DallasRN

DallasRN specializes in ICU/ER/Med-Surg/Case Management/Manageme.

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1. 12-Hour Shifts Led to Fatal Crash

   DallasRN replied to Marshall1's topic in Nursing News

   Every word you wrote was well said. Thank

2. 12-Hour Shifts Led to Fatal Crash

   DallasRN replied to Marshall1's topic in Nursing News

   Being awake 17 hours isn't unusual. However, being awake for 13-14 of those hours with the added stress of nursing is a different ballgame, IMO. On your feet, go-go-go, praying you don't make med...

3. How Much More Can Nurses Take?

   DallasRN replied to Erin Lee's topic in Nursing News

   🤣😁 Oh, my, goodness! I've got a 40+ year hx, too, and can really appreciate your comments. Your experiences outdo most of mine, but I know exactly what you're talking about. Talk about a...

4. Calling off. When is it too much?

   DallasRN replied to Steven Porter's topic in Nursing Career

   I agree with RubyVee. Everyone has "a lot" to deal with, but when you have a job, you have to set priorities. I assume your move wasn't an overnight/sudden happening. Did you discuss time off with...

5. Made a huge mistake as a new grad

   DallasRN replied to Peaceofnurse's topic in General Nursing

   I especially like the comment about keeping notes on things to pass on to the next shift. So easy to forget things in the hustle-bustle of shift

6. Contraband found upon admission detox/ recovery

   DallasRN replied to Seashells2's topic in General Nursing

   Just a curiosity question...what should be done with illegal drugs/contraband found during the admission process in an ICU or med-surg

7. Question about Boundary of RN License

   DallasRN replied to DallasRN's topic in General Nursing

   Excellent point. Sadly, many clients have uninvolved family members. Fortunately, this particular client is very intelligent and probably more "cognitive" than me. But your advice will be used for...

8. Question about Boundary of RN License

   DallasRN replied to DallasRN's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you! That has been my assumption, but I wanted to be positive I was correct. For example, I recently had a client who obviously needed professional wound care for her lower extremities. While...

9. Question about Boundary of RN License

   DallasRN posted a topic in General Nursing

   I work very part-time in a dual role for a well-respected agency in my area. About every 60-90 days, I do brief RN assessments on a certain population of clients. This takes about 2-3 weeks on...

10. Is Nursing worth it? (a rant)

    DallasRN replied to JSSR108's topic in General Nursing

    Excellent rant and on target in so many aspects. Also great comments from all the previous posters. I've aged out of acute care nursing, but to pay ever-increasing bills, I now work very...

11. I was deemed an unsafe student in nursing school and it affects my confidence as a nurse now

    DallasRN replied to dsaprog's topic in General Nursing

12. Accused of Racism!

    DallasRN replied to AquariusRN129's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Fully agree with Nurse Beth and heron, ASN, RN. Living/coping/surviving in today's world can be difficult. I have a headache. I glance in your direction with a frowny face because my head...

13. I give 2,640 meds to 35-40 residents by noon

    DallasRN replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Was my math totally wrong? That wouldn't be surprising! 🤣 I'm familiar with some ASL's in my area and in those the med aide has to stay with the patient until they take the med. Leaving them on...

14. I give 2,640 meds to 35-40 residents by noon

    DallasRN replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    I'm not in a position to argue since I don't work in an assisted living facility. However, as part of my PT job, I'm in and out of facilities on a fairly regular basis and I've never seen a situation...

15. I give 2,640 meds to 35-40 residents by noon

    DallasRN replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    I usually agree with Nurse Beth but not on this comment. 😧 I would not stay around long enough to document concerns, communicate with management, or check state regs. The only thing I would...