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  1. Is this normal? Or should I move on?

    dusky1228 replied to donnydilaudid's topic in Home Health

    Good

  2. Is this normal? Or should I move on?

    dusky1228 replied to donnydilaudid's topic in Home Health

    I’ve been in Home Health for over 20 years, after many years working in the hospital. This has most definitely not been my experience. We schedule our own patients once they are assigned to us, so...

  3. informing your professors...

    dusky1228 replied to Mindls's topic in General Students

    i was in this position (had a picc line), and at that time, i had no difficulty letting selected people know-and i was fine with it at that time, with that group of staff, including managers. if i...

  4. I am tired of inconsiderate visitors . . .

    dusky1228 replied to Rhee's topic in General Nursing

    These would also be the ones who insist on bringing their feverish, coughing child to visit a relative's severely premature baby in NICU--and lie about being the brother or sister of the baby just...

  5. Freezing cold- what can I wear under my scrubs?

    dusky1228 replied to caffeineRx's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    like some others have said, silk thermals are great for wearing under scrubs. they are thin, soft, warm and come in great colors. i got several of different colors to complement my scrubs. i found...

  6. I need to vent!! :

    dusky1228 replied to mc3's topic in Home Health

    Yes, Yes, Yes! That's my days

  7. Supportive Significant Other!!

    dusky1228 replied to lina.561's topic in General Nursing

    I also agree with what so many others are saying: your sister needs to come first! I think on some level you realize that. I might also point out how damaging it would be for your 11 year old sister...

  8. i cant do this anymore i totally regret becoming a rn!

    dusky1228 replied to erin01's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Changing *anything* may be enough to help you feel better about your life and career. You may be suffering from burnout. Try changing shifts, units, or specialties. If you can't do it where you are,...

  9. Public Health in Ghana, per Obama

    dusky1228 replied to Vito Andolini's topic in General Nursing

    I think Vito is making the point that if there is 60 billion available (and I'm not so sure it really is!), why not spend it here, in the US, for any one of the myriad of serious diseases or other...

  10. HH Administrator Seeking Feedback About Productivity

    dusky1228 replied to CooperNurseRN's topic in Home Health

    I work in an agency that has the same "amenities" yours does (computerized charting, etc). Our productivity is expected to be 6-7/day, though mine is 5-6 because I cover an entire large county...

  11. Giving notice.

    dusky1228 replied to Eirene's topic in General Nursing

    the amount of notice may not be law in each state, but may be governed by facility policy. for each of the many positions i have had to give notice for, the amount of notice required by facility...

  12. quit nursiing-not for me or bad floor?

    dusky1228 replied to citygrl646's topic in New York Nursing

    Seems like if you quit after just *one* bad work experience, then there are a multitude of other nursing opportunities! Try something else, different hospital, different venue, different type of...

  13. NG tube vs nasal corpac

    dusky1228 replied to sweethazel9's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    You are welcome. Best of

  14. NG tube vs nasal corpac

    dusky1228 replied to sweethazel9's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Depends on your specialty area actually. Mine is MCH, NICU babies, so NGT are used for feedings much of the time. And often are changed *way* more frequently than

  15. NG tube vs nasal corpac

    dusky1228 replied to sweethazel9's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I'm not sure if this is what you are looking for, but a Corpak Corflow nasogastric tube is a long-term use nasogastric tube that is rated to stay in for 30 days at a time, and a regular nasogastric...

  16. Smart pen - recorder?

    dusky1228 replied to Hotflashn's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have one of these, and I love it! I wish it had been available when I was in nursing school. Someone asked if it looked like a pen, or if you can tell it is a recorder. I have used it in it's...

  17. Agreeing to extra hours

    dusky1228 replied to RespiratoryGirl011's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Simple answer: Say "No, I'm sorry. I have plans. Maybe next time." Unless your job requires you to work these extra shifts, it is up to you. Because you are new, it seems like everyone is taking...

  18. Abusive and Cruel Clinical Instructors: Why??

    dusky1228 replied to sallber's topic in General Students

    Not only instructors, but managers too. Your post came at a great time. I have been at my current job for 18 years without any issues or problems, and now just 6 weeks ago, there is a new manager,...

  19. Dogs and nursing

    dusky1228 replied to rockstarjk's topic in General Nursing

    well, it's pretty much the same concept as training them to go outside. i used a regular cat litter box and soft litter. the type is just personal choice. now he is using a dog litter box-it has a...

  20. Dogs and nursing

    dusky1228 replied to rockstarjk's topic in General Nursing

    i have a very small dog-a 5 lb chihuahua. i have some long hours, and usually i take him to "doggy day care"-i bring him to a friend's house until i come home. but there are days that i can't do...

  21. Liability of not assessing fetal heart tones

    dusky1228 replied to dusky1228's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thank you for your quick response GilaRN. I can't say that I am offended at all, I understand her point. What I objected to was her *way* of telling me. It was presented in such as way that *no*...

  22. Liability of not assessing fetal heart tones

    dusky1228 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hello all! I hope you all have a Happy Easter or Passover. To try to make a very long story much shorter, I need to give those of you who don't know me a little background. I have been an RN for...

  23. I m in big trouble! I think I failed my drug screen

    dusky1228 replied to alex68's topic in General Nursing

    this is such good advice! i think we often forget that this is a public forum, and as such, is usable for almost any purpose. be

  24. Did you ever have such a bad day, that you regretted becoming a nurse?

    dusky1228 replied to linda2097's topic in General Nursing

    Today was one of those awful days, dealing with an absolutely impossible person. But I only ever wished that *she* never became a nurse! Not me. I always am glad I became a nurse-I just wish some...

  25. Communication Log

    dusky1228 replied to athomemom56's topic in Private Duty

    we use pda's, and if i have to document in between visits, i just write in a communication note for that patient. when we used paper charts, we had a short communication sheet form that we used for...