's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing might be the only profession where we get excited about our patients pooping, peeing and doing other disgusting things. As for how often it happens; usually multiple times, every shift for...