Hello all, I was hoping to tap into the vast experience and endless knowledge of the membership here to assist in settling a conundrum. The issue is the technique of aspiration of the syringe while...
"Dude", if you were concerned enough about the propriety of the word for us to see, and had to replace it with x's. How in the world could you even dream of saying such a thing to a pt? We nurses...
OK I assume Dr. .... Unfortunately you have missed what I believe is the entire point of this thread. This is a common occurrence with young, eager and very well or not so well prepared new Dr's. You...
BrianRN-PsychSup replied to BrianRN-PsychSup's topic in Correctional
Thanks for the quick response. It must be quite an accomplishment to go from such challenging living conditions with a tragic disease to the one caring for the I/M. (tongue firmly planted in cheek)...
Hi all. I might be working in a state prison per diem in Massachusetts and was thinking about names. I have read other posts on this wonderful and helpful site about the proper way for a nurse in the...
I know that this thread is made tongue implanted firmly in cheek. However, A wrinkle free bed does lend itself to patient comfort and less skin issues. I have seen pt's with large red areas with a...
Glad I can offer some benefit of my experience. Before I even begin anything that might make the pt. uncomfortable, I have had time working with them doing other things. (if time permits). In...
Hi guys, I can only relate my experiences here. Hope it helps. Only two real glaring instances stand out of gender bias during my school career. One was described above. The second one was during my...
I had an excellent OB instructor. Consequently, I had a very educational experience. Although there were a few instances of duality amongst the staff RN's. I enjoyed working with new moms and the...
BrianRN-PsychSup replied to dansegypsy's topic in Correctional
Hello, I find this post disconcerting at best. I am interested in a position at MCI Framingham. I have a friend who works in the HR dept. at UMass correctional. She is telling me how great the people...
I am sorry that you had this experience. I can only advise you to communicate with your manager about this and your concerns. It is sure to get back to him/her. They should be able to work with you....
Hi Karen, While I do not have MS. It plays a major role in my life. My wife was diagnosed at 19 years old. At the time she asked the doctor to not tell her what it was, if it was bad. So for 5 years...