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  1. Non-compliant home care patient with stage three decub

    sticknurse posted a topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Hello everyone, I am working with a challenging young man who suffered a spinal cord injury. He is 27 and preferes to sit up in his wheelchair for hours at a time despite our admonishments. I am...

  2. How do you chart THAT??

    sticknurse posted a topic in Nursing Humor

    My sister was working in long term care (alzheimer's unit) and a patient of hers had bitten her tongue and it began to bleed. The poor lady had Parkinson's as well, and was shaking like a leaf. Well,...

  3. Are nurses unsupportive spouse magnets??

    sticknurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hey just taking this to the people. What's your opinion? Are nurturing types like us often attracted to the wrong types? Do you do "everything for everyone" at home as well as at work? How do you cope...

  4. They called the cops!

    sticknurse replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    There's just something in nurses I guess. We keep our eyes on others, like it or not! Once I went to my neighbor's house and since the weather was warm they had the screen door only closed...anyway I...

  5. Driving me mad!

    sticknurse replied to marjoriemac's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I agree with the above poster, the best bet is to remove any reward she may be receiving as a result of the behavior. Good

  6. What would you do?

    sticknurse replied to sticknurse's topic in Home Health

    Thanks everyone for your input. I am an independent nurse and he is a medicaid client. The case manager is an RN and well aware of the situation, however since he "fired" (he thinks) her the last time...

  7. What would you do?

    sticknurse posted a topic in Home Health

    I am trying to care for a young man in him home. He is considered to be his own responsible party. The problem I'm having is he is not good about taking any initiative with his own health needs. For...

  8. I was a ______ prior to being a nurse/student nurse

    sticknurse replied to nurz2be's topic in General Nursing

    I was an "Electronic Warfare Signals Analyst" and that's all I can tell

  9. Non-compliant home care patient with stage three decub

    sticknurse replied to sticknurse's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Thanks to all for your informative responses. I am "covering mine" with education and lots of charting! I also try to let the new nurses (he goes through them like cheerios) what they will be facing....

  10. Non-compliant home care patient with stage three decub

    sticknurse replied to sticknurse's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I am providing him with educational material which will explain his risks, and charting all the responses I get when I attempt to enlighten him. He's very intelligent, but stubborn as well. We are...

  11. Disgusted with my behavior, need help

    sticknurse replied to RNcDreams's topic in General Nursing

    I congratulate you on furthering your education!! So someone got the wrong impression. I remember getting flack when I thought I was just doing my job, (my first job as a nurse, I was a cna too) and...

  12. Would you be a patient at your place of employment?

    sticknurse replied to Catys_With_Me's topic in General Nursing

    Call me paranoid, but I don't think I'd want that. Just think about the "confidential" stuff people let slip already....no way, not

  13. Coworker was fired yesterday.

    sticknurse replied to flashpoint's topic in General Nursing

    Her behaviour was unacceptable. She's an adult. We have a responsibility to protect the vulnerable ones. We don't need nurses with abusive attitudes. I wouldn't feel bad about her departure. Too many...

  14. Need recommendation!

    sticknurse replied to ryan4_justin's topic in General Nursing

    Check with local better business bureau. Check the facility itself in person. Look for residents who are actively engaged in activities, and "interview" these folks if they're willing to speak with...

  15. Are nurses unsupportive spouse magnets??

    sticknurse replied to sticknurse's topic in General Nursing

    I now have a very sweet and supportive husband. He owns his own business and understands the demands my business places on me. I recently started my own business and it can be a difficult thing at...

  16. Are nurses unsupportive spouse magnets??

    sticknurse replied to sticknurse's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for your input. I am inquiring because I feel like I've learned the hard way personally, how to look out for myself. I used to allow my ex to cause me all kinds of problems. I finally let...

  17. Patients on Medicaid

    sticknurse replied to DiEd's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I've been reading this thread for only 15 minutes or so, and I'm a bit disturbed with some of the views expressed by my virtual peers. It's sad that we are so quick to throw a stereotype label upon...

  18. Song lyrics that remind you of nursing...

    sticknurse replied to grace90's topic in Nursing Humor

    Nurses are hot and ready to party!!!!!(Bob and Tom

  19. Patient rage

    sticknurse replied to Sassybottom's topic in General Nursing

    Took care of a "diva" once in the home setting. She had a habit of complaining about every thing and constantly tried to manipulate her caregivers, family included. I finally just sat down and had a...

  20. Alzheimer's eye test

    sticknurse replied to Christie RN2006's topic in Nursing Humor

    Wow that's crazy I can't understand how i missed them!! Cool

  21. Your earliest memories...

    sticknurse replied to nyapa's topic in Pediatric

    I was hospitalized in 1971 with Reyes syndrome. My mother tells me I had been impossible to arouse for a day or so before I was taken to the hospital. The interesting part is, I still remember a nurse...

  22. I need your help

    sticknurse replied to Mecene's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like an interesting idea. It would be nice to see more of us pursuring just treatment on a wide scale. There's got to be some way to unite us. I would love to see a grass roots effort, to...

  23. LPN Independent

    sticknurse replied to tanyapLPN's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    I am an independent provider. I enjoy working for me! if you have questions i'd be happy to try to help. Good

  24. Pediatric Trachs/Vents

    sticknurse replied to txteri222's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Hi and welcome. What sort of information do you need? i can share a couple things I learned working with little ones. They are not to be trusted!! Little ones must be monitored at all times. They are...

  25. What Is Your Most Gross, Yucky, Disgusting Nursing Horror Story?

    sticknurse replied to yazisizit's topic in Nursing Humor

    we took care of this fellow in the nursing home (vent patient) with down's syndrome...well he was kinda spoiled, we usually tried to keep him happy as much as possible, and he really enjoyed his...