DeeAngel

DeeAngel

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  1. Dilemma - family as a possible patient on my unit

    DeeAngel replied to Nurseannieb's topic in General Nursing

    This isn't an issue, it happens often. Tell your charge your relationship to the patient and have them assigned to someone else. People won't know this information unless you tell them but honestly,...

  2. Caregiver taking naked picture of patient

    DeeAngel replied to Aloe_sky's topic in General Nursing

    This is elder abuse and the employee who saw this happen should notify APS, and file a

  3. Being friends with residents on Facebook

    DeeAngel replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Personally that's something I would never

  4. If I see one more tooth...

    DeeAngel replied to JerseyTomatoMDCrab's topic in School

    You are a mandated reporter. This is child neglect and each case should be reported to

  5. Call in sick???

    DeeAngel replied to Larry2016's topic in General Nursing

    Its always better to call in sick than to come in sick, decide after an hour that you just have to go home and throw staffing into chaos on the

  6. Go Fund Me for Co-workers?

    DeeAngel replied to Emergent's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I think one of the best gifts people can give themselves to enrich their lives is to get off of social

  7. My hair is dyed.. Job interview

    DeeAngel replied to mallerina87's topic in General Nursing

    Not everyone has the luxury of approaching their career with such casualness. The best chances of getting the job will go to people with reasonably normal colored hair - whether you like that reality...

  8. My hair is dyed.. Job interview

    DeeAngel replied to mallerina87's topic in General Nursing

    If you want your chances to be the best, have hair that's all one color for the

  9. Asking me to go against policy

    DeeAngel replied to lvnforschool's topic in School

    If they want you to violate written policy tell them you will do so as soon as you get a signed, notarized letter from them detailing exactly what you are to

  10. Should drug diverters be prosecuted?

    DeeAngel replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I have taken opioid pain medications while working. I had an extraction done and was taking Vicodin and called off work that evening. The House Sup told me that I could take Vicodin and work as long...

  11. Will nursing wreck my hands?

    DeeAngel replied to BookishBelle's topic in General Nursing

    Yes its hard on the hands but if you take care of your hands you won't have a problem. Cuticle oil and heavy duty hand creme at night with gloves is what I

  12. ICU JOB OFFER

    DeeAngel replied to MoroccoRN's topic in California Nursing

    The fact that they want you to sign a 2 year contract is alarming to me, it tells me they need to tie staff down legally because otherwise they can't keep staff. Ask yourself why they can't keep...

  13. What's In Your Staff Bathroom?

    DeeAngel replied to oldpsychnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I worked at a place that did this when I worked night shift. As far as I'm concerned the staff bathroom is a needed private space for employees, so I just removed everything posted and shredded it at...

  14. When patients keep calling 911

    DeeAngel replied to JJ the crit RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

  15. Nursing Student: Can a Person with a Trach Work in the Hospital?

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

    I would be super worried about infection. There are some really horrible things that come into hospitals that, as a student, you have probably been sheltered

  16. What Do You Do When Co-Worker Falls Asleep on Night Shift?

    DeeAngel replied to NightNerd's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I give them one warning and tell them the next time it happens I'm taking pictures and calling the charge and house supervisor. Everyone can make a mistake, but I give no leniency for making the same...

  17. Nursing Arrogance

    DeeAngel replied to Flowerchild6065's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    "Meekness - Yiedling my personal rights and expectations with a desire to serve" This is the biggest pant load of pure crap I've read in a long time! I will be damned if I will be a meek simpering...

  18. so... i assisted in a code today... BUT

    DeeAngel replied to sickonXmas's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This demonstrates nicely one of the main reason I left nursing forever and no longer work. The families make it absolutely

  19. HELP - falsely accused for diversion of meds

    DeeAngel replied to aberg22's topic in General Nursing

    My money is on you being goated because a family member is stealing the drugs. I would consider filing an elder abuse claim because someone is stealing that patient's pain medication which mean they...

  20. Can I join the army with asthma

    DeeAngel replied to Thevigilante's topic in Government, Military

    I do not understand why people ask these questions on the internet. The only people who can give you an accurate answer is the

  21. To Tell or Not To Tell

    DeeAngel replied to MiAmorPickles's topic in General Nursing

    Report this issues directly to the DON and have her confront the person themselves. Don't ever let others drag you into their

  22. New Grad Tele job no contract vs OR Fellowship 3 year contract

    DeeAngel replied to SAS2016's topic in General Nursing

    No place is going to spend 6 months training you without a contract. Since you won't sign a contract then tell people that right up front so you won't waste their

  23. I can't get "poop" taste out of my mouth?

    DeeAngel replied to Philly85's topic in General Nursing

    When changing or turning morbidly best people in bed, I wear a mask and glasses. I don't care who it offends, I have a right to protect myself. Always do this to prevent just what you're...

  24. how long do you wait?

    DeeAngel replied to bsyrn's topic in School

    Ask your school district to clarify the policy on this in writing. Personally if I'm not paid, I wouldn't be waiting. Many daycares call CPS if the parents are more than 30 minutes late, I think...

  25. Stethoscope cover for men?

    DeeAngel replied to Philly85's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Look on Easy there are dozens of people making them - someone has to have a fabric that would be acceptable to