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There are those of us, regardless of size, who might feel like we are going to die if we go very long without eating. I won't actually die, but have been known to pass out.

The problem seems to me that non-nursing staff interupt nurses for EVERYTHING. If a person is qualified to do OT or PT, then they are qualified to take someone to the bathroom, help them call their family, fluff the pillow or any of not critical thin...

At many facilities I am familiar with the policy is that LIP's or "specially trained" RN's can complete the face-to-face. However, if the policy states that it has to be a MD, then it has to be a MD.

The OP has explained that at this workplace "charge nurse" is not really a charge nurse. I have worked in places that had this type of charge. It just meant that if something out of the ordinary went down, that person would would be the first one to ...

I think (with the available info) you acted correctly. Better to take precautions than call the morgue. When I was a med/surge nurse I cared for a SI pt. I was told by mgmt he was fine, not to worry, didn't need a sitter etc... Two days later I'm cal...

I'm guessing that you have never been in a "relationship" with someone who knows that you find the bank account sexy. Men and women in positions of power who "buy" their companions know what the going market value is. It is not the same as other rela...

Cleaning the wheelchairs. When did this become a nursing task? I'm too busy, and we have housekeeping, but this for some reason has been assigned to nurses.

Pyra= fire Zen=at peace with my universe so basically a contradiction, I spend part of my time fired up and the rest in a state of bliss.

NicenurseLPN, Here's a hug :hug: sounds like the balance between being a good nurse (which is a job) and being a mom (which is so much more) is tough on you right now. It sounds to me like you handled the situation well, with the help of supportive ...

I have a great, great auntie who 2 months after her 100th Bday started the mental slide & had to go to LTC. We live over 4 hrs away but have always visited her 4-6 times a year. I have read on other topics about family who rarely visit making thi...

We are not around enough to have the right to complain, and anyway my aunt and the other residents there seem well taken care of. I do say thanks, but I bet they would remember us better for the cookies:) My concern is more that it could be confusing...

Thanks for the replies! Obviously, my issue is guilt, she is the first relative to go into care, everyone else was kept home with family, but she refused to move back here with us when she was able to make quality decisions. Systoly, what I mean by...

Some states have "compact" agreements with other states, like 20 are in the compact and you are kinda already lic in those states. Otherwise you have to endorse BEFORE working or you are unlic & in trouble. for RN.

OK, Can't help but say.... 1.Loved the "Ohhhh.. you're going to be one of those nurses" comment made by a CNA 2. I DO NOT make enough money for the job. 3. I am sick & tired of the lazy and the whiny 4. If nursing is only a calling, be a CNA, the...

I am a big fan of "working it out" before you kill someone.

Funnily enough, I just finnished helping my DH write his first ever resume. (He graduates nursing school in 2 weeks!!!!!:hpygrp:)He has been a self employed artist for almost 20 years, so his resume is alot of skills, not jobs. Creative phrasing is t...

It wouldn't do anything about dementia related violence, except change the way facilities handle violent demented pt.s, however, not all violence is done by those populations! In fact, not all is done by patients. Sometimes it is family members or fr...

Sorry but I gotta say it again. Write to all congresspersons & even the President! Let them know we want people who assault us to get in as much trouble as they would for assaulting a police officer. People want us to be waiting in the hospital w...

Please follow me to this little office here & we will get you that psych eval you so obviously need.

"As I said before, he is notorious for refusing his meds, but will usually consent at some point during our time there. (I think it depends on who is trying to give them to him, and with what kind of attitude.)" I think this statement is the answer. ...

I had a patient the other day allergic to marijuana. Reaction: coughing

My MIL makes all my scrubs, tops & bottoms. She says it is easier than trying to tailor the commercial ones to fit me. I am TINY so the only scrubs to fit right are little kid ones. I am learning how to make them. Pants are easy, tops not so much...

I don't understand why you thought this was funny? Lots of people are allergic or sensitive to KY jelly.

We should take this opportunity to write our elected officals to demand that assault on helthcare providers carry the same punishments as for law enforcement. We are in the line of fire too & need to get vocal about it. Admin is not going to chan...

It is sad, but true, men are at greater risk for having a finger pointed at them. My husband is in nursing school & the first thing I bought him was insurance.