DallasRN

DallasRN

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  1. Burnout in HH

    DallasRN replied to 1999nurse's topic in Home Health

    Go! Leave! And as they say, don't let the door hit you... ? Seriously, I admire you for hanging in there as long as you have. Sitting here thinking - driving 100 miles a day at avg. 40 mph...

  2. What Has Been an Upside to Covid?

    DallasRN replied to NutmeggeRN's topic in School

    My remarks were not intended to be "flippant" or give false reassurance. While you may consider my comments on positive thinking "neurotypical" there is much research that suggest a change in thought...

  3. Vaccine Hesitancy

    DallasRN replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks! I was amazed at the lack of anything after #1. Maybe I'll be lucky with

  4. Vaccine Hesitancy

    DallasRN replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    Why is that? I had #1 Pfizer last Sunday and not a single thing. Not even soreness at injection

  5. What Has Been an Upside to Covid?

    DallasRN replied to NutmeggeRN's topic in School

    Crystal-Wings, if someone you care for - a family member, a neighbor, a student, even a casual acquaintance - shared similar thoughts and feelings with you what would your response be? While we don't...

  6. Vaccine Hesitancy

    DallasRN replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    ? It's all I the delivery, Wuzzie. That said, I'm often the one who says "good morning" and the person swings around and says "what's your problem?!?"

  7. Vaccine Hesitancy

    DallasRN replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    Totally agree, Jedrnurse. What others do in terms of vaccines, voting, etc. is on them. Not me. I make my own educated decisions and hope others do the same whether they differ from mine or

  8. What Has Been an Upside to Covid?

    DallasRN replied to NutmeggeRN's topic in School

    It makes me a bit sad to know you can't find any type of upside to this confounding virus. Dig deep. Look behind every rock for something to find a bit of joy in. I know I'm preaching to the choir...

  9. What Has Been an Upside to Covid?

    DallasRN replied to NutmeggeRN's topic in School

    Your comments about your non-beach loving dog made me laugh! So often we think we know exactly what will make them joyful when really, it may be something opposite. Deep down, tho', they just want to...

  10. What Has Been an Upside to Covid?

    DallasRN replied to NutmeggeRN's topic in School

    I don't have much to say other than I truly understand your heartbreak. I'm happy you were able to bn e with him during those last days. Can you imagine how you would feel if you had had to rush off...

  11. What Has Been an Upside to Covid?

    DallasRN replied to NutmeggeRN's topic in School

    As an avid lover of dogs, you can't imagine how your comments warmed my heart. And it's not silly! He's part of your family. My 14 year old dog died in March. I, too, am childless. I've...

  12. What Has Been an Upside to Covid?

    DallasRN replied to NutmeggeRN's topic in School

    This pandemic has been rough on the clinic I work in. It is a clinic for seniors and as you might imagine, they were afraid of coming in for several months. Actually, it could have closed us. The...

  13. Vaccine Hesitancy

    DallasRN replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    That's a rather broad statement. In my area, a highly educated area per City-Data stats and others...an area with teaching/research hospitals on every corner in a 100 mile radius, hundreds of...

  14. What else can be done about a nurse sleeping on duty??

    DallasRN replied to Kastiara's topic in General Nursing

    Every bit of what Robmoo said I agree

  15. What else can be done about a nurse sleeping on duty??

    DallasRN replied to Kastiara's topic in General Nursing

    Agree. In almost 40 years of nursing, I've only written up a couple of nurses. 99.9999% of things can be resolved with education, coaching, etc. Sometimes people simply don't know they are doing...

  16. What else can be done about a nurse sleeping on duty??

    DallasRN replied to Kastiara's topic in General Nursing

    I'm really not clear on all the comments about videotaping, calling her each time her patient needs something, etc. I can overlook many things - judgement errors, decision errors, need for...

  17. Will you take the Pfizer Covid Vaccine?

    DallasRN replied to guest83140's topic in School

    I plan to get the vaccine but have concerns. No underlying health issues but my age definitely puts me in the "at risk" category. Also, I work in a clinic for seniors and feel it is important to...

  18. Blood Pressure Cuffs

    DallasRN replied to DallasRN's topic in Home Health

    I told my supervisor the home health crew wouId have solutions and I was right! Before I say anything else, let me say this. In my almost 40 years of nursing in different areas (including a short...

  19. Blood Pressure Cuffs

    DallasRN posted a topic in Home Health

    My facility for seniors is considering a "drive-thru" B/P clinic. We're wondering how we would keep the cuff clean between clients. We don't have disposables. Figured if anyone might know it would...

  20. 2020-2021 influenza vaccine

    DallasRN replied to JVBT's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Here.I.Stand, you made an excellent point when you mention covering and only hands and face exposure to the sun. With this pandemic, I'd bet the vast majority of our older population rarely get much...

  21. 2020-2021 influenza vaccine

    DallasRN replied to JVBT's topic in Disaster Preparation

    JVBT, ASN - good point on the Vitamin D. Thanks for that tip for my clients and for myself. I'm going to have mine checked. As for sugar, we do a lot of diabetic education so sugar/CHO is an...

  22. 2020-2021 influenza vaccine

    DallasRN replied to JVBT's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I work in a clinic serving older adults (55 and older) and I am one of them. I am currently suggesting people get their flu vaccine now. I recommend they do everything they can to up their immunity...

  23. Old patients unsuccessfully clinging to independent living

    DallasRN replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I could not agree more. So many of us put thought and time into posts - sometimes whether we comment or not. I find it irritating someone takes up my time and energy in thinking of/commenting on a...

  24. Old patients unsuccessfully clinging to independent living

    DallasRN replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    You are absolutely correct. Sometimes all we have to offer is a bandaid but if we keep covering the area with one each time we see a patient or family member we'll eventually cover the entire wound....

  25. Old patients unsuccessfully clinging to independent living

    DallasRN replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Not a bad thought, direw0lf, but teaching about rugs and footwear isn't going to keep anyone out of an ALF. It's a beginning but... We nurses need to start teaching when people are much, much younger....