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  1. Will you work during a Pandemic?

    nanacarol replied to Goju's topic in Disaster Preparation

    For those of you who are "just RNs" a true caregiver is one who walks in the areas of need as Florence Nightingale and Ms Wald and the other matriachs of the profession did before the 21st century...

  2. Will you work during a Pandemic?

    nanacarol replied to Goju's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Or maybe the rest of you should become true caregivers, servants. Remember, putting others first. Of course I would desire to save my family, but maybe by doing for someone else I would be doing just...

  3. Will you work during a Pandemic?

    nanacarol replied to Goju's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I try very hard not to be judgemental, but the "me and mind mentality" is just too much for me. You and your family are not in the world alone. ing to protect yourself in the name of "Even if you stay...

  4. Drug seeking or real pain? How do you tell?

    nanacarol replied to JudyPRN's topic in Pain Management

    My response may seem like a copout, but adequately treating pain begins when the patient first presents, not after they have had to resort to inappropriately medicating themselves with whatever they...

  5. Will you work during a Pandemic?

    nanacarol replied to Goju's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Nurses in any other country already are working at a disadvantage, so let's be real. They don't have an expectation of the latest PPE, they respond most often to the immediate need. I respect your...

  6. Will you work during a Pandemic?

    nanacarol replied to Goju's topic in Disaster Preparation

    MY goodness, it is true, we have become a nation of" WHAT ABOUT ME. WHAT ABOUT MINE", no wonder we have been called the ugly americans and can sustain involvement in any venture longer than 60-90...

  7. Will you work during a Pandemic?

    nanacarol replied to Goju's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Those of us veterans should have on board PPE that we take with us. It is not a matter of the government providing such equipment. As the average American, we expect or seem to expect, others to...

  8. 3 hot's and a cot

    nanacarol replied to Billikin's topic in Psychiatric

    JRAI, Again, I ask what is the real challenge? How is your state addressing the issue of homelessness? There is a spoken need, an identified need, what are you and you colleagues doing to help address...

  9. 3 hot's and a cot

    nanacarol replied to Billikin's topic in Psychiatric

    Billikin, I too work psych and deal with forensic patients. What is missing is the recognition that even those who have "burned" their brain cells out have psychiatric issues. The DSM-IV may not have...

  10. 3 hot's and a cot

    nanacarol replied to Billikin's topic in Psychiatric

    This is my perspective only, the concern for me is "what is really going on in corrections that causes a person to seek refuge on a psych unit, where we are going to load them up with the most...

  11. Nurses...Miserable?

    nanacarol replied to JerseyGir1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    nyapa, I applaud your sticktoitiveness, Welcome back. As a psych nurse I ask you to review the issues that caused such major pressure for you and suggest that they be put in proper perspective just...

  12. Nurses...Miserable?

    nanacarol replied to JerseyGir1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I am proud to have you as a colleague.

  13. Nurses...Miserable?

    nanacarol replied to JerseyGir1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Not all of us are miserable. I honestlybelieve that if nursing is you calling then there isn't a place for miserable. Yes, I get irritated and yes there are disappointments but I enjoy being a nurse....

  14. Drug Seeking Behaviors?

    nanacarol replied to JLN1129's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    First, don't sell your self out of a career in nursing. There are so many areas of nursing that do not require lifting 75#. It may be unrealistic for you to expect to be a bedside nurse but there is...

  15. Drug seeking or real pain? How do you tell?

    nanacarol replied to JudyPRN's topic in Pain Management

    This is my last response as well, if you do what you describe, then all of your patients will have been served well and you will really rank as an advocate. Kudos to you.

  16. Drug seeking or real pain? How do you tell?

    nanacarol replied to JudyPRN's topic in Pain Management

    Dragonnurse, now, now, you and I both know that I said, nor did I imply that we should support drug dealers. My goodness the melodrama is emerging. I did say that as nurses we are to accept our...

  17. Drug seeking or real pain? How do you tell?

    nanacarol replied to JudyPRN's topic in Pain Management

    We are not the pain police nor have been ordained to be the judges. I often ask nurses and physicians who show judgmental and indignant attitudes, what there is in the unspoken vault of their...

  18. Nurses...Miserable?

    nanacarol replied to JerseyGir1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    The issue is not (from my perspective) whether there are miserable nurses or not, the issue is do you believe that this is the calling that is on your life. To be a nurse is not related to the number...

  19. Drug seeking or real pain? How do you tell?

    nanacarol replied to JudyPRN's topic in Pain Management

    I applaud you for your persistent advocacy. You are correct, if the patient says her pain is #8 it is #8 and should be treated. Both the charge and the doc are in error. I believe this is an ethics...

  20. Nursing theory-Do you use it at work?

    nanacarol replied to grdstdnt's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Granolagirl17, to turn your comment about the magnetic bracelets around, do you have research data that supports your contention that this intervention does not work? If not then you risk sending a...

  21. Offically MR/DD nurse!

    nanacarol replied to KayceeLeeRN's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    I was a nurse in MR/DD for 9 years and it was the most rewarding and challenging position I ever had. The greatest challenge was getting those caring for this population to value their strengths....

  22. things you wish you could tell the doctor

    nanacarol replied to celery's topic in General Nursing

    Some of the responses I have made out loud over the past 20+years, #1 I'll be finished in a few", I lost my, pen, report sheet, CPOE slip, if you find extras, let me know, oh, you intended to...

  23. Drug seeking or real pain? How do you tell?

    nanacarol replied to JudyPRN's topic in Pain Management

    You are right, religionand or faith do not negate the reality of pain. It is unfortunate that some encourage others to feel it is the lack of faith and trust in God that hinders pain relief or...

  24. Pulling Meds for Multiple Patients

    nanacarol replied to trustsupplyguy's topic in General Nursing

    Marilurn, I find it distressing that nursing students are being taught to use work arounds in medication administration. Nursing students have little or no critical thinking skills and as novices...

  25. Pulling Meds for Multiple Patients

    nanacarol replied to trustsupplyguy's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, good to hear from someone outside of America. We are not allowed to use medication purchased in the name of one patient for another. Some nurses may not abide by the rule but it is not sanctioned....