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  1. Why do some nurse's act like they have just ate some sour grapes?

    reesern63 replied to 2benurse2008's topic in General Nursing

    Over the last year, the students we have had have been so bad that I just do not have the patience for it anymore. I used to enjoy precepting and teaching. I did it for a long time. But now we are...

  2. Why do some nurse's act like they have just ate some sour grapes?

    reesern63 replied to 2benurse2008's topic in General Nursing

    Interesting. Now not only are we chastised for "eating our young," we are now also being rebuked for what we might look like to some random student we have never met. I give up. This is why I no...

  3. Liability of threatened AB on M/S unit?

    reesern63 replied to new_nurse_2006's topic in General Nursing

    There really is little that can be done so early in the pregnancy to maintain viability. Hospital policy would have dictated whether or not she should have been monitored based on being on a mag

  4. SO MAD Right Now!!!!!!

    reesern63 replied to gt4everpn's topic in General Nursing

    just as we wish to be respected, we need to respect others. i'm sure right now with new graduates applying for positions she probably is busy. it's not personal. for all you know, she may have just...

  5. Do nurses support physician assisted suicide?

    reesern63 replied to NightOwl0624's topic in General Nursing

    Caregivers have a professional accountability as well. If you feel you are in a situation that compromises your personal beliefs to the point that it affects your ability to non-judgementally care for...

  6. Whats with the scrubs?

    reesern63 replied to scattycarrot's topic in General Nursing

    I think you're missing the

  7. Whats with the scrubs?

    reesern63 replied to scattycarrot's topic in General Nursing

    You really were reading too much into the

  8. Calling in sick??

    reesern63 replied to LUVtxNursing's topic in General Nursing

    Your HR director is not giving you a hard time regarding FMLA regulations. FMLA is not automatically granted to every employee; you must meet basic eligibility: FMLA FAQ I'm sorry about the write ups....

  9. what are the 18 rights of drug administration?

    reesern63 replied to norhubez's topic in General Nursing

    9. Right to Be

  10. Do nurses support physician assisted suicide?

    reesern63 replied to NightOwl0624's topic in General Nursing

    as a former hospice nurse, i can tell you that there are some cases where pts do not get relief from emotional or spiritual pain. and even though we have good meds available to us, some pts still die...

  11. Did I overreact?

    reesern63 replied to luvkitties's topic in General Nursing

    Agree with above. You would have solved your problem in under 5

  12. Whats a Sore throat got to do with rectal problems???

    reesern63 replied to danissa's topic in General Nursing

    Often they'l opt to do a combined EGD and colonoscopy, which is why the doc probably asked about her throat. We see that often in my

  13. Just wanted to share---- Essay winner "Why Nursing"

    reesern63 replied to royr's topic in General Nursing

    Please don't be so quick to judge. It takes a lot of strength to last long in this profession. You've been in all of two weeks. Hardly long enough to sit in judgement on those who have been nurses...

  14. Current issues with Nursing today...

    reesern63 replied to Carla25's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Skimming the threads here should be a treasure trove of

  15. an appropriate pre-op medication

    reesern63 replied to GingerSue's topic in General Nursing

    Isn't it interesting how practice varies depending on what part of the country you live in. In my hosp. the only units that even have Demerol are mine (pre-op), ICU and PACU. It's not kept in the...

  16. an appropriate pre-op medication

    reesern63 replied to GingerSue's topic in General Nursing

    We only use it post-op for rigors. I haven't seen it used as a pre-op med in over a decade. I usually see Versed just as they're wheeling the pt out the doors. For post-op analgesia?

  17. New Contraceptive Pill approved to stop periods

    reesern63 replied to bigsyis's topic in General Nursing

    Mmm, since your hormone levels remain stable there should be no

  18. Accused of being racist - how to handle?

    reesern63 replied to Susan9608's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I was thinking the same thing. At this point he is compromising the safety of his child and interfering with her care. His behavior is disruptive, and he should be informed that if he cannot behave...

  19. Is there a Doctor in the house? Working a code without one in an LTAC

    reesern63 replied to MrsWampthang's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think

  20. Pt stole from a worker?/drama

    reesern63 replied to aerorunner80's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, she shouldn't have gone for the crackers, but sheesh, a little compassion for your co-worker would have been in order. Haven't you ever made a thoughtless

  21. Is it me or does this sound completely off the wall???

    reesern63 replied to Lisky90's topic in General Nursing

    My feedback, as someone with many years of experience, is you need to get out of there before your license is compromised further. That is so far beyond unsafe and insane. I have no idea how you...

  22. Interview went really well!!!

    reesern63 replied to TazziRN's topic in General Nursing

    Good luck, Tazzi. I'm glad things are looking better for

  23. woman dies in ER waiting room (article)

    reesern63 replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    Since you weren't there and were not privy to all the facts, you should not be passing

  24. woman dies in ER waiting room (article)

    reesern63 replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    Could this thread be merged with the one that is already going in the Emeregency Nurses

  25. Dishonest Nurses

    reesern63 replied to Pam I Am RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I certainly hope you judge yourself as harshly as you judge your co-workers. I'm usually too busy with my own work to know that much about what everyone else is/isn't doing. I'm also a firm believer...