Hellllllo Nurse

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  1. Nurses and their own health care ...

    Hellllllo Nurse replied to RNPATL's topic in General Nursing

    When I lived in Az, I saw a fantastic NP. She actually listened to me, and actually had a plan of care for me, and actually addressed my concerns. How's that for amazing!? Where I live now, there is...

  2. CNAs Passing meds

    Hellllllo Nurse replied to indrn's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Truer words were never

  3. CNAs Passing meds

    Hellllllo Nurse replied to indrn's topic in Arizona Nursing

    This has already been going on for years in many states. Texas is a state where I have worked, in which there are facilities who use "Certified Med Aides". These CMAs are CNAs who have taken a two...

  4. Methadone Clinic for Chronic Pain

    Hellllllo Nurse replied to Dave ARNP's topic in Pain Management

    Very interesting, great article. From a nurse and untreated sufferer of chronic

  5. Nursing Supervisor

    Hellllllo Nurse replied to Lawdo2's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I agree with the above. However, I have never worked with any nurses who refuse to do their work or are insubordinate. I have only worked w/ techs and CNAs who've displayed those behaviors. I do think...

  6. Need To Vent

    Hellllllo Nurse replied to lissyrn's topic in General Nursing

    I can empathize w/ lissy. Especially with this statement: ".......... can't fit into the anal, mean, tough rough world of institutional nursing........... I know patient safety is upmost, and I do...

  7. Should I stay with Hospice?

    Hellllllo Nurse replied to jmg6481's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    IMO, the hardest thing to find in nursing is a job you love and where you are appreciated. If your hospice is offering you this, I would stick with it. However, I would require that they provide a...

  8. Need a site for Name Badges

    Hellllllo Nurse replied to jaxnRN's topic in General Nursing

    http://www.allheart.com/namebadges1.html These are gorgeous-

  9. Death Rattle

    Hellllllo Nurse replied to ChicagolandRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I've given MS via neb in hospice- usually MS Elixir, 10mg per neb tx. Works well for COPD pts- eases breathing, reduces anxiety and

  10. Death Rattle

    Hellllllo Nurse replied to ChicagolandRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    When I worked hospice, we also gave most meds via clysis (hep lock inserted sub cu, secured w/ a Tegaderm or Opsite, meds given via sc push or infusion). It works very well, and the sites last a long...

  11. Snappy things to say to coworkers

    Hellllllo Nurse replied to unknown99's topic in Nursing Humor

    I am fond of: "Don't pi$$ me off- I'm running out of places to hide the bodies." And this is a great one-

  12. I'm afraid my hearts not in it anymore

    Hellllllo Nurse replied to iliel's topic in General Nursing

    All the best of luck, happiness and success to you in whichever path you choose. I worked closely with a speach pathologist at a rehab ctr where I worked years ago. She worked to help stroke pts who...

  13. How many of your Pts have died in one shift

    Hellllllo Nurse replied to jonas42's topic in General Nursing

    Three in one shift- inpt hospice unit. Althought the deaths were expected, it still was no barrell of laughs that

  14. If I hear 'C Nurses make the best nurses' one more time I will scream!

    Hellllllo Nurse replied to JennInColumbus's topic in General Students

    I never posted in this thread saying that C nurses should not be proud of passing- I posted my own experiences of C students at my particular school being hateful and nasty to the A students. I'd...

  15. Employee at will

    Hellllllo Nurse replied to efy2178's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I have only lived and worked in "at will" states. I know nurses who are in unions. They make from almost twice as much, to more than twice as much per hr as I do, actually have benefits and are much...

  16. Nursing and body piercings

    Hellllllo Nurse replied to Pronurse's topic in General Nursing

    :rotfl: :rotfl:

  17. If I hear 'C Nurses make the best nurses' one more time I will scream!

    Hellllllo Nurse replied to JennInColumbus's topic in General Students

    Ok, I wasn't going to post on this thread again after some of the ridiculous statements and rude comments I've read, but I couldn't resist- If anyone here really, truly believes that good grades...

  18. Sleepless in Arkansas

    Hellllllo Nurse replied to rdhdnrs's topic in General Nursing

    Have you tried

  19. What does NPH stand for when talking about insulin?

    Hellllllo Nurse replied to twintoo's topic in General Students

    Carolanne, that is a neat animated demo! I just put a link to it up on my nursing

  20. What is the difference

    Hellllllo Nurse replied to jam0601's topic in General Nursing

    I've never heard of a BS w/ a "concentration" in nursing. Will you be eligible to sit for the NCLEX when you

  21. Uniforms

    Hellllllo Nurse replied to azgirl's topic in General Nursing

    This is the dumbest thing I've ever heard of! Whoever heard of leasing scrub tops? And for more than it costs to buy them? These people are just crooked. What are they going to do when they get all...

  22. "Shortcuts"

    Hellllllo Nurse replied to 7nurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    This is one reasons there is so much dissatifaction in nursing- It is a constant no-win battle to try and give your pts all the care they deserve, spend a few minutes w/ a lonely or scared pt, do...

  23. Starting a business w/o experience

    Hellllllo Nurse replied to viperfish's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    I know of a CNA who owns three successful Adult Care Homes. She has an RN working for her who is a consultant and case manager. This CNA is successful at her business, but I think she's an exception....

  24. If I hear 'C Nurses make the best nurses' one more time I will scream!

    Hellllllo Nurse replied to JennInColumbus's topic in General Students

    As an "A" student, other students with lower grades would snicker and smirk at me, and other "A" students in our program. They would roll their eyes when we asked questions. They made the comments...

  25. If I hear 'C Nurses make the best nurses' one more time I will scream!

    Hellllllo Nurse replied to JennInColumbus's topic in General Students

    Sometimes you can tell, sometimes it is glaringly obvious. I did not say my statement is true of everyone, but it is generally true. The only people I've ever personally heard attacking good grades...