Hellllllo Nurse

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  1. patient lingo...

    Hellllllo Nurse replied to athomas91's topic in Emergency

    I have actually had co-workers who use phrases/words like these. I worked with an LPN at an inpt hospice unit who charted every day, year in and year out that her pts were admitted for "system mange"....

  2. Nurse Strike at MCP/Hahnemann???

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

    Oh, to hear that nurses who had been there for years were crying- that just breaks my heart. I support our sisters striking at MCP. Nurses give and give, and the hospitals take and take. Imagine,...

  3. What on earth have I got???

    Hellllllo Nurse replied to jnette's topic in General Nursing

    I just got over the flu, myself. Haven't been posting much. hope you get well very soon,

  4. Top Ten Nursing Home Games

    Hellllllo Nurse posted a topic in Nursing Humor

    I have not worke LTC in a few years, but I got a kick out of this. Top Ten nursing home games- 1. Sag, You're it. 2. Pin the Toupee on the bald guy. 3. 20 questions (shouted into your good ear)....

  5. Not me!

    Hellllllo Nurse replied to Town & Country's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    And I thought I had it rough at the last (ever) LTC I worked at because I was the only nurse (w/ 3 CNAs) for 65 residents for two years (nocs, nine tube feeders and two trachs w/ MRSA plus numerous...

  6. question about needles

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

    I have been stuck with several dirty needles and splashed in the eyes with blood. Been lucky so far, thank God. All pts were HIV and Hep B

  7. the nclex, how long do i have to wait?

    Hellllllo Nurse replied to wnt2besurgrn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You should know within two weeks. When I took my LPN boards in '93, we all had 400 questions, taken with a pencil, and we had to wait 4 months for

  8. JCAHO is coming and our floor is a mess!!!

    Hellllllo Nurse replied to stella123 rn's topic in General Nursing

    A surveyer once followed me around for over an hour with clip-board in hand. Asked me a ton of questions and watched me like a hawk during med pass and dressing changes. I wanted to yell at her-...

  9. Another drug to battle

    Hellllllo Nurse replied to Shamrock's topic in General Nursing

    This is not new. When I was a teen, (1980s) lots of kids at my school took Jimson

  10. Seeking Advice from Traveling Nurses

    Hellllllo Nurse replied to live4today's topic in Travel

    Here is a link to a site where nurses have posted their reviews of traveling nurse agencies:

  11. I am finally, totally convinced: There is NO NURSING SHORTAGE.

    Hellllllo Nurse replied to Hellllllo Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    One reason I posted this topic is that I see newbies/students etc posting new threads all the time asking about the "shortage". There is no flippin' shortage! The only shortage is in nurses who are...

  12. My doctor's office staff sent me out....

    Hellllllo Nurse replied to MrsWampthang's topic in Emergency

    These stories just knock me out. Gotta admire you ER/ED

  13. Meeting with Management about Med-Surg Nurse to Patient Ratios

    Hellllllo Nurse replied to RN-PA's topic in General Nursing

    Oops, I didn't see until I posted that you'd already had your meeting. I hope you do get some results. We're behind

  14. Meeting with Management about Med-Surg Nurse to Patient Ratios

    Hellllllo Nurse replied to RN-PA's topic in General Nursing

    Here is a link to an article on a study that shows a direct link between RN staffing levels and pt deaths. Perhaps one point you could make is that more nurses per pt = fewer complications = fewer...

  15. BUSH SIGNS LAW TO HELP HOSPITAL CHAINS HIRE NURSES HCA and Tenet are pleased.

    Hellllllo Nurse posted a topic in Activism, Healthcare

    BUSH SIGNS LAW TO HELP HOSPITAL CHAINS HIRE NURSES Bloomberg Business News August 1, 2002 President George W. Bush signed legislation that will allow HCA Inc., Tenet Healthcare Corp. and other...

  16. Emergency: Overtime Pay Betrayal

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

    Let's hope so,

  17. Are Nurses in Danger

    Hellllllo Nurse replied to prairiegirl's topic in General Nursing

    informative article on needlestick injuries http://www.aft.org/healthcare/safety/needle.html informative article on nursing related back injuries...

  18. About this nursing shortage.....

    Hellllllo Nurse replied to LindseyLou2222's topic in General Nursing

    This article is the true acid test of the "nursing shortage." It is the best article on this topic that I've ever read: http://www.revolutionmag.com/engineering.html By Don DeMoro Don DeMoro, director...

  19. What happens to your integrity when you go into management?

    Hellllllo Nurse replied to olympiad27's topic in Nurse Management

    When a nurse goes to mgmt, I call that going over to "The Dark

  20. Emergency: Overtime Pay Betrayal

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

    Yes, Bill sure was a great president. I miss those

  21. My Theory On Modern Nursing vs How It Used To Be

    Hellllllo Nurse replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Originally quoted by SmilingBluEyes: "welp agent what are YOUR answers. and why can't people vent here. WHEN and IF you enter nursing, THEN tell me what/how to behave or think as a nurse, ok? Thank...

  22. Emergency: Overtime Pay Betrayal

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

    I signed the petition and put up a link to it on my website. BUSH OUT THE DOOR IN

  23. I've Had It! Nursing is NOT what it use to be!

    Hellllllo Nurse replied to live4today's topic in General Nursing

    Cheerfuldoer- I empathize with you totally. I've been there. I keep trying to leave nursing, but I just can't seem to break away. Smilingblueyes- That is outrageous that mgmt wanted the nurses to...

  24. One Nurse's Vision: No One Dies Alone

    Hellllllo Nurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    http://www.oregonlive.com/printer/printer.ssf?/base/front_page/1067432492231450.xml Hospital program means no one dies alone A nurse, who has earned national attention, calls on 200 volunteers to...

  25. Too young for Hospice?

    Hellllllo Nurse replied to MelRN13's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Too young for hospice? That's rediculous. I was a hospice (inpt, acutes) for 4 years. I've read quite a few of your posts. You seem to have all the maturity, intelligence, compassion and insight...