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  1. How Do You Know When to Call It? (Career)

    bluegeegoo2 replied to bluegeegoo2's topic in Nursing Career

    Agreed.

  2. How Do You Know When to Call It? (Career)

    bluegeegoo2 replied to bluegeegoo2's topic in Nursing Career

    I have an appointment today to discuss options and address the cognitive decline. I don't feel comfortable being responsible for anyone at this point in time, regardless of the type of nursing. Maybe...

  3. How Do You Know When to Call It? (Career)

    bluegeegoo2 replied to bluegeegoo2's topic in Nursing Career

    I followed your posts and ultimate decision to retire, and my heart went out to you. I admired your honesty not just with yourself, but for sharing it with us as well. I am having those exact same...

  4. How Do You Know When to Call It? (Career)

    bluegeegoo2 replied to bluegeegoo2's topic in Nursing Career

    Thank you! I think most of us will have to make this decision at some point in our career. The catalyst for the decision may differ, but the ultimate question will remain: Should I stay or should I...

  5. How Do You Know When to Call It? (Career)

    bluegeegoo2 replied to bluegeegoo2's topic in Nursing Career

    Aww, thank you! Made me tear up! I know I am making the right decision, and yes, it is painful. But, in pain there is growth. I know I will be a better, more compassionate and understanding person...

  6. How Do You Know When to Call It? (Career)

    bluegeegoo2 replied to bluegeegoo2's topic in Nursing Career

    Exactly! It is hurtful to get "those' looks from coworkers. I recently had a coworker say to me, "Oh my back! My knees! My hips!" All I could do was look at her and walk away. I know people don't...

  7. How Do You Know When to Call It? (Career)

    bluegeegoo2 replied to bluegeegoo2's topic in Nursing Career

    Thank you for your kind words. My residents were at the forefront of thought when making the decision to leave. I could not live with myself if I were to hurt someone knowing well ahead of time that...

  8. How do you deal with know-it-all family members?

    bluegeegoo2 replied to StephaneeD27's topic in General Nursing

    I would personally appreciate it if you would gather up a few nuggets of wisdom from her to share here on AN so I can have a good laugh now and

  9. November 22, 1963

    bluegeegoo2 replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    I was in the 7th grade when Challenger exploded. We were actually watching it on live TV in science class. Once we realized what had happened, there were a few gasps but then silence. We were...

  10. Opiates Are Not for All Pain

    bluegeegoo2 replied to soliantony's topic in Advanced Practice

    Another possibility is that the elderly lady was snowed on the oxycodone and was easy money for the aide. Now that she is no longer on it, she is likely more alert and more work for the aide. I offer...

  11. patient identifiers

    bluegeegoo2 replied to newtelenurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Make a list that includes: FBS, BP's, O2's, etc so that you can grab those as you go. I personally run and get needed vitals and FBS's before my med pass so that I have that info handy. It's easier to...

  12. Nurse refuses to give me report!!!

    bluegeegoo2 replied to Longleggedstar's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    First, I would address the antibiotic issue with the MD and see how he/she would like to proceed. Second, if the off-going nurse refuses to give report and count appropriately then she keeps the...

  13. Dealing with quadras

    bluegeegoo2 replied to Beldar_the_Cenobite's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I have had a couple quads, and yes, they were...particular. I had to mentally put myself in their shoes. I imagined that fear, anxiety, and above all, helplessness would rule my mentality. And anger....

  14. What do you do when a patient dies?

    bluegeegoo2 replied to wandwaving's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    An RN must pronounce time of death. (In Texas and Indiana, anyway.) An LPN can call the doctor for orders to release the body to "ABC funeral home" and dispose of meds per facility protocol. In...

  15. Loss of identity as nurse?

    bluegeegoo2 replied to VA2AK's topic in General Nursing

    I know exactly what you mean. I am in the process of filing for SSDI because of positive labs (ANA, SSA/anti Ro) and a litany of symptoms that prohibit me from working full or even part time. I'm...

  16. On Call

    bluegeegoo2 replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Do you all have House Charge nurses? We have one per shift who, on top of their regular floor assignment, handles issues during the shift and will call the D.O.N. if necessary. They also handle...

  17. Recently diagnosed with Sjogren's & possible MCTD

    bluegeegoo2 replied to DowntheRiver's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Hi! I'm sorry to hear what you're going through and have been through. I have a lot of autoimmune symptoms and have positive labs that strongly suggest as much. I have a rheumatology appt. soon, so...

  18. What I Wish I Could Say to My Residents and Their Families

    bluegeegoo2 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    1. You are NOT the only resident in this facility. 2. Your mother is NOT the only resident in this facility. 3. No, there is no way you can still receive Dad's Social Security check. Get a job. 4....

  19. I Quit Nursing.

    bluegeegoo2 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    As the title states, I made the decision to quit nursing last weekend. Actually, I simply couldn't bring myself to show up anymore. A few hours before my shift was to start, I began having the usual...

  20. Sometimes, it just Stinks

    bluegeegoo2 replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    The odor of copious amounts of serous fluid gets me. I would alternate shallow breathing with mouth breathing while changing soaked drsgs as quickly as

  21. I Quit Nursing.

    bluegeegoo2 replied to bluegeegoo2's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I truly have no idea what career path I will choose. At this point, I have a set of criteria for what I would like out of a new profession: Regular hours, no weekends/holidays/call/mandatory overtime....

  22. I Quit Nursing.

    bluegeegoo2 replied to bluegeegoo2's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I secured a job in a greenhouse for the time being. (I love all things nature!) And plan to start school this fall. I'm not solid on the course of study, but am investigating several broad-scope...

  23. Nursing Probation

    bluegeegoo2 replied to cdkand's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I just quit nursing and got a job in a big box store. Guess I got

  24. Infection Control

    bluegeegoo2 replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    That's how I've always operated in the facilities I have worked in. I fail to see the point in gowning up to bring a glass of ice water to a resident with MRSA of the urine when they have a Foley, or...

  25. Depressed and Disappointed in Myself

    bluegeegoo2 replied to Samx3's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Me, too. I just couldn't bring myself to go in this weekend. Just sat on the couch and cried. I've been a nurse going on 11 years as well. Interestingly, as soon as I made the decision to leave my...